South Barwon secures elite coach Jane Searle as A Grade Netball Coach
South Barwon Football and Netball Club has secured one of the country’s most respected netball figures, appointing Jane Searle as A Grade Coach for the next two seasons.
Jane said she was excited to join the Swans family:
“I’m thrilled to join South Barwon. The club’s junior success shows its depth and future strength. My aim is to bring success to the senior team, while fostering a positive environment where players thrive, work hard, and enjoy the game. I can’t wait to get started.”
Jane brings an extraordinary resume of international and elite-level netball experience as both a player and a coach. Her achievements include:
- Representing Australia at the highest level, including winning a World Championship, and captaining the Victorian netball team
- Serving as Assistant Coach of the Australian Diamonds for four years across multiple major tournaments
- Coaching roles with the Australian Fast5 team, South African national team, Brunei national team, and state teams in Victoria and Western Australia
- Current coach of the Wilson Storage Southern Saints in the Victorian Netball League
- Inducted into the Victorian Netball Hall of Fame for her service to the sport
Most recently, Jane guided Queenscliff to back-to-back A Grade finals appearances and continues as Director of Netball at Geelong College.
The Club also acknowledges and thanks Jed Christian, who stepped into the A Grade coaching role in 2025, and is delighted he will continue as Assistant Coach in 2026.
About Jane Searle
Jane Searle is one of Australian netball’s most accomplished figures. A former World Champion, state captain and elite-level coach, she has held roles with national teams across Australia, South Africa and Brunei, as well as Suncorp Super Netball sides West Coast Fever and Adelaide Thunderbirds. In recognition of her contribution to the game, Jane was inducted into the Victorian Netball Hall of Fame.
