The 2024 Netball Victoria Community Award nominations were announced on Wednesday, November 20, and Western Warriors’ coach Tracy Howard is in the running for the Coach of the Year.
Howard, who is coaching the Western Warriors’ 23 & Under team, said it’s always nice to be nominated and recognised for a job well done.
“It’s something that I’m very passionate about,” she said.
“I love coaching netball. I love seeing the girls move through the pathways.
“For me, it’s a nice way to get recognised for the work you put in.”
Howard said she found out about the nominations online, and shared the exciting news on her social media.
“I think it’s a really good thing to appreciate that you have been nominated,” she said.
“Lots of coaches are very supportive, saying congratulations.
“It’s a huge achievement just to get nominated and recognised through Netball Victoria.”
The Western Football Netball League is also up for an award.
“I think being such a small rural country area, it’s really good to see that there is a pathway,” Howard said.
“It doesn’t matter whether you are from the country, you can still excel at what you’re doing, whether you’re coaching or whether you are a netballer coming through the pathways.
“It just gives a lot more opportunities to players and athletes on this side of Melbourne.”
Winners will be announced on Thursday, December 5 on Netball Victoria’s Facebook and YouTube channels at 7pm.
“I’m just really excited that I’ve been nominated and recognised for the work that I’m doing,” Howard said.
“Whoever wins is always and well truly worthy of what they’re doing because we’re all in the same bracket of being nominated.
“I’m sure anyone who wins is very deserving.”
Faith Macale
