Sting volleyball academy

The Sting Volleyball Academy has been running for a number of years now, and is an elite sporting program which aims to develop student athletes who can demonstrate character strengths such as Leadership, Teamwork, Persistence and Gratitude. The academy allows students to represent their school at a range of high level competitions, and offers many opportunities for students to go further and play in District, Regional, State and National Representative Teams. The Sting Volleyball Academy also strives to expose students to talent identification avenues such as the Queensland Academy of Sport & Volleyball Queensland.

'The overall focus of the Sting Volleyball Academy Program at Shailer Park State High School is to develop young athletes who are committed to reaching their potential both in the classroom and on the courts.'

Overview:

The Sting Volleyball Academy targets students who:

The Academy provides an optimal environment for high ability students, and focuses on providing students with the opportunity to train and learn about volleyball at a high level of excellence. As part of the Academy, students will be exposed to a range of learning experiences both on the court and in the classroom. These learning experiences will require a depth of knowledge and understanding, an application of range of critical and creative thinking skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with peers.

Opportunities within Sting Volleyball Academy:

As part of the academy, Sting Volleyball students are offered a range of opportunities. These include:

• Multiple training sessions per week
• Opportunities to participate in regional, state wide and National school competitions
• Exposure to talent identification for state and national representative teams
• Access to strength and conditioning programs
• Opportunities to promote student leadership
• Use of Volleyball within the curriculum in junior years

Entry Conditions:

To be a part of the Sting Volleyball Academy, student must have:

• Previous experience in the sport of Volleyball to a high level
• Have an intense passion for the sport of Volleyball
• Motivation to be the best student athlete that you can be. Work both collaboratively and independently; challenge yourself and reflect on your learning

Academy Levy:

As part of the Sting Volleyball Academy, students are required to pay a levy to cover the following expenses:

• Cost of team Volleyball kit
• Staffing Costs
• Consumables (training balls, match balls, training equipment, laundry)

For further information please contact Sports Academies Co-ordinator.​