About the NSW Phoenix Academy

The NSW Phoenix Volleyball Academy has the primary goal of developing athletes into elite volleyball players. This involves transitioning potential into talent by reinforcing positive performance habits and directing technical improvements for specific skills. Through guided training of the NSW Phoenix Head Coach Chris Todd and Assistant Coach Kelly Hunter, athletes are supported and educated to optimise their physical and mental performance at a high-level of play. This provides the framework for athletes to not only representing NSW in national events, but also to progress towards being identified for Volleyball Australia national development programs.

Selection for the NSW Phoenix Volleyball Academy is invitation only. NSW Phoenix coaches extend invitations to identified athletes that show potential talent and skills.

If you would like to be considered for inclusion in the Academy program, please send an email to vnsw.phoenix@volleyballnsw.com.au or fill out the EOI here.

Phoenix Academy training sessions prepares athletes for both Indoor and Beach volleyball representative events and complements the state team training programs opportunities.

The representative Indoor Volleyball national championships and competitions include:

• Australian Junior Volleyball Championship (AJVC) – July ages U19, U21, U23
• Australian Youth Volleyball Championship (AYVC) – September ages U14-U18
• Australian Volleyball Super League (AVSL) – September to November Open Age

The representative Beach Volleyball national championships and competitions include:

• NSW Beach Volleyball Tour (NSWBVT)
• Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Tour (AJBVT)
• Australian Beach Volleyball Tour (ABVT)
• Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships (AYBVC)
• FIVB Beach Pro Tour (Futures)

Top tier Phoenix Academy athletes are additionally provided with strength and conditioning training to prepare their bodies for the added workload in high performance volleyball, this offer is only limited to targetted nationally identified athletes due to the limited capacity available.

All NSW Phoenix athletes are required to possess a valid Level 1 or higher Referee accreditation. Register to obtain or renew accreditation through these links.

Volleyball Australia Level 1 Refereeing Course - Volleyball NSW

VA Level 1 Referee Accreditation Renewal- Application for Assessment (NSW) - Volleyball NSW