Paige Hadley's Perspective on the Real Life of an Athlete and Netball's Future!

In this episode, we're joined by Paige Hadley to explore the challenges athletes face balancing their professional and personal lives, the importance of brand partnerships for financial stability and exposure, the lack of visibility for netball compared to other sports along with strategies for international growth in the sport, and Paige's experience dealing with her injury during the Commonwealth Games, including the physical and mental challenges she encountered.

 

Paige Hadley is an Australian netball player known for her representation in the Australian national team, The Diamonds, and the Suncorp Super Netball for the New South Wales Swifts. Hadley's netball career began at a young age in Sydney, leading her to success in the Australian Netball League and earning her a scholarship with the Australian Institute of Sport in 2012. Despite facing injuries, including a knee injury in 2013 and a ruptured ACL in 2014, she made comebacks and contributed to Australia's victory in the 2015 Netball World Cup. Throughout her career, Hadley has showcased resilience and talent, solidifying her place as a key player in the world of netball. She has recently competed in the 2023 Netball World Cup, bringing home the gold for Australia, achieved 50 games for the national team, and been named player of the series.

 

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