MEET THE COACHES
We are very proud of our coaches, all of whom are passionate about sport and particularly team sport for girls. We currently have 10 Level Two (L2) coaches working for the club as well as a large number of Level One (L1) and Volunteer coaches, many of whom are parents or current players.

Fiona Watkin
CHAIRPERSON/COACH
Fiona co-founded TD Juniors in 2017. She has been involved in coaching junior netball for 15 years. A Level 2 coach and a C Award umpire, Fiona manages the club and assists with coaching all age groups.

Carol Jenkinson
LEAD COACH U11/U13
Going into her 3rd season at the club, Carol is a PE teacher and Level 2 Coach with over 30 years’ experience. Carol currently coaches junior netball alongside adult Back to Netball and Walking Netball.

Rhiana Schembri
LEAD COACH U15
Rhiana has been a Paramedic with the NHS for 25yrs. She has a lifelong passion for netball and continues playing for a club in the Surrey League. Rhiana started coaching in 2020 after her daughters (both who play for the club) started playing netball. Rhiana has recently become a Level 2 coach.

Jo Batchelor
ASSISTANT COACH U14
Jo is a lawyer and a very experienced Level 1 coach who joined the club 3 years ago. She has played netball for over 35 years and currently plays, captains and manages 2adult teams, one of which is in the Kingston and Surrey League. Jo's daughter also plays for the club.

Jenny Summers
LEAD COACH U14
Jenny is a founding member of the Thames Ditton senior club and this will be her 6th season coaching the juniors. Jenny is a full time Science and PE teacher, a Level 2 coach and a C Award umpire. Jenny has two daughters at the club.

Sophie Matthews
LEAD COACH U12
An experienced Level 2 coach and former county player, Sophie has been involved in netball for decades. A dyslexia Specialist Teacher and Primary PE specialist, she brings a strong understanding of inclusive coaching. With 3 daughters, one of whom plays for the club, she is passionate about opening doors for girls in sport.

Sophia Martin
LEAD COACH U9
Sophia is the eldest of 3 girls all of whom played for TD Juniors. As well as running her own business and working as a teaching assistant, she is a Level 2 coach and will be leading the U9 squad this season.

Caroline Ebdon
ASSISTANT COACH U12
Caroline is a hospital doctor who has always loved playing social netball and now very much enjoys coaching the young players coming through. She is a Level 1 coach and Mum to 2 netball playing daughters, one of whom plays for the club. Caroline has been with the club for 5 years.

Josie Jones
LEAD COACH U16 & COACH/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Josie has been coaching at Thames Ditton for 5 years. A resident Aussie, Josie is a Management Consultant, a Level 2 coach and C Award umpire. Josie is currently training to be a Level 3 coach with Europe Netball and has two daughters at the club

Emma Hawthorne
LEAD COACH U10
Emma is a Level 2 coach who joined the club 2 seasons ago. Emma runs her own business and has played for Thames Ditton Senior Club for 4 seasons. She has 2 daughters playing in the club.

Tilly Newbold
LEAD/ASSISTANT COACH
Tilly played netball for TD Juniors for 5 years as well as being a member of the county squad. She has recently qualified as a Level 2 coach and now plays for our senior club where she has been for the last 3 years. She is currently starting an apprenticeship and will be coaching across several age groups