Kalifa McCollin is a dynamic force that is well-known for her unmatched agility, strategic acumen, flair, and pin point shooting accuracy on the court. Over the course of her five-year professional career, she has played in every major league in the world; Netball Super League, ANZ and Suncorp, winning multiple awards for her outstanding achievements. Kalifa began representing her country at the age of eleven, and at the young age of seventeen, she worked her way up through the ranks to earn a coveted place on the Senior National Netball Team. Committing over 15 years to her country. Her path has been characterized by an unwavering quest for excellence, solidifying her as a dominant presence in regional and global spheres.

Kalifa's steadfast love for the game has been demonstrated by her participation in the Courts All Sectors Netball League and the Lystra Lewis Port of Spain Netball League, where she was able to develop her game and hone her skills. Above all, her recent involvement in the Courts All Sectors Netball League showcased her extraordinary talent as she hit numerous benchmarks. In addition to winning the “Top Shooting” title for her amazing shooting accuracy, Kalifa was voted MVP of her team - UTT, for her phenomenal efforts. She was also chosen as a member of the 12-woman All-Star team and won the League’s MVP award at the end of the season.

Kalifa's achievements and dedication to the sport serve as a beacon of inspiration, captivating the hearts of teammates and many young supporters alike.

Name: Tia Bruno
Address: Laventille
Age: 23 Years

Height: 5’6

Bio : At age of ten(10) Tia Bruno a student of the St. Catherine’s Girls Anglican School became involved in netball. At that time she held the position of Goal Attack (GA) and was an integral part of her team’s success of winning the Primary School North Zone Title. She continued playing the sport of netball when she transitioned to the Secondary School level where her school was again victorious in winning the U15 Secondary School North Zone title. Tia Bruno continued her journey in netball becoming part of the Police Netball Club playing at different positions and at age fifteen (15) she made her first debut for Trinidad and Tobago’s under sixteen (16) National Netball Team in St. Lucia. Tia also trained with the U21 Youth Netball World Cup Team in 2017 where she was named one of the reserves. Tia was selected to train for the U21 Youth Netball World Cup Team in 2019 however her love for discipline channeled her in the direction of enlisting and becoming a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and subsequently represented the TTPS in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League. Tia made her first senior team debut in 2021 in tri-series matches against the Jamaican Sunshine Girls. In 2022 Tia also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the senior level at the Commonwealth Games. Tia wishes one day to become one of the most versatile players in the Netball sporting discipline and to represent her country at the highest playing level.

What inspires me : God has been my biggest motivation and inspiration, without him I am nothing and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The love and support I receive from my family and friends also inspire me as they push and me to become better each day and I know I am blessed to have them.

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain” She connects this to her trying times through playing sports however due to her commitment and discipline she stood tall and persevere with all the challenges she faced. Tia remains committed to being the best she can be in all aspects in all her sporting disciplines and by extension her life. Tia’s passion and love for sport has also driven in aiming to become a Therapeutic Massage Therapist

Joelisa Cooper was unanimously selected as the Most Valuable Player in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League for Season 2020. Joelisa represented the Fire Service Netball Club in the Premiership Division of the League, playing at Goal Attack, Goal Shooter and Wing Attack. She also earned the award for the most valuable player on her team.

Joelisa was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, is 5’11” tall and weighs a comfortable 170lbs. She has represented Trinidad and Tobago on numerous occasions.

She is a strong, dedicated attacking player with unique netball skills. Her passion for the sport lead her to captain the country’s Under 21 netball team to the Cook Islands in 2009, where she demonstrated remarkable leadership skills and an extremely positive team spirit.

Over the years Joelisa participated in a number of regional and international tournaments/series including the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi, India, the American Federation of Netball Association qualifiers held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia in 2008 and 2009 respectively, and the 5Nations Series held in Singapore in 2007. She also played in the World Netball Championships held in New Zealand in 2007, in Singapore in 2011 and in Sydney, Australia in 2015.

In addition, Joelisa was the Trinidad and Tobago Netball Association’s nominee for the country’s most prestigious ‘Sportsperson of the Year Award’ for the years 2009 and 2010.

Career Highlights

• Selected for U-16 in 2004
• Selected for U-21 in 2009
•  Selected at the age of 18 for the U-21 national team as well as the senior national team in the same year, 2009.
• Selected on the Senior National for every international event, to date

Onella debuted for the senior national team at the tender age of 18 years. Onella’s interest in netball started in her secondary school days, representing San Juan North Secondary. The national selectors quickly recognised her talent and she immediately gained selection on the U-16 National team in 2004. This was just the start of good things to come for the Laventille youth.

