Meet Our Coach
Developing Players. Strengthening Teams. Uniting Community.
Guided by respect, accountability and connection, our coaching approach develops skill, confidence and character while building a strong, united team culture on and off the court.
Sammy Ihaka
President | Head Coach
Sammy founded Oceania United Netball Club with a vision to create a culturally connected, high-standard and supportive environment for young athletes. With extensive involvement in grassroots netball, she is passionate about developing skill, resilience and confidence in every player.
She believes in fairness, accountability and a team-first culture, ensuring every athlete is supported, challenged and valued both on and off the court.
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Netball Australia Development Coach Accreditation
- Current Working with Children Check (WA)
- Currently undertaking further studies in Sport, Leadership & Management
- Committed to ongoing professional learning and best-practice coaching standards
Coaching Experience & Achievements
Current Coaching Roles - Spring 2026
- Year 6 - Koru
- U15s - Mana
Previous Coaching Experience & Achievements
- September 2026 - Perth Māori Netball Tournament, U15
- Winter 2026 - U13 Division 1 Premiers (Breakers)
- August 2026 - Belmont Cup, U14 Runners-Up
- July 2026 - Sunshine Cup, U14 Champions (undefeated)
- June 2026 - Warriors Cup, U15 Division 2 Champions
- May 2026 - Comets Carnival, U15 Runners-Up
- Spring 2025 - U13 Division 1 Premiers (Waves)
Coaching Philosophy
At Oceania United, coaching is about developing both the individual and the team. I believe in developing confident, resilient athletes within a strong team culture built on respect, effort and accountability.
Every player deserves opportunity, guidance and honest feedback in an environment that balances development, fairness and high standards. Strong teams are built through commitment, unity and clear expectations, with a focus on long-term growth over short-term results.
Our goal is to build connected teams and capable athletes who proudly represent our club values on and off the court.
Joi Purea
Coach
Current Coaching Roles - Spring 2026
- U13s - Toa
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