Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander has been given a big vote of confidence ahead of the 2015 Netball World Cup, securing a new four-year contract until the end of 2019.
Appointed in 2011, Alexander will now remain at the helm of the world No.1 ranked Diamonds for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England.
"I've got the energy and passion to continue coaching at the highest level for another four years and feel that I have more to contribute to the athletes, coaches and the sport," said Alexander in a statement.
"I'm excited by the challenges ahead, not just the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2019 Netball World Cup, but the continued development of Netball Australia's high performance systems and athlete and coach pathways."
Alexander led Australia to its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 12 years with victory in Glasgow last year as the Diamonds finished the calendar year undefeated and on a 19-game winning streak.
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Netball Australia CEO Kate Palmer said the re-appointment would help ensure success continued on and off court.
"Her appointment will provide stability and clear direction for our high performance and underpinning programs," Palmer said.
"Lisa's attitude and commitment to continuous improvement, both personally and with the Diamonds, is second to none."
Alexander will name her team for the Netball World Cup in Sydney on June 24, following the ANZ Championship grand final.
