Minister for Sport Mark Arbib last week paid tribute to retiring Australian netball coach Norma Plummer, who decided not to seek reappointment for the position as Australian Diamonds head coach.

In July Plummer had led Australia to consecutive world titles after a thrilling over time win against New Zealand in Singapore.

Senator Arbib said Plummer had enjoyed tremendous international success and was regarded as one of the country’s best coaches.

“Norma Plummer has been an outstanding Australian netball coach, leading the Diamonds to back-to-back World Titles in Singapore last month,” Senator Arbib said.

“She is passionate about the game and has developed the skills of some of our greatest netball talents during her eight years in the job.

“Norma leaves the national coaching position with the team on top of the world and at the top of its game, having developed some great young players who will be the core of the team for years to come.”

Plummer will now take on a coaching role at West Coast Fever in the ANZ Championships.

“I am glad to see Norma will continue to share her knowledge and experience with the next crop of Australian players over in the West,” Senator Arbib said.

“I’m sure all Australian netball fans wish Norma every success in her new role and thank her for her outstanding guidance of the Diamonds.”

Plummer took the reins to the Australian team in 2004 after serving as netball head coach at the Australian Institute of Sport from 1999-2003.