S02E26 From Diamonds to Mavericks : Nicole 'Richo' Richardson Talks Coaching Excellence

Krystine and Carla are joined by Australian coaching powerhouse Nicole "Richo" Richardson for an inspiring conversation about what it takes to coach at the very highest level of netball. From developing grassroots players to working with the Australian Diamonds and the Melbourne Mavericks, Richo shares her coaching philosophy, leadership lessons and the importance of creating environments where athletes can thrive. The discussion explores elite performance, player development and the future of the sport, with plenty of fascinating stories from the world's toughest netball competition. It's an episode packed with insight, inspiration and, of course, a few laughs proving that even the world's best coaches enjoy celebrating a good win. 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 @thebestnetballpodcasteverTikTok @thebestnetballpodcastGood ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com YOUR HOSTSKrystine 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 GareyA 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.