CONTENTS England Talent Pathway...............2
University of East London............9
Bournemouth University..............3
University of Essex......................11
Northumbria University................5
Senior Academy map...................13
Sheffield Hallam University..........7
UCAS..........................................14
ENGLAND TALENT PATHWAYS The university partnerships mark a key milestone in Volleyball England’s ambition to provide a pathway that will ultimately develop talented volleyball athletes beyond the junior level. Partnering with universities will provide the opportunity of a dual career of academics and performance volleyball. The introduction of Senior academies has assisted in extending the existing talent pathway providing daily training environments for athletes who have the opportunity to go on to represent England in senior competitions as well as preparing them to play professional volleyball abroad, be that indoor in a club environment or on the beach in European and World tour events.
Volleyball England have been awarded a number of places by the Sport England TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) programme. These awards are specifically given to athletes on the talent pathway in University education who have proven themselves on the performance pathway. The award provides access to; strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, a medical scheme, performance lifestyle support (managing sporting ambition alongside achieving academically) and financial help towards training and competing with the England Young Seniors. Our 5 Senior Academies have all been awarded
the status of TASS Accredited Centre (TAC) meaning they have been able to demonstrate and evidence a high level in all the services mentioned, including high quality, qualified staff. Volleyball England have awarded an accreditation to each Senior Academy according to the level of the volleyball programme they offer. The performance programme criteria, which has four levels of Gold, Silver, Bronze & Green, covers a number of areas including; coaching, facilities and training, individual athlete support, scholarships and overall sport strategy. 2
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
SportBU are highly committed to the development of volleyball and it has been a focus sport at Bournemouth University for over 5 years. We have a comprehensive indoor and beach programme allowing athletes to access volleyball 12 months of the year. We are currently the only university who can offer access to purpose built indoor and outdoor beach facilities as well as access to an international standard indoor volleyball centre.
Competition
SportBU has four volleyball teams competing in the BUCS leagues, two men’s teams and two women’s team (elite and development ). Both first teams play in the BUCS Premier Southern league the second teams play in 1A and 2A respectively. Teams compete in the leagues throughout the season from October to February.
Each year SportBU enter a men’s and women’s team in to Volleyball England’s Indoor Student Cup and for the past three years the men’s team have reached the final, winning in 2014. The women’s team have finished in the top 10 for four consecutive years. Teams are also funded to enter into the Volleyball England Beach Student Cup which we won in 2013 and were runners up in 2014.
Volleyball Programme & Coaching The University teams for Indoor and Beach are coached throughout the year by a team of coaches. These include England coaches Andy Jones, Lewie Lett and Vangelis Koutouleas all of which have extensive international experience. Jeff Brehaut (2x Olympic final referee) is our head referee and Volleyball Consultant, and supports SportBU with its volleyball development.
Training includes: • Access to 4 technical sessions per week • Access to up to 5 strength and conditioning support sessions Athletes receive an individually tailored physical development programme to address their needs, whether it be jumping higher, hitting harder, resolving previous issues with injury or preventing future occurrence.
Wessex Volleyball Club
SportBU have extensive links with Wessex Volleyball Club and players have the opportunity to train and play for Wessex in the National League Super 8’s. Wessex Volleyball club is one of the most successful clubs in England and has both a men’s and women’s National League Super 8’s team. http://www. wessexvolleyball.com/
Scholarships
SportBU has two support programmes for high performance athletes: the BU Sports Scholarship and the EXCEL Scholarship. All
athletes who have played at a regional or semi-professional standard will be eligible to apply for a scholarship to support them in their sport whilst at university. The BU Sports Scholarship provides funding that can be used to support athletes with the cost of coaching, equipment, competitions, travel expenses, entry fees or support services etc. Funding ranges between £500 and £5000 and is allocated on an annual basis. All scholars are supported with academic flexibility to ensure that they are able to combine high performance sport with their studies. The EXCEL Scholarship provides athletes with support services that help them develop both as an individual and on a team basis. The EXCEL scholarship provides athletes with the following: • Free gym membership • Free strength and conditioning training • Free weekly 30 minute sports massage therapy treatment • Free chiropractic treatments • Access to an extensive lifestyle workshop programme
Academic Courses
For information and details on the courses that we offer at Bournemouth University please look at our website https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/
Key Contact
Martin Wells Sports Performance Manager E: mwells@bournemouth.ac.uk T: 01202 965883
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NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Northumbria University is based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne; a city voted the best student city in the UK for three years in a row. Northumbria is one of the largest universities in the country, offering almost 500 courses on either a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis. More information regarding the course we offer at Northumbria can be found at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria All of Northumbria University’s representative sports teams compete under the Team Northumbria banner. Its performance sport programme is dedicated to providing the very best in world-class facilities and services to enable their student-athletes to reach their potential.