Five years later, Jack earned selection on the U-21 and the senior national teams. She describes it as her best moment in her netball career thus far, and feels that it was the year she really started to mature as a player. Onella’s athleticism has no doubt made her very conspicuous on the court. She plays with great vigour, determination and character, and it is not surprising that she was selected for the national senior team.

Jack’s netballing exploits have so far taken her to a number of countries around the world. The first stop was the Cook Islands, near New Zealand, for the World Netball U-21 Championship in 2009. Trinidad and Tobago placed tenth in the tournament out of 20 countries. Cook Islands was the beginning of Onella’s international career. The following year she participated in the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, and, though Trinidad and Tobago did not place very high in the tournament, the experience would have done her well for the future.

In 2011, Onella was on the road once again to the Asian continent, this time to Singapore for the World Netball Championship. She played with great determination in this tournament to put the red, white and black of Trinidad and Tobago in the top echelons of netball once again. However, Trinidad and Tobago could only manage eighth spot out of 23 teams participating.

Jack was selected for the tri-series tournament, staged in South Africa, in 2013, which involved Trinidad and Tobago, England and the hosts. The “Calypso Girls” did not perform up to par on this tour, losing both their matches.

She participated in The Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2014, in which year she won for the first time the COURTS All Sectors MVP award; and was on the senior national team at the Netball World Cup in 2015. Again in 2019 she was selected on the senior national team that played in the Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England where her performance was excellent.

She revels playing for her club Fire in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League and fought hard to have her team to win the league again in 2019.

She was selected, most deservedly and amidst loud applause, for the second time, as the Most Valuable Player in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League for Season 2019.

Career Highlights

• Selected for U-16 in 2004
• Selected for U-21 in 2009
•  Selected at the age of 18 for the U-21 national team as well as the senior national team in the same year, 2009.
• Selected on the Senior National for every international event, to date

Onella debuted for the senior national team at the tender age of 18 years. Onella's interest in netball started in her secondary school days, representing San Juan North Secondary. The national selectors quickly recognised her talent and she immediately gained selection on the U-16 National team in 2004. This was just the start of good things to come for the Laventille youth.

Five years later, Jack earned selection on the U-21 and the senior national teams. She describes it as her best moment in her netball career thus far, and feels that it was the year she really started to mature as a player. Onella's athleticism has no doubt made her very conspicuous on the court. She plays with great vigour, determination and character, and it is not surprising that she was selected for the national senior team.

Jack's netballing exploits have so far taken her to a number of countries around the world. The first stop was the Cook Islands, near New Zealand, for the World Netball U-21 Championship in 2009. Trinidad and Tobago placed tenth in the tournament out of 20 countries. Cook Islands was the beginning of Onella's international career. The following year she participated in the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, and, though Trinidad and Tobago did not place very high in the tournament, the experience would have done her well for the future.

In 2011, Onella was on the road once again to the Asian continent, this time to Singapore for the World Netball Championship. She played with great determination in this tournament to put the red, white and black of Trinidad and Tobago in the top echelons of netball once again. However, Trinidad and Tobago could only manage eighth spot out of 23 teams participating.

Jack was selected for the tri-series tournament, staged in South Africa, in 2013, which involved Trinidad and Tobago, England and the hosts. The "Calypso Girls" did not perform up to par on this tour, losing both their matches.

She participated in The Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2014, in which year she won for the first time the COURTS All Sectors MVP award. She is currently hard at training hoping to get the nod of the selectors to be on the flight to Liverpool, England in 2019, to participate in the Netball World Cup. No doubt, with her determined character, she will.

She revels playing for her club Fire in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League and fought hard to bring her team from a previous second place in 2017, to win the league in 2018.

She was selected, most deservedly and amidst loud applause, for the second time, as the Most Valuable Player in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League for Season 2018.

