Natalie Avellino Explained

Natalie Avellino
Fullname:Natalie Avellino
Birth Date:15 December 1970
Positions:WA, GA, GS
Clubyears1:1989–1991
Clubyears2:1993–1996
Clubyears3:1997–1998
Clubyears4:1999
Clubyears5:2000–2002
Clubyears6:2003
Clubyears7:2004
Clubyears8:2005
Clubyears9:2006
Clubyears10:2006–2007
Nationalyears1:1994–2006
Nationalcaps1:20
Coachyears1:200x–2018
Coachyears2:2008–2010
Coachteam2:Southland NPC
Coachyears3:2011–2012

Natalie Avellino (born 15 December 1970) is a former Australian netball international and current netball coach. Between 1994 and 2006 she made 20 senior appearances for Australia. Avellino was a member of the Australia teams that won the gold medal at the 1995 World Netball Championships and the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

During the Esso/Mobil Superleague era, Avellino played for the Australian Institute of Sport and Adelaide Garville. In 1993, she was a member of the Garville team that were Australian netball premiers. Between 1997 and 2006, during the Commonwealth Bank Trophy era, she played for Sydney Sandpipers, Melbourne Phoenix, Adelaide Thunderbirds and AIS Canberra Darters. She made 100 Commonwealth Bank Trophy appearances. Between 2004 and 2007, Avellino also played for Southern Sting in Netball New Zealand's National Bank Cup league. She was a prominent member of Sting teams that won league titles in 2004 and 2007.

Playing career

Early years

Avellino began her netball career with the Model Farms Netball Club in Sydney's north-west. In her junior years, she also played for netball associations representing Baulkham Hills Shire and Parramatta/Auburn.[1] [2]

New South Wales

Avellino represented New South Wales in the Australian National Netball Championships at under-19, under-21 and Open levels.[1] [2] [3]

Esso/Mobil Superleague

Australian Institute of Sport

Between 1989 and 1991, Avellino played for the Australian Institute of Sport in the Esso/Mobil Superleague. She was a member of the 1989 AIS team that finished as runners up to Sydney Tigers.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Adelaide Garville

Between 1993 and 1996, Avellino played for Adelaide Garville in the Mobil Superleague. In 1993 and 1994, she helped Garville reach two grand finals. In 1993, a Garville team featuring Avellino, Jenny Borlase and Michelle den Dekker and coached by Patricia Mickan, defeated Sydney Electricity and finished as premiers. However, in 1994 Garville lost to their main rivals, Contax, in controversial circumstances. A closely fought match finished level at full time. However Garville claimed they had actually won the match 48–46. It was alleged that during the third quarter, the official scorer accidentally gave one of Garville's goals to Contax. Despite protests from Garville, extra time was played and resulted in a 61–58 win for Contax. Avellino scored 23 from 31 for Garville in the final.[9] [10] [11]

Commonwealth Bank Trophy

Between 1997 and 2006, during the Commonwealth Bank Trophy era, Avellino made 100 senior appearances. She played most notably for Sydney Sandpipers and Adelaide Thunderbirds, but also had spells with Melbourne Phoenix and AIS Canberra Darters. In 2006 she played in her 100th Commonwealth Bank Trophy match while playing for Darters.[12] [1] [2] [3] [13] [14]

Sydney Sandpipers

Between 1997 and 2002, Avellino made 71 senior appearances for Sydney Sandpipers in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy league. She made more appearances for Sandpipers than any other player. After spending the 1999 season with Melbourne Phoenix, Avellino returned to Sandpipers in 2000 and helped them achieve their best performance in the league . They finished third in the regular season, above their neighbours, Sydney Swifts. In 2001 and 2002, together with Joanne Morgan, Avellino co-captained Sandpipers. [15] [13] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] Ahead of the 2003 season, Avellino was dropped from the Sandpipers squad due to an osteitis pubis injury.[22]

Adelaide Thunderbirds

After been let go by Sydney Sandpipers, Avellino was signed by Adelaide Thunderbirds. However, the move proved controversial. Avellino subsequently missed most of the 2003 season after Netball Australia declared she could not play for Thunderbirds because she was not registered as a resident of South Australia in time. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court of South Australia which ruled in Avellino's favour.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] In 2005, Avellino had a second spell playing for Thunderbirds.[14] [30] [31]

Southern Sting

Between 2004 and 2007, Avellino played for Southern Sting in the National Bank Cup league.[32] She was initially signed as cover for Donna Loffhagen. However, after Tania Dalton suffered a season ending injury, Avellino became a prominent member of Sting team that won the league title in 2004. In 2006, she helped Sting finish as runners up. In 2007 she won a second title with Sting. She played for Sting in three grand finals.[15] [28] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38]

