Netball Dare to be a Diamond

The 2026 Doc Shop Dare to Develop a Diamond (DDAD) Program will commence in February 2026

The DDAD will provide development for potential Netball Victoria Eastern Talent Academy athletes transitioning into the 15/U age group. The focus will be on developing the athlete’s potential for selection into the next level of pathway development, Netball Victoria Eastern Talent Academy, which feeds into the State Team.

DDAD Training Dates/Times 

ACE Day Tuesday 14^th April – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough

Netball Invitational Competition vs Casey Demons @ Casey Stadium – TBC

Intra-Academy Tournament – to be confirmed

COMPETITION – Inter Academy Challenge – TBC (State Netball Centre, 10 Brens Dr, Parkville)

Please see our dedicated S&C page: https://www.sportgippsland.org.au/sports-program/strength-conditioning/

Support Staff

• Abby Gregorovich (Head Coach)
• Carol Gregorovich, Judi Buhagiar & Samira Heffernan (Assistant Coaches)
• Control High Performance (Strength & Conditioning)
• Lauren Nicholls – Hex Health (Nutrition)
• Christopher Shen (Psychology)

Advisory Panel

• Abby Gregorovich (Head Coach)
• Judi Buhagiar (Netball Vic – Gippsland Region)
• Emma Carlton (Netball Vic)
• Anita Pistrin (GSA E.O)
• Kate McPherson  (GSA Board Rep)

Congratulations to the 2026 Netball Dare to be a Diamond Athletes: