Gail Parata
Gail Parata (born 26 November 1967)[1] is a New Zealand netball coach and former player. She currently coaches Scotland's national netball team, the Scottish Thistles.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
26 November 1967 Hāwera, New Zealand | ||
| Occupation | Netball coach | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): GD, GK, WD | |||
| Years | National team(s) | Caps | |
| 1996 | New Zealand | 1 | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Team(s) | ||
| 2011 2012 2012 2013 – present 2017, 2019 |
Central Pulse (asst) Northern Mystics (asst) Silver Ferns (asst) Scottish Thistles Strathclyde Sirens | ||
Parata played one game for New Zealand's national netball team, the Silver Ferns in 1996. She had stints as assistant coach of ANZ Premiership teams, the Central Pulse and Northern Mystics, and was assistant coach of the Silver Ferns in 2012. In 2013 she was appointed head coach of the Scottish Thistles.[2]
Of Māori heritage, Parata affiliates to Ngāruahine, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa and Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai iwi.[3]
References
- "Gail Parata". gc2018.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Netball: Thistles prepare to welcome Parata on board". heraldscotland.com. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Parata takes Scottish coaching role". Radio New Zealand. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
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