A GLOBAL company has announced that a South Cumbrian teacher has been awarded a grant to improve her netball coaching.

Lindal Netball coach and P.E. teacher at Ulverston Victoria High School, Zoe Heathcock, 23, was one of only a few aspiring coaches selected for Gillette's grant for coaching qualification.

She is going to use her grant to fund a Level 3 Netball coaching qualification, helping her develop her skills as a coach and provide better coaching to the members of Lindal Netball club.

Previously Zoe took part in a trip to Namibia to provide coaching and develop the game in the country and now she will be able to develop her coaching experience further.

Jared Regan, Gillette Brand Manager, said: “We are proud to see such a high level of interest in our Great Start Programme as it moves into its third year of grant winners. We are delighted to play our part in supporting the next generation of sports coaches.”

The aim of these grants is to ensure that the men and women involved can go on to positively affect the lives of thousands of young people and help carry forward a sporting legacy following the success of London 2012.