State 18 Girls named for Nationals

The 2013 State U18 Youth Girls team has been named to represent WA at the National Championships in Shepparton, Victoria from May 4 to 11.

With a great mix of youth and experience, Head Coach Michelle Cowan is quietly confident the team will do well.

“The girls have displayed outstanding dedication and commitment to improving not only their skills and knowledge, but learning new tactics and strategies,” Cowan said.

“Since January, the girls have been building their fitness base under the expert guidance of South Fremantle strength and conditioning coach Ryan Gaias and the current signs are very good.”

2013 High Perfomance Academy players Sabrina Traub, Ashley Sharp and Kristen Jayasuria have all been selected in the side, together with Emma Swanson, who this year will have the honour of participating in both the U18 Youth Girls and the Open Women’s team in Cairns.

2012 Jim Stynes scholarship recipient Tayla Bresland will also return to the team ensuring it is one of the strongest WA has ever taken to the National Championships.

Adding further experience to the side is 2012 All Australian player, Kira Phillips, who is hoping WA can make it to this year’s Grand Final after narrowly missing out by percentage in 2012.

All of the players are currently seeking individual sponsorships to help support them with achieving their dream of playing for their State.

Picture: Head coach Michelle Cowan speaks to players at a training session.

TEAM

Jessie Barker – Great Southern Storm

Hannah Bebbington – Coastal Titans

Brooke Blurton – South Fremantle

Tayla Bresland – Peel Thunder

Caitlyn Edwards – East Fremantle

Kellie Gibson – Swan Districts

Tarnica Golisano – Joondalup

Evangeline Gooch – Applecross SHS

Brianna Green – East Fremantle

Carly Howard – SNESA

Kristen Jayasuria – Joondalup

Jessie McDonald – South Fremantle

Hayley Miller – Joondalup

Gabby Moran – Swan Districts

Demi Okley – South West

Kira Phillips – Gnowangerup

Asha Price – Swan Districts

Alex Robinson – East Fremantle

Lara Rodin Zimdahl – South Fremantle

Savanna Schimmel – Swan Districts

Ashley Sharp – Swan District

Rachel Shepherd – South West

Belinda Smith – Claremont

Kahra Sprlyan – South Fremantle

Emma Swanson – Peel Thunder

Katrina Tinson – South Fremantle

Sabrina Traub – Peel Thunder

Courtney Ugle – South West

Rhonda Williams – Swan Districts

Jessikah Woods – Railways

STAFF

Head Coach – Michelle Cowan – South Fremantle

Team Manager – Janet Seth – East Fremantle

Assistant Coach – Michelle Harris – South West

Assistant Coach – Allana Dickie – Swan Districts

Assistant Coach – Martine Pearman – Coastal Titans

Head Sports Trainer – Ghislene Goh

Sports Trainer/Runner – Philipa Seth – East Fremantle

Tour Manager – Alison Moore – WAFC