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Coach ProfileAmanda Newton

Amanda Newton

Amanda

Amanda

Date of Birth: 8th April 1977
Place of Birth: London
Living: East London
Height: 1m 79cm

About me

Super league Team:
Mavericks

Started playing netball:
at age 16

How I got started playing netball:
A few of my friends roped me in to play for the sixth form team.

Ambition as Netball player:
To enjoy and compete at my best.

First represented England:
Wembley, 1996 against Jamaica

No. Of caps: 95

Major national achievements:

  • Winning many titles - Essex Met County, Tornadoes and Northern Thunder
  • Super Cup teams. Reaching the Superleague final with Mavericks 2006/7.

Major international achievements:

  • Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist 1998 in Kuala Lumpar
  • World Championship bronze medallist 1999, New Zealand
  • Part of World 7 team v New Zealand
  • England Captain

Biggest disappointment:
Losing out on a medal

Favourite tournament:
Intercounties!!!

Most admired player:
Fiona Murtagh

The one change I would make to improve my sport:
More Media – More Money.

About me off court

My occupation / professional qualification:
Netball Coach

Favourite way to spend a day off:
Sleeping, eating and watching TV

My hobbies/Pets:
Shopping

Most embarrassing happening:
Forgetting the match balls before a International match.

Favourite food:
Pie, mash and Liquor

Favourite city or country:
New York City

Favourite holiday destination:
Anywhere HOT!

My personality in a nutshell:
Very funny should have been a Comedian.

What will I be doing in 10 years time:
Hopefully able to get out of bed pain free xx