The NewVIc Sports Academy provides three intensive elite programmes for talented sportspeople. Alongside a full time curriculum programme, members of the Elite Sport Academies receive specialist training and coaching, the opportunity to compete in college level sports, and chance to apply for university sport scholarships.
The NewVIc Sports Academy provides intensive elite programmes for talented sportspeople. Alongside a full time curriculum programme, members of the Elite Sport Academies receive over professional training and coaching, the opportunity to compete in college level sports, and chance to apply for university sport scholarships.
We have three elite programmes:
Men’s Cricket Academy
Men’s Basketball Academy
Sports Leadership Academy
Students who are gifted and talented in sports and not accepted into an elite academy are often given support on an individual basis dependent upon their need. This could include help with the costs of specific equipment required to compete at elite level or transport costs to national level competitions.
We aim to enhance the quality and level of sporting achievement of all individuals and teams; encouraging and supporting students who want to play, coach, lead and officiate sport from recreational to elite level.
We offer talented 16-19 year olds the opportunity to play cricket at elite level.
Year on year we beat the best teams in the UK, London and Essex.
Get a first class education with the top college in London for supporting progression to university, whilst being part of this cricket academy programme. We select 20 students each year, who have the potential to achieve excellence in cricket.
You will receive:
a minimum of 8 hours of elite coaching per week from our performance and development cricket coach (former international cricket player)
additional 1-2-1 sessions
full video analysis
3 x outdoor professional lanes
2 x indoor County standard lanes
top of the range bowling and fielding machines
6 badminton court indoor training facilities
additional holiday training camps
elite fitness training equipment
access to the Essex County Cricket Coach Education hub to receive the full coaching pathway with support in achieving your Level 2 Cricket Coaching qualification
a dedicated Gifted and Talented support programme centred around nutrition, sports psychology, lifestyle management and scholarship opportunities
We offer talented 16-19 year olds the opportunity to play elite level college basketball.
Compete against the best in London and the UK through affiliation to AoC Sport.
Get a first class education with the top college in London for supporting profession to university, whilst being part of this basketball academy programme.
We select 20 players each year, who have the potential to achieve excellence in basketball and ambitions or pursuing a sporting career.
You will receive:
a minimum of 10 hours of college basketball training per week.
game theory and match analysis sessions
additional holiday training camps and scrimmages
NBL Men’s Division One standard facilities
elite fitness training equipment
pathways to elite senior basketball with links to numerous development and elite basketball clubs in London and Essex
a dedicated Gifted and Talented support programme centred around nutrition, sports psychology, lifestyle management and scholarship opportunities
a nationally accredited Sports Leadership Academy providing the opportunity to complete Basketball Level 1 and 2 Coaching and Officiating qualifications
We offer keen 16-19 female students from across East London the opportunity to play and develop in the game of cricket.
Get a first class education with a top college in London for supporting progression to university, whilst being part of our new Women’s Cricket Academy player and leadership programme.
You will receive:
a minimum of 2.5 hours of elite coaching per week from our full time Essex County Cricket Performance Cricket Coach
3 x outdoor professional lanes
2 x indoor County standard lanes
top of the range bowling and fielding matchings
6 x badminton court indoor training facilities
elite fitness training equipment
a direct partnership with the University of East London Elite Sports Performance department
access to the Essex County Cricket Coach Education hub to receive the full coaching pathway with support in achieving Cricket Activator, Cricket Leaders, Foundation 1 and Foundation 2 coaching courses
We provide high quality training and development for students who are committed to sports volunteering or coaching and intend to pursue a career in sport.
Develop your coaching and officiating skills in a community setting and receive nationally recognised qualifications and awards. Members will be required to complete over 14 hours of voluntary sports coaching across community organisations, children’s activities and coaching disabled sports people. Through this programme you will be supported in applying for paid coaching roles with a number of our partner organisations.
You will receive:
coaching placements and volunteer experiences
opportunities to engage with community clubs and partner schools
weekly group mentoring
rewards for your support of the college and community sport
The Sports Coach UK Safeguarding & Protecting Children course
The Sports Coach UK How to Coach Disabled Sports People course
The Higher Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Award (carries an additional 16 UCAS points)
