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Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
NXT Gen
Megan Bentley
Faith Evbenaye
Naomi Hanson
Ellie Heyes
Sope Ilelaboye
Shannon Mahlik
Alice McGeachy
Darcey Parr
Poppy Pearson
Claudia Seed
Caitlin Sharkey
Stacey Tankoua
Sophia Warn
Abby Chamberlain
Head Coach
Kerry Almond
Assistant Coach
Jodie Gibson
Assistant Coach
Kim Meadows
Team Manager
January 2026
13.45
12.45
February 2026
TBC
19.00
TBC
March 2026
TBC
TBC
TBC
April 2026
TBC
TBC
TBC
May 2026
12.45
12.45
TBC
TBC
12.45
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U19s
Jess Ball
Evie Berry
Nevaeh Bowen
Bella Carleton-Bland
Annie Cooke
Ruby Ellis
Eva Hopper
Sophia Howard
Grace James
Danika Jessup
Elisabeth Langford
Anna Macdonald
Imogen Meecham
Katie Philbin
Issy Read
Sarah Rexstraw
Abigail Traynor
Maisie Treanor
Grace Webster
Katie Myers
Head Coach
Megan Ascough
Assistant Coach
Nikki Kendrick
Team Manager / Assistant Coach
November 2025
18.30
December 2025
13.40
January 2026
11.45
14.00
February 2026
13.40
TBC
13.40
March 2026
13.40
13.00
April 2026
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U17s
Lottie Baxter
Ivy Bellamy
Amelie Bramer
Caitlin Campbell
Brooke Corrigan
Bella De Jager
Daisy Gillespie
Niamh Hogan
Ava Holmes
Abigail Lawson
Fliss Little
Francesca McCarthy
Holly Moore
Amelie Nield
Millie Rees
Lucie Rosenblatt
Elizabeth Starmer
Izzy Taylor
Daisy Turpin
Leia Underwood
Georgie Davies
Head Coach
Kim Meadows
Assistant Coach
Geraldine Williams
Team Manager / Assistant Coach
U17s
Squad announced soon
November 2025
16.00
TBC
December 2025
11.40
January 2026
12.00
February 2026
11.40
TBC
11.40
March 2026
11.30
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U15s
Carmen Arrevillagas
Immy Barnes
Polly Briggs
Nellie Carney
Hannah Clarke
Lauren Dandy
Erin Dunn
Tahlia Hanson
Madison Knight
Lowri Morris
Lola Newton
Nicole Ogbonnaya
Erin Quinn
Hadia Sanni
Isla Starkie
Lexie Stowell
Ellie Trochez
Juliette Verstraelen
Jessica Wood
Mark Lees
Head Coach
Cara ROberts
Assistant Coach
Jess Melville
Assistant Coach
Michelle Scarfe
Development Coach / Team Manager
U15s
Squad announced soon
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U14s Black
Tia Ball
Isla Bradley
Grace Browne
Georgia Burns
Georgia Cox
Petra Rose Critchley
Hali Dealey
Beth Gallamore
Esmae Gill
Naomi Green
Sophie Harrison-Scott
FLorence Howard
Eliza Kelly
Isabella Kumah
Evie Maciejewska
Ariella Manivannan
Rose Mckeon
Orla Nash
Freya Newton
Sienna Palma
Elena (Ellie) Raynes
Olive Shaw
Lucy Stephens
Imogen Wyatt
Phil Owen
Head Coach
Paula Rafferty
Assistant Coach
Charlotte Dickinson
Development Coach
Helena Flanagan
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U14s Yellow
Olivia (Liv) Bonser
Belle Cogan-Williams
Ava Grace Corkery Waldie
Sophie Cox
Freya Daly
Holly Sutton
Darcey French
Alyssa Houghton
Lilly Hudson
Maria Johnson
Ruby Jones
Jaina Kainth
Sienna Kamel
Amy Kearsley
Lucia Kelly
Grace Marshall
Hannah Plumb
Daisy Porter
Sana Sholinghur
Marni Stott
Jessica Wrightjenkins
Nicola Truelove
Head Coach
Caroline Farrow
Assistant Coach
Karen Thwaites-Hughes
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U13s Black
Pixie Adamczyk
Elisara Afoa-Peterson
Ese Akpojiyovwi
Sophia Allmand
Darcy Barker
Isla Bell
Esmae Bezushko
Libby Cordingley
Jess Dawe
Ava Duffy
Molly Eadsforth
Willow Fryer
Mila-Rose Jacobs
Leona Lescott
Evie Grace Mellon
Ruby Noon
Emily Oliver
Mili Patel
Daisy Ross
Sophia Tarbuck
Thea Warren
Sienna Wilkinson
Camilla Yates
Natalie Kerrigan
Head Coach
Symone Castle
Assistant Coach
