Volleyball SA - TID Emerging Talent Hub Pathway - Trial

Emerging Talent Hubs

The Emerging Talent Hubs form the entry level of the VSA Performance Pathway. The program focuses on individual skill development, combining fundamental movement skills with volleyball-specific techniques and strategies. By taking athletes out of the traditional team environment, the hubs allow athletes to concentrate on their individual goals, technical progression, and becoming confident in all aspects of the game.

The program is designed to complement school, club, and state squad commitments, supporting and encouraging athletes to participate in these environments while providing an additional layer of targeted development.

The Emerging Talent Program is developed and led by Pathway Coach Kelly Poter (nee Lean) and and led by Pathway Coach Maicon Mendes da Cunha.

Kelly, who currently serves as the Head Coach of the Australian Under 18 National Team, brings an extensive and impressive volleyball background, including captaining the Australian Volleyroos.

Maicon has an extensive volleyball coaching background in both internationally and in Australia. He holds a degree in Physical Education bringing a strong knowledgeg of human physiology and athlete development to the program.

Maicon divides his time across all hubs, working with all of our Emerging Talent Hub Coaches sharing his expertise, delivering high-quality coaching, and conducting ongoing talent identification to support the growth and development of athletes within the program.

The Emerging Talent Hub Team invite you to trial for the 2026 Program Cycle.

Location : 27 Valetta Road, Kidman Park, indoor in the main gym and the beach session is behind the gym in the beach courts.

Please indicate the session you would like to attend below, each athlete is invited to attend 1 indoor and 1 beach session per trial fee.

Indoor : This session introduces athletes to the program. Confirming foundation skill and the basic fundamental movements of indoor volleyball.

Requirements for this session : Appropriate athletic clothing and footwear (kneepads is preferred). Please bring water and a sweat towel. Any medications required during the session ie inhaler.

Beach : This session will be held outdoors on the beach courts. An introduction to Beach Volleyball covering the foundation movements and skills.

Requirements for a Beach session : Appropriate athletic clothing including a hat and sunglasses if preferred. Please bring water, sweat towel and plenty of sunscreen. Any medications required during the session ie inhaler.

Maicon and the VSA Pathways Coaches look forward to meeting you.

Athlete Full Name *

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Please select the Day and session you would like to attend.*

Wednesday 21st Jan Indoor and Beach session 2:30pmThursday 22nd Jan Indoor and Beah Session 5pmI am unable to attend on the above dates but would like to trial at anther time. (we will contact you to arrange this time)

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Please briefly list any Volleyball Experience i.e. current school or club

Membership with Volleyball South Australia is required to attend the trial.

A free casual membership can be obtained and cover an athlete for the trial only. Please follow the link below to complete the casual membership.

https://www.volleyballsa.com.au/join

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The Emerging Talent Hub non refundable trial fee must be finalised prior to the trial commencing.

After Submission of this form, you will be presented with a link taking you to the nomination Page please select Emerging Talent Hub Trial 2026.

Trials Fee - $30.00 (GST Inc)

Thank you

Emerging Talent Hub - Trial Registration