Karin Burger moves to the Sunshine Coast
About this episode
Karin Burger discusses her transition to the Sunshine Coast Lightning and her experiences in the Super Netball league.
Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger joins us for the first time ever to chat about her growing combination with new Sunshine Coast Lightning teammate Courtney Bruce and what life has been like since her move to Australia to play in the Super Netball league. The New Zealand captain also shares some of her learnings from last year's tumultuous international period, where the team's national head coach was suspended during a very important part of their preparations for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
People in this episode
Guest: Karin Burger
Topics covered
- netball
- sports
- team dynamics
- international competition
- athlete experiences
Keywords
- Karin Burger
- Sunshine Coast Lightning
- Super Netball
- Courtney Bruce
- Silver Ferns
- Commonwealth Games
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Silver Ferns, Sunshine Coast Lightning, Super Netball
Places: Australia
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