Opens Head Coach

Kirstie Fuller

Kirstie is elevated to Opens Head Coach in 2024 after years of dedication and commitment to Heart and developing her coaching craft.

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Kirstie has held the the Head Coach position of Heart U23s side for a number of years and is committed to many other programs including the Hunter Academy of Sport and Netball NSW teams.

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Kirstie comes into the Opens role with a positive mindset,

"I take an athlete centred approach with a strong focus on individual athlete development, organisation, comitment, passion and strong communication skills."

Opens Assistant Coach

Gimanama Crowdy

Gima is an Elite accredited coach and previous Premier League - Opens Assistant Coach, Head Coach of U23s and Metro League 2 Coach returning as the Opens Assistant Coach in 2024.

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Gima's strength is in educating, supporting, nurturing and developing individual athletes.

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As a coach of young, emerging, elite and nationally selected athletes (PNG Opens National Team Head Coach) Gima brings an adaptable approach and style to her team environment.

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Gima was recently named as the 2024 Netball NSW U17s Apprentice Coach!

Opens Manager

Jess Alexander

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In 2023 Jess joins the Central Coast Heart Open team for the first time as Manager.

Jess is an experienced Metro League manager who has been elevated to our Premier League program.

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Jess has long been a member of Heart, having received full umpiring scholarships in previous seasons.