Volleyball Academy
Are you an aspiring national-level volleyball player, dreaming of scholarships or pro pathways? Combine elite volleyball coaching with a high-quality college education at our Volleyball Academy.
Your pathway to high-performance volleyball
The Volleyball Academy gives students the opportunity to combine full-time education with a structured Volleyball development programme. Train regularly with experienced coaches, develop your technical, tactical and physical performance and compete in the AOC regional and national leagues
The Academy is designed to support athletes at different stages of their Volleyball journey, helping you develop as a player, teammate and individual both on and off the court.
Volleyball at Barnet and Southgate College
The Volleyball Academy delivers by integrating full-time study at Barnet & Southgate College with up to 10 hours per week of court time, strength and conditioning, free physiotherapy, and specialist support services.
Why choose Volleyball?
Compete at regional and national level while developing your skills and future opportunities.
Expert coaching
Develop your technical and tactical skills through structured training sessions delivered by qualified Volleyball coaches.
Performance development
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Full-time education
Your education remains at the center of the Academy. You can study a full-time college course while following a structured Volleyball programme, giving you the opportunity to develop academically and athletically at the same time.
The Academy can support your progression whether your next step is university, club Volleyball, further performance opportunities or a pathway beyond sport.
What you’ll experience
- Technical coaching
- Team development
- Competition opportunities
- Performance support
- Progression planning
Your future
Volleyball is more than what happens on court. Through training, competition, and being part of a team, you’ll develop confidence, communication, teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
The Academy provides a supportive environment to help you make the most of your time at college and get you ready to take your next step, whether that is at a UK university, abroad studies or joining a club.
London champions and national finalists
2025/26 achievement highlights
Our players achieved regional success and competed against leading college teams nationally.
- Regional tournament champions: winners of the AoC London Regional Tournament
- London league champions: winners of the AoC Sport London League
- National top-four finish: fourth place in the men’s competition at the AoC Sport National Championships
- National cup finalists: runners-up in the AoC Sport Mixed National Cup
Your pathway