Australia

Between 1994 and 2006, Avellino made 20 senior appearances for Australia. She made her senior debut for Australia on 20 July 1994 against Trinidad and Tobago. She was a member of the Australia team that won the gold medal at the 1995 World Netball Championships. Almost a decade passed before Avellino was recalled to the Australia team. In October 2004 she returned to international netball and was subsequently a member of the Australia team that gained the silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.[12] [4] [39] [40] [41] [42]

TournamentsPlace
1995 World Netball Championships[43]
2006 Commonwealth Games[44] [45] [46]

Coaching career

Head coach

Southland Girls' High School

While playing for Southern Sting, Avellino started working as a sports co-ordinator and netball coach at Southland Girls' High School. She coached SGHS for over a decade.[32] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] She coached SGHS as they competed in Invercargill,[53] [54] South Island,[55] [56] [57] [58] and national netball tournaments.[59] [60]

Southland NPC

Between 2008 and 2010, Avellino coached the Southland netball team that competed in the National Provincial Championships.[47] In 2008 she was player coach as Southland defeated Auckland Waitakere 56–46 to win their first title in 49 years. Her Southland teammates included Julianna Naoupu and Wendy Telfer.[61] [62] [63]

Southern Steel

In May 2011, Avellino and Janine Southby, were appointed co-head coaches of Southern Steel.[48] [49] [64] [65] However, after a poor 2012 ANZ Championship season, which saw Steel win just two matches and lose 11, Steel decided to end the co-coaching experiment.[66] [67] [68] Ahead of the 2013 season, Southby was appointed head coach and Avellino was named as assistant coach.[69] [70] However, this new arrangement survived only four weeks into the new season. It was reported that the two coaches had a falling out and had differences in "coaching philosophies". In April 2013, Avellino was subsequently sacked as Steel assistant coach.[71] [72] [73]

Assistant coach

New Zealand

In August 2010, Avellino was appointed assistant coach of the New Zealand Secondary Schools team. She subsequently had a ten-year involvement with the team. She was also Waimarama Taumaunu's assistant coach when New Zealand team that won the 2012 Fast5 Netball World Series.[1] [2] [47] [52] [74] [75]

New South Wales Swifts

In 2019 she joined Briony Akle's coaching team at the New South Wales Swifts as a specialist shooting coach. She subsequently helped Swifts win the 2019 and 2021 Suncorp Super Netball titles. Ahead of the 2023 season, she was promoted to assistant coach.[1] [2] [52] [76]

Commentator

Between 2009 and 2011, Avellino worked as a commentator for New Zealand's Sky Sport. She also worked as a netball writer for The Southland Times.[48] [77]

Honours

Australia
Southern Sting
Adelaide Garville
Australian Institute of Sport
Individual Awards
YearAward
2000[78] Australian Sports Medal
2022Netball NSW Hall of Fame

