Sport In Profile UK Issue 01 | страница 49

ENGLAND NETBALL Netball players at international level have to combine their training with working or studying and the commitment level required to be able to compete, train and tour is significant. The sport itself requires a full-time approach, particularly if they are looking to be successful. There is more to being successful than hard work from the players and England Netball has a number of strong partnerships in place. Sport England is a major contributor whilst the English Institute of Sport (EIS) provides specialist support services to the competitors on a day by day basis. At younger age groups the National Academy Programme works with players at U17 and U19 level and has led to a number of players successfully making the progression into Senior international status. Although t