Leadership, organisation, pressure, politics, WhatsApp admin… and somehow still remembering the score sheet. 👀🏐

In this episode of Held Ball: Keeping Balls in Grassroots Netball, Georgi is joined by Scarletts captain Mollie for an honest, funny, and heartfelt conversation about what life is really like wearing the bib as a netball captain.

From leading warm-ups and managing court time to chasing availability messages and supporting teammates through highs and lows, this episode dives into everything that happens behind the scenes of grassroots netball leadership. Georgi and Mollie chat about the emotional pressure of captaining a team, balancing performance with people management, navigating team politics, and why communication, resilience, and organisation are the real superpowers of a great captain.

They also discuss:
🏐 The reality of being a captain on and off the court
🏐 Tactical decisions, admin, and team management
🏐 Leading through difficult games and difficult conversations
🏐 Supporting teammates while managing expectations
🏐 The emotional rollercoaster of leadership
🏐 Pregnancy, netball, and taking on a captaincy role during huge life changes
🏐 What players really value in a captain
🏐 The importance of teamwork behind the scenes

Plus:
✨ Scarletts Shoutouts celebrating the amazing captains holding grassroots netball together
😂 A chaotic Captain Edition of Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play
🎭 Same Game, Different Netball
💬 Voices From the Court from Scarletts players

Whether you’re a captain yourself, thinking about stepping into leadership, or just appreciate the person organising your team every week — this episode is for you.

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This week on Off The Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi and Zoe are having an open, honest, and much-needed conversation about periods, performance, and playing sport as women.

From grassroots netball to elite sport, the menstrual cycle impacts nearly every female athlete — yet it’s still something many people feel uncomfortable talking about. In this episode, Georgi and Zoe break down the stigma, share their own experiences, and explore why creating period-positive environments in sport is so important.

Together, they discuss:
✨ How the menstrual cycle can affect energy, mood, confidence, and performance
✨ Fatigue, cramps, pain, and the reality of playing through it
✨ The pressures teenage girls face navigating sport and unpredictable periods
✨ Why education and open conversations matter
✨ Practical support, products, and building confidence on court
✨ The mental health side of periods and performance
✨ How clubs, coaches, teammates, and parents can better support female athletes
✨ Why women’s sport needs to stop treating periods as taboo

Plus, Georgi shares insights from her work as a Body Confident Sport Coach, the pair discuss creating supportive grassroots environments, and Zoe takes on a very relatable Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play – Period Edition.

Because periods are not a weakness, not something to hide, and definitely not something that should stop girls and women from playing the game they love. 🫶

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This week on Off The Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi and Leanne are celebrating the heart of netball — grassroots sport. From first sessions and rainy match days to lifelong friendships and decade-long playing careers, this episode explores how grassroots clubs don’t just create players… they create players for life.

Together, they discuss the huge impact community sport has on people of all ages, why positive early experiences matter so much, and how grassroots netball helps girls and women build confidence, resilience, friendships, and belonging both on and off the court.

In this episode we chat about:
✨ Why grassroots sport is the foundation of the game
✨ The powerful benefits of sport for teenage girls
✨ How netball supports women’s mental health and wellbeing
✨ The role of community, inclusion, and enjoyment in keeping players involved long-term
✨ The challenges grassroots clubs are currently facing, from rising costs to volunteer shortages
✨ Why there are so many ways to stay involved in sport beyond just playing
✨ Long-term friendships, loyalty, and the players who helped shape Scarletts over the years

Plus, we celebrate our incredible long-serving Scarletts players in Scarletts Shoutouts, tackle another Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play, and reflect on what makes a truly great netball club in Same Game, Different Netball.

Because grassroots netball is about so much more than the scoreline — it’s about connection, confidence, community, and keeping ball in hand for years to come. 🫶

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This week on Off The Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi and Suzy are shining a spotlight on the people who make every game possible — our umpires, or as we’re calling them today… Team White. 🤍🏐

From split-second decisions and sideline pressure to the iconic all-white uniform, this episode dives into the realities of life with a whistle in hand. Georgi and Suzy chat about how they both got into umpiring, the challenges that come with it, and why supporting and respecting umpires is so important for the future of the game.

We also discuss:
✨ The pressure of making decisions in real time
✨ Why umpiring can be mentally and physically demanding
✨ Learning confidence and “faking it till you make it”
✨ Supporting junior umpires and mentoring within clubs
✨ Why clubs need to create positive environments for officials
✨ The role of teamwork between co-umpires
✨ The pressure faced by elite NSL umpires
✨ And of course… the infamous white outfit 👀

Plus, we hear from our Scarletts umpires in Voices From the Sidelines, celebrate our incredible officials in Scarletts Shoutouts, and put Suzy through a very special Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play – Umpire Edition.