Career Highlights

• Played with Port-of-Spain league, 2002-2003
• Played in the All Sectors Netball League (ASNL) from 2005- 2015

• MVP All Sectors Netball League 2015
• Named on the All Star team, All Sectors Netball League, 2013
• Best Defending Court, All Sectors Netball League (ASNL), 2012
• Named on the All Sectors Netball League All Star Team, 2012
• Best Defender (Premiership Division), 29th March, 2012
• MVP (championship division), All Sectors Netball League Team 2011
• Best Defending Court, All Sectors Netball League (ASNL), 2011
• Named on the All Star team, All Sectors Netball League, 2010
• MVP (Alternative X Division), All Sectors Netball League Team, 2006,
• MVP (“A” Division), Port-of-Spain League team, 2003
• Best Defense (“A” Division), B.P. Mayaro League 2003
• MVP (“A” Division), B.P. Mayaro League team, 2003
• MVP (Over-17 division), B.G. secondary school, 2003

In the ASNL, Connelly began in the Alternative X Division and, after proving herself, moved on to the Championship Division and eventually the Premiership Division. She has stated that she is happy playing in any of the defensive positions on the netball court.
In 2003, she received her first Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, while at secondary school, and never looked back racking up MVP’s in various competitions, numerous leagues and different divisions.
Kielle Connelly was recruited by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and received a scholarship in 2007. She was able to juggle her schooling, netball career and motherhood successfully.
In July, 2010, while with UTT, Connelly finally got her chance to represent Trinidad & Tobago. Her first match as a national player was in St. Lucia, at the Americas Federation Netball Association’s World Cup Qualifiers (AFNA/WC). She assisted the “Calypso Girls” in reaching the finals unbeaten and they went on to win the competition.
She continues to represent Trinidad and Tobago in netball and insists that she has a few more years before she will even think about retiring.

NAME: CANDICE GUERERO
DATE OF BIRTH: 15/04/1990
HOMETOWN: EMBACADERE, SAN FERNANDO
DISCIPLINE: NETBALL
POSITIONS: GD, WD, C, WA
HEIGHT: 5’9

Playing Netball began at the Primary School Level, where I learnt the basic skills needed and knowledge for the game. Playing competitively at San Fernando Netball League (SFNL) with my primary school team I developed my skills further. Not quitting, I went on to San Fernando Government Secondary where I quickly acquainted myself with the team and played there throughout my Secondary School years. Soon after leaving Secondary School in 2007, I joined Ambassadors Netball Club and continued playing in the San Fernando Netball League up to 2008. While playing in the SFNL League, I was recognised by the University of Trinidad and Tobago’s Head Coach Ms. Bridget Adams. Thereafter, I was called to trials for a Scholarship to join the team, and was successful.

Being a part of the UTT Netball Club means that I have to attend school, training and national trials and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. In 2009 while on Scholarship at the UTT, I was selected on the U-21 national squad that represented Trinidad and Tobago at the World Youth Netball Championships in Cook Islands. Without looking back, I went on trials for the National Senior Team to which I also got selected, and I am still a member.

In the year 2010, I played in St. Lucia at the AFNA/WNC Qualifiers, and played against Canada, Barbados, USA, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Trinidad and Tobago placed 1st in the Championship. The Trinidad and Tobago team then qualified to participate in the World Netball Championship in Singapore. Later on in 2010, I participated in Commonwealth Games in India and played against Countries such as Australia, Malawi, Cook Islands, etc.

In preparation for Singapore, I had the opportunity to play against Jamaica and South Africa. During the WNC, I played against teams such as Malawi, Wales, New Zealand and Fiji.

I continue to play as a member of the University of Trinidad and Tobago Netball Club. Since my introduction to the Courts All Sectors Netball League in January 2008, that same year I was awarded best defending player in Alternative X Division. The next year I was promoted to the Championship Division and following year the Premiership Division. I have since made the All Star Team on three (3) occasions namely 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2012, I was not only selected on the Courts All Sectors Netball League All Star Team but was also named the Most Valuable Player of the League. I am thankful to the ASNL for providing me with high quality competition, which assisted with my development and playing career.

NAME: CANDICE GUERERO
DATE OF BIRTH: 15/04/1990
HOMETOWN: EMBACADERE, SAN FERNANDO
DISCIPLINE: NETBALL
POSITIONS: GD, WD, C, WA
HEIGHT: 5’9

Playing Netball began at the Primary School Level, where I learnt the basic skills needed and knowledge for the game. Playing competitively at San Fernando Netball League (SFNL) with my primary school team I developed my skills further. Not quitting, I went on to San Fernando Government Secondary where I quickly acquainted myself with the team and played there throughout my Secondary School years. Soon after leaving Secondary School in 2007, I joined Ambassadors Netball Club and continued playing in the San Fernando Netball League up to 2008. While playing in the SFNL League, I was recognised by the University of Trinidad and Tobago’s Head Coach Ms. Bridget Adams. Thereafter, I was called to trials for a Scholarship to join the team, and was successful.

