Share Everyone at Team Bath Netball is delighted at today’s news that former Blue & Gold Head Coach and player Jess Thirlby has been announced as Tracey Neville’s successor as England Netball Head Coach. Thirlby, who left the Blue & Gold this summer after 20 years of outstanding service as both player and coach, takes on the role just days after the Roses won bronze at the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool. She is no stranger to the international stage having played for England and coached them at every level from U17 through to the senior squad. Team Bath Netball Head Superleague Coach Anna Stembridge, who has worked alongside Thirlby for both club and country, says England have made a great choice. “I am obviously absolutely delighted that Jess has been made Head Coach at such a critical point of the Roses’ journey, following the gold-medal success at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the buzz and legacy of a home World Cup,” said Stembridge, who was England Head Coach from 2011 to 2015. “England will be looking to continue getting great results and building on those successes but also nurture, develop and integrate an exciting group of young, upcoming netballers into the squad. Jess certainly has the skillset and experience to meet both of those demands. “Jess is one of my closest friends and I am absolutely super chuffed for her, as we all are at Team Bath.” Make sure you’re following @NetballSL on Twitter and sign up for the VNSL Newsletter to stay up to date with news, tickets and transfers! Related news post 23rd Oct 2024 Introducing the NXT Gen League: Everything you need to know! Reading: 4 mins Tags: Anna Stembridge Jess Thirlby Team Bath Vitality Roses VNSL Previous Story “It’s incredible”: Vitality Netball World Cup stars on Vitality Netball Superleague Next Story Former Team Bath Head Coach, Jess Thirlby, announced as Vitality Roses Head Coach. More News 23rd Oct 2024 News Introducing the NXT Gen League: Everything you need to know! Reading: 4 mins 8th Oct 2024 News Netball Super League set for showdown at The O2 as 2025 fixtures are announced Reading: 4 mins 7th Oct 2024 News Announcing the Netball Super Cup 2025 Reading: 2 mins 7th Oct 2024 News Netball Super League Relaunched: A Bold New Brand for a Bold New Era Reading: 2 mins 17th Sep 2024 video An interview with London Pulse on Sky Sports News Reading: 0 mins More Google Ad – MPU – Right Column