Gail Parata
Gail Parata (born 26 November 1967)[1] is a New Zealand netball coach and former player. She coached the Scotland national netball team from 2013 to 2019. She was appointed head coach of the Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership in September 2020.[2]
| 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) | ||
| 2010–2011 2012 2012 2013–2019 2017, 2019 2020-present |
Central Pulse (asst) Northern Mystics (asst) Silver Ferns (asst) Scotland Strathclyde Sirens Central Pulse | ||
Parata played one game for New Zealand's national netball team, the Silver Ferns in 1996. She had stints as assistant coach of the Central Pulse and Northern Mystics, and was assistant coach of the Silver Ferns in 2012.[3]
Of Māori heritage, Parata affiliates to Ngāruahine, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa and Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai iwi.[4]
References
- "Gail Parata". gc2018.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Central Pulse head coach job silver lining for former Fern Gail Parata". stuff.co.nz. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- "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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