Bedfordshire Player Development Programme Presentation Evening 2024
On May 20th the Bedfordshire County Netball Association held their annual presentation for the Player Development Programmes (PDP): the Under 13 Bedford and Luton Groups and the U15 Bedfordshire Group. We were delighted to be joined by Gloria Keech and Alison Brightman, Chair and President of Bedfordshire County.
The evening began with a tournament organised by the PDP coaches where the three groups were mixed up and competed against each other. Once completed the players joined their families and friends in the Bedford Academy dining area. We were delighted that Tash Newland, a former member of the U15 PDP and now part of the Saracens Mavericks Futures Squad attended. Her experience and determination shone through as she answered questions from players and helped hand out awards.
The coaches of each of the squads then gave a brief resume of the season before announcing their own awards to the following players:
U13 Luton Squad Coaches: Rachel Lewis and Victoria Topa | |
Trainer of the Season | Niamh Hardy |
Most Improved Defender | Layla Bradley |
Most Improved Mid-Court | Grace Taylor |
Most Improved Shooter | Hania Arfa |
Player’s Player | Layla Bradley |
Coach’s Player | Chiara Patch |
All players in the squad were presented with a 2023/24 PDP Bronze medal | |
U13 Bedford Squad Coaches: Caroline McNally and Jaime Balfe | |
Trainer of the Season | Lyla Hyams |
Most Improved Defender | Natalija Borovicanin |
Most Improved Mid-Court | Summer O’Kane |
Most Improved Shooter | Holly Wilton |
Player’s Player | Mia Moffat |
Coach’s Player | Amy Child |
All players in the squad were presented with a 2023/24 PDP Bronze medal | |
U15 Bedford Squad Coaches: Michelle Power and Sophie Randall | |
Trainer of the Season | Charlotte Davidson |
Most Improved Defender | Zara Thornton-Curtis |
Most Improved Mid-Court | Zara Booth |
Most Improved Shooter | Ava Kelly |
Player’s Player | Charlotte Davidson |
Coach’s Player | Layla-Bo Dwyer |
All first year players in the squad were presented with a 2023/24 PDP Silver medal and those leaving the PDP programme, a Gold medal. | |
Our thanks go to the families who support the players so well throughout the season. Our guests, Gloria, Alison and Tash for giving up their time to attend the PDP Presentation evening. And our coaches, whose enthusiasm, experience and dedication to progressing the players shined through. Now the Bedfordshire Performance Group look forward to planning for the 24/25 season .
Mandy Mistlin
Player Development Lead, Bedfordshire County Netball