The Sunshine Women, Jamaica’s nationwide netball group, are using excessive with confidence as they gear up for a busy November, which can see them competing within the Fast5 tournament and the extremely anticipated Horizon Collection in opposition to England.
With the group’s preparations in full swing, Netball Jamaica lately hosted a media day on the Nationwide Indoor Sports activities Centre in Kingston, the place previous presidents, former nationwide coaches, and gamers got here collectively to witness intense observe matches between the Sunshine Women, the Jamaica Suns (male group), and the Fast5 squad.
Sasher-Gaye Henry, in her second tenure as head coach of the Sunshine Women, is optimistic in regards to the group’s health and total readiness. Talking in regards to the group’s preparation for the upcoming Horizon Collection, Henry famous, “The health is coming alongside. There’s at all times room for enchancment, however the ladies are in nice form, and we’re assured they’ll meet the health targets wanted for the sequence.”
At all times a aggressive sequence
The coach is raring to have the total squad again collectively, together with captain Jhaniele Fowler-Nembard, who is predicted to rejoin the group quickly. As Henry works to fine-tune the group’s technique and health, she stays hopeful that the squad can be well-prepared for the matches forward.
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Star participant Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, who took on the bizarre position of aim shooter in the course of the observe match, expressed her confidence within the group’s prospects in opposition to England. “We now have full religion in Sasher’s management, and we’re enthusiastic about our probabilities. Each time we face the English Roses, it’s at all times a aggressive sequence, however we’re centered and able to give our greatest.”
Crystal Plummer, getting ready for her second sequence with the Sunshine Women, highlighted the camaraderie inside the group. “The ladies are extremely supportive. It’s motivating to know that if I ever really feel like giving up—which I received’t—I’ve the complete group behind me.”
Legacy of Jamaica’s netball
The media day was not solely a showcase of the group’s progress but additionally a chance to have a good time the legacy of Jamaica’s netball. A number of previous presidents of the Jamaica Netball Affiliation had been in attendance, together with Vilma McDonald, who served as president within the early Eighties. She expressed her admiration for the group’s progress and the management of coach Henry. “It was a beautiful thought to ask us to see what’s occurring with the Sunshine Women. Sasher is doing a implausible job, and I want the group one of the best within the Fast5 and the Horizon Collection.”
The occasion additionally paid tribute to Leila Robinson-Beckford, the founding father of Jamaica Netball, who was current to witness the women in motion. “It’s superb to have Mrs. Beckford right here, together with so many previous presidents. It was a particular second for us all to return collectively in help of the Sunshine Women.”
The Sunshine Women will head to New Zealand for the Fast5 event, scheduled for November 9-10, earlier than dealing with England within the Horizon Collection with matches in England on November 16 and 17, and in Jamaica on November 25 and 26.