Volleyball Programme
Northumbria University is a Sport England Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) accredited centre and has a deserved reputation for developing student-athletes at every level, offering dedicated coaching, key support and quality services to meet individual needs; this support includes Strength and Conditioning, Physiotherapy, Medical Services, Performance Analysis and Athlete Workshops. We also work to support every student in achieving the right balance between university academic demands and sporting commitments. Each week the performance Volleyball squad will typically have: • 3-5 volleyball specific sessions (including 1-to-1 individual sessions) • 3 strength and conditioning sessions, • A squad/individual based video analysis session, • Use of Data Volley and Dartfish. • Travel and expenses covered to every game.
Competitions
Northumbria University and Team Northumbria Volleyball are one of the country’s most successful teams for both Men and Women. Both squads play in the UK National Volleyball League (Super 8s), where they are current champions in both the women’s and the men’s, and in the British University Competition (BUCS), the Women are champions and the Men runners up. Team Northumbria represented the UK at the 2015 London Legacy Games at the London Copper Box against top European teams. This year Team Northumbria will also be competing at the EUSA (European Universities Sport Association) Games 2016.
Coaching
Team Northumbria’s full-time Head of Volleyball, David Goodchild, was the assistant coach to the GB Women at the 2012 Olympics and has
previously been voted the Coach of the Year and High Performance Coach of the Year in England The coaching team also includes: • Audrey Cooper (GB Women’s Head Coach), • Ross Enfield (England U19 Male Coach), • Paul Welsh (England U19 Female Coach). • Whitney Phillips (NCAA Division 1 MVP 2009, 2010; Super 8s MPV 2012/13, 2013/14)
Scholarships
Every year Team Northumbria awards generous financial contribution to Sport Scholars. The level of scholarship is dependent on the profile of each individual athlete up to a maximum of £10,000. Further information regarding Scholarships can be found here – http://www.nusportcentral.com/teamnorthumbria/scholarships
Academic opportunities
Northumbria is one of the largest universities in the country, offering almost 500 courses on either a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis. Northumbria University has exchange partnerships with US universities, providing our students the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad. Our student-athletes have progressed onto professional club contracts, further study as well as coaching and lecturing positions.
More information regarding the courses we offer at Northumbria can be found here – https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-atnorthumbria/
Key Contacts
David Goodchild - Head of Volleyball E: davidgoodchild@live.co.uk
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SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY At Sheffield Hallam University we are committed to supporting academic and sporting excellence, we offer an athlete centred programme. Sheffield Hallam University has two campus’, A city centre campus and Collegiate Campus. There are over 35,000 students at Sheffield Hallam University and we offer a variety of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level within four faculties:
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Health and Wellbeing Sheffield Business School Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences Development and Society
A copy of the online prospectus can be found at:
www.shu.ac.uk/prospectus
Volleyball Programme
At Sheffield Hallam University, Volleyball is a Focus Sport receiving an athlete centred holistic training programme. There are 3 teams, (2 Men’s, 1 Women’s) that compete in British University & Colleges Sports leagues, (BUCS) with the men’s side crowned BUCS champions in 2014. The university volleyball programme is partnered with Sheffield Volleyball Club www. sheffieldvc.org.uk who run three men’s teams (Super 8 champions 2013-14) and two women’s teams (National Division 1).
Programme
Monday- S&C AM & *Court PM Tuesday- Court PM Wednesday- BUCS fixture Thursday- Court PM Friday- S&C AM, Court PM Weekend- National League Fixtures * Men’s session
Coaching
Keith Trenam coaches both university men’s and women’s teams and Sheffield Volleyball Club Men’s Super 8’s. England Cadet Coach, Steve Mckeown coaches the Sheffield Volleyball Club women’s teams. Keith has coached many of the country’s top volleyball players, through his previous role coaching the England Men’s Volleyball development programme in Sheffield.
Performance Athlete Support Programme
Our Performance Athlete Support Programme is designed to support talented student athletes, allowing you to balance university life and achieve your sporting potential. The programme offers support and scholarships if you’re a full-time or part-time student currently competing at the top level of your sport.
The University is a Sport England Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) accredited centre and works alongside World Class Programme (WCP) initiatives operated by national governing bodies.
Why apply?
