Hawks Netball moved to a new development structure in 2021, integrating its future stars directly into its Victorian Netball League program.
The new approach sees a small group of “Hawks Next Generation” athletes training as part of the Hawks’ VNL Reserves team on a weekly basis, giving them weekly exposure and access to the VNL training environment and the Hawks VNL coaches.
The program replaced the former Hawks Magic Development team program.
The new structure ensures stronger training and development outcomes for players identified as Hawks-in-waiting, with Hawks Next Generation athletes participating in all VNL training sessions and provided with VNL Reserves match night opportunities as required.
They are encouraged to maintain their own external matchplay opportunities, with Hawks VNL coaches to view and support them in these environments.
Selections for the “Hawks Next Generation” program are included within the Hawks VNL trials later in the year.
