In this episode, Krystine and Carla dive deep into the ultimate list of “Netball Icks” — from overly chatty players to centre passes with too much bounce. They balance the rants with a celebration of “Green Flag Teammates” — the sweet-bringers, the cheerleaders from the bench, and the heroes who volunteer to umpire at a moment’s notice. There’s also advice for new umpires facing tough matches, an aromatic agony aunt letter about a deodorant-dodger, and a heartfelt defence of supportive (if slightly embarrassing) mums on the sidelines.

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Massive thanks to the team at Wikinger (The King of Hot Dogs), for being our headline sponsor.

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YOUR HOSTS

Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera.

Carla Garey

A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).

When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

In this episode, Krystine and Carla launch their first Agony Aunt segment — helping listeners tackle dilemmas from partners complaining about “netball widowhood” to the struggles of fitting in at a new club, and how netball is the perfect cover for an affair! (NOTE: Please don't have an affair, they ruin families!)

Along the way, Producer Pete’s Olympic torch story takes an unexpected turn, we share some awkward on-court confessions, and we preview exciting upcoming guests from the world of netball.

🔗Relevant links🔗

See the England Netball Diversity & Belonging Policy: [CLICK HERE]

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Massive thanks to the team at Wikinger (The King of Hot Dogs), for being our headline sponsor.

Let's Connect 🗣️

Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.

Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever Facebook: @thebestnetballpodcastever TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com

YOUR HOSTS

Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera.

Carla Garey

A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).

When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.

In this first episode, Krystine and Carla share how they met through netball, their journey from awkward first impressions to running a 220-member club, and their surprising experiences with injuries in a “non-contact” sport! They discuss growing the club, inclusivity, and the importance of making newcomers feel welcome, before diving into their Guinness World Record achievements and future charity goals.

🔗Relevant links🔗

The amazing Kids Village Charity: https://www.kidsvillage.org.uk

Please follow or subscribe so you don't miss out on any new content. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, you won’t want to miss an episode!

Massive thanks to the team at Wikinger (The King of Hot Dogs), for being our headline sponsor.

Let's Connect 🗣️

Want to be included in a future episode? Please reach out and share anything Netball (or life) related.

Instagram @thebestnetballpodcastever Facebook: @thebestnetballpodcastever TikTok @thebestnetballpodcast Good ol' Email: thebestnetballpodcastever@gmail.com

YOUR HOSTS

Krystine Strama aka Kris / princess Netball-obsessed, I’ve been hitting the court for over 15 years — and I’ve just celebrated the big 5-0. By day, I’m an HR Manager; by night, I’m a netball playing fine-dining enthusiast and self-proclaimed connoisseur of wine. One day, you’ll see me living my other dream: starring in a soap opera.

Carla Garey

A self-confessed netball addict, I’ve been playing for nearly 14 years and basically live and breathe the sport (my husband insists on calling it “a hobby,” but we all know better 😆).

When I’m not on court, I’m running multiple businesses, wrangling my five kids, and squeezing 20 tasks into every day. I work at 100 miles an hour and get more done before lunch than most people manage all week — fuelled entirely by Diet Coke and donuts.