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Southern Saints
One of only 12 Victorian Netball League (VNL) clubs providing a pathway for current and emerging talent to excel in Australia’s highest state-level netball competition.
Our Mission
Southern Saints VNL Netball Club
At Southern Saints, our mission is to be leaders in developing an elite pathway for aspiring athletes and to create an inspiring learning environment that values hard work, fun and celebrates achievement.
We’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of elite netball athletes. As a proud participant in the Victorian Netball League (VNL), our club provides a pathway for emerging talent to excel in Australia’s highest state-level netball competitions.
With a track record of progressing athletes to elite levels, including Suncorp Super Netball, our athlete development is highly regarded.
The Victorian Netball League (VNL) is the premier state-level netball competition in Victoria, showcasing the best emerging talent and high-performance athletes.
Renowned for its competitive intensity and elite standards, the VNL serves as a critical pathway for players aspiring to progress to national and international levels, including Suncorp Super Netball and the Australian Diamonds.
High-Performance
Netball Program
World Class Athletes
Proven Pathway
Southern Saints boasts an admirable track record of athlete and coach progression to elite netball competitions.
Expert Coaching
Learn from a highly credentialled and proven team of experienced coaches dedicated to your growth and success.
Strong Community
Southern Saints Netball Club fosters deep connections, loyalty, and support with all its stakeholders.
Pathways
Our Teams
VNL Championship
VNL 23/Under
VNL Reserves
Saints Development
Meet Our
VNL Leadership Team
As coaches, we empower athletes with opportunities to grow, compete, and achieve their netball dreams in a high-performance, supportive environment.
Led by a team of highly credentialed coaches, including Leah Percy, Jane Searle, and Sharni Norder, our programs deliver unmatched guidance and expertise.
Leah Percy
Director of Netball
Leah’s netball career spans over two decades, highlighted by her role as captain of the Southern Saints Championship team. In 2014, she led the team to its first premiership title. A multiple MVP winner, Leah has also excelled as a coach, running successful programs that have developed teams and players at every level.
Jane Searle
Championship Coach
Jane Searle brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to Southern Saints as Championship Coach.
With decades of experience in netball coaching and athlete development, Jane has guided numerous players to elite-level success, including representing state and national teams.
Sharni Norder (née Layton)
23/Under Coach
A household name in Australian netball, Sharni Norder (née Layton) is an iconic figure in the sport. With an illustrious career as a dual-code athlete in both netball and AFLW, Sharni brings a wealth of elite-level experience and a unique perspective to coaching. Known for her defensive prowess, leadership, and passion for mentoring young talent, Sharni is dedicated to shaping the next generation of netball stars
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