With the beach season nearing its end this article is meant to inform key dates and top-level program information regarding our indoor state team programs. Further information will be provided as we secure operational details.  

Phoenix Membership 

Phoenix has come a long way over the last two years and 2023 is going to be a monumental year. In anticipation of this VNSW will be implementing a new management system that will streamline all registrations, improve communications and offer new services to those who are a part of an annual Phoenix Membership.  

The Volleyball community is thriving, however, playing more doesn’t directly equate to being better at volleyball. Over the last two seasons we have seen an enormous amount of pain issues and chronic injuries which could easily be managed with physical screening and sport specific injury prevention protocols. Secondly, with the rise of skill level and competitiveness comes a rise in a necessity to be physically robust enough to perform for an entire season. Through this membership we will be providing tiered physical preparation programs for athletes aspiring through our pathway.  

Leading the physical culture of Volleyball in NSW is an important step toward reducing the risk of pain and injury while supporting athletes in getting more healthy playing time across a season and a lifetime.  Any athlete or coach wishing to participate in Phoenix Pathway (TID, squad, team, championships) will require a phoenix membership. Further information will be provided soon regarding membership benefits, programs and services.  

When – Indoor season 2023 

Phoenix TID Sessions

Standout in our open TID sessions designed to test, rank and develop your physical and technical abilities. These sessions have three components 1) Physical Testing 2) Skill Testing 3) Technical Development which will provide athletes with a better understanding of what they need to do to improve their game while also providing VNSW with important information that will support Phoenix program selection. Due to the high volume of youth expected to trial for Youth Phoenix, VNSW will offer direct trial invitations to exceptional athletes. 

When – April 11th / 12th 

Where – Netball Central  

Register here!

National TID Camp April 14-16th

This is an exciting opportunity to work with and be seen by the Sr. Volleyroo head coaches who are touring Australia looking for top talent. This will be a series of youth and junior training sessions run by National Team and Phoenix Head coaches. 

When - April 14th & 15th 

Where – Netball Central  

*This will be by invitation activity only. 

First Annual VNSW Coach Conference

VNSW will be hosting the first annual “VNSW Coaching Conference”. This will be a full day activity for coaches of all levels. It will feature a keynote presentation from Dave Preston Sr. Volleyroo Men’s Head Coach as well as multiple other presenters in the coaching and volleyball development space. Save the date coaches, you will not want to miss this!  

When - April 16th  

Where – Sydney  

Senior Phoenix

After a very exciting Sr.Phoenix season last year the National Senior league will be undergoing some changes in timing, formatting and structure at a National level. In anticipation of those changes the Senior Phoenix will look to begin training May through July leading into an earlier National league schedule for August and September. Senior Phoenix will support athletes with a single weekly high performance training environment during the SVL season and ramp up its efforts immediately following the conclusion of SVL Prem and Reserve finals. Athletes intending on playing both SVL and Senior Phoenix should be engaging an in-season strength program which will be available through the Phoenix Membership. 

Program dates, times and location TBD 

Coach EOI - Register here

Coach Development

After couple of unsuccessful attempts of running a level 2 face-to-face coaching course due to low numbers signed up we are happy to announce a date has been set up.

Day prior the start of SVL season for Premier and Reserves division, coaches will have the chance to aquire Level 2 Associate by attending a face-to-face course in Netball Central. 

Sign up - Level 2 coaching course

When - 22nd April 

Where - Netball Central 

Junior Phoenix

Off the back of the first Junior Phoenix program last year, this season will be new and improved. This program is looking to have both a development and performance team for both U19 and U23 in both genders. This means 4 possible teams which will be trialled for based off merit within each age group. Youth athletes may apply, however, trials will be strongly weighted on performance. The program will feature Saturday team camps with multiple feature matches leading into the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC) in Sydney July 6-9th. 

Coach EOI - Register here

May 6th Open Trials 

Where - Netball Central  

Phoenix Holiday Kids Camp

New to this year will be a Phoenix Holiday Kids Camp that is meant to bridge the gap between participation and performance. This will be two back-to-back single day camps of skill development and play led by our very own Phoenix athletes and Coaches. 

When – July 3rd & 4th 

Where – Netball Central  

Youth Indoor Phoenix

VNSW’s longest standing and biggest program is set to begin in July running through August into September. This age group program selects the top athletes from each age group and put them through a series of training camps leading into Australian Youth Volleyball Championships (AYVC). To be selected to this program all athletes must register for trials, however, this year athletes can receive a direct trial invitation through official TID activities such as VNSW TID camps, school representative teams and Regional Academy (RASi) programs. Please note the 2023 AYVC in Bendigo is NOT during school holidays. 

Coach EOI - Register here

 Trials - June 10th and 17th (age group tbc)

Where - Netball Central  

AYVC – September 17-22 

Further information will be updated on our website and promoted on social media as program details are confirmed.  

Any questions please reach out to our Phoenix coordinator Filip Zapala on filip.zapala@volleyballnsw.com.au