PHOENIX FLAMES NETBALL CLUB
PHOENIX FLAMES COACHES
Ria Mills is the co-founder of Phoenix Flames, Chair and Head Coach. In the past Ria has coached Woodford Warriors, Whipps Cross Wildcats, and the University of East London's Netball Team.
She played for 25+ years and has been coaching for 20 years, with previously coached players recently having made it to county level.
Awards:
LSE Regional Grassroot Coach 2018
Qualifications:
BSC in Sports Development
Level 2 coach
Disability Sports Coach
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Safeguarding and Protecting
Children Certificate
First Aid L3 Certificate
"I love that everyone who attends brings something different and leaves with more than they expected!"
Suabhann Dunne has been coaching for 8 years. Phoenix Flames was one of the first clubs she coached during her development and is now in her second full season coaching the club.
Suabhann has also coached Woodfood Warriors NC and several primary/secondary school teams.
Qualifications:
Level 1 Coaching
"I love coaching for PF as all the girls come to training with a smile and make me laugh even if I have had a long day. The positive and energetic atmosphere throughout the club makes the cold training evenings so worthwhile!"
After deciding she wanted to help others improve and play the best they can Caoimhe Dunne decided to become a coach. She has now been coaching for 8 years.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Coaching
"I love Phoenix because there is always a positive atmosphere and everyone gets along really well. It it fun to coach everyone as everyone always tries their best!"
Debbie Walsh has recently, after many years of playing netball decided to hang up her netball trainers, and take on the new challenge of being Phoenix Flames Netball Clubs back to netball team coach.
Qualifications:
Level 1 Coaching
"Through playing netball I have made some lifelong friends. I love playing for Phoenix because everyone is like family."
After wanting to improve her own knowledge of the game as well as being a teacher Megan Frogley decided to combine her passions and become a coach. Megan currently coaches year 7-9.
Qualifications:
Level 1 Coaching
"I love playing and coaching for Phoenix as the club atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly. Everyone works hard for each other to improve their game... and the socials are pretty good too!"
Danielle Griffiths is looking forward to helping Phoenix Flames have a successful season after pursuing a coaching role within the junior team. Like Megan Dani sees coaching as a rewarding experience helping others, whilst also improving her own game.
"My love for netball started at a young age watching my mum play and coach I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a bib and ball. During my short time at Phoenix I have found a place that means more to me than just a sport and a club, we are a family."
