Wodonga Raiders' Shaylah House has been named a finalist for a Netball Victoria Community Award.
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House is one of three nominees in contention to take out the Coaching Excellence Award at a virtual event on December 4.
The Raiders' star goal-attack took on coaching when she was 18 and over the last four years has led Raiders' under-16s, as well as several Albury junior representative sides.
The daughter of Ovens and Murray netball coach Jodie House said she was shocked to have been recognised.
"When I realised what it was I felt excited and quite humbled that someone went out of their way to do that for me," House said.
She admitted her mum had played a role in her desire to coach others.
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"She's very good at what she does, so she's been a very good influence on me," House said.
"I'm so passionate about it.
"I can see myself doing it for the rest of my life."
With no season this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, House said she missed having the opportunity to work with young players.
"I honestly missed it more than I missed playing," she said.
"I missed the young girls and their passion and how enthusiastic they are.
"I felt a little bit lost going from doing it six days a week to via Zoom."