Performance athlete scholars receive financial assistance (up to a maximum of £6,000) each year to help with costs such as course fees, accommodation fees and competition expenses. All athletes accepted onto the performance athlete programme receive a comprehensive support package including: • Unlimited access to all our sport and fitness facilities and programmes, including access to our state-of-the-art strength and conditioning suite • Free physiotherapy through our Universal Wellbeing clinic • Access to performance athlete workshops focusing on sporting lifestyle, sports psychology and sports nutrition • A Performance Athlete squad kit • A commitment to our academic flexibility policy The application form is now available online http://www.shu.ac.uk/sport/team/ performance-application.html
Key Contacts
Helen Roberts - Performance Athlete Support Office E: h.a.roberts@shu.ac.uk | T: 0114 225 6401 Frazer Johnson - Sport Development Manager E: f.johnson@shu.ac.uk | T: 0114 225 4394 Keith Trenam - Head Coach E: k.trenam@shu.ac.uk | T: 0114 225 2246
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“UEL is a fantastic place to play and train for high level volleyball, last year we had a very successful season and now compete in the Premier League! Our coaching staff and support team offer brilliant services to ensuring they get the best out of you as an athlete and a student. “ Beth Gunter UEL Sports Scholar & VE Junior Academy graduate
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON The University of East London (UEL) is a large, modern University with campuses and world class sports facilities to match. UEL is one of the top six modern universities for research in the country and is now one of the most diverse Universities in the UK, with more than 120 nationalities represented on our campus.
For more information and to apply visit: uel.ac.uk/sportsscholarships
Contact us directly:
E: highperformancesport@uel.ac.uk Matthew Tansley- High Performance Sport Manager E: m.tansley@uel.ac.uk | T: 02082234290
Academic Opportunities
Degree programmes and other courses are taught at UEL by one of seven teaching Schools: • School of Business and Law • School of Social Sciences • School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering • Cass School of Education and Communities • School of Health, Sport and Bioscience • School of Psychology • School of Arts and the Digital Industries In addition, the Graduate School provides support and administrative services for postgraduate research students
Volleyball at UEL
The weekly training programme includes: • Team and individual training sessions • 12-16 hours of weekly training. • Beach volleyball training from March. • Teams in BUCS University competition (Men & Women in Premier League) • Access to NVL Super 8’s teams • VE Student Cup • VE Beach Student Cup • UEL sponsored teams in VE Beach Tour
Volleyball Scholarships at UEL
UEL offers one of the most comprehensive sports scholarship programmes in the UK. Our volleyball scholars benefit from: • Bursaries up to £5,000 • Academic support policy • Free Physiotherapy and Sports Massage • UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning coaching • Access to a range of sports science and lifestyle support, including nutrition, psychology and time management • Full access to our £21 million SportsDock facility.
Staff:
Matthew Tansley- High Performance Sport Manager Simon Loftus - Head Coach & C0ordinator
“The facilities UEL have are second to none, which are matched with 100% committed staff to help create the perfect student athlete environment. UEL’s professionalism and ambition made my decision to study here easy.” Jermaine Miles - UEL Scholar & former England Cadet & Junior
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UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
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Volleyball England Senior Academy
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Performance Volleyball Coach, Alex Porter
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Sport England Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Delivery Centre
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Preseason European tour
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Up to £3,000 financial award and postgraduate discounts available
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Our athlete-centred development programme includes an athlete village and lifestyle mentors
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You can study flexibly, fitting assignments around your sporting commitments
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Our Human Performance Unit and strength and conditioning experts push you to your limits and enhance your physical capability
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Access up to 9 court sessions a week
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Live, study and train all on one campus
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Play and train with partner National Volleyball League teams, Tendring VC and Team Essex
Alex Porter Former GB player, captain and manager
OUR MISSION – IT’S SIMPLE. THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF ATHLETE-CENTRED SPORTING EXCELLENCE; DRIVEN BY INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, INFORMED BY SCIENTIFIC INSIGHT AND DISCOVERY. OUR FOCUS – IT’S YOU. The talented athlete is at the heart of everything we do. We don’t focus on team glory – we concentrate on making you the best you can be. Our mentors make sure you never drop the ball with your studies – they’re here to ensure you achieve your academic and sporting goals. Our ambition is limitless and yours should be too.
For more information and to apply please contact: Alex Porter | E: aporter@essex.ac.uk | T: 01206 873016
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SENIOR ACADEMY MAP
Applications for places at the universities featured in this booklet should be made online through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). If your school or college offers post-16 qualifications then they will be a registered Apply centre and will be able to host your online UCAS application. The standard registration fee of £23.00 will give you the opportunity to list up to five choices of university or college (a reduced fee of £12.00 is available for a single choice application). You can apply through UCAS from early September for entry the following autumn.
www.ucas.com However, UCAS isn’t just about university applications; UCAS Progress is an impartial service that helps 13-16 year olds find out more about study and training opportunities in their area following their GCSEs, including Apprenticeships, vocational courses, BTECs and A levels. Helping learners make the right decisions about their future is at the heart of everything that UCAS does – learn more at www.ucasprogress.com
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KEY CONTACTS Talent Team Email: talent@volleyballengland.org Telephone: 01509 227722 Website: volleyballengland.org/performance/talent_programmes