The Netbal Nederland Performance Team is responsible for the delivery and development of the National High Performance Programme. Bringing together expertise in coaching, performance and athlete development, the team provides the support and structure required to help athletes progress towards international competition.
National Performance Team
Meet the Performance Team
Performance Director
Natalie Peperell
Natalie is currently Assistant Coach at London Pulse in the Netball Super League and is heading into her fourth season at this level, bringing extensive experience from elite performance environments. Alongside her coaching role, Natalie is the Business and Finance Manager for London Pulse, playing a key role in the strategic and operational foundations that shape the organisation. Internationally, she has served as Assistant Coach for Wales at the Commonwealth Games, Ireland Emeralds open squad, Head Coach for Wales U21 and Head Coach for Switzerland U17.
Assistant Coach
Anna Bennington
Anna is an experienced netball coach and Head Coach of Den Haag Netball Club, with over 20 years of coaching across a range of ages and performance levels. She has supported athlete development within the England Netball Satellite Academies and worked as a scout in the Eastern Region. A former Eastern Regional League player, she also represented basketball at county level. Her coaching focuses on long-term player development, combining technical skills, game understanding, and athlete wellbeing in a positive environment that builds confidence and enjoyment.
Assistant Performance Analyst
Leah Nolan
Leah is a dedicated netball coach with over 10 years of coaching across school, club, and county levels. She brings a strong academic foundation in sports science and is currently completing her MSc in Elite Sports Performance, focusing on how match statistics influence coaching decisions.
She is particularly passionate about using performance data and video analysis to support player development and enhance decision-making within the coaching environment.
Head Coach
Lyn Hook
Lyn is a highly experienced international netball coach and senior netball leader with a background spanning grassroots, performance and elite environments. A former England netball player, Lyn has coached across multiple countries, working with athletes from junior participation through to national representation. Alongside her coaching work, she brings extensive governance experience, having served as Chair of Europe Netball for 13 years and currently is the Regional Director for Europe on the World Netball Board.
Assistant Coach
Gary Brown
Gary is a seasoned netball coach and currently Head Coach of Utrecht Netball Club, with a background in both playing and coaching in high performance environments. He supported the development of emerging talent in the Netherlands, including coaching the Netherlands U23 side in their inaugural match against France. As a player, he captained the England Men’s Netball team and competed at two INA World Cups, alongside training with multiple NSL and Premier League clubs. Gary is also currently completing his Netball Europe Level 2 coaching qualification.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Luke Bury
Luke is an S&C coach with a strong passion for speed development, having coached and trained in both England and Australia. He recently moved to the Netherlands after leading athletic development programmes at England Lambs RFC and Felsted School. Luke focuses on helping athletes maximise their speed and power, contributing to a dynamic and exciting style of play. He is excited to be part of the programme and looks forward to working with a talented group of athletes.
Support the program
The growth of netball in the Netherlands depends on the support of our community. The Netbal Nederland National Programme is always grateful for contributions that help us create opportunities for athletes, coaches and the wider netball community to develop and thrive.
Your support helps us continue building a sustainable pathway for Dutch netball and take the next steps in our national programme.
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You can support the programme by making a donation, sharing the fundraising page, or spreading the word within your networks. If you are interested in sponsoring the National Team programme, please contact us at netballnetherlands@outlook.com.
Donate to the National team programme here