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Natalie Avellino bio. nswswifts.com.au. 19 June 2023. 1 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Avellino steps up for 2023 Super Netball campaign. nswswifts.com.au. 19 June 2023. 20 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Netball NSW Hall of Fame. nsw.netball.com.au. 20 September 2020.
  4. Web site: AIS Netball Program . https://web.archive.org/web/20190313091527/https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/people/ais_alumni/netball . 13 March 2019 . 15 August 2020 . Clearinghouse for Sport . Australian Sports Commission.
  5. Web site: 1989 AIS Netball Program . https://web.archive.org/web/20190324163558/https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/people/ais_alumni/netball/1989 . 24 March 2019 . 15 August 2020 . Clearinghouse for Sport . Australian Sports Commission.
  6. Web site: 1990 AIS Netball Program . https://web.archive.org/web/20201009185122/https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/people/ais_alumni/netball/1990 . 9 October 2020 . 16 August 2020 . Clearinghouse for Sport . Australian Sports Commission.
  7. Web site: 1991 AIS Netball Program . https://web.archive.org/web/20190324163702/https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/people/ais_alumni/netball/1991 . 24 March 2019 . 16 August 2020 . Clearinghouse for Sport . Australian Sports Commission.
  8. Web site: Esso/Mobil Superleague 1985-1996 (page 1). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210205094213/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/esso-superleague-1985-1990/. 5 February 2021. 30 October 2020.
  9. Web site: 1994 Mobil Superleague Grand Final – Contax v Garville. netballscoop.com. 18 August 2020. 22 October 2020.
  10. Web site: Esso/Mobil Superleague 1985-1996 (page 2). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130164759/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/esso-superleague-1985-1990/page/2/. 30 November 2020. 30 October 2020.
  11. Web site: Esso/Mobil Superleague 1985-1996 (page 3). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130163412/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/esso-superleague-1985-1990/page/3/. 30 November 2020. 30 October 2020.
  12. Web site: Natalie Avellino. diamonds.netball.com.au. 19 June 2023.
  13. Web site: Netball NSW – Annual Report 2007. Netball NSW. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917012317/http://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/06155445/2007-Netball-NSW-Annual-Report.pdf. 17 September 2020. 16 September 2020.
  14. Web site: Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 5). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629201732/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/commonwealth-bank-trophy-1997-2007/page/5/. 29 June 2021. 30 June 2021.
  15. Web site: Netball: A few southern stings. www.nzherald.co.nz. 3 June 2004. 12 June 2023.
  16. Web site: Players big losers in series with little meaning, says Sandpiper. www.smh.com.au. 20 September 2020. 24 May 2002.
  17. Web site: Sydney Sandpipers (1997–2003). www.netballnsw.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714164618/http://www.netballnsw.com/extra.asp?id=3564&OrgID=2. 14 July 2011. 13 December 2021.
  18. Web site: 2005 Netball NSW – Annual Report. Netball NSW. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020215629/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/netball-wp-assets/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/10/06155446/2005-Netball-NSW-Annual-Report.pdf. 20 October 2020. 16 September 2020.
  19. Web site: . Strong Steel support will lift team in Sydney. stuff.co.nz. 20 June 2023. 22 June 2012.
  20. Web site: Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 2). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126172049/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/commonwealth-bank-trophy-1997-2007/page/2/. 26 January 2021. 30 June 2021.
  21. Web site: Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 3). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629201728/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/commonwealth-bank-trophy-1997-2007/page/3/. 29 June 2021. 30 June 2021.
  22. Web site: Strict Sandpipers cut delisted Avellino to the quick. www.smh.com.au. 22 June 2023. 1 November 2002.
  23. Web site: Thunderbirds coach 'livid' over Avellino affair. www.abc.net.au. 20 June 2023. 24 April 2003.
  24. Web site: Netball Australia rules against Avellino. www.abc.net.au. 20 June 2023. 27 May 2003.
  25. Web site: Avellino out as officials stand by their rules. www.smh.com.au. 20 June 2023. 27 May 2003.
  26. Web site: Avellino in court...to get on court. www.theage.com.au. 20 June 2023. 2 July 2003.
  27. Web site: Court gives Avellino the nod. www.abc.net.au. 23 June 2023. 5 September 2003.
  28. Web site: Netball: Diamonds looking for an edge but import has other plans. www.nzherald.co.nz. 27 April 2004. 22 June 2023.
  29. Web site: Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997-2007 (page 4). netballscoop.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629201735/https://netballscoop.com/forums/topic/commonwealth-bank-trophy-1997-2007/page/4/. 29 June 2021. 30 June 2021.
  30. Web site: (Adelaide Thunderbirds) Past Players & Support Staff (1997–2007). anz-championship.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20211026212711/http://www.anz-championship.com/thunderbirds_subdomain/extra_id_757_OrgID_628.html. 26 October 2021. 30 October 2021.
  31. Web site: Thunderbirds outclass Kestrels in Melbourne. www.abc.net.au. 14 May 2005. 3 July 2023.
