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The Game is Calling

Supporting New Zealand volleyball athletes into international professional contracts.

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Dedicated to Player Success

VolleyPro Academy is an innovative offering in the New Zealand landscape - a volleyball academy committed to training and developing players for professional placement in overseas leagues.

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VolleyPro has existing partnerships with European volleyball clubs, providing a clear and predictable pathway to professional opportunities.

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With structured coaching, development programs, and a clear idea of what it takes to succeed, VolleyPro is dedicated to ensuring that our athletes reach their goals.

​Once placed, VolleyPro remains engaged in your success overseas, and is a home for all programme alumni to return for future development should they require it.​

Register your interest

VolleyPro Academy is currently taking registrations of interest from female athletes born in 2008, 2009 & 2010. These athletes are eligible for academy intake in 2027, 2028 and 2029 respectively.

All registrations will receive a response, and all genuine interest will be formally assessed.

Complete the registration form here.

Quality training environment

The VolleyPro Academy gives you the best chance to reach professional level, with a specifically tailored and curated training environment. 

  • 5+ on-ball sessions per week for 10 months of the year:

    • Targeted training with academy squad​.

    • Team training as part of MVC.

  • 2-3 programmed strength & conditioning sessions per week.

    • Supported by sport science professionals.​

  • Quality training resources & equipment, including AI video analysis & feedback.​

Top-level competition

As well as participating at New Zealand Club Championships, VolleyPro athletes take part in a curated competitive programme designed to give them the best preparation for the rigours of professional competition.

This approach blends familiar tournament volleyball with league-format matches, and intensive competitive tours of the premier regions in New Zealand.

VolleyPro athletes will be competing for 10+ months of the year at indoor and beach volleyball.

World-class programme support

With all programme costs fully funded, the VolleyPro Academy enables athletes to maximise their volleyball development while preparing for an eventual career beyond athletics.

Operating in conjunction with Massey University, VolleyPro enables athletes to access expertise in balancing study with a sporting career.

For many athletes, scholarships will be accessible to support the cost of tuition.

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Upcoming Events Attending

  • Wed, 28 Jan
    Lake Karapiro, Waikato Region, New Zealand
    28 Jan 2026, 8:00 am – 30 Jan 2026, 4:00 pm
    Lake Karapiro, Waikato Region, New Zealand
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  • Tue, 16 Dec
    16 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 18 Dec 2025, 3:00 pm
    Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
    VolleyPro Academy director Tim Middlehurst will be attending the U19 tournament, and is available to meet with interested athletes.
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