Strength and Conditioning with MH Performance
Many of you will already be aware of the strength and conditioning program that has been offered to members aged 12 years and older with Mandy Hopper. In 2024 we welcome Mandy and MH Performance back as a new Gold Sponsor.
For those who do not know of Mandy Hopper, she holds a Masters in Sport Science and is a certified strength and conditioning coach who specialises in netball strength and conditioning. She has been running a netball specific strength and conditioning program for 12 – 17 year old netball athletes for many years and assists athletes in improving performance whilst avoiding knee and ankle injuries. Each term Mandy has approximately 50 girls in the program who have drastically improved their overall body strength, power and speed. In fact, across the entire netball academy group virtually ALL of the girls are 100% injury free!
In addition, many have had results like…
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Increased jump height
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Improved running speed
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Increased self-confidence on and off the court
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Eliminated knee and ankle pain
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Eradicated shin splints
2024 Programs
In 2024, there will be sessions held during pre-season training with Mandy to ensure our playing members (12& under – open) and coaches are educated about the importance of strength and conditioning. There will also be further opportunities to participate in a series of 10-week programs in her private facilities that are exclusive to Venetian’s members. The pre-season court sessions will be provided free of charge and the 10-week program will be subsidised by the club.
There will be four programs in 2024; a preseason, two in-season and a postseason program. The programs will include a before screening session to determine the correct program for each athlete and will also involve re-testing athletes at the end of the program to measure their progress. Athletes will attend a 1-hour session once a week at the facility in Wangara. Athletes will have the option to participate in four programs (dates below). These will be run at the same time each week. A survey will be used to determine what days and times will available.
These programs are available for any member aged 12 years and older. The cost for each of the programs is $25 per week ($250 for 10 weeks) and Venetians Netball Club will be subsidising $100 per athlete for the Term 1 program. Venetians will then continue to subsidise $50 per athlete for the Term 2,3 and 4 programs. Participants will be required to pay the gap directly to MH Performance. Please note this subsidy is different to the subsidy provided in 2023.
The programs will include pre-testing during the first session to determine the correct program for each athlete and will also involve re-testing athletes at the end of the program to measure their progress. Athletes will attend a 1-hour session once a week at the facility in Wangara. Athletes will have the option to participate in a pre-season program, two in-season programs and one post season program. These will be run at the same time each week.
Term 1 (pre-season): 29th January – 29th March Term 2 (in season): 15th April – 28th June
Term 3 (in season): 15th July – 20th September
Term 4 (off season): 7th October – 13th December
We have 30 spots available so you will need to register your interest as soon as possible by emailing hello@mhperformancecoaching.com
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our president Sian Geldenhuys on 0400 438 230 or president@venetiansnetballclub.com.au or if you would like more information on Mandy Hopper and her program please visit her website. www.mhperformancecoaching.com
Testimonials from our Members
“I chose to join Mandy’s S&C program as I was constantly rolling my ankles before I started, so I wanted to strengthen them to prevent this. Whilst doing the S&C program I not only learnt about the ways I can strengthen my ankles, but also about recovery, nutrition and proper exercise techniques. My favourite part about the program was that every time I attended a session the coaches made it such a fun place to be while we were learning a new skill and becoming stronger as athletes but also encouraging us every step of the way. Since completing the program, I can now land properly on my ankles with no pain, and my vertical jump height has increased by 7cm. I would definitely recommend the program to other people because it’s such a great place to learn new skills and become stronger while also having fun. I would also like to thank Venetians Netball Club for subsidising part of the cost for this amazing program and giving us this wonderful opportunity.”