Paige Hadleys impact on this seasons Super Netball competition for the high-flying NSW Swifts has inspired the view that she will eventually be seen as the prototype for modern netballers.
Hadleys decision to follow a torturous weight-training program under the supervision of Swifts strength and conditioning coach Lukas Cannan has resulted in her packing four kilograms of solid muscle onto her frame.
Allied with the 26-year-olds new mental approach of "living in the now" by blocking out her old disappointments and fears, the heavy metal sessions have shaped her into a formidable foe who possesses an even greater level of explosiveness and strength.
Time to lift: Paige Hadley works through a tough training session.Credit:Wolter Peeters
Apart from earning two MVP awards during the Swifts' cracking start to 2019, Hadleys form also helped her force her way back into the Australian Diamonds squad for the World Cup next month.
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When asked for the secret to Hadleys success, Cannans response was succinct: “Dedication and commitment."
“From nutrition, treatment of any injuries, her recovery, monitoring herself, doing all the extras, Paige is the ultimate professional," he said. "Shes been an extremely hard worker throughout her whole career, but what came out of our post-season review was Paige had the vision to become even more explosive.
A lot of the feedback from our players is that Paige is seen by them as the ultimate Swift at the moment . . . she's set the benchmark for the others to train even harder.”
Swifts coach Briony Akle
“While she needed the extra muscle to increase her strength, our challenge was for her to remain lean. Paige put a lot of trust in me and its helped that shes willing to do the hard work thats needed to reach her goals.
“Netballers are very good athletes, theyre tough. Paige is at the top of that tree, a real leader. Shes a brilliant all-round athlete: strong, fast and she can run all day.
“In 10 years time [shell be considered] the prototype of what netballers [must] be to perform in [the Super Netball competition].”
Back at the top: Swifts star Paige Hadley.Credit:Narelle Spangher
Hadley, who can deadlift 180kg – almost three times her body weight – and squat 140kg, credited her hours in the gym with preparing her body to cope with the physicality that is now part of what is described as the worlds best netball competition.
“The hits arent just happening in the goal circle these days,” she said. “But Im loving it. At the end of last season, I worked on my physicality and my presence on the court.
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Paige Hadleys impact on this seasons Super Netball competition for the high-flying NSW Swifts has inspired the view that she will eventually be seen as the prototype for modern netballers.
Hadleys decision to follow a torturous weight-training program under the supervision of Swifts strength and conditioning coach Lukas Cannan has resulted in her packing four kilograms of solid muscle onto her frame.
Allied with the 26-year-olds new mental approach of "living in the now" by blocking out her old disappointments and fears, the heavy metal sessions have shaped her into a formidable foe who possesses an even greater level of explosiveness and strength.
Time to lift: Paige Hadley works through a tough training session.Credit:Wolter Peeters
Apart from earning two MVP awards during the Swifts' cracking start to 2019, Hadleys form also helped her force her way back into the Australian Diamonds squad for the World Cup next month.
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When asked for the secret to Hadleys success, Cannans response was succinct: “Dedication and commitment."
“From nutrition, treatment of any injuries, her recovery, monitoring herself, doing all the extras, Paige is the ultimate professional," he said. "Shes been an extremely hard worker throughout her whole career, but what came out of our post-season review was Paige had the vision to become even more explosive.
A lot of the feedback from our players is that Paige is seen by them as the ultimate Swift at the moment . . . she's set the benchmark for the others to train even harder.”
Swifts coach Briony Akle
“While she needed the extra muscle to increase her strength, our challenge was for her to remain lean. Paige put a lot of trust in me and its helped that shes willing to do the hard work thats needed to reach her goals.
“Netballers are very good athletes, theyre tough. Paige is at the top of that tree, a real leader. Shes a brilliant all-round athlete: strong, fast and she can run all day.
“In 10 years time [shell be considered] the prototype of what netballers [must] be to perform in [the Super Netball competition].”
Back at the top: Swifts star Paige Hadley.Credit:Narelle Spangher
Hadley, who can deadlift 180kg – almost three times her body weight – and squat 140kg, credited her hours in the gym with preparing her body to cope with the physicality that is now part of what is described as the worlds best netball competition.
“The hits arent just happening in the goal circle these days,” she said. “But Im loving it. At the end of last season, I worked on my physicality and my presence on the court.
“Being able to minimise the physRead More – Source