Because without umpires, there is no game. 🫶

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More Than a Body – Confidence, Pressure & Playing the Game

This is an important one ❤️

In this episode of Off the Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi is joined by Jess to have an honest and powerful conversation about body confidence in netball — and how it impacts performance, mental health, and whether girls stay in sport at all.

From social media pressures to “body talk” on the sidelines, this episode explores the realities faced by women and girls every single week on grassroots courts — and how we can start to change the narrative.

In this episode, we cover:
🧠 What body confidence really means (and why it matters in sport)
📱 The impact of social media and the “perfect athlete body” myth
💬 Body talk — what it is, why it’s harmful, and how to challenge it
📊 Real statistics on body image, mental health & girls dropping out of sport
🎤 Voices from the court — celebrating what our bodies can do
⚠️ The link between body image, mental health & eating disorders
🌟 How sport can build body confidence in the right environment
🌟 Scarletts Shoutouts — for every player showing up despite doubt
😂 Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play — Body Confidence Edition

This episode is about shifting the focus — from how our bodies look, to what they allow us to do. Because netball should be a space where everyone feels confident, supported, and able to thrive.

🎧 Listen now and be part of the conversation.

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✨ Until next time — keep your confidence growing, keep being kind to yourself, and keep the body talk off the court.

If you are struggling with Body Confidence in anyway that may show up, you are not alone! Please reach out to friends and family or giveusashout.org/ and get the help you need.

Behind every successful team… is someone making everything happen 👀

In this episode of Off the Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi is joined by Leanne to shine a light on the people who keep junior netball running smoothly — team managers. From organising fixtures and chasing availability to supporting players through highs and lows, this role is so much more than meets the eye.

It’s honest, relatable, and a real celebration of the people working tirelessly behind the scenes.

In this episode, we cover:
🏐 What a team manager actually does (hint: it’s a lot!)
🧠 The difference between being a captain and managing junior players
💬 Supporting young players through confidence, emotions & development
🎤 Voices from the court — hearing from our team managers
🌟 The key skills that make a great team manager
❤️ Why team managers are powerful role models for young athletes
🌟 Scarletts Shoutouts — celebrating the incredible people behind the scenes
😂 Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play — Team Manager Edition

This episode is all about recognising the impact of those who give their time, energy, and care to help players grow — not just in netball, but in life.

🎧 Listen now and give a little extra appreciation to the unsung heroes in your club.

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✨ Until next time — keep supporting, keep inspiring, and keep asking how you can help.

Role Models – More Than Just Superstars

When you think of a role model, who comes to mind? 🤔
An elite athlete? A superstar on TV?

In this episode of Off the Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi and Issy explore what it really means to be a role model — and why the most powerful ones are often the people right beside us on court every week.

Because in netball, role models aren’t just at the top level… they’re teammates, coaches, parents, and players who show up, work hard, and lift others up.

In this episode, we cover:
🌟 What makes a role model — and why it’s more than just skill
🏐 Why role models matter for confidence, growth, and belief
🎤 Voices from the court — who inspires our Scarletts players
💬 Real-life role models vs elite athletes (and why both matter)
🧠 The impact of role models on young players and belonging in sport
🌟 Scarletts Shoutouts — celebrating the everyday role models in our club
😂 Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play — Role Model Edition

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be a professional to inspire others — sometimes it’s the consistency, the attitude, and the way you support those around you that makes the biggest difference.

🎧 Listen now and reflect on the role models in your life — and the role model you might already be.

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✨ Until next time — keep inspiring, keep being inspired, and remember… someone is always looking up to you.

We all say we want feedback… but do we actually like it? 👀

In this episode of Off the Posts: Scarletts Edition, Georgi and Suzy dive into one of the most relatable parts of being a netballer — feedback. The good, the bad, and the slightly uncomfortable. From sideline shouts to post-match chats, they unpack how feedback shapes our game, our mindset, and our confidence.

This one is honest, reflective, and packed with real experiences from on and off the court.

In this episode, we cover:
🏐 How players really receive feedback (and why it’s not always easy)
🧠 The power of a growth mindset and using feedback to improve
💬 Why feedback helps us develop — even when it stings
⚖️ The balance between constructive criticism and confidence
🎯 What good feedback actually looks like (and how to give it)
🎤 Voices from the court — how our players feel about feedback
🌍 Netball vs real-life feedback — instant vs reflective
🌟 Scarletts Shoutouts — celebrating players who grow through feedback
😂 Pass, Shoot, Stand Out of Play — Feedback Edition

Whether you love it or avoid it, feedback is part of the game — and learning how to use it could be the key to levelling up.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

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✨ Until next time — keep learning, keep listening, and keep your game growing.