Volleyball

2025 VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM

Our brand new 2025 Volleyball Program is now taking applications!

OVERVIEW

The Sunraysia Academy of Sport 2025 Volleyball Program will provide junior athletes with a high-performance sporting program within our region by enhancing pathways for young athletes to achieve their elite sporting and personal ambitions.

The program aims to bring together the most talented junior volleyball players in the Sunraysia and Mallee Region, and to provide services to these athletes which they could not otherwise access, therefore complimenting their current coaching, training and competition environments.

The Program will include weekly Volleyball training sessions with Adrian Fox, weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions with Harley Cole and a Volleyball clinic with Dylan Lucchesi. There will also be a fitness testing component and athlete education sessions covering topics such as Nutrition, Mental Skills, Injury Prevention and more.

Objectives

  1. Identification of regional athletes with long term goals and characteristics for high performance volleyball
  2. To implement a program which takes a holistic approach to an athlete’s development
  3. Give athletes the tools necessary for them to develop as high-level athlete i.e., strength and conditioning program and athlete education program
  4. Use an athlete-centered approach which will focus on the processes that need to be implemented to achieve both short- and long-term goals for athletes. 

TARGETED SQUAD

Males and Females born between the years 2007 – 2015 inclusive (10-18 years of age).

Athletes selected to represent Sunraysia will be targeted for selection.

Timeline

The Sunraysia Academy of Sport 2025 Volleyball Program will begin the 25th of April 2025 and will run until September 2025.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

  • 16 x Specific Skill Sessions coached by Adrian Fox (Tuesdays)
  • 16 x Strength & Conditioning Sessions with Harley Cole
  • Volleyball Clinic with Dylan Lucchesi – date TBC
  • Induction and fitness testing to commence the program – April 25th
  • Glofox booking system will be used to book all Gym sessions to allow for flexibility.
  • Individualised S&C program set up and monitored by SAS S&C Coach
  • Ongoing Athlete Education sessions covering Nutrition, Mental Skills
  • Continued access to the SAS S&C staff outside of the program dates to continue S&C development         .
  • SAS Athlete Membership to Mildura Waves, courtesy of Aligned Leisure during the period the program runs (age restrictions apply)
    • 13 and Under: Aquatic membership only (access to pool, no gym)
    • 14 and Over: Gym & Aquatic membership (access to pool and gym)
  • SAS athlete membership to Mildura Strength and Performance Centre for the duration of the program (Conditions apply)
  • Discounted Nutrition information and meal plans thanks to LJB Physiques. Contact Luca for more information – 0417290953 or lucajoshuabruno94@gmail.com

SELECTION CRITERIA

Athletes selected in the SAS Volleyball Program must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Must have played at least one season of competitive Volleyball
  • Must be an existing member of a Volleyball Victoria affiliated Club or
  • Be a member of Volleyball Victoria directly
  • Must have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Have reached a satisfactory standard of play based on assessment by SAS coaching staff.

Selection Process

Athletes are required to complete the online Athlete Application Form by Monday 7th April, 2025.

Following applications closing, a trial day may be added to assist with selection.

ATTENDANCE

In order for athletes to maintain their position within the Sunraysia Academy of Sport Volleyball Program they will be required to meet certain standards:

  • Athletes are expected to attend as close to 100% of all the SAS ‘Volleyball Program’ scheduled sessions as possible, if unable to attend it is a requirement to inform either the Volleyball coach or SAS Manager of Programs.
  • Athletes are encouraged to participate in weekly SVI competition.
  • Athletes must demonstrate behaviour and attitude reflecting a commitment to high performance Volleyball.

All non-attendance will be recorded and taken into consideration for the purpose of selecting award recipients etc.

Cost of Program

*The athlete levy for the 2025 SAS Volleyball Program will be finalized after applications close on April 7th 2025.

The athlete levy does not include SAS uniform.

Payment plans are available.

Once accepted into the program, SAS bank details will be sent through for transfer. Cash or cheque are also available for payment. SAS does not have credit card facilities.

SAS Uniform

The uniform cost is not included in the athlete levy, however upon acceptance into the program, a uniform list will be sent through with details of compulsory and optional items to be ordered.

Athletes will be required to order online with Apelle Apparel.

It is an expectation that athletes wear their uniforms for media shoots/interviews,
 training sessions and competitions where appropriate.

We look forward to receiving your application and having you represent the Sunraysia Acadmy of Sport in 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns about this information or the program, please feel free to contact SAS using the details below.

Zac Pullman
Executive Officer
M: 0432 353 747                                                                          
E: eo@sunraysiaacademyofsport.au  

The Academy has an inclusive criterion in all sports based on ability, attributes and specific characteristics and welcomes members of the community regardless of cultural background, mobility, gen