Netball Academy

Netball Academy

The Netball Academy is a two-year course that is adapted to suit the individual needs of the students based on ability and personal targets. We invite applications from current netball players of all levels who are looking to improve their skill or require assistance with higher level training and fitness development. 

Students receive a bespoke training programme with ongoing support to achieve their goals whilst studying either a two year academic or vocational course.
 
The curriculum is timetabled to include technical, strength and conditioning sessions as well as team play.  

"As a new student at Great Baddow High School, the Netball Academy helped me build new friendships but also focused me on my goals and helped me realise what it takes to become a confident netball player. It's great for me as an A Level student, promoting a healthy balance between studying and my aspirations in netball." Sixth Form student 
 
Students will receive a bespoke training programme with ongoing support to achieve their goals whilst studying either a two year academic or vocational course. 
 
The course will be delivered by experienced netball coaches including former Saracens Mavericks and international player Vicky Sweeting who will be Head of the Programme. 

Mrs Sweeting has had a netball career playing at the highest level and first represented U18 England schools in 1992 and in 2000 was selected into the senior England team. 
 
She is an experienced qualified Level 2 UKCC netball coach and is part of the London Mavericks pathway team. She has been the Assistant Coach for the U15 London Mavericks Academy Squad for the past two years winning bronze medals at the recent School Games in Loughborough. 

She is currently is the Head Coach of Conquerors Netball Club and coaching the U16 division 1 squad.

Billericay Girls Football Academy

NEW FOR 2026: We are collaborating with Billericay Football club to provide an opportunity for girls to play football at a high standard but not compromise their academic levels.

Girls will have the opportunity to take part in training after school on a Monday with transport provided to and from Billericay girls Football club and then compete in matches on Wednesday afternoons. The Billericay Girls Football Academy will provide girls with a potential pathway to their senior team.

For more information, please contact sixthformenquiries@gbhs.co.uk.