Brunel Hurricanes announce Talent Trials

Brunel Hurricanes are opening their doors to high performing young players who want to become part of the Brunel Hurricanes Talent Squad and play top flight netball in England Netball’s Talent League.

Hurricanes have also announced that Anita Hollman will take over the reigns from Jane Lomax as Talent Head coach.

Hollman has an excellent pedigree in working with young talent and has coached Kent U16 and U18 squads.  She also coaches Kent Premier league side Aquila Tel and Telstars whose sides have competed in the Premier, Regional and County leagues.  

Trials for the 2008- 2009 Brunel Hurricanes Talent Squad will take place on the following date:

Date:	Sunday 5th October 2008
Venue:	Leigh Technology Academy,    Green Street, Green Road Dartford, Kent DA1 1QE.
Time:	10am – 2pm

All applicants must be aged over 14 and under 19 at midnight on 31st August/1st September prior to the commencement of the playing season. 

To apply for trials, please click HERE to download a trial application form.

Brunel Hurricanes Talent trials are an opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their ability in a competitive environment.

To be successful in the trial, Anita Hollman (Brunel Hurricanes Talent Head Coach) and the select committee will expect players to demonstrate the following;

1. A high level of fitness with a physical presence on the court.

2. Hunger for the ball with an ability to intercept the ball.

3. Speed on the ball with control and accuracy.

4. Good decision making under pressure

Last year’s Brunel talent side were captained by England Under19 athlete Jade Forbes-Wattley who was also selected for the Brunel Hurricanes senior squad proving that talented athletes can earn plenty of opportunities at Brunel.  Now head coach Hollman is excited about delving in to London and the South East’s plethora of ability, she stated; “The region’s talent runs so deep that I am very excited about tapping in to it and finding those players with potential and forming the new squad.  It’s an exciting time and I can’t wait for the challenges that lie ahead”.

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