My story

Born and raised in Crescent Head on the Mid North Coast, Alex Rosenbaum (Mecham) has been connected to netball from a young age. Her journey through the sport began in her local community and grew into opportunities that took her across regional, state, national and world competitions.

At 15, Alex was awarded a scholarship to Westfields Sports High School, marking the beginning of a decade-long journey in high-performance netball. Throughout her playing career, she represented Macleay Valley, Hastings Valley, and New South Wales, while also competing at club level with Manly, Eastwood Ryde, and Sutherland Shire, where she was part of a Premier League championship-winning team. She also proudly wore the green and gold, representing Australia at three Indoor Netball World Cups.

Through her own experiences as a player, Alex developed a strong understanding of the dedication, confidence, and support young athletes need to grow. She is passionate about creating positive environments where players can build skills, develop resilience, and enjoy their journey in sport.

Alex’s work beyond the court has focused on using sport as a vehicle to support and empower young people. During her eight years with the NRL and Souths Cares, she delivered programs that connected sport with education, wellbeing, and personal development. As Head of Netball at Moriah College, she created opportunities for players of all levels to develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.

Alex has returned to the Mid North Coast to share her experience and give back to the region that helped shape her.

Her goal is simple: to inspire and support the next generation of netballers by helping them develop their skills, believe in themselves, and enjoy everything the game has to offer — both on and off the court.