Local Australian Diamonds and NSW Swifts superstar Paige Hadley will launch her brand-new venture in Penrith next weekend, with a Christmas-themed netball clinic back where it all began.
The 32-year-old Swifts vice-captain and St Clair Netball junior will return to her old stomping ground – Jamison Park Netball Complex – on Saturday, December 14 for a special Christmas clinic.
“I’m so excited to bring it back to where it all started, my hometown Penrith, for a one-off Christmas clinic to celebrate the launch of Pivot,” Hadley said.
“Don’t miss this opportunity to train with me on my home courts. There’ll be prizes for best dressed and other exciting giveaways.
“I know Christmas is a tough time of year, but hopefully everyone can get around it and we can have some fun.”
‘Pivot with Paige Hadley’ is the champion netballer’s new coaching business that’s designed to elevate your game and help you to be at your best.
Pivot’s mission is to focus on more than just netball skills, rather nurturing the qualities that build success both on and off the court.
Speaking with the Weekender on Monday, Hadley said it had been a dream of hers to start a business that will not only prepare her for life after netball, but help the next generation chase their dreams – no matter what they are.
“Pivot is a netball term that means ‘change direction’, so for me, I had a few key people on my journey who backed me, believed in me, supported me, because life is ever changing – you’re always pivoting, changing your direction and finding new things,” Hadley said.
“With this business, I want to be a pivot point for people to hopefully one day be able to play for the Swifts or the Giants or the Diamonds or whatever their aspirations are. I want all young people, not just netballers, to be their best selves.
“I was very fortunate to have had great role models around me and coaches that inspired me. So, through passing on my knowledge, I want to be a pivotal point to help young people be the best version they can be.”
With an Advanced Coaching Accreditation and accolades from her studies at Western Sydney University, Hadley’s as driven in her professional development as she is in her sport.
“I often get a lot of messages on social media about coaching, so I thought it would be best to direct everyone to the one place,” Hadley said.
“I’m getting towards the end of my playing career, and I want to do something now while I am still playing. Hopefully when I finish up, I can go into the coaching realm.”
The Pivot with Paige Hadley website is now live at http://www.pivotwithpaige.com.au.
The Pivot with Paige Hadley Christmas Clinic will be held from 9am-11.30am next Saturday, December 14 at Jamison Park Netball Complex. Book at the site above.
Limited spots are available.
Nathan Taylor
Nathan Taylor is the Weekender's Deputy Editor and Senior Sports Writer. He also compiles the weekly Chatter on the Box TV column. Nathan is an award-winning journalist, who has worked at the Weekender for a decade.