Celebrating women in sport: Melbourne Mavericks
At Natio, we believe in the power of embracing your authentic self and individuality. This International Women's Day we are proud to celebrate our partnership with the Melbourne Mavericks, a team that embodies resilience, passion, and the spirit of women supporting women.
The Mavericks bring a bold, refreshing energy that resonates with our ethos to cherish your uniqueness and strive to be your best self. Behind every great team are great leaders and the Mavericks are led by two powerhouse coaches - Travey Neville and Nicole Richardson.
Netball has long been a sport where women excel, holding the title of Australia’s most popular team sport. As the leading women’s sporting league in the world*, the Suncorp Super Netball League has a unique ability to motivate and inspire Australian women.
Both Mavericks coaches have years of elite netball experience and are proving to young girls that they can be trailblazers in their chosen sport. If you’re a netball fan, you know Tracey Neville. A former England Roses player turned legendary coach, she won bronze with her team in the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the 1999 World Netball Championships. As a coach, she made history in 2018 when she led England to a gold medal win at the commonwealth games. Now, she’s bringing that same winning mindset to the Melbourne Mavericks, building a fierce and unique team from the ground up.
Nicole Richardson is a legend in netball. She played for Australia in both netball and softball and her team won the 1995 Netball World cup. After transitioning into coaching, she brought her elite sporting experience and tactical brilliance to the sidelines. Today, she’s instilling the same dedication and strategic thinking that earned her legendary status in her sporting career.
Tracey and Nicole are more than just coaches - they’re trailblazers. They show us what is possible when women are given the space to lead and inspire. We deeply admire everything they have achieved and the way they continue to create opportunities for women to thrive, both locally and globally.
Watch our interview with Tracey and Nicole on our Instagram
*Source : Netball Australia