She will also take on the role of Technical Director for the Tasmanian team competing in this year’s Australian Netball League (ANL) competition, working closely with ANL Head Coach Jon Fletcher.
“We are delighted that Julie will join the team here in Tasmania,” said Netball Tasmania’s CEO, Julia Phillips, “and are excited about the contribution she can make to the development of our elite athlete and coaching programs.”
“We have been fortunate to have Jon Fletcher as our State Coach for the past three years,” Ms Phillips added, “and the continuing support of both Netball Australia and the Tasmanian Institute of Sport to help Tasmania maintain a strong elite development program.”
Julie Hoornweg joins the Netball Tasmania with an impressive background and will be working with State netball coaches and athletes to strengthen Tasmania’s competitive edge and build capacity for the future.
Julie Hoornweg: brief resumé
High Performance – ASC accredited coach
2014 Appointed to the International Coaching Advisory Panel
Australian Coach of the Year 2005 and 2009
Australian Underage Selector
Australian Sport Medal
Melbourne Vixens Coach – Vis Head Coach 2008 – 2012
Melbourne Phoenix Coach – VIS Head Coach 2005 – 7
Australian National Coaching Director 1989 – 1991
All England High Performance Coach
England National Coach 2000 – 2002
2013/14 Consultant Singapore Netball Association
2014 Fiji National Coach for the Pacific Games
Fiji National Coach 1997 – 1999
Fiji Coach of the Year 1998
Officer of the Order of Fiji 1999
Victorian State Coach
Victorian Underage State Coach
Victorian Coach in the Field
Victorian State selector
Victorian Statewide Talent Scout
Victorian State player
Victorian Underage State player
