Are you ready to serve, set, and spike like a pro? Our ambitious Volleyball Academy could be your perfect next step. With a reputation for taking students to the next level, this academy is the perfect environment to develop your skills, with professional training taking place up to four times a week.
As part of this team, you will have professionally planned and structured training sessions, alongside strength and conditioning sessions designed to take your physical abilities to new heights. You can also expect to take part in regular competitions with other teams, both regionally and nationally!
In recent years, the team has competed at the AOC National Cup and the Local League, with a high percentage of our students continuing to play the sport at a high level after leaving us!
Our facilities include a double-size sports hall with top-tier equipment, free access to our Physiotherapy clinic, as well as a state-of-the-art gym for strength and conditioning sessions.
“The extracurricular activities and Sports Academies helped me to socialise and meet new people. I had played Volleyball before and was so exited when I found out that Middlesbrough College had a Volleyball Academy. Joining the Academy has helped me to settle into life at College and make new friends.”
Denisa Sandu, A Levels
Meet your coaches
Paul Welsh
Head Volleyball Coach
- Over 15 years of coaching experience in Colleges and Universities
- Impressive sporting history, winning multiple national titles
- Worked with the England National Team and Senior Women’s squad
- Prepared players for international competitions
Katie Norton
Volleyball Coach
- Qualified Volleyball Coach
- Previous Volleyball Academy player
- Competed in various competitions during her time at University
- Coaching men’s and women’s Volleyball for the last 5 years, leading players to many regional successes
You can apply for a Sports Academy on your full-time course application form. Click here to view all our full-time courses. You can also register your interest in one of our Sports Academies by clicking here and completing the form!
We are TASS Dual Career Accredited
TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) is an athletic support programme, which helps talented athletes to balance their sport and studies, with the goal of them being able to reach their potential in both. The programme is open to all elite athletes on any course at Middlesbrough College, not just Sports and Leisure courses.
For more information, contact the Sports Admin Team on 01642 333772 or stpsadmin@mbro.ac.uk.
Join a Sports Academy
Find out more about our Sports Academies by contacting the Sports Admin Team on 01642 333772 or stpsadmin@mbro.ac.uk.