Helen Housby

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Helen Housby is an England netball player, international athlete and passionate advocate for the growth of netball. Having experienced major domestic and international competitions, Helen brings the perspective of an athlete who knows what it means to perform when the pressure is at its highest.

Her career includes success with Manchester Thunder, a move to Australia's New South Wales Swifts and memorable performances for England Netball. One moment in particular has become a defining part of her international career: scoring the winning goal against Australia in the 2018 Commonwealth Games Final.

Helen's experiences give audiences an insight into elite-level competition and the demands that come with representing your country on the international stage. Alongside her achievements on the court, she is passionate about raising netball's profile and regularly speaks in the media about her desire to take the sport to a new level of popularity.

From Manchester to Australia

Helen Housby made her name playing for Manchester Thunder. In 2014, she helped the team win the Superleague Grand Final against Surrey Storm, establishing herself on the domestic netball scene and contributing to one of the major successes of her early career.

Her career then took her far beyond Manchester. In 2017, Helen joined the New South Wales Swifts in Australia, giving her the opportunity to continue her netball career in a different sporting environment.

The move forms another important chapter in Helen's story as an elite athlete. Her experiences in both England and Australia provide a strong foundation for conversations about high-performance sport, adapting to new surroundings and pursuing ambitious goals within a demanding competitive environment.

For audiences interested in elite sport, fitness and performance, Helen offers the first-hand perspective of someone who has built her career around competing at the highest levels of netball.

Success with England Netball

Helen has represented England Netball since 2014 and has earned 66 caps. Her international career has included appearances on some of netball's biggest stages, but her performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games stands out as an unforgettable moment.

Facing Australia in the final, Helen scored the winning goal to secure victory for England. Delivering such a decisive moment in a major international final placed her at the heart of one of the most significant achievements of her England career.

She continued to play an influential role for England during the 2019 Netball World Cup, where the team secured a third-place finish. Together, these experiences have given Helen a wealth of stories from international competition and the realities of performing when expectations and pressure are high.

Her sporting journey can give audiences insight into:

• Competing and performing at an elite international level
• Dealing with the pressure surrounding decisive sporting moments
• Experiences from domestic and international netball
• Building a career as a professional athlete
• The role of fitness and performance in elite sport
• Representing England on the international stage

Raising the profile of netball

Helen Housby's ambitions extend beyond her own performances on the court. Passionate about netball, she uses her success and public profile to bring greater attention to the sport.

She frequently speaks in the media and has expressed her desire to help take netball to a new level of popularity. This passion makes her an engaging voice for conversations surrounding the development and visibility of the sport, as well as the experiences of athletes competing at its highest level.

Helen's performances have also attracted recognition outside netball itself. Red Bull recognised her achievements by making Helen the brand's first-ever netball athlete, another milestone in a career closely connected with increasing the visibility of the sport.

Her combination of international experience and enthusiasm for netball allows her to speak from the perspective of someone who has both contributed to major moments on the court and actively worked to generate greater attention around the game.

Helen Housby as a speaker

From helping Manchester Thunder win the 2014 Superleague Grand Final to scoring England's winning goal against Australia in the 2018 Commonwealth Games Final, Helen has experienced moments where preparation, performance and pressure come together.

As a speaker, Helen can draw on these experiences while sharing her passion for netball and her determination to help the sport reach a wider audience. Her story is relevant to audiences interested in sport, fitness, elite performance and the journey of an athlete competing at international level.

Booking Helen Housby gives audiences the opportunity to hear directly from an England netball player who has helped deliver memorable results for club and country while using her platform to champion the sport she is passionate about.