Volleyball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
The WSAS 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 WSAS 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 WSAS 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
- Access to Sydney West Sports Medicine’s Long‑Term Athlete Development opportunities
Additional WSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through WSAS 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 WSAS trial
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, or The Hills.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Selection Timeline
- Nominations Open: Late September 2025
- Nominations Close: Mid October 2025
- Trials and/or Selection Period: November 2025
Program Delivery Period
January 2025 – July 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
- Volleyball NSW Inter-Academy Events: Dates TBC
- Volleyball NSW State Team Selection Opportunities: Dates TBC
2025/26 Squad
Aaliyah Acosta
Natasha Ah Lam
Tala Ah Lam
Izabela Atic
Aleisha Caraig
Viktor Delantar
Darius Djan
Jarvis Fepuleai
Lexine Andrea Guballa
Natthanicha Hiepkaew
Amelia Hui
Harroop Kaur
Sabreen Kaur
Lincoln Klemesrud
Alexandra Llagas
Aeon Rolf Panizales
Zack Samonte
Brandon Su
Leigha Taylor
Christian Tobar
Zacha Velasco
Jordan Vella
Benjamin Vu
Isaac Wong
Justin Zhuang
Caitlyn Dorado (Training Partner)
Bailey Green (Training Partner)
Evangelina Konovalova (Training Partner)
Maia Nasrabadi (Training Partner)
Julian Nkanyezi (Training Partner)
Sukhreet Sandhu (Training Partner)
Jaireet Singh (Training Partner)
