SAMANTHA DIPPEL
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
High-performing netball coach with over 10 years of experience across grassroots, pathway, representative and performance programs. Demonstrated success leading athlete and coach development, building positive team cultures, and delivering competitive outcomes at club, regional, state and national levels.
Most recently served as Assistant Coach and Acting Head Coach of the Queensland First Nations Team, leading the program to a National Gold Medal Championship in 2026 after contributing to a National Silver Medal campaign in 2025. Proven ability to step into leadership roles, mentor emerging coaches, identify and develop talent, and foster inclusive, athlete-centred environments that support both performance and personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Capricorn Claws Head Coach
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton, QLD
10.2025 - Current
- Led Capricorn Netball Inc coaching plans, training sessions, and match-day preparation.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Reviewed game strategies, opposition play, and training priorities.
- Coordinated team selections, trials, and squad placement decisions.
- Supervised team discipline, conduct, and safety standards during activities.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
QLD First Nations Assistant/ Acting Head Coach
Netball Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Supported Netball Queensland coaching sessions and athlete development programs.
- Coordinated communication between athletes, staff, and Netball Queensland support teams.
- Prepared session plans, equipment, and court setup for coaching activities.
FIREBIRDS FUTURES HEAD COACH
Netball Queensland
Rockhampton, QLD
11.2023 - 09.2026
- Guided athletes in preparation for special competitions and tournaments, enhancing their readiness and confidence.
- Motivated athletes to improve strength, agility, and overall performance through tailored training routines and nutritional guidance.
- Delivered coaching sessions that were effective, engaging, and focused on performance improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with athletes, delivering ongoing support and encouragement to promote personal and athletic growth.
- Reviewed individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, then set development goals and training resources to grow talent areas.
- Worked with Netball Queensland to identify current athlete gaps and develop development plans.
- Applied different coaching models and techniques to support athlete success.
18U STATE TITLES HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared athletes for State Title Event.
- Motivated athletes to enhance strength, agility, and effectiveness through targeted training and nutrition guidance.
- Developed comprehensive team strategies aligned with fundamental skills, individual strengths, and competition analysis.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster, and planned to help develop athletes
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Facilitated team-building activities and workshops to strengthen communication, collaboration, and overall team cohesion.
- Encouraged good sportsmanship among athletes during competitions and practices. with competing teams on- and off-field.
HEAD COACH A GRADE - CLUB NETBALL
Bluebirds
Rockhampton
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Created tailored training schedules to optimize athlete readiness for upcoming fixture games.
- Developed training habits and nutrition plans to enhance athletes' strength, agility, and overall performance.
- Led practices and scrimmages to strengthen competitive mindset and skills.
- Improved team proficiency through educational drills and activities.
- Built team dedication and loyalty by teaching strong sportsmanship and commitment.
- Used prior game and team data to support game strategy decisions.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to boost communication, collaboration, and overall team dynamics.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps, and workshops to support team goals.
ASSISTANT COACH CAPRICORN CLAWS
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted head coach in preparing athletes for State Title Event, ensuring readiness and competitive edge.
- Motivated athletes to enhance strength, agility, and effectiveness through tailored training habits and nutrition guidance.
- Develop and deliver effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance, under the guidance of head coach
- Utilized diverse coaching models and techniques to maximize athlete success while organizing training schedules to optimize preparation.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Developed relationships with athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
ASSISTANT COACH FIRST NATIONS QLD TEAM
Netball Queensland
Brisbane
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted head coach in developing strategies and training plans for State Event athletes.
- Develop and deliver effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance, under the guidance of head coach
- Motivated athletes to enhance strength, agility, and effectiveness through targeted training and nutrition guidance.
- Prepared athletes for competitions and tournaments, focusing on skill enhancement and competitive readiness.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize athlete success. Coordinated training schedule for athletes to optimize practice sessions.
- Facilitated post-game analysis discussions to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Developed relationships with athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere for athletes to foster open communication and trust.
HEAD COACH GOLD ACADEMY
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Motivated athletes to enhance strength, agility, and effectiveness through targeted training habits and nutrition guidance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Facilitated team-building activities and workshops to foster improved communication, collaboration, and overall team effectiveness.
- Cultivated dedication and loyalty among team players by instilling values of sportsmanship and commitment.
U18 Representative Head Coach
Rockhampton Netball
Rockhampton, QLD
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Facilitated player development by providing targeted feedback, conducting drills, and demonstrating techniques on court.
- Taught athletes fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Collaborated in planning netball training sessions to enhance skills of club athletes and junior squads.
- Ensured athlete safety and optimized conditioning through effective injury prevention strategies during practices and games.
- Coordinated match-day warmups, equipment setup, and sideline organization.
18U STATE TITLES HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared athletes for State Title Event.
- Developed team strategy leveraging fundamentals, individual skills, and competition statistics to optimize performance.
- Motivated athletes to enhance strength, agility, and effectiveness through targeted training habits and nutrition.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster, and planned to help develop athletes
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Facilitated team-building activities and workshops that strengthened communication and collaboration.
- Encouraged athletes to demonstrate good sportsmanship during practices and competitions. with competing teams on- and off-field.
HEAD COACH A GRADE - CLUB NETBALL
Bluebirds
Rockhampton
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared athletes for important fixture games by developing tailored training regimens.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Inspired athletes to improve strength, agility, and effectiveness via tailored training habits and nutrition guidance.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Enhanced team proficiency through implementation of educational drills and activities.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps, and special workshops to align team efforts with goals.
HEAD COACH GOLD ACADEMY
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton, QLD
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Motivated athletes to enhance strength, agility, and effectiveness through targeted training and nutrition guidance.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills
- Cultivated team dedication and loyalty by instilling sportsmanship and commitment.
