Nemesis
Years ago
I'm on a roll but pls excuse my ignorance. Is this academy in SA for boys, girls or both? Seems to me the recent injury woes of the lightning might have been easier to cover if the talent from the girls academy had been available? Was it?
Isaac
Years ago
Guys only, AFAIK. There might be scope to expand to include a girls program in the future (not aware of plans though), but the program is really only in its infancy at this stage.
deak
Years ago
Compare the age of the Lightning team to the age of the Sixers.
If there was a female Academy, who'd be in it considering that about 75-80% of the Lightning team fits the Academy age criteria?
I think there was a general feeling that the need was much more pressing for a male Academy rather than a female Academy or both.
Rite
Years ago
The Academy s in the early stages and maybe should look at a tour for a week.
Deak point on the lightning is valid but to start a women's academy you need someone who is willing to put the time in to get it up and running.
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