Meet the team

We have a very strong team of senior and junior coaches working hard on the court at GGNA. Here is more about them:

Name: Tom Jay

Role: Head Coach

I got involved with GGNA because…When I was a young I had a sports coach, who mentored & motivated me me through illness & academical challenges. His inspiration changed my life. I hope my involvement in GGNA will be able to inspire our players to achieve their maximum potential in an environment where they feel valued.

Name: Sharon Jay

Role: Senior Coach - Wednesday 1 & 2 & Operations Committee Member

I got involved with GGNA because…I am passionate about what GGNA gives the girls, I love being part of a family environment that nurtures the girls to grow in confidence and understand & respect their role as an individual and as a team player.

Name: Ceri Vavreka

Role: Senior Coach - Thursday & Academy

I got involved with GGNA because…I love playing netball and being able to bring that passion to inspire and develop the younger players.

Name: Holly Seager

Role: Senior Coach - Thursday & Academy

I got involved with GGNA because…I arrived from the UK, where I played regional level netball. I was so pleased to find netball in Geneva. My Mum was a netball coach in the UK and inspired me to coach and pass on my skills. I love coaching at GGNA and working with such a happy, talented, and determined group of girls.

Name: Sarah Irwin

Role: Senior Coach - when I can

I got involved with GGNA because…GGNA has been part of my life since its inception in 2007. First as a player, then Junior Coach, to recently Senior Coach. GGNA inspired me to study Sports Coaching at University and become a PE teacher. I love inspiring young players to get active and enjoy team sports.

Name: Alannah Jay

Role: Junior Coach

I got involved with GGNA because…Every week I would see my sister leave to play netball & come back with a huge smile across her face, and I couldn’t-t wait to get started. When I started I knew I had found my GGNA family.

Name: Sara Portela

Role: Junior Coach

I got involved with GGNA because…I love netball and this club is like a second family to me.

Name: Sarah Schwaanhuyser

Role: Junior Coach

I got involved with GGNA because…when I was younger and playing at GGNA I had 2 junior coaches who were great and always really nice to me so I wanted to be like what they were for me for others.