Netball Coaches
Julie Fitzgerald
Current Australian Diamonds Assistant Coach Julie Fitzgerald is head coach of the renowned AIS Netball program
Fitzgerald was appointed inaugural coach of the Sydney Swifts in 1997, leading them to four Commonwealth Bank Trophy title victories (2001, 2004 and 2006–07). Under her guidance the NSW Swifts went onto to win the inaugural Trans Tasman Netball League in 2008 and Fitzgerald continued at the helm until the end of the 2011 season.
Her standing as one of the country’s best coaches was highlighted in 2004 and 2006 and again in 2007 and 2008, when she was named Netball Australia’s Coach of the Year.
Fitzgerald was appointed inaugural coach of the Sydney Swifts in 1997, leading them to four Commonwealth Bank Trophy title victories (2001, 2004 and 2006–07). Under her guidance the NSW Swifts went onto to win the inaugural Trans Tasman Netball League in 2008 and Fitzgerald continued at the helm until the end of the 2011 season.
Her standing as one of the country’s best coaches was highlighted in 2004 and 2006 and again in 2007 and 2008, when she was named Netball Australia’s Coach of the Year.
Anita Keelan
Extensive experience is what Anita has brought to the AIS Netball Program. Her coaching experience covers all levels of elite netball from developing the young netballers in the NSWIS program through to coaching the former Sydney Sandpipers in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy.
Anita is also the assistant coach of the Australian 21/U netball team.
Anita is also the assistant coach of the Australian 21/U netball team.
