OUR TEAM

Lauren, who is a Level 3 coach started coaching at Tameside Netball Club before establishing KWP in 2019.  She was on Manchester Thunder coaching staff since 2017, starting out as their Youth Academy Head Coach and more recently coaching their Next Gen side. 

She was appointed as the Roses Academy Assistant Coach in 2023 helping the U17s, U19s and U21s to win gold in Europe Netball.  Since 2024 she has been the Future Roses Assistant Coach and was Assistant Coach at Fast 5 with the Senior Roses.

Lauren was appointed Leeds Rhinos Superleague Head Coach in 2025, and became the youngest head coach in the Netball Super League competition at the age of 33. In her debut season, the she led the team to the Super Cup final.

For almost 10 years, Kirsten practiced as a solicitor in a Manchester based commercial law firm specialising in commercial litigation. Whilst her 3 children were young, she became a Christian youth and schools worker for St Mary’s church, Bowdon and studied for an MA in Christian Leadership.

Given the skill set that she has developed over the years, she is helping our Senior Committee to manage and steer the club to ensure that we achieve all our goals and ambitions, one of which is to be the most successful junior performance netball club in the UK. 

Kirsten also wants to make sure that our committee members, hardworking volunteers, talented coaches and athletes are looked after, and that we all communicate with each other positively and with thought. 

She has a big heart for our young athletes who love to win, for competition, elite sport but also kindness, compassion, tolerance, community, team building and good mental health and well being.

Nikhat has extensive experience in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of others. For over three years, she has proudly served as the Lead Safeguarding Officer at Kingsway Power Netball Club, supporting players, parents, coaches, and staff by providing guidance, managing concerns, and fostering a safe and positive environment for all.

She is committed to helping the club run effectively while ensuring that everyone involved feels protected, listened to, and respected. Nikhat is also passionate about maintaining high safeguarding standards and building a culture where wellbeing, safety, and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.

Gill brings a wealth of experience in marketing and communications to her voluntary role supporting fundraising and sponsorship at Kingsway Power.

As a KWP parent, Gill has seen first-hand the positive impact the club has on young players, both on and off the court. Passionate about supporting grassroots sport and creating opportunities for girls, she is focused on building relationships with local businesses, securing funding and developing sponsorship opportunities to help the club continue to grow and thrive.

As Welfare Officer at Kingsway Power Netball Club, Lindsay is here to help make the club a welcoming and supportive place for everyone involved. Working as an NHS anaesthetist, she brings experience of supporting people, recognising when someone may need help, and handling concerns sensitively. She also holds a postgraduate qualification in sports and exercise medicine and has personal experience of elite junior sport. 

With a real passion for netball and player wellbeing, Lindsay wants everyone at KWP to feel valued, confident and able to thrive both on and off the court. Whether you have a concern about welfare or simply need someone to talk to, she is approachable, happy to listen and keen to help wherever she can.