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 Sharni Norder, 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 Sharni Norder, Natalie Matthews and Leah Percy, our programs deliver unmatched guidance and expertise.
Sharni Norder – Championship 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.
Her hands-on coaching style emphasises mental toughness, teamwork, and technical mastery, making her an invaluable asset to the Southern Saints coaching team.
Sharni is supported by Championship Assistant Coach, Leah Percy.
Natalie matthews – u23 Coach
Natalie is an accomplished coach with extensive international and domestic experience. Currently the National Head Coach of Tifa Moana and the Assistant Coach of the Samoa U21. Natalie has coached the Southern Blast in the New Zealand National League and is a F45 trainer and Director at Ignite Mental Performance. Combining her coaching expertise with a passion for building mental toughness, we welcome her to Southern Saints in 2026.
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.
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