nicole manshanden

Nicole Manshanden is the driving force behind 6S Netball, fueled by a deep-seated love for the game cultivated during her formative years in Tasmania. With a stellar track record as a Junior, State League, and Tasmanian Representative player, Nicole seamlessly transitioned from the court to coaching and player development.

Her coaching journey began as a junior development coach, evolving into an accredited Assistant State League Coach for F45 Cavaliers in the Tasmanian Netball League. In 2019, Nicole turned her passion into a profession, initially as a Game Development Manager for Netball Tasmania and later, as a Queensland Community Coach after relocating to the Gold Coast with her husband Joel and daughter Mia in 2021.

Following the mantra of "choose a job you love," 6S Netball was born. Nicole extends her love for netball and coaching expertise across the Northern Rivers region of NSW to the Sunshine Coast in QLD, facilitating netball workshops for athletes, coaches, schools, clubs, and associations.

Tailoring professional netball programs to suit the unique needs of each team, age group, and skill level, 6S Netball zeroes in on specific aspects of the game—skills and drills, attack and defense, match play, and crucially, team building.

Recognising netball as a platform for building self-confidence, fostering friendships, and promoting physical activity, 6S Netball is committed to delivering programs in a fun, engaging, and encouraging manner. The aim is to create an environment where players not only return but eagerly strive to learn more and stay involved in this incredible game.

As a parent herself, Nicole, along with her team, is deeply invested in sharing their netball knowledge and providing opportunities for children to not only excel as players but also to grow as individuals.

So, if you're keen to dive into the world of netball, learn, and have a blast while doing it, 6S Netball is ready to welcome you at their next netball workshop!

‍^{Nicole's netball journey}

Tasmanian born and bred, extremely passionate about all thing's netball

Player - junior through to state level and masters

Coach – NetSetGO through to the Tasmanian state league, Club through to Queensland HDNA Representative Coach. Community Coach Queensland

Administrator – Netball Tasmania

Northern Tasmanian Netball Association Career‍

·     Started playing junior netball at the age of 8

·     Represented NTNA approximately 20 times

·     Played Junior & Senior Club netball

·     Division 1 Premiership, 2004, 2005, 2006

·     Division 2 Premiership, 2017

State league Career (Tasmanian Netball League)

·      Played State League for Northern Hawks, 1993 – 2000, 2001-2004

·      Won Tasmanian Netball League 21&U B&F  - 1999

·      Won 2 Senior Tasmanian Netball League Grand Finals

·     Kilburn-1995

·     Dominant Northerners (Northern Hawks) - 1996

State career (Tasmanian Representative)

·      Played for Tasmania from 1990 – 2001

·      Captained U/16 Tasmanian State team 1990

·      Represented Tasmania in the U/17, U/19, U/21 & Senior State Teams.

·      Played for the Southern Lights (Tasmanian Team) in the Victorian State Netball        League, coached by High Performance Coach, Jon Fletcher.

Coaching Career (Tasmania)

·      NorthernTasmanian Netball Association - Division 2 – Northern Hawks

·      14&U Junior Development Team – Northern Hawks

·      15&U- Cavaliers Development Academy

·      17&U- Cavaliers Development Academy

·      Amazonz Netball Club – Junior and Senior teams

·      19&U – Assistant Coach - F45 Cavaliers Netball Club

·      Tasmanian Elite Development Squad – High Performance Pathway Program

Coaching Career (Queensland)

·      Netball Community Coach – Gold Coast

·      11&U Pizzey Park Netball Club Premiership Coach

·      Head Coach - Pizzey Park Netball Club

·      17/18 Hinterland District Netball Association Representative Coach