Julie Fitzgerald lands coaching deal in the Maldives
When people think of the Maldives, they picture turquoise waters, luxury resorts, and island-hopping adventures. Yet among this tropical beauty lies something equally powerful — a budding netball community in the heart of Malé.
Led by passionate and determined women, this community has been quietly building momentum, united in their mission to put Maldives Netball on the world stage.
Now, that dream takes a giant leap forward. Julie Fitzgerald AM, Australia’s longest-serving elite coach and one of the sport’s most respected leaders, is joining Project Dream — a groundbreaking collaboration between NETFIT Netball, Club Green Streets, and MV Netters Academy.
From October 13–20, 2025, Fitzgerald will commence her role as lead head coach, delivering academy coaching sessions, coach-the-coach workshops, and talent identification programs across Malé — bringing world-class expertise to local players and coaches. Her involvement signals a powerful new era for Maldivian netball, focused on elite skill development, international connection, and sustainable growth.
Supported by NETFIT Netball’s Sarah Wall, Project Dream embodies shared passion, partnership, and progress — uniting communities through the power of sport and possibility.
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Julie Fitzgerald AM:“In this next chapter of my coaching journey, I’m thrilled to be joining a program driven by such ambition, passion, and purpose. Project Dream represents endless possibilities, not just for the athletes and coaches in the Maldives, but for the sport as a whole. I’m looking forward to sharing this incredible experience with my family and being part of a long-term vision for success.”
Loona Moosa: Founder of MV Netters Academy and Coach at Club Green Streets: “As a 16-year-old netballer, I often dreamed of what it would be like to train with the very best, imagining access to world-class technical and tactical expertise. Today, that dream has come true and I am genuinely overjoyed. It all began with a bold leap to partner with NETFIT Netball, who welcomed us wholeheartedly and helped turn possibility into reality. Now, as we take this next exciting step with Julie Fitzgerald, one of the game’s greatest coaches, Maldives Netball starts a new chapter with a bolder vision. I am absolutely thrilled to be part of this moment, alongside Sarah and Julie, and can’t wait to witness the start of something truly special for our athletes, our coaches, and our community.”