Claudia Liberatoscioli
Development Coach
Bruce Henderson
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U13s Yellow
Monaiya Ajeigbe
Ava Ashworth
Izzy Cutting
Ruby Dimmick
Isla Farrow
Isabella Kay
Alexanja Kowalczuk
Alana Lewis-P
Isobel Longden
Skye McElroy
Luchia Morris
Isla Mullarkey
Poppy Newton
Penny Philbin
Ruby Rawsthorne
Daisy Raynor
Ellie Schonhut
Chaya Sharp
Zarah Stewart
Penelope Taylor
Amelia Thorpe
Izzy Watson
Lottie Woods
Samantha Hodges
Head Coach
Katie Hanlon
Assistant Coach
Siobhan Paynter
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U12s Black
Savannah Bloomberg
Izzy Bradbury
Sophie Buckle
Anastasia Carrington
Poppy Clark
Megan Cunnah
Annie Duckers
Caoimhe Eme
Ava Grumbridge
Isla Hopkins
Nhara Hotene
Omonigho Imhangbe
Iris Jones
Tilly Knight
Emily Lovelady
Anya Maciejewska
Isabella Marcucci
Amaia Onuoha
Emily Rosser
Imogen Round
Claudia Stockdale
Edie Woodhouse
Dawn Treanor
Head Coach
Alice Forkgen
Assistant Coach
Jennifer Leighton
Development Coach
Clare McEnery
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U12s YELLOW
Polly Ansell
Ruby Aryee
Raheemah Bale
Blythe Cheetham
Amelia Clarkson
Harriet Cooper
Winnie Doyle
Sophie Duce
Poppy Hayworth
Alanna Lawson
Phoebe Lilleywhite
Lucy Loughhead
Alexie Lunt
Florence Moss
Phoebe Oakes
Grace Rooney
Molly Skerry
Claudie Strange
Hurrem Subhani
Annabella Thompson
Flossie Walton
Evarose Welsh-Tweedie
Victoria Tunney
Head Coach
Nichola Lawless
Assistant Coach
Jo Dempsey
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U11s Black
Aaila Afzal
Violet Campbell
Ntembe Chibwa-Peter
Layla Crozier
Emily Cunnah
Cari Davies
Mila Davies
Evie Ellis
Heidi Ewbank-Smith
Willow Flannery
Claudia Gugas
Charlotte Hogkinson
Tilly Knowles
Fern Lang
Lilly Marsland
Millie-Rose McDougall
Isla Millard
Martha Morris
Sia Nehra
Reeva Njie
Orla Norris
Clara Poole
April Rhodes-Heaton
Georgia Siddall
Layla Taube
Lily Taylor
Lucie Thorpe
Thea Tunnicliffe
Alicia Johnson
Head Coach
Clare Woodhouse
Assistant Coach
Amanda Thompson
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
Manchester Thunder’s Performance Pathway programme aims to identify, inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the North West and England, providing a clear route from grassroots to elite level.
With playing and training ‘The Thunder Way’ at the heart of our squads, our pathway gives aspiring athletes access to high-quality coaching, specialist support, and competitive opportunities, ensuring they can reach their full potential both on and off the court.
Through an unwavering focus on elite sport performance, inspiring fan-engagement, widespread community impact and meaningful commercial partnerships we continue to spark innovation and drive progress in a fast-moving sport.
We are changing the game on and off the court, driven by bold ambition and an unshakable belief in what’s possible. And with our roots firmly grounded in the North of England, our outlook is global, helping to shape the future of netball across the world.
U11s YELLOW
Zara Ahmed
Ella Anjos
Madeleine Austin
Sophia Connell
Alana Deans
Emily Gilderdale
Sophie Grantham
Francesca Hallett
Lilly Hardman
Sara Huq
Charlotte Johnston
Lola Keith
Polly Kirwan
Darcey Liley
Laiyah Manjra
Ava Marshall
Indie Pea May Chadwick
Hollie Moore
Libbie Moryoussef
Polly Oxley
Harper Stewart
Jasmine Stewart
Sienna Tyson
Penelope Wellstead
Mai Youngman
Laura Brown
Head Coach
Liz Williams
Assistant Coach
Lois Brooks
Development Coach
November 2025
16.00
TBC
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