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.
Led by Former Bangladesh International player Enamul Haque Jnr who boasts an incredible Playing CV, he seeks to bring not only accolades to Newvic Knights Cricket Academy but uphold players to the professional standard that his background brings.
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 College Basketball League (CBL).
Get a first class education with the top college in London supporting the 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 pursue a sporting career.
You will receive:
a minimum of 12 hours of contact time including Basketball training per week.
Classroom and 121 sessions with head Coach
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 UK
Opportunity to complete Basketball Level 1 and 2 Coaching and Officiating qualifications
Junior NBL or CVL playing opportunities
Explore options of Scholarship routes to US or UK Universities
Newvic's Head of performance and Development Charles Vuong Leads the programme being a Junior National Team Head coach and 2022 London Teacher of the year;
"We aim to use the Basketball Academy in unison with Education as tools for success in life on the court and off court. I've had the pleasure of being part of Newvic for just under 2 years and players have fostered a family environment that contributes to team success"
2nd Year Captain Danilson Jen-Choi who has received an opportunity to play at Moulton College in a higher academy division finishing up from Newvic in 2024;
"Being part of the newvic knights academy has been an incredible journey for me. It has not only helped me improve as a player , but it has allowed me to be a part of a family. I've learned the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. It's been a transformative experience that has shaped me both on and off the court. I'm truly grateful for Coach Charles and the opportunity to be part of such an amazing community."
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)
