Marinkovich focused on World Cup despite contract uncertainty
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 01:15 · Archive
Australia's netball coach Stacey Marinkovich says she will not let her expiring contract distract from preparing for the 2027 World Cup.
Australia's netball coach Stacey Marinkovich is out of contract at the end of 2027, the same year as the World Cup. She has said she will not let uncertainty about her future distract from preparations. Marinkovich, 45, has been Diamonds coach since 2020 and said her focus is on preparing the team as best she knows how and continuously challenging herself to evolve.
The Diamonds beat New Zealand 68-58 in their final Constellation Cup match on Wednesday night, though Australia lost the four-game series 3-1. Australia and New Zealand are set to share the No.1 ranking when World Netball releases the standings in December, setting up a significant World Cup in Sydney.
With no games left before the tournament, Marinkovich said she will get creative to keep the squad sharp. She noted that she has fewer coaching opportunities during the year than before previous marquee events and must keep innovation high to maintain player hunger. 'If I sit here and worry about what that is, I'm not turning up for the players,' she said of her contract situation.
How it is being reported
- Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich addresses future after tumultuous New Zealand seriesThe Aussies narrowly avoided losing the world No.1 ranking but now won’t play a single game until the 2027 World Cup.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 00:55
- Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich addresses future after tumultuous New Zealand seriesThe Aussies narrowly avoided losing the world No.1 ranking but now won’t play a single game until the 2027 World Cup.The West Australian · 29 Oct, 00:54
- Diamonds coach not thinking future as World Cup nearsDiamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is out of contract after next year's Netball World Cup but is determined not to let focus on her future affect preparations.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 16:34
- Diamonds coach not thinking future as World Cup nearsDiamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is out of contract after next year's Netball World Cup but is determined not to let focus on her future affect preparations.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 16:34
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