This week Nat Hurst Head Coach of the Adelaide Lightning joins us.

As a point guard in the league Nat notched up 7 WNBL Championships, and in this episode she shares her first steps as a rookie WNBL Head Coach transitioning from on court general to the ‘big chair’.

Nat shares the importance of open and honest communication within the team as she shapes her coaching style and how much she values input from everyone in the squad, from the bench to the starting five in a collaborative team culture.

We talk about the ‘character building’ start to their gruelling on the road schedule against tough opposition, as well as the building antcipation of their first home game with the support of the team's new owners Pelligra Group.

A fun insightful pod with Nat who is determined to empower her players to explore their talent on court by trusting the process and hard work, ”…part of my job is to try and like we just said flick that switch a little bit earlier and I just want them to let loose and to just go out there - I’ve got a bunch of hoopers.”

We’re grateful to Nat for sharing amazing insights into the team, and glimpses behind the scenes of both the challenges and thrills of leading the Lightning. Listen out for her thoughts on the growing talent pool of Aussie hoopers signalling a new era for the league and Australian #womenshoops.

Enjoy!

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