ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

Unlock your full potential with the VBOP Academy Athlete Development Programme — where skill, mindset, and opportunity come together. Designed for motivated volleyball athletes across the Bay of Plenty, our programme delivers high-quality training focused on core fundamentals, advanced techniques, and competitive gameplay. Whether you're preparing for school, club, or national-level volleyball, you'll train alongside like-minded athletes, guided by experienced coaches who understand how to bring the best out of every player.


Train with purpose. Grow your potential. Dominate the court.

Current Courses

  • Term 3 Volleyball Development

    Term 3, 6 weeks, Friday nights

    Join our 6-week programme designed especially for Year 9 & 10 students looking to build their skills and confidence on the court. Whether you're new to the game or keen to level up, this is a great way to prepare for the junior volleyball season in Term 4!

    Cost: $150 for six sessions

    Registrations are now closed

  • September Holiday Camps

    September 23, 24 and 25

    Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or just keen to get active with friends, these camps are a great way to learn, play, and enjoy the game. You’ll be working on passing, setting, spiking, and all the fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment.

    We’ll be posting full details soon, including confirmed times and the daily schedule — so keep an eye out!

    Registration Open in late Aug

ATHLETE Development programme

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your performance on the court, our Volleyball Skills Development Programme is here to help you grow your game, boost your confidence, and have fun doing it.

Designed for players at all levels, this programme focuses on building strong fundamentals, improving technique, and developing smart, confident athletes.

  • Core skills in serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking

  • Game awareness, teamwork, and court communication

  • Expert coaching and tailored feedback

  • A fun, supportive environment to challenge yourself and grow

From beginner to advanced, there's a place for everyone to improve and enjoy the game.

Courses will run regularly. Details will be available on the website as well as social media.

INTENSIVE SKILLS Clinics

Coming Soon! VBOP Intensive Skills Clinics

Looking to take your game to the next level? Our Intensive Skills Clinics are designed to fast-track your development with focused, high-energy sessions that dive deep into core techniques and gameplay.

Perfect for players who want to sharpen specific skills, gain confidence, and push their performance further.

Programme currently in the works — stay tuned for updates and launch dates!

ATHLETE EDUCATION

At VBOP, we know that great athletes are built both on and off the court. That’s why we’re developing a brand-new Athlete Education programme to support our players with the tools they need to thrive — from mental skills and mindset, to fitness, recovery, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.

We're currently in the planning phase and looking for passionate partners to help us deliver this exciting new initiative.

Are you a coach, specialist, or organisation keen to be involved?

Get in touch by completing the help form below — we’d love to hear from you and explore how we can work together to support our athletes.

HOLIDAY CAMPS

Looking for something fun, active, and rewarding to do over the school holidays? VBOP Academy Holiday Camps are the perfect way for young athletes to build skills, make friends, and enjoy the game of volleyball in a high-energy, supportive environment.

Whether you're trying volleyball for the first time or looking to sharpen your game, our camps cater to all levels with expert coaching, great facilities, and loads of on-court action.

Our camps are all about development, fun, and creating a positive sports experience that keeps players coming back.

Sign up to our newsletter OR check back in August 2025 for details on our next Holiday Camps!

Keen to help?

As the VBOP Academy continues to grow, we’re on the lookout for awesome people to help us deliver a strong line-up of programmes for our athletes.

Keen to get involved or want to learn more? Just send us a quick message — we’d love to chat and see how you can be part of it!