After a challenging series against Jamaica, Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk expressed pride in her team’s resilience, and looks forward to the Vitality Netball Nations Cup.
Proteas goalkeeper Sanmarie Visser prepares to pass the ball against Jamaica in the third Test in Kingston last weekend. Photo: Collin ReidProteas coach Jenny van Dyk feels that the challenging recent Test series in Jamaica could mark a turning point in the careers of her players.
“The series was definitely a worthwhile effort. We travelled for 34 hours, we were put out of our comfort zone, we played at a venue and with a home crowd that you just cannot explain to people,” Van Dyk told𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀.
“What really makes me happy is the fact that the players have got such a great mentality, and at this stage, they are relentless,” she said.“They are learning at such an accelerated rate, and they back each other. The coach was loathe to single out individual players for praise after such a strong team effort, but felt centre Refiloe Nketsi had a brilliant series under trying circumstances, as did goal attack Kamogelo Maseko, who carried much of the scoring burden and was a handful for the Sunshine Girls’ defenders.
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