U5–U8Mini Mavericks
Learn the Game · 60-min sessions
Fun-first mini netball — first passes, footwork and falling in love with the game.
Dubai · Girls' Netball · Launching August 2026
Unleash the
Maverick
Dubai's newest netball club for girls U5–U17 — high-quality coaching, a clear player pathway, and a netball family where every athlete matters.
U5–U17
all ages welcome
100+
founding players
Aug 2026
first season
Dubai
leagues & tournaments
Unleash the Maverick · Play Maverick · Built Maverick
About the club
More than a netball club — a netball family.
A maverick thinks and acts independently, often going against the usual expectations. Mavericks was created to give players high-quality coaching, exciting competition and a player-centred environment where every athlete matters — building confidence, resilience and lifelong friendships along the way.
- Support each other, on and off court
- Work hard and play with confidence
- Show courage and embrace challenges
- Always look to improve
What we stand for
Our values
The standards our players are known for — the way they play and behave, on and off the court.
Courageous
We're not afraid to try, learn and grow.
Determined
We work hard and never give up.
Creative
We think positively and find solutions.
Supportive
We lift each other up and celebrate success together.
Resilient
We learn from setbacks and come back stronger.
The Mavericks pathway
Training for all ages and abilities
Every player follows a pathway that builds technical skills, tactical understanding, confidence and performance over time.
U5–U8
U9–U11Developing Mavericks
Understand the Game · 90-min sessions
Building core skills, positions and game understanding through real match play.
U12–U14Performance Mavericks
Apply the Game · 90-min sessions
Applying skills under pressure — tactics, competition and a real squad identity.
U15+Elite Mavericks
Excel in the Game · 90-min sessions
Performance netball, leadership and a pathway toward representative honours.
The team behind the team
Meet the coaches
Emily Cowell
Club Director & Head Coach
Emily brings extensive coaching experience from both the UK and UAE performance pathways and is passionate about developing young players while creating an environment where athletes can thrive on and off the court. She is completing her Level 3 Advanced Coaching Qualification and has helped players progress into national programmes across England, the UAE, Wales, Scotland and Pakistan. What she loves most is the moment a skill finally clicks for a player — that spark of realisation is just magical.
Favourite memory: Gaining her first international coaching cap at the 2024 Youth World Cup Qualifiers.
Katie Quinn
Coach · GS/GA
PE Teacher
ENA Level 2Thrives on seeing children who genuinely want to learn and improve — watching their hard work pay off and their confidence grow with every session.
Favourite memoryWinning the Gulf Ladies League.
Katie Hunt
Coach · C/WA
Maths Teacher
ENA Level 2Wants to be part of every player's netball journey, sparking a real passion for the game — and creating a supportive culture where each player feels heard, valued and able to succeed.
Favourite memoryPlaying National Clubs U16 with some of my closest friends (who are still today!) and debuting in National Prem the following year.
Sarah Sime
Coach · GA/GS
Manager — Health, Activity & Wellbeing
ENA Level 2There's nothing she enjoys more than watching children fall in love with a sport that's given her so much — their confidence growing with every goal, intercept and chase-down.
Favourite memoryMaking her Netball Superleague debut.
Nas Lenstra
Coach · WA/WD
Teaching Assistant
ENA Level 2Driven by giving back — sharing her knowledge and experience of the game, and watching the girls grow through sportsmanship.
Favourite memoryWinning at the Dubai 7s and officiating at an international tournament.
Layla Lenstra
Coach · C/WA
Student
ENA Level 1 (pending)Here to pass on her passion for netball to the next generation of Mavericks.
Favourite memoryWinning the Gulf Youth Plate at the Dubai 7's with her closest friends.
Ria Devor Nelson
Coach · WA/C
Investment Banker
ENA Level 1 (pending)A netball mum herself — she loves helping children grow in confidence, develop new skills and build a lifelong love of the game.
Favourite memoryPlaying at the Dubai 7's the last few years.
Why families are joining
Coaching they already trust
Mavericks is brand new — but our coaches aren't. Here's what families who've trained with them have to say.
On Coach EmilyHead Coach & FounderTaniaMum of Sophie★★★★★
Emily immediately saw Sophie's potential — arranging specialist shooting sessions and pushing her against stronger players. Her belief gave Sophie the confidence to trial for the UAE U17 team well below age, setting her on a pathway we never thought possible.
