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Louise Hopkin

Head of Netball

NTU Sport

Louise is the Head of NTU Netball. Louise oversees 2 performance squads, 5 BUCS Squads, 2 Development Squads, 18 Team Intermural League and support's the delivery of NTU Play for Fun Netball. Alongside managing the recruitment of athletes, Louise delivers a high-performance programme and environment to enable the development of our athletes. Building strong links to the Super League Franchise enabling opportunities for NSL/ NPL U19 and U21 selection. Louise also has multiple links to international squads which support international athletes who represent their countries during University and beyond.

Staff Group(s)
Sport

Role

Louise is the Head of NTU Netball. Louise oversees 2 performance squads, 5 BUCS Squads, 2 Development Squads, 18 Team Intermural League and support's the delivery of NTU Play for Fun Netball. Alongside managing the recruitment of athletes, Louise delivers a high-performance programme and environment to enable the development of our athletes. Building strong links to the Super League Franchise enabling opportunities for NSL/ NPL U19 and U21 selection. Louise also has multiple links to international squads which support international athletes who represent their countries during University and beyond.

Career overview

Graduate of Sport and Recreation Development at Leeds Metropolitan University. Prior to appointment at NTU, Louise has built over 10 years experience of working in careers and support Education.  Louise has had a successful coaching career working across multi aspects of the England Netball performance pathways including, lead coach at Nottinghamshire County Academy, and Assistant Coach at East Midlands Regional Academy. Louise has worked across multiple age groups at Loughborough Lightning for over 8 years as Head coach for U15s, Assistant coach for U17 and is currently the assistant U21s Coach for Loughborough Lightning NPL Squad.