What we do
Find the right team for you
From advanced, high-level competition to our Junior Academy we have a session for everyone. Find out more about our teams and join us!
About our NVL Teams
Our men and women’s teams have been competing in the National Volleyball League (NVL) for almost 10 years, with the men spearheading that reach for performance having recently been promoted to Division 1. Whilst a bit slower off the marks, joining the NVL in 2019, the women’s team have recently been promoted to Division 2.
About our Regional & Local Teams
No matter your current level of volleyball experience and skill, we believe that everyone should experience the excitement and thrill of competitive volleyball. Our club is a member of both the Hertfordshire Volleyball Association (Herts) and the Northampton Volleyball Association (Northants) and we have several adult teams competing in both leagues.
HERTS MEN (M1)
Our most advanced players from the Local League Men session are selected to train and form a hybrid team with some of our NVL players. The aim of the Herts Men’s 1 team is to improve the confidence level and skills for our players to progress to the NVL team.
HERTS LADIES (W1)
Our most advanced players from the Local League Ladies session are selected to train and form a hybrid team with some of our NVL players. The aim of the Herts Women’s 1 team is to improve the confidence level and skills for our players to progress to the NVL team.
HERTS MEN (M2)
Our most advanced players from the Local League Men session are selected to play here.
Depending on league strenght and membership, this squad can also mix with the
Norhants Men (M1)
HERTS LADIES (W2)
Our most advanced players from the Local League Women session are selected to play
here. This squad is the first stepping stone for our developing ladies towards the Advanced session
NORTHANTS LADIES
Beginners and Improvers are welcome in this mixed skill level team as they get to grips with the fundamental volleyball skills and position development, with the aim of progressing into the Herts Ladies 2 team.
NORTHANTS MEN (M2)
Beginners and Improvers are welcome in this mixed skill level team as they get to grips with the fundamental volleyball skills and position development, with the aim of progressing into the 2 more advanced teams.
NORTHANTS MEN (M1)
Our most advanced players from the Local League Men session are selected to play here. Depending on league strenght and membership, this squad can also mix with the Herts Men (M2) roster.
About our Junior Academy
Just a few years ago, our club was running one session for 7 dedicated junior players, with the hope that volleyball will soon become a popular sport among juniors too. We now run 10 sessions with over 150 juniors with the goal of developing a Junior Academy to feed players into both the Junior National Teams and adult teams across the country.
Under 13s mixed
This session is designed to introduce
young players to the sport in a fun
and educational way, laying the
foundation for their future growth
and involvement in volleyball. All
children over the age of 7 with a good
ability to catch and throw balls are
welcome.
U14s Mixed Improvers
If your child has just discovered
volleyball and would like to try it out,
this is the perfect session for them.
They will learn fundamentals and
have fun with other children their
age, with the goal of progressing to
an age appropriate improvers
sessions next season.
U18 Beginners
The session aims to develop
fundamental volleyball skills while
fostering teamwork and
communication. Players get a
balanced mix of skill-focused drills
and gameplay experience to build a
solid foundation in volleyball.
U18 Beginners+
The session aims to develop
fundamental volleyball skills while
fostering teamwork and
communication. Players get a
balanced mix of skill-focused drills
and gameplay experience to build a
solid foundation in volleyball.
U16 Improvers - Girls
This session aims to develop players’
skills, teamwork, and game
understanding, laying the foundation
for their continued growth in the
sport. They will participate in local
and regional 4v4 tournaments.
U16 Improvers - Boys
This session aims to develop players’
skills, teamwork, and game
understanding, laying the foundation
for their continued growth in the
sport. They will participate in local
and regional 4v4 tournaments.
U16 Advanced - Girls
This session is designed to challenge and refine players who have already established a strong foundation in the sport, aiming to elevate their skills and knowledge to the highest levels of play.
U16 Advanced - Boys
This session is designed to challenge and refine players who have already established a strong foundation in the sport, aiming to elevate their skills and knowledge to the highest levels of play.
U18 Advanced - Girls
In this session we focus on perfecting advanced techniques in all aspects of the
game, crafting and executing complex team strategies and tactics and preparing
players for Tier 2 U18 national competition.
U18 Advanced - Boys
In this session we focus on perfecting advanced techniques in all aspects of the
game, crafting and executing complex team strategies and tactics and preparing
players for Tier 1 & 2 U18 national competition.