OUR COACHES
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Get to know the dedicated coaches behind Magic Netball.
KIANA STAGG (KIKI)
MAGIC NETBALL CLUB HEAD COACH - LEVEL 2
2025-26 Coach for:
U19 Regional, U16 Regional, U14 Regional, U13 Regional,
U12 Performance, U11 Performance
I am extremely proud to have formed our performance Netball Club in Sussex. I have played netball at a variety of levels since I was 10 years old and it was my dream to start my own netball club where I could support any player, from any background to find their talent and love for the sport! I enjoy attending coaching workshops and furthering my knowledge as a Coach. My passion is to help players progress and I love nothing more than seeing players develop, understand the game further and excel in netball!
Coaching History:
2016 - present: Coaching Regional Teams in the Netball South Regional League
2018 - 2020: Head Coach at Sussex Satellite Academy
2020 - 2021: London Pulse Hub Assistant Coach
2021 - 2022: London Pulse Hub Head Coach
2021- 2022: London Pulse U15 School Games Head Coach- Silver Medalists
2021-2022: Nominated NS Coach of the Year
2022: Winner - ENG Coach of the Year
2022-23: London Pulse U17 Head Coach
U17 NPL South League Winners
U17 NPL Tournament Runners Up
2022-23: London Pulse U15 Head Coach
U15 National Academies Champions
2023-24: London Pulse U17 Head Coach
U17 NPL South League Runners Up with London Pulse
U17 NPL Tournament Runners Up with London Pulse
UK Coaching Coach of the Year 2023
2024-25: London Pulse U17 Head Coach
U17 National NPL League Champions
U19 NPL Tournament Head Coach
ISOBEL TUNNICLIFFE (IZI)
MAGIC NETBALL CLUB HEAD COACH - LEVEL 2
2025-26 - Supporting Coach (whilst on maternity leave)
I have been involved in netball since the age of 10. I started coaching and umpiring when I was 16, which is when my passion for the sport really grew. I became a Level 2 Coach at age 18 and have gone on to coach teams from U10 to seniors at regional level. One of my coaching highlights so far has been winning the U13 IAPS National Championships. It has been fantastic to see so many girls flourish at Magic already and I am looking forward to having even more success!
Coaching History:
2010 - present: Coaching Regional Teams in the Netball South Regional League
2013-2017: Netball Coach at St Christophers, winning National Schools- IAPS in 2016!
2015: Coached netball in Holland
2015: Coached netball in Uganda and Kenya with Netball Development Trust
2015-2017: Chichester University BUCS Coach and Netball President
2020 - 2021: London Pulse Hub Assistant Coach
2021-2022: Nominated NS Coach of the Year
2021-2022: Nominated NS Unsung Hero of the Year
NATASHA ROTHWELL
MAGIC NETBALL CLUB COACH - LEVEL 2
2024-25 Coach for:
U10 Performance
I previously played at U19 regional level for Magic NC and then went to University and played competitively throughout. When coming back to Sussex and developing as a sports coach. I wanted to explore coaching in netball and gained my Level 2 Award. I am now working as a Sports Coach at Ardingly College. I've developed a love for netball coaching and I am excited to taking on my first squad at Magic.
TRACEY ROTHWELL
MAGIC NETBALL CLUB COACH - LEVEL 2 IN PROGRESS
2025-26 Assistant Coach for:
U10 PERFORMANCE, U11 PERFORMANCE, U14 REGIONAL
I first became part of the Magic family as a parent at the club. Since then I have found a love of the game and developed thoroughly through my Level 1 and 2 Courses. I really enjoying assisting across a range of age groups and developing my knowledge.
Coaching History:
2025 - ENG Home Nations Champions (Head Coach)
JO OSWALD
MAGIC NETBALL CLUB COACH - LEVEL 2
2025-26 Coach for:
U9 PERFORMANCE
MEL HAWKINS & SUNITA POLL
MAGIC NETBALL CLUB STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACHES
2025-26 Coaches for:
ALL REGIONAL SQUADS
A little insight into what being a coach at Magic is like...
