Lisa loves spending time on the Nita Mcgrath Courts
ONE of Australia’s most esteemed players and coaches, Lisa Beehag made an unexpected visit to Dubbo last week and ran some of the local rep teams through their paces.
“I take any chance I get to come out here and when my husband had work in Wellington I jumped in the car,” Lisa laughed.
“Over the past twenty years or more I’ve spent a lot of time with Dubbo’s ‘Mrs Netball’, the now dearly departed Nita Mcgrath. This entire complex is a wonderful tribute to her and other volunteers' passion and unselfish devotion to the girls and families who play netball.”
Lisa played for the Diamonds from 1987-89 before her appointment as Assistant coach of the Australian team and leading Sydney Swifts to the National League in 2012/13.
These days she is Director and Coach Mentor of BNET Consulting, continuing her lifetime love of the sport.
“I am head Coach of Panthers Netball, working with coaches for the Western Sydney Giants Super team as well as Association clubs. I really enjoy being part of the development of the sport, especially mentoring others with the same drive and creating pathways for young players,” Lisa said, pointing out that 2020 presented a unique set of challenges for everyone, including netball coaches.
“We had guest Zoom sessions with Super Netball players Paige Hadley, Sam Poolman, Amy Parmenter, Keira Austin and April Brandley on topics such as the challenges of training in isolation, team culture and values as well as player roles and responsibilities.”
The High Performance Manager and former NSW Swifts coach, was recognised for her contribution to the sport, honoured with an Order of Australia Medal last year.
Lisa’s talents have been enlisted in both Singapore and Malaysia (current) where she has been tasked as national Coach and Technical Manager.
The Diamond has been an integral part of the Western Region Academy of Sport Pathways program since its inception.
“I had so much fun with then Directors Nancy Haslop and
Beth Shea and was fortunate enough to work closely with Linda Mcleod who is still a massive driving force for the sport in Dubbo and across the west.”
Dubbo’s Under 14 representative team will have an extra spring in their steps when they take to the court this year.
DUBBO RSL Snooker Club hosted the Jimmy Lang Memorial Doubles recently.
Winners on the day were William Mackinnon, Michael Brady, Morgan Mobbs, Mick Davis spoke with Michael Russell who extended the invitation to anyone interested to come and have a game.
They have a Tuesday 3 Ball Competition with handicap and if you are looking for a game or would like some more information, please contact Michael on 0418 401 014.