- Guided beginner players through fundamental skills in a supportive environment. to develop healthy competition and confidence before advancing to skill-building.
16U STATE TITLES HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton, QLD
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Crafted team strategy informed by fundamentals, individual skills, and competition statistics to optimize performance
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills
- Inspired athletes to improve strength, agility, and effectiveness through targeted training habits and nutrition guidance
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
- Fostered good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field, enhancing overall competition experience
HEAD COACH A GRADE - CLUB NETBALL
Bluebirds
Rockhampton, QLD
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed individual skills and strengths to optimize team position assignments.
- Facilitated practices and scrimmages to enhance competitive skills and team mindset.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities
- Promoted sportsmanship among team members and competitors during games and practices.
GOLD SQUAD ASSISTANT COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton, QLD
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed athlete performance during practice and games, providing targeted improvement tips
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness
- Built trust and rapport with players to support goal achievement
- Encouraged good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field
16U STATE TITLES ASSISTANT COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton, QLD
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential
- Assessed athlete performance during practices and games, providing targeted improvement tips
- Coordinated drills and fitness circuits to enhance athletes' coordination and overall performance.
- Built trust and rapport with players to support goal achievement
U15 REPRESENTATIVE HEAD COACH
Gladstone Netball Association
Gladstone, QLD
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained athletes for special competitions and tournaments, improving their competitive readiness and confidence.
- Assessed individual skills and strengths, assigning team positions to optimize player performance and team dynamics.
- Fostered good sportsmanship among athletes during practices and games, enhancing team reputation and cohesion.
U14 REPRESENTATIVE HEAD COACH
Gladstone Netball
Gladstone, QLD
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed individual skills and strengths, assigning team positions to optimize talent utilization
- Enhanced team proficiency through targeted educational drills and activities.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Promoted good sportsmanship during games and practices with competing teams on- and off-field, fostering respect and camaraderie
16U STATE TITLES ASSISTANT COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
Rockhampton, QLD
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness
- Assessed athlete performance during practices and games, providing targeted improvement tips
- Fostered relationships with players to support goal achievement and cultivate trust
- Promoted respect and fair play among players during competitions, reinforcing sportsmanship on- and off-field.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM - HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball
Rockhampton, QLD
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated and led practices and scrimmages to develop competitive mindset and enhance skill proficiency.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities
- Assessed individual knowledge, skills, and strengths to strategically assign team positions, optimizing talent utilization.
- Fostered good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field, enhancing mutual respect and collaboration.
Education
Advance Coaching Workshop
01-2024
Game Anyalsis Workshop
01-2024
Karen Topp Workshop
01-2023
Barbara Ahmat
01-2023
Rockhampton Shooting Clinic
01-2022
Netball QLD
01-2021
Netball QLD
01-2020
Skills
Performance coaching
Match-day strategy Individual performance planning Team cohesion strategies
- Team performance planning
- Athlete development
- Training session design
- Competition preparation
- Talent identification
- Performance analysis techniques
- Coach mentoring
- Building high-performing team environments
- Culture building
- Diversity in coaching
- Athlete wellbeing
- Athlete mental health
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership development
- Coaching workshop facilitation
- Culturally safe practices
Accomplishments
- 2026 - Performance Coach of the Year
- 2026 - Hart Premier League Ruby North Division Priemers
- 2026 - Queensland First Nations - Gold Medal
- 2025 - Queensland First Nations - Silver Medal
- 2024 - U18s Rockhampton Representative Team - Silver Medal
- 2024 - 2026 - Bluebirds A Grade Top 3 Finalists
Timeline
QLD First Nations Assistant/ Acting Head Coach
Netball Queensland
06.2026 - 09.2026
Capricorn Claws Head Coach
Capricorn Netball Inc
10.2025 - Current
18U STATE TITLES HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
06.2025 - 09.2025
ASSISTANT COACH FIRST NATIONS QLD TEAM
Netball Queensland
06.2025 - 08.2025
HEAD COACH A GRADE - CLUB NETBALL
Bluebirds
01.2025 - 09.2025
ASSISTANT COACH CAPRICORN CLAWS
Capricorn Netball Inc
11.2024 - 09.2025
18U STATE TITLES HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
06.2024 - 09.2024
U18 Representative Head Coach
Rockhampton Netball
01.2024 - 09.2024
HEAD COACH GOLD ACADEMY
Capricorn Netball Inc
01.2024 - 12.2024
HEAD COACH A GRADE - CLUB NETBALL
Bluebirds
01.2024 - 09.2024
FIREBIRDS FUTURES HEAD COACH
Netball Queensland
11.2023 - 09.2026
16U STATE TITLES HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
06.2023 - 09.2023
HEAD COACH A GRADE - CLUB NETBALL
Bluebirds
03.2023 - 08.2023
HEAD COACH GOLD ACADEMY
Capricorn Netball Inc
01.2023 - 12.2023
16U STATE TITLES ASSISTANT COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
06.2022 - 09.2022
GOLD SQUAD ASSISTANT COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
01.2022 - 12.2022
U15 REPRESENTATIVE HEAD COACH
Gladstone Netball Association
01.2022 - 09.2022
16U STATE TITLES ASSISTANT COACH
Capricorn Netball Inc
06.2021 - 09.2021
U14 REPRESENTATIVE HEAD COACH
Gladstone Netball
01.2021 - 12.2021
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM - HEAD COACH
Capricorn Netball
01.2020 - 12.2020
Advance Coaching Workshop
Game Anyalsis Workshop
Karen Topp Workshop
Barbara Ahmat
Rockhampton Shooting Clinic
Netball QLD
Netball QLD