About

Emerging Talent

Welcome to the Volleyball Australia Emerging Talent Program (Queensland). Our commitment is to unearth and cultivate the future stars of volleyball who dream of shining on the international stage.

Our Mission: At the core of our program is the mission to ignite a passion for volleyball across the community. We aim to inspire not just players, but also parents and coaches. Our philosophy is to nurture talent from the grassroots level, providing a seamless journey from local training sessions to the global arena.

Our Approach: Guided by the seasoned expertise of Head Coach Artie Johnson, our program delivers a well-researched and practical training regimen. We embrace the philosophy that proficiency comes through practice. To this end, Coach Artie has crafted 90-minute training sessions divided into three distinct 30-minute segments of Play, Practice, Play:

30 minutes of small-group games to allow coaches to assess players’ needs.
30 minutes of focused skill workshops to offer players the chance to refine specific abilities.
30 minutes of full-court games to apply newly practiced skills in real match scenarios.

This innovative structure ensures that players learn in a controlled environment and apply their skills in game-like situations.

Our Program: The Emerging Talent Program is your entry point to the Volleyball Australia and QAS volleyball high-performance pathway. Through inspiring athletes to become the best versions of themselves and adopting the program values of Kindness, care, and respect, we facilitate their journey to potential future Australian, International and Olympic-level representation.

Enrolments

Ready to See if the Program is a Fit?

Before enrolling, your child can participate in a trial program for $30. This three-week trial allows our experienced coaches to assess their skills while also giving your child the opportunity to see if the program is the right fit for them. If successful, your child will receive an official invitation to join the Emerging Talent Program. Acceptance of the invitation and enrollment in the program is $660 for the year.

Flexible Enrollment Options:

We understand that families have busy schedules. To cater to your needs, we now offer enrollment opportunities at the beginning of any school term (Term 1, Term 3, or Term 4)!

Full Year Commitment: Enroll at the program's start (typically March) for the full year at $660.
Term-by-Term Enrollment: Join in Term 3 for the full program at $660 or Term 4 for a pro-rated fee of $440 to reflect the shorter program duration.
Term 1 Start: A pro-rated fee of $220 applies for starting in Term 1 due to the shorter program period.