Carla is joined by guest co-host Coached by Leanne for an insightful episode with experienced umpire Gina Pearce, exploring the often-overlooked world of netball officiating. From building confidence with the whistle to managing pressure, communicating with players and making split-second decisions, Gina shares what it really takes to officiate at a high level.

Whether you're an aspiring umpire, coach, player or simply want a better understanding of the rules, this episode offers plenty of practical advice and fascinating stories from life on court. It's a brilliant reminder that while players may grab the headlines, none of the game happens without the officials - and yes, they occasionally hear every opinion from the sidelines!

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YOUR HOSTS

Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess
Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.
By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera.

Carla Garey

A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).

When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

Carla is joined by guest co-host Lauren Nicholls for a special Commonwealth Games episode. Featuring a collection of interviews with players, coaches and key figures from across the Games, this episode captures the excitement, pride and emotion of one of netball's greatest events. From unforgettable performances and behind-the-scenes stories to reflections on representing their nations, you'll hear first-hand what makes the Commonwealth Games so special. Whether you're reliving the tournament or hearing these stories for the first time, this episode is packed with passion, personality and enough post-match smiles to rival the medal ceremony.

Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/

Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!

The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.

Let's Connect 🗣️

Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.

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YOUR HOSTS

Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess
Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.
By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera.

Carla Garey

A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).

When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

Carla is joined by guest co-host Claire Talks Netball for a special episode recorded at the Masters Festival, celebrating the passion, camaraderie and lifelong love of netball. Featuring interviews with Ex-Presidents, players and volunteers from across the festival, this episode explores what keeps people coming back to the court year after year. From unforgettable memories and fierce competition to friendships that span decades, it's a heart warming celebration of the netball community. Whether you've played for five years or fifty, this episode proves the love of netball never gets old - although the post-match recovery might take a little longer!

Thanks to our partner Akuma Sports - For top quality custom kit produced in the UK, visit: https://www.akumasports.com/sports/netball/

Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!

The opinions and suggestions in this podcast are intended for entertainment only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners are responsible for their own decisions — we just provide the laughs.

Let's Connect 🗣️

Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.

Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever
TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast
Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com

YOUR HOSTS

Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess
Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0.
By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera.

Carla Garey

A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).

When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.