DN ACADEMY

Sydney's first dedicated program for male netballers

COMING SOON

DN Academy is launching as Sydney’s first dedicated boys netball program. We’re building a pathway for male athletes—from skill development through to state and national representation with the Australian Kelpies

Training will cater to all levels, from boys discovering netball to athletes chasing representative opportunities.

COMPLETE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

The DN Academy will integrate technical skills, tactical understanding, physical preparation, and competitive application—building players who can think, move, and perform under pressure.

Programs will focus on:

Technical Skill Development

Footwork, passing, shooting, defensive positioning, and ball handling taught through progressive, game-based training methods.

Game Intelligence

Positional understanding, court awareness, team structures, and decision-making in real match scenarios—boys learn not just how to execute skills, but when and why.

Physical Preparation

Netball-specific movement patterns, age-appropriate strength and conditioning, injury prevention strategies, and court fitness development.

Elite Coaching

Led by Dylan Nexhip with support from coaches actively involved in state and national pathway programs.

TESTIMONAL

What People Are Saying About Us

Dylan made a huge difference to our coaching development at Leichhardt Wanderers Netball Club! He delivered 6 monthly education sessions that had everyone engaged from the first week. He also worked directly with individual teams to get them match-ready and in the right mindset. Dylan gets people excited about improving their skills. He connects with experienced coaches and newcomers equally, challenging them to think bigger while building their confidence. Working with him has been the best investment we’ve made. We can’t wait to have him back next year!

Coaching Coordinator – Leichhardt Wanderers Netball Club

Sydney, Australia.

Had the absolute privilege of working with Dylan as I prepared for my elite coaching practical this year. His clear insights and actionable feedback not only helped me ace the assessment but also gave me new tools and approaches to better connect with my players.
If you’re looking to take your coaching to the next level, I can’t recommend Dylan highly enough.

Queensland Pathways and Premier Netball League coach

Brisbane, Australia

Dylan has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He created an innovative and professional netball program that has exceeded expectations and inspired our athletes. His passion for developing future netballers is clear in everything he does, and his professionalism and attention to detail make him a joy to deal with. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him, and his dedication and creativity truly set him apart. Highly recommended!

Director – Netball Development Academy

Sydney, Australia.

I am truly grateful for the professional mentoring I received from Dylan throughout the season. His insight, encouragement and constructive feedback consistently challenged me to improve and gave me the confidence to back my decisions as a coach. His influence has been instrumental in my development and has had a direct impact on the success we achieved together this year.

Shepparton United A Grade Coach

Shepparton, Victoria

I just wanted to say a huge “Thank you” for the fabulous clinic you ran for the boys yesterday at Pittwater Peninsula Netball Club. They absolutely loved it, and I received a lot of positive feedback from parents.

The way you interacted with the boys was a joy to watch. You kept them busy with fun drills whilst staying on point with skill development and correction.

You are a very inspiring role model. There were a number of boys asking how to continue playing which is a great outcome. We just need to chat with our association about how to accommodate the boys after the age of 12.

Thanks again for a brilliant session, and we look forward to having you back again.

Junior Boys Clinic – Pittwater Peninsula Netball Club

Avalon, NSW

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