About
Southern Saints
All About
Southern Saints Netball Club
At Southern Saints, 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 one of Australia’s most prestigious netball competitions.
Our Mission
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.
Who We Are
Southern Saints is more than a netball club—we’re a dedicated community of athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and supporters united by a passion for excellence. We stand out for:
Expert Coaching
Led by a team of highly credentialed coaches, including Leah Percy, Natalie Matthews, and Ness Alexandra, our programs deliver unmatched guidance and expertise.
Development Pathways
From aspiring talent aged 16 to 19 to under-23 and open-aged players, we offer tailored pathways designed to foster growth and prepare athletes for the next level.
A Winning Culture
Our focus on a healthy, authentic culture ensures that players thrive both on and off the court.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our home at Holloway Road, Sandringham – a brand new, purpose-built, multi-million dollar facility – provides our athletes with a professional training and playing environment.
Leah Percy – Director of Netball
Our Director of Netball, Leah Percy, is an accomplished athlete and coach, celebrated for her dual achievements in netball and touch football. Regarded as one of Victoria’s finest, Leah has represented Australia in touch football over an impressive eight-year career, winning multiple world championships. In 2013, Leah was honoured as one of Australia’s top 100 sportswomen of all time, recognising her exceptional talent in both playing and coaching touch football and 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 their first Championship title. A multiple MVP winner, Leah has also excelled as a coach, running successful programs that have developed teams and players at every level.
As Director of Netball for Southern Saints, Leah’s expertise, leadership, and passion for athlete development are instrumental in driving success on and off the court.
Why Choose
Southern Saints
High-Performance Opportunities:
With a track record of progressing athletes to elite levels like Suncorp Super Netball and Australian Diamonds, we are a trusted name in athlete development.
Support & Inclusiveness
Strong Community Connections
Empowering Potential
At Southern Saints, success goes beyond winning games, it’s about empowering athletes to achieve their full potential.
Our Success Vision
Our Future Vision
Meet Our
High-Performance
Coaching Team
As coaches, our mission is to 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 Natalie Matthews, Ness Alexandra, and Leah Percy, our programs deliver unmatched guidance and expertise.
Nat Mathews – Championship Coach
An experienced netball leader with international and domestic coaching credentials, Nat Mathews also serves as head coach of Samoa’s national netball program. Mathews brings a high-performance approach shaped by coaching across New Zealand and the Pacific, along with playing experience in Samoa, the Australian Netball League, and Indoor New Zealand. Known for her athlete-centred style and focus on mental toughness, she leads the Southern Saints Championship program as part of the club’s commitment to developing emerging talent and building a competitive, connected culture.
Ness Alexandra – U23 Coach
Ness Alexandra joins Wilson Storage Southern Saints as 23 & Under Head Coach, bringing extensive VNL experience and a genuine passion for developing emerging talent.
Having spent several seasons at Boroondara Express — including as assistant coach of their 23 & Under team and Coaching Director of their Representative Netball Program — Ness arrives at Saints with a strong foundation in high-performance pathways and a reputation for developing defensively smart, well-rounded athletes.
Ness holds her Advanced Coaching Certificate through Netball Australia and is driven by one simple belief: that the right environment can unlock the best in every player.
Jean Arouff – Open Coach
Jean has been an integral part of the Saints coaching team for several years, as the U23 Assistant Coach in 2025 and Development Coach in 2023 and 2024. Before joining the Saints, Jean earned years of experience at the representative level, alongside a strong background in fitness that brings a well-rounded approach to athlete performance and development.
Kerri Mussert – Development Coach
Kerri Mussert plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Southern Saints as the Angels Development Coach. With a deep passion for nurturing young talent, Kerri is dedicated to fostering the skills, confidence, and mindset required for athletes to thrive in the VNL pathway.
Her commitment to player growth and development ensures the Angels are prepared to take the next step in their netball journey, embodying the values of excellence and teamwork.
The Story Behind
Our Uniform
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