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
A stage for every player
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.
KQ
Katie Quinn
Coach
Brings energy and structure to our older squads, with a focus on game sense and decision-making.
NL
Nas Lenstra
Coach
A favourite with our younger players: patient, encouraging and all about fun-first fundamentals.
LL
Layla Lenstra
Coach
Guides our Mini Mavericks through their very first steps in netball with warmth and patience.
RD
Ria Devor Nelson
Coach
Sharp, competitive and detail-driven — pushing our players toward performance netball.
Why families are joining
Coaching they already trust
Mavericks is brand new — but our coaches aren't. Here's why founding families are signing up before we've even started.
Coach Emily worked with my daughter for two seasons at her last club — she's the reason Maya fell in love with netball. The moment we heard Emily was starting Mavericks, we signed up.
Emily helped my eldest earn a place in a regional squad back in the UK. Having coaching at that level here in Dubai is exactly what we've been waiting for.
My girls trained under Coach Katie before — patient, encouraging and brilliant with the little ones. I couldn't recommend the Mavericks coaches more highly.
We've moved clubs twice looking for proper, structured coaching. Knowing the team Emily is bringing together, we're not going anywhere this time.
As a former county player myself, I know good coaching when I see it. So excited for my daughter to start with Mavericks in August.
After seeing how Emily develops players, I genuinely think Mavericks will become one of the best girls' clubs in the UAE. We're in from day one.
Where we train
Our home court
Mavericks trains at Kings' School Al Barsha (KSAB), our home venue for the 2026/27 season. Sessions run in the cooler morning hours, moving indoors for the summer block.
Weekly 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
Kings' School Al Barsha (KSAB) · exact day & times confirmed at registration.
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 stages: 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?+
We train at Kings' School Al Barsha (KSAB) in weekly morning sessions — 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. Your exact day and time are confirmed at registration.
Do you compete?+
Yes — our U5–U11 squads play in the Pro Physique Venture League on Sunday mornings, and U12+ squads compete in Tuesday/Thursday evening fixtures (league at Repton School Dubai, confirmed at season start), plus five tournaments across the UAE through the season.
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. Your first taster session is free.
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 — and your first taster session is free.
Mini Mavericks
U5–U8
AED 3,800 / season
- Full Mavericks kit + netball
- 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 + netball
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Court hire & insurance
- League & tournament entry
- End-of-season awards
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Register your interest for our August 2026 launch. Girls U5–U17, all abilities — your first taster session is free.
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