Geva Mentor (CBE) joins the Board of Netball France
Paris, France, May 4th 2024: Netball France, together with its Board and members, are delighted to announce that Geva Mentor (CBE) has been appointed to the role of Performance Director.
In keeping with the pioneering spirit of Netball France, the creation of this board level role is in recognition of the continued growth of Netball in France and ensures expert leadership of all Performance Pathway topics – Open National Squad, Junior National Squad & Development Hubs.
In welcoming Geva to her new role, Netball France President, Bethany Lord, commented: “Geva is an icon of the game, and her contribution to netball internationally has been an inspiration to athletes all over the world, including myself. Netball France are delighted that Geva has chosen to bring her expertise to France, and we look forward to working with her to grow the game both in France and internationally!”
In her 20 years plus career to date Geva has 175 caps with the England Roses including 6 Commonwealth Games and is the holder of a Commonwealth Games gold medal. She has played in 6 Netball World Cups and together with her team secured England’s first silver medal at a Netball World Cup. She has played in both hemispheres, playing for 10 years plus in the Australian Superleague. And, following her retirement from international netball in 2023, has returned to the UK Superleague to play for Leeds Rhinos.
Notwithstanding a truly inspiring playing track record, Geva shares a strong alignment with the values, mission, and objectives of Netball France, and the Board is delighted to be working with her to continue to grow this dynamic and inclusive sport in France.
In joining Netball France, Geva Mentor (CBE) commented: “I feel privileged to accept the inaugural role as Netball France Performance Director. An appointment in which I’m eager to bring my experience, passion and foresight for growth & inclusion.”
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Ends – About Netball France:
Established in 2020, Netball France is the governing body of Netball in France, responsible for the growth, governance, development, and promotion of the sport across the country.
Netball France believes Netball is for all – all ages, all genders, all backgrounds and all identities, and is actively working to ensure their programs and events are as inclusive as possible.
Currently consisting of 13 clubs across France, the organisation is a Full Member of Europe Netball and World Netball, the European and Global governing bodies for Netball.
The current focuses of Netball France, led by consultation with stakeholders and members, are:
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