Anna Andrews Tasola
Belmont
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven coach with extensive experience as both a head coach and assistant coach, currently leading Central Pulse in New Zealand's premier competition. Strong advocate for transformational leadership, fostering high-performance environments that empower athletes and staff to excel. Committed to cultivating a cohesive team culture through strong relationships, shared purpose, and clear communication, while championing diversity and inclusion to enhance collaboration and performance. Passionate about elevating women's sports and inspiring future generations, dedicated to creating a legacy of bold leadership and community engagement that unites all stakeholders in the pursuit of collective excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Te Wānanga O Raukawa Pulse
10.2023 - Current
- Setting a clear purpose and direction for the Pulse program, with documented short and long-term plans
- Fostering and role modelling a high-performance environment based on the team's value
- Leading the coaching, preparation, and overall environment of the Pulse for the ANZ Premiership season
- Identifying and developing players for the ANZ Premiership and pathway programs, including a succession plan
- Implementing a process to review matches and training sessions, making necessary improvements
- Leading the development of best practices in strength and conditioning and analytics, working with specialist staff
- Engaging with the netball community in the Central region to champion local talent
- Building strong relationships with various stakeholders, including Partners and Sponsers, NNZ, ANZP teams, and community coaches
Performance Coach
Netball Central Zone
01.2017 - 09.2023
2023 - Assistant Coach - Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse
2022 Head Coach – Manawa Netball Central
2022 Assistant Coach – Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse
2021 Specialist Shooting Coach Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse
Head Coach – Manawa Netball Central
2020 Specialist Shooting Coach Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Head Coach – Manawa Netball Central
2017-2019 Assistant Coach – Manawa Netball Central
People Leader, Technology
BNZ
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Leading technical squads of Business Analysts, Software Developers and Testers in an agile environment
- Recruitment, Performance and development to ensure a brilliant experience
- Attract and retain diverse top talent
- Manage skill capability and capacity to ensure that our teams have the right skills, in the right place at the right time
- Facilitation of workshops and meetings
- Lead initiatives to evolve passionate and customer-driven culture
Manager Trustee Services
Public Trust
01.2016 - 01.2019
Claims Team Manager
AMP
01.2012 - 01.2016
Area Manager
Yellow Pages
01.2008 - 01.2012
Education
Te Hāpaitanga Cohort 3 - Women in Sports Performance
High Performance Sport New Zealand
01.2023
Core Knowledge -
High Performance Sport New Zealand
01.2022
Performance Coach Qualification -
Netball New Zealand
New Zealand01-2019
IC Agile Certification - Agile Fundamentals
IC Agile
01.2019
New Zealand Diploma - Business
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ01.2018
Certification - Sports Training and Development
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ01.2016
AMP Women in Leadership Programme -
AMP
01.2015
Certificate - Leadership Coaching - Strategic Direction
Strategic Direction
01.2014
Skills
- Performance coaching
- Effective collaboration skills
- Efficient deliverer
- Analytical problem solver
- Strategic planner
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Lead an inspiring environment for all to excel on and off the court
Accomplishments
League
2025 ANZ Premiership Finalists - Head Coach
2024 ANZ Premiership Grand Finalists - Head Coach
2023 ANZ Premiership Finalists - Assistant Coach
2022 ANZ Premiership Winners - Assistant Coach
2022 NNL League Winners - Head Coach
2020 ANZ Premiership WInners - Shooting Specialist Coach
2019 NNL League Winners - Assistant Coach
2018 NNL League Winners - Assistant Coach
2017 NNL League Winners - Assistant Coach
Other
2019 Gold Medal - Pacific Games - Cook Islands Netball
2019 Bronze Medal - Singapore Nations Cup - Cook Islands Netball
2019 U19s NZ Champions - Wellington Netball
Awards
2023 Wellington Netball Service Award
2022 Netball NZ Development Coach of the year
2019 Coach of the Year - Wellington Netball
2016 17s Coach of the year - Netball Central Zone
2016 Coach of the Year - Netball Central Zone
2016 Developing Players - Netball Wellington Centre
Certification
- 2019 Performance Coach Qualification Netball New Zealand
- 2014 Netball New Zealand Community Coach Award
ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
- Club: PIC Netball Club, Convent Netball Club
- Representative: Wellington, Hutt Valley
- Franchise: Wellington Shakers, Western flyers
- International: Cook Islands – World Cup
Timeline
Head Coach
Te Wānanga O Raukawa Pulse
10.2023 - Current
People Leader, Technology
BNZ
01.2019 - 02.2025
Performance Coach
Netball Central Zone
01.2017 - 09.2023
Manager Trustee Services
Public Trust
01.2016 - 01.2019
Claims Team Manager
AMP
01.2012 - 01.2016
Area Manager
Yellow Pages
01.2008 - 01.2012
Te Hāpaitanga Cohort 3 - Women in Sports Performance
High Performance Sport New Zealand
Core Knowledge -
High Performance Sport New Zealand
Performance Coach Qualification -
Netball New Zealand
IC Agile Certification - Agile Fundamentals
IC Agile
New Zealand Diploma - Business
Southern Institute of Technology
Certification - Sports Training and Development
Southern Institute of Technology
AMP Women in Leadership Programme -
AMP
Certificate - Leadership Coaching - Strategic Direction
Strategic Direction
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