The NSW Swifts are delighted to announce that Dylan Nexhip has been appointed as Assistant Coach for the Club’s 2025 Suncorp Super Netball campaign.
A decorated national and international defender with the NSW Opens Men’s Team and the Australian Kelpies, most recently Nexhip served as Head Coach of North Shore United whom he led to the Minor Premiership in the Opens Division of the 2024 Netball NSW Premier League.
As well as forming a key part of Briony Akle’s coaching team, Nexhip will also play a vital role in the development of pathway athletes in their transition from the QBE Swifts Academy to the senior team setup.
Swifts Head Coach Akle welcomed him to the Club.
“We were presented with some amazing candidates for this role and I would like to congratulate Dylan on his appointment after a rigorous selection process,” she said.
“Dylan has a very clear vision when it comes to netball, how it should be played and what he can bring to the Swifts environment as we aim to return to the mountain top in 2025. Importantly, his strengths directly address some key areas we have identified for focus in our high-performance environment.
“The Netball NSW Premier League is one of the best competitions in the country and in a short period of time he’s proven himself to be a savvy coach who takes pride in a collective-first approach.
“It is my pleasure to welcome him to the Swifts and look forward to working closely with him.”
Nexhip said he was excited by the opportunity:
“Firstly, I would like to thank Briony and her team for giving me this chance to take the next step in my netball journey.
“I have always had a huge admiration for the Swifts and everything they stand for, so to have this opportunity is a dream come true, and not one I take for granted.
“I am really excited to work with my fellow coaches, the players and everyone at the Club both on and off the court.”
“I want to approach my new role with determination, unwavering commitment, and a relentless drive to assist Briony in further cultivating team and wider Club success.
“I would also like to thank everyone at North Shore United and Knox Grammar Prep School, where I teach, for their support in helping me realise this dream.
“It is my philosophy that open-mindedness and willingness to evolve as both a person and a coach are hugely important when it comes to long-term success and the Swifts environment that Briony’s created is the epitome of this. I cannot wait join the team.”
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