Being a part of the UTT Netball Club means that I have to attend school, training and national trials and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. In 2009 while on Scholarship at the UTT, I was selected on the U-21 national squad that represented Trinidad and Tobago at the World Youth Netball Championships in Cook Islands. Without looking back, I went on trials for the National Senior Team to which I also got selected, and I am still a member.

In the year 2010, I played in St. Lucia at the AFNA/WNC Qualifiers, and played against Canada, Barbados, USA, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Trinidad and Tobago placed 1st in the Championship. The Trinidad and Tobago team then qualified to participate in the World Netball Championship in Singapore. Later on in 2010, I participated in Commonwealth Games in India and played against Countries such as Australia, Malawi, Cook Islands, etc.

In preparation for Singapore, I had the opportunity to play against Jamaica and South Africa. During the WNC, I played against teams such as Malawi, Wales, New Zealand and Fiji.

I continue to play as a member of the University of Trinidad and Tobago Netball Club. Since my introduction to the Courts All Sectors Netball League in January 2008, that same year I was awarded best defending player in Alternative X Division. The next year I was promoted to the Championship Division and following year the Premiership Division. I have since made the All Star Team on three (3) occasions namely 2010, 2011 and 2012. In 2012, I was not only selected on the Courts All Sectors Netball League All Star Team but was also named the Most Valuable Player of the League. I am thankful to the ASNL for providing me with high quality competition, which assisted with my development and playing career.

Joelisa Cooper was unanimously selected as the Most Valuable Player in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League for Season 2011. Joelisa represented the Fire Service Netball Club in the Championship Division of the League, playing at Goal Attack, Goal Shooter and Wing Attack. She also earned the award for the most valuable player on her team.

Joelisa was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, is 5’11” tall and weighs a comfortable 170lbs. She has represented Trinidad and Tobago on thirty seven occasions to date, and no doubt would double that number in a few years time.

She is a strong, dedicated attacking player with unique netball skills. Her passion for the sport lead her to captain the country’s Under 21 netball team to the Cook Islands in 2009, where she demonstrated remarkable leadership skills and an extremely positive team spirit.

Over the years Joelisa participated in a number of regional and international tournaments/series including the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi, India, the American Federation of Netball Association qualifiers held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia in 2008 and 2009 respectively, and the 5Nations Series held in Singapore in 2007. She also played in the World Netball Championships held in New Zealand in 2007 and in Singapore in 2011.

In addition, Joelisa was the Trinidad and Tobago Netball Association’s nominee for the country’s most prestigious ‘Sportsperson of the Year Award’ for the years 2009 and 2010.

The participants of the COURTS All Sectors Netball League congratulate Joelisa on her achievements so far, and do wish that she continues onward and upward on her netball career path.

Rhonda is a strong attacking player with great court vision.  She also displays leadership qualities, which is the reason she is the current Captain of the Trinidad and Tobago Netball Senior Team.  Rhonda has tremendous work ethic and is very encouraging to her teammates.  She was selected as the Most Valuable Player for 2009 in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League, a major and most prestigious league in Trinidad and Tobago. 

Rhonda played for the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force team in Season 2009 at positions of Wing Attack, Center, and Wing Defence.  She is 5ft 9in. tall and weighs 145lbs.  Her international appearances span some thirteen years and to date, she has 63 caps for the national team.

Rhonda was born in Port of Spain.  She started playing netball at age nine at the Primary School level in Sangre Grande.  She later graduated to Club level playing first with Recreation United in the Mayaro Netball League where she was named best defensive player for five consecutive years.  Eventually, she was named MVP of that League.  She also played in the Arima Netball League for a couple of seasons and later, the Port of Spain Netball League.

She played for Marvelites in the Port of Spain Netball League and subsequently for the Defence Force Netball team, which participates consistently in the COURTS All Sectors Netball League.  Rhonda is also an avid Basketball player and has been named player of the year for basketball while also attaining a nomination for First Citizen’s Sportswoman of the Year Award some time ago.

In pursuit of her academic career, Rhonda accepted a scholarship from Lincoln University USA and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness.  While at University, she represented Trinidad and Tobago in both Basketball and Netball, and made the first team, All Conference, for three years straight.  Currently, Rhonda is pursuing a Masters degree in Sports Management at the University of Trinidad and Tobago.

Rhonda considers being named the Most Valuable Player of the COURTS All Sectors Netball League for Season 2009, a major accomplishment in her life.