Our Netball Academy is a brand new opportunity for aspiring netball players to continue to grow their affinity for competitive netball as well as develop their knowledge and skills within the sport, whilst maintaining their academic commitments at Stourport VIth Form College.
Want to know more?
Please contact Head Coach, Megan Herring – mherring@shs.saet.co.uk
Players have the opportunity to compete in the Association Of Colleges (AOC) Netball West Midlands League 3 fixtures, representing Stourport High School & VIth Form College. This league caters for 16-19 year olds and provides a competitive outlet education-based netball programmes.
Students joining the Netball Academy, combine their training and matches with their Level 3 studies, whilst receiving the highest level of pastoral care.
At our Netball Academy, we offer 3 on court training sessions per week, focusing on fundamental skills and tactical understanding and application, enabling our players to excel on the court. We also provide one strength and conditioning session per week, with programmes designed by the Sixth Form's strength and conditioning coaches tailored to the needs of our netball players. The aim of this is to enhance athleticism, increase endurance and help to prevent injuries, so that our players can perform at their best.
In cases of injuries, we also have access to professional physiotherapy services who will be available to support and rehabilitate our athletes to help with speedy recoveries.