Developing elite athletes to extend, then achieve their potential
Susan Pratley
Susan Pratley is one of Australia’s brightest young stars, representing the Australian Netball Diamonds and the NSW Swifts in the sport of Netball
Susan grew up in the small town of Bega in NSW, before developing her game to reach the pinnacle of her sport. . From 2003 to 2005 Susan was the cornerstone of Australia’s development squads, which helped to develop her leadership skills, composure, and shooting accuracy along with a reliable playing volume.
Pratley was a member of the 2007 Australian World Championship winning team; she won her second consecutive premiership with the Sydney Swifts in 2007; and then a third premiership title with the newly formed NSW Swifts in the new trans-tasman ANZ Championship in 2008; and put her name in the history books after executing a perfect shooting performance during the 2006 Grand Final match shooting 26 goals without a miss. In 2009, Susan was named the New Idea’s Australia’s Favourite Diamond Netballer, as voted by the public, enforcing her likeability and marketability in the Australian market.
DOB: 23/3/84
Sport: Netball
From: Bega, NSW
Team(s): NSW Swifts, Australian Diamonds
Career Achievements: Commonwealth Games – Silver (2010, 2006)
ANZ Championship – Premiers (2008)
National Championship (2006, 2007)
2010 Marilyn Melhuish NSW Swifts Player of the Year
2009 New Idea Australia’s Favourite Diamond Award
2009 NSW Swifts Members’ Player of the Year
Links: Susan Pratley Official Web Site
Susan Pratley Netball Clinics:
Susan is renowned for her tireless work in regional centres across NSW, by running the Susan Pratley Netball Clinics. The clinics are designed to develop the netball skills of young girls and boys with an emphasis on having fun. Susan can also tailor clinics for older netball players including representative teams. If your association or club would like Susan to conduct a clinic with your players, please contact Susan by clicking HERE!