SA – Current Athletes

Having snapped her Achilles tendon and having a few years away from the game, Jane rejoined elite netball with the Thunderbirds in 2009 but will play for the Wellington Central Pulse in 2010. Jane has represented Australia on seven occasions and has a vast amount of experience in running clinics for all ages and sharing her highs and lows at speaking engagements with a high level of professionalism.

Labelled a “young gun”, Georgia is a hard worker who has a great understanding of the game. Whilst battling it out for a permanent spot within the Thunderbirds camp Georgia is also studying a double degree in Law Commerce. A great athlete to talk about what it takes to manage your time effectively and keep your options open.

At 193cm, Kate has a formidable presence both on and off the court. Breaking her way into the Australian Diamonds side in 2008, Kate has shown she has what it takes to be a top goal shooter in the country.

There isn’t a box that Mo’onia Gerrard hasn’t ticked in Netball. A star as a junior, Mo’onia has carried that stardom through to her more recent years, representing her state, her country and captained and vice captained some major teams along the way.

Making her way into the Australian soccer scene, Renee has already been exposed to the highs and lows of the sport. She has played in America for the Florida Red Stars and was named in the team of the year in 2006.

Natalie continues to shine as one of the best goalies in the country and after playing with the Thunderbirds for the last few years she has decided to join the Queensland Firebirds. Natalie is also a member of the Australian Diamonds and is a fine example of an athlete who has and continues to work hard to get where she is today.

Get in quick to get Geva as she is only in Adelaide 6 months of the year as she represents the Adelaide Thunderbirds during the Trans Tasman League before heading back to England to play for her home country. Geva is an outstanding example of what you can do if you have a bit of belief in yourself and work hard for your dreams.

With a family full of elite athletes, Bianca has a great deal of experience when it comes to sport and has a great number of stories to tell about it. Bianca has only recently finished her time playing in the Trans Tasman netball competition with the Adelaide Thunderbirds and now enjoys her time playing with one of the strongest netball teams in the state ETSA Contax.

Originating from Mildura, Mel knows what sacrifices and time management are all about. She has had to do exactly that for most of her life to try and be one of the best in the netball world. Mel has represented South Australia at under-age levels and is currently a part of the Adelaide Thunderbirds squad.

A Bundle of energy and a never say die attitude, Beth is stamping her authority in Netball in South Australia and giving herself every opportunity to break into the Thunderbirds top side. Beth would be a great athlete to hire for your next coaching clinic or to talk to students about time management and motivation.

Jo has left her home state of New South Wales to take up an opportunity with the Adelaide Thunderbirds this year. A talented and committed hard worker, Jo is already making her mark in the team.

You couldn’t get a more determined or dedicated athlete than self trained and coached Sport Aerobic athlete Kylie Thomas. Current Australian Champion and formerly placed at number two in the world, Kylie is a bundle of athletic energy. Her knowledge of her sport and the many aspects involved with being an elite sports person is second to none.

Natalie von Bertouch is currently the captain of the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Vice Captain of the Australian Netball Team – The Diamonds. Already Natalie has accomplished a great deal from representing South Australia from a very young age to competing in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006 and the netball World Championships in 2007. A formidable centre court player, Natalie is not the only talented athlete in her family. Her older sister Laura was an Australian and Thunderbirds representative and their father Terry von Bertouch was an extremely talented Australian Rules footballer.

Sheree has a great desire to make it to the top in Netball. Having been in the Adelaide Thunderbirds 12 for the last two seasons, she certainly knows what’s involved with playing at the top. She has represented the state and has made the Australian 21 and Under Squad.