  32. Web site: Natalie Avellino. www.sting.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20070624040338/http://www.sting.co.nz/profiles/natalie_avellino.html. 24 June 2007. 20 June 2023.
  33. Web site: Avellino signs with NZ netball team. www.abc.net.au. 20 June 2023. 14 January 2004.
  34. Web site: Netball: Sting set themselves for six straight titles. www.nzherald.co.nz. 4 June 2004. 3 June 2023.
  35. Web site: Netball: Why the Sting stand out above all. www.nzherald.co.nz. 18 June 2004. 10 June 2023.
  36. Web site: Sting History 2004. www.sting.co.nz. https://web.archive.org/web/20060526172145/http://www.sting.co.nz/history/history_2004.html. 26 May 2006. 11 May 2023.
  37. Web site: Magic v Sting. www.photosport.nz. 30 June 2006. 22 June 2023.
  38. Web site: National Bank Cup Final - Force v Sting . www.photosport.nz. 22 June 2007. 20 June 2023.
  39. Web site: Avellino wins Aussie netball recall. www.smh.com.au. 27 October 2004. 3 July 2023.
  40. Web site: Aussies set to take on World Champs. www.abc.net.au. 24 June 2005. 25 June 2023.
  41. Web site: New Zealand 50-43 Australia. www.photosport.nz. 29 June 2005. 25 June 2023.
  42. Web site: Barrett named for tour of NZ, Jamaica. www.abc.net.au. 17 October 2005. 25 June 2023.
  43. Web site: Women Netball IX World Championship 1995 Birmingham. www.todor66.com. 26 February 2020.
  44. Web site: Netballers relishing Games underdog status. www.abc.net.au. 10 February 2006. 25 June 2023.
  45. Web site: Netball: Aussie fires Games warning shot across Ferns' bows. www.nzherald.co.nz. 16 February 2006. 25 June 2023.
  46. Web site: Netball Australia - Annual Report 06. Netball Australia. 9 September 2020.
  47. Web site: Schoolgirl role for Natalie Avellino. stuff.co.nz. 19 June 2023. 12 August 2010.
  48. Web site: Netball: Avellino focuses on player roster on first day in job. www.odt.co.nz. 25 June 2023. 24 May 2011.
  49. Web site: . Avellino out to restore Steel lustre. stuff.co.nz. 20 June 2023. 26 May 2011.
  50. Web site: Southern 'inhospitable' netball crowd give Steel the edge. stuff.co.nz. 20 June 2023. 30 June 2016.
  51. Web site: Former Australian international netballer Natalie Avellino thinks the Southern Steel should consider Southland's Hayley Crofts. stuff.co.nz. 19 June 2023. 4 August 2017.
  52. Web site: Southland's favourite Australian returns 'home'. southlandtribune.substack.com. 19 June 2023. 1 February 2023.
  53. Web site: Southland Girls' High School win thrilling Invercargill Netball Centre Premier A final. stuff.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 31 July 2016.
  54. Web site: Balancing act for Southland Girls' High School ahead of Invercargill Netball Centre finals. stuff.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 19 July 2017.
  55. Web site: Southland Girls' High School hopeful of success at South Island netball tournament. stuff.co.nz. 22 June 2023. 28 August 2015.
  56. Web site: SGHS crowned Year 10 South Island netball champions. stuff.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 18 July 2016.
  57. Web site: Southland Girls' High School make South Island netball semifinals. stuff.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 31 August 2016.
  58. Web site: Southland Girls' High School remain unbeaten at South Island Secondary Schools netball tournament. stuff.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 5 September 2017.
  59. Web site: Girls' High netballers to play Australia U21s. stuff.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 30 September 2014.
  60. Web site: Southland Girls' High back at nationals. www.odt.co.nz. 26 June 2023. 8 October 2018.
  61. Web site: Netball: After 49 years Southland can celebrate title victory. www.nzherald.co.nz. 22 June 2023. 4 October 2008.
  62. Web site: Netball: Avellino inspires Southland to victory over defending champions. www.nzherald.co.nz. 20 June 2023. 4 October 2008.
  63. Web site: Netball: Southland wins first title in 49 years. www.odt.co.nz. 20 June 2023. 5 October 2008.
  64. Web site: Netball: Steel name new coaches. 20 May 2011. www.nzherald.co.nz. 27 October 2011.
  65. News: Avellino, Southby to coach the Steel. www.stuff.co.nz. 21 May 2011. 6 January 2012.
  66. News: Southern Steel 2012 Netball Team. www.southernsteel.co.nz. 21 March 2021.
  67. News: Netball: Wholesale change will not help Steel. www.odt.co.nz. 18 July 2012. 26 June 2023.
  68. News: Southern Steel ditch the co-coaching concept. www.stuff.co.nz. 23 August 2012. 26 June 2023.
  69. News: Southby named head coach for Southern Steel. www.stuff.co.nz. 6 September 2012. 26 June 2023.
  70. News: Janine Southby to take sole charge of Southern Steel. www.news.com.au. 6 September 2012. 26 June 2023.
  71. Web site: Netball: Southern Steel axe coach Avellino. www.nzherald.co.nz. 19 June 2023. 17 April 2013.
  72. Web site: Netball: Steel sacks assistant coach Avellino. www.odt.co.nz. 19 June 2023. 18 April 2013.
  73. News: Natalie Avellino's axing ends odd Steel pairing. www.stuff.co.nz. 18 April 2013. 26 June 2023.
  74. Web site: Fast5 Netball World Series – Auckland NZ 2012 – Media guide . www.majorevents.govt.nz. 11 November 2012. 3 July 2023.
  75. Web site: Natalie Avellino: No point in Aussies applying. stuff.co.nz. 20 June 2023. 30 May 2013.
  76. Web site: A moving feast. supernetball.com.au. 19 June 2023. 9 April 2022.
  77. Web site: Avellino to play off-court role in championship. stuff.co.nz. 25 June 2023. 31 January 2009.
  78. Web site: Natalie Avellino. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 14 July 2000. 6 January 2012.

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