THE Trinidad and Tobago netballers are ready to put their training to use as they jet off to the 21st Caribbean Jean Pierre tournament in Barbados on April 5.
The local netballers have been putting in hours of training at the Lystra Lewis Netball Court in Nelson Mandela Park, St Clair. The regional tournament will be held from April 6-12.
[caption id="attachment_1147804" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Trinidad and Tobago U16 netballers practice against the Spartom's Netball Club, Mandela Park, St Clair, on April 3.[/caption]
Adannaya Martin, who plays in the centre court for TT, said, "I think preparations have been going well so far. I think we're ready for the tournament as compared to last year. I think this year we're very prepared."
Vice-captain Mikayla Grant thanked everyone who supported the team, including the government.
The team is being coached by Suzie Hyles-Lewis and Simone Morgan and the manager is Jody Sprott.
[caption id="attachment_1147805" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Trinidad and Tobago U16 netball girls team practice against the Spartom's Netball Club, Mandela Park, St Clair, on April 3.[/caption]
The netballers have not only been doing physical work. A post by netballtrinbago on Instagram said, "The team participated in a holistic training session, focusing on essential aspects of competitive sports, including hygiene, media etiquette, and nutrition." (with reporting by Faith Ayoung)
[caption id="attachment_1147803" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Trinidad and Tobago U16 netball girls team practice against the Spartom's Netball Club, Mandela Park, St Clair, on April 3.[/caption]
TT squad:
Shoots: Makayla Grant, Shian Lewis, Tenicia Goodridge, Natalia Chapman
Centre court: Kelsea Gardner, Rayelle Boca, Adannaya Martin, Sophia Hernandez
Defence: Nefertiti Barrington, Aneisha Hyles, Kalvinelle Roberts, Jerusha Des Vignes
Reserves: Zweditu Alexander, Joeshel Jacob, Amara Bhagan
Coaches: Suzie Hyles-Lewis, Simone Morgan
Physio: David Mack
Trainer: Runako Gittens
Manager: Jody Sprott
Public relations: Akil Pegus
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