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Tresham College Volleyball Academy

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Our volleyball players compete at the very highest levels of college sport.

   We compete in the East Midlands league, the National Volleyball Cup and numerous other national and regional competitions.  We don’t just compete – we win!  Recent victories include winning matches at the College National Championships.  Recently our volleyball team competed against (and beat!) a touring team from Argentina.  What a fantastic experience.  Similar events are planned for the year ahead.

Our coach has developed successful volleyball teams for many years.  You don’t win competitions without great coaches.

Meet the experts:

Matt Lambert
Head Coach

Matt Lambert

Since joining the college in 2008 as a Sport Lecturer, Matt has been an integral part of our team, combining his love for teaching with his passion for sport. It was through his leadership of the college’s sports program that his enthusiasm for volleyball truly took off.

As a Level 2 Volleyball Coach, Matt has achieved remarkable success. He led the women’s volleyball team to two triumphs at the AoC East Midlands Regional Tournament, earning spots at the prestigious AoC National Championships where they secured 7th and 5th place finishes. His coaching excellence extended to the men’s team, guiding them to victory in the College Regional Finals in 2019-20. Unfortunately, their chance to shine on the national stage was curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Matt is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, where players of all abilities feel valued and inspired to reach their potential. His passion and commitment continue to elevate volleyball at the college to new heights.

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A course for everyone

We have a course for everyone.  Our staff will make sure you slot in at the right level so you can get the most out of your studies too.

Level 2 Diploma in Sport.  You will study topics including fitness, anatomy, lifestyle and wellbeing – and lots of volleyball of course.  We’ll also get you started on your coaching career.

Level 3 Diploma in Sport.  You will study topics including coaching, health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology – and lots of volleyball of course.  We’ll also get you started on your coaching career.

Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching.  You will study topics including fitness, sport psychology, coaching, anatomy and sport performance – and lots of volleyball of course.  We’ll also get you started on your coaching career.  You will study at the College and your degree will be awarded by our academic partner, the University of Bedfordshire.

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Natalie Short

Natalie Short is an exceptional athlete who joined Tresham College’s Foundation Degree program after initially studying Level 2 Uniformed Public Services and subsequently completing Level 3 in Public Services. She quickly became a standout performer in the Volleyball program, demonstrating excellent motivation, determination, work rate, and a tremendously powerful spike.

During her time at Tresham, Natalie was twice the runner-up in the AoC Regional Volleyball Tournament. In 2023, she and her teammates won the Regional Tournament, earning the title of East Midlands Champions and qualifying for the national finals. At the nationals, they won three games, finishing in an impressive 6th place in the entire country.

Since graduating, Natalie has pursued a successful career as a Teaching Learning Assistant in a primary school and continues to excel athletically by playing in the national volleyball league for Northampton Volleyball Club. Her journey highlights the opportunities and success that Tresham College’s programs can offer to dedicated and talented athletes.

If you would like to chat with our coach or book a place on the next volleyball trial event, please email us on sportsacademy@bedford.ac.uk with your name and phone number and we will call you back.

If you would like to reserve your place on this fantastic course, please click here and complete a few details.  We’ll do the rest.  We look forward to helping you achieve your ambitions.

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