Training with Coach Quinn has been a game-changer for my daughter — her shooting, confidence and resilience have all soared. The girls absolutely adore her.
My seven-year-old has trained with Layla for a year and her confidence and love of netball have grown so much. Layla genuinely cares about every girl — they always leave with a huge smile.
Coach Quinn has given Fifi so much confidence, on and off the court, and a real competitive edge. She's made wonderful friendships and looks forward to every single session.
Emily coached me from a young age and always encouraged me to be the best version of myself, on and off the court. Anyone who gets to be coached by Em is incredibly lucky — an exceptional coach and an amazing person.
Emily coached my daughter at club level and through 1:1 sessions — both really brought out the best in her ability and confidence. Her passion for netball clearly shines through in everything she does. She is highly knowledgeable, supportive, and consistently prioritises the development and wellbeing of the girls and the club.
Layla is a fantastic role model for the Under 7s — her patience, enthusiasm and kindness make every session fun and nurturing. The girls absolutely adore her.
Katie coached my daughter for three years and she loved every moment. The belief she instilled and her encouragement from the sidelines showed in every game — she brought the girls together, built real resilience, and gave them the drive to compete against older, stronger teams.
Where we train
Our home court
Mavericks trains at Kings' School Al Barsha (KSAB), our home venue for the 2026/27 season. All squads train on Saturday mornings in the cooler hours, moving indoors for the summer block. League fixtures fall on different days by age group (below).
Saturday training
| Team | Session |
|---|---|
| Mini MavericksU5–U8 | 60-minute session |
| Developing MavericksU9–U11 | 90-minute session |
| Performance MavericksU12–U14 | 90-minute session |
| Elite MavericksU15+ | 90-minute session |
Season timings
August → October half-term07:30 start
October → May half-term08:00 start
May half-term → end of JuneIndoors · TBC
All squads train Saturday mornings at Kings' School Al Barsha.
League match days
Mini & Developing · U5–U11Sunday mornings
Performance & Elite · U12+Tue or Thu · TBC
U5–U11 play the Pro Physique Venture League; U12+ fixture day, time & venue are confirmed at the start of the season.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Does my daughter need any experience?+
Not at all. Most of our players are new to netball — our Mini and Developing groups start from the very first pass, and our coaches love bringing new players on.
What ages do you take?+
Girls from U5 to U17, across four training groups: Mini Mavericks (U5–U8), Developing (U9–U11), Performance (U12–U14) and Elite (U15+) — each with its own focus and session length.
Where and when is training?+
All squads train on Saturday mornings at Kings' School Al Barsha (KSAB) — 07:30 starts from August to October half-term, then 08:00 starts through to May half-term, moving indoors for the summer block. Mini Mavericks sessions run 60 minutes; all other squads train for 90. League fixtures are separate: U5–U11 play Sunday mornings, U12+ play on a Tuesday or Thursday (confirmed at the start of the season).
Do you compete?+
Yes — our Mini and Developing squads (U5–U11) play in the Pro Physique Venture League on Sunday mornings. Our Performance and Elite squads (U12+) play league fixtures on a Tuesday or Thursday — day, time and venue confirmed at the start of the season. We also play five tournaments across the UAE through the year.
What does it cost?+
Membership is one all-inclusive fee — AED 3,800 for U5–U8 and AED 3,995 for U9 and up — covering the full kit, weekly coaching, court hire, insurance and all league & tournament entry.
What should she bring to her first session?+
Plenty of water, suitable sports kit and supportive trainers. Jewellery (including earrings) needs to come off — tape isn't permitted — and nails kept short and smooth. Bring a netball if you have one, an ice box for drinks breaks, a cap, and a positive attitude!
When does the club launch?+
Our inaugural season begins in August 2026 — join now as a founding member and help build something special from the very beginning.
Membership
One all-inclusive fee
No hidden extras, ever.
Mini Mavericks
U5–U8
AED 3,800 / season
- Full Mavericks kit
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Court hire & insurance
- League & tournament entry
- End-of-season awards
Juniors → Elite
U9 and up
AED 3,995 / season
- Full Mavericks kit
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Court hire & insurance
- League & tournament entry
- End-of-season awards
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Registration for our August 2026 launch is open — girls U5–U17, all abilities. Pick her age group and secure her place online.
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