GB Sitting squads
The purpose of our GB sitting squads is to develop athletes for the international stage.
When an athlete is identified with potential, they begin in our development group, getting support to develop the foundational skills required at international level. When this is achieved, they can move into the respective GB squad.
The BVF aims to identify, nurture and prepare athletes to realise their potential as performance athletes and flourish as individuals.
The goal for a GB athlete is to work within a team to sustain high quality performance over three to ten days of international competition. This requires physical athleticism, mental resilience, team-work and lifestyle stability developed over years of dedicated practice.
How athletes prioritise and focus their training will change as their journey progresses, in line with their developing needs. The BVF aims to support athletes on their own journey to optimise their development, whilst understanding the team aspect within the sport.
GB Women’s Squad
Athlete and Position
Claire Harvey - Setter
Stacey Quirk - Setter
Martine Whitshire - Middle
Andrea Green - Outside
Maurillia (Simmi) Simpson - Setter
Jess Dowdeswell - Setter
Jeannette Adu-Bobie - Outside
Nicole (Jodi) Hill - Middle / Outside
Rebecca (Becca) Slater - Outside
Jess O'Brien - Outside
Julie (Jules) Edmundson - Outside
Bobbi Clarke - Outside
Jessica Frezza - Libero
Paige Mullens - Middle
GB Men’s Squad
Athlete and Position
Rob Richardson - Setter
Charlie Walker - Middle
Justin Phillips - Outside / Middle
Netra Rana - Libero
Steve Allen - Outside
John Worrall - Outside
Mark Hemming - Outside
Dan Bingley - Outside / Middle
Darren Young - Outside
Emmy Akor - Outside / Middle
Kev Tann - Setter
John Munro - Middle
Pete Lauder - Outside
Frank Aveh - Utility
Dan Kitcher - Setter
Phil Tester - Outside
Tom Folwell - Outside
Chris Anslow - Outside / Middle
Vikrant Gurung
Corrie Mapp - Setter
Ben Hall - Setter / Outside