Volleyball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
The NCAS Volleyball program is delivered in partnership with Volleyball NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.
This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Volleyballers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Volleyball NSW development framework and connects athletes to state and national pathways.
Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance tournaments. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent NCAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
Selected athletes receive:
- High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
- Access to quality training facilities
- Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
- Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
- Opportunities to represent NCAS at events
- Education in technical, tactical, and personal Volleyball development
- Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
- Participation Inter-Academy pathway events
- Identification and nomination for progression opportunities into Volleyball NSW pathway programs
Additional NCAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through NCAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Be aged u14–u18 years (born in 2009-2013)
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Volleyball
- Be a registered and financial member of Volleyball NSW
- Be nominated by Volleyball NSW or attend NCAS trial
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
November 2026 – June 2027
Key Events (Indicative)
- Volleyball NSW Inter-Academy Events: Dates TBC
- Volleyball NSW State Team Selection Opportunities: Dates TBC
2025/26 Squad
Head Coach
Craig Little
Assistant Coach
Leigh-Erin Clowes
Girls
Alisha Little
Azurah Juarez
Candela Pottage
Cindy Yao
Dala Willoughby
Eva Pronesti
Keeley Adamson
Leah Parkes
Lucy Dickens
Nina Bibby
Boys
Billy Andrews
Connor Van der merwe
Davis Flannagan
Dominic Davey
Dylan Werner-joass
Gabriel O’shannessy
Hunter Smith
Kahn Fraser
Kai Etheridge
Matthew Chow
Nate Sheldon
Oscar Saggus
Ryan Painter
Thomas Leece
Tom Kamfoi
