Team Derby Performance Brochure

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Performance Sports and Scholarships

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The main aims of the programme are:Enhance the recruitment of players from novice •to high performance level

Improve student athlete training opportunities •and education

Develop a programme that encourages •participation and supports performance

Improvement in the BUCS ranking.•

Benefits include:High performance coaching•

Educational workshops•

Performance testing•

Strength and conditioning•

Physiotherapy provision•

Discounted Team Derby •Fitness membership

Scholarship opportunities•

Scholarships and Team Derby •Bursary Awards available to talented athletes participating in all British Universities and College Sports.

Team Derby represents all sporting activity at the University of Derby.After winning the most improved University for Sport Award 2011/12 we aim to continue to improve our position in the British University and College Sports (BUCS) championships by investing in and supporting our student sport clubs and athletes.

Team Derby is committed to increasing sporting opportunities and improving the performance of all our University’s sports clubs. A Performance Sport programme for Badminton, Basketball and Table Tennis has been developed to attract, retain and develop student athletes from Derbyshire and beyond.

Scholarships and Bursaries

ScholarshipsOur scholarship award provides talented athletes with access to specialist services to support their elite player development. Scholarships are only available to talented individuals participating within one of the Team Derby Performance Sports or athletes that compete on an individual basis at an International Level. There are ten scholarships available and any offers made will be at the Team Derby panel’s discretion.

Scholarship Award benefits:

Financial support towards •academic course feesOpportunity to access high •level coachingComplimentary gym •membershipEducational athlete •workshopsPerformance monitoring – •including Body Composition Analysis (Lunar iDXA scanning) Access to additional •specialist support services through the Derbyshire Institute of SportStrength and conditioning •supportPhysiotherapy support•Sparring opportunities with •high level playersDiscounted accommodation•Team Derby t-shirt•Free membership to the •Athletic UnionDiscounted •accommodation.

BursariesTeam Derby Bursary Award provides financial support and access to educational workshops physiotherapy and strength and conditioning support.

The award is offered to talented National level athletes who compete in BUCS sports which are not included in our performance sport programme.

For further information please visit teamderby.com or contact the Performance Sports Officer at [email protected] or telephone 01332 59422.

We understand that it can be difficult to combine academic studies and sporting ambitions. We therefore aim to provide scholarship and bursary opportunities to assist talented individuals realise their sporting potential and support them through their academic studies.

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I understand that it is important to gain an education while at the same time competing for GB and dedicating myself to achieve my sporting goals.

Jack Rex Burnell – GB Swimmer, Sports Scholar and BUCS 1500m Freestyle Short Course Gold Medallist

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Since 2005 we have invested £5.6 million in our sports facilities

£500,000 in sports pitch improvements and equipment.•

£750,000 in third generation sports pitch.•

£40,000 in two outdoor tennis courts.•

£1.2 million refurbishment of our Buxton Sports Hall.•

£3.2 million Kirtley Refurbishment and extension that includes a new •gym facility, sports science laboratory and dance studio.

Team Derby Performance Hub – Strength and Conditioning.•

Hub-site for the Derbyshire Institute of Sport (DIS).•

We’ve developed a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state of the art fitness suite. Our facilities are used by students and staff alike, and we support our community partners by allowing access when available, particularly during non-term time.

The planned and existing indoor facilities provide for most sports. The all-weather facilities including tennis courts and synthetic 3G pitch provide training and playing facilities for our Football, American football and Hockey clubs as well as housing the Derby County Development Centre, Derby County Ladies FC and a range of junior community clubs.

Students at the University have access to a range of facilities with our partners including Derbyshire Cricket Club, St Georges Park, Duffield Squash Club and from 2014 the new Multi-Sport Arena and Velodrome.

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Our focus is on developing high level facilities and investing in the right people and the right partnerships. The Team Derby Performance Programme is driven from people who understand what it takes to be the best. From application through to graduation we will strive to work with our partners such as the DIS and provide top quality coaching, facilities and support services to ensure our athletes have the resources they need to be the best they can be.

Ollie Shearer – Sports Development Manager

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badmintonBadminton Head Performance CoachName: Donna Kellogg mbe

Background: Former Professional Badminton Player and 3 times Olympian, Donna will support specific needs to develop players through her own experience as an elite performer through coaching and mentoring.

Email: [email protected]

Benefits include:High performance coaching with •former England internationals



Sport Science support – including •Strength and Conditioning/physiotherapy

Discounted gym membership•

Scholarship opportunities.•

Competitions:Represent the University of Derby •in BUCS Team Competitions

Represent the University in •Individual Competitions.

The additional strength and conditioning support and coached opportunities this year has been fantastic and the club has greatly benefited.

Stuart Darlington – Badminton Captain

CoachThe University of Derby Badminton Club has two men’s teams and one women’s team competing in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) divisions and offers additional opportunities to compete in the local league. The club offers opportunities for all students of all levels to play badminton through recreational and no strings sessions. The club has been selected as a performance club to develop a specialist programme to attract and retain talented student badminton players. A squad of players will access additional benefits to other sports clubs within the university.

Criteria for scholarship

Junior National Representative honours, GB top junior 10 Ranking, GB top 30 senior ranking or have shown potential at a junior level.

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basketball

Benefits include:High performance coaching with •Derby Trailblazer’s head coach




Discounted gym membership•


Competitions:Represent the University of •Derby in BUCS competitions

Compete in the local league•

Opportunities to trial and train •with the Derby Trailblazers.

CoachBasketball Head Performance CoachName: James Maudsley

Background: Head Coach at Derby Trailblazers. The National League Club has an excellent record of achievement and most recently won the Men’s National Trophy. The University aims to develop a strong player pathway and partnership with the Derby Trailblazers.


The University of Derby Mens Basketball Club competes in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) divisions and offers recreational opportunities for all students. Men’s Basketball has been selected as a Performance Sport Club to develop a specialist programme in partnership with Derby Trailblazers to attract and retain talented student basketball players to the University of Derby. A squad of players will access additional benefits to other sports clubs within the university.


Participation in the Senior National League (or equivalent) or have shown potential at a junior level.

The benefits of becoming a performance sport has really improved our team’s performance this year, in particular the physiotherapy service has been excellent and the scholars have really encouraged all players to raise their game.

James – Basketball Coach

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table tennis

Benefits include:High performance coaching with •former England internationals




Discounted gym membership.•


Competitions:Represent the University of Derby •in BUCS Team Competitions

Represent the University in •Individual Competitions.

Table Tennis Head Performance CoachName: Gareth Herbert

Background: Former Commonwealth Gold Medallist. Gareth has coached players of all levels including International standard. He has an impressive list of achievements and competed on an International stage for a number of years and continues to compete abroad. Gareth will be able to share his experiences to assist and develop our athletes.


CoachThe University of Derby Table Tennis Club competes in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) divisions and offers an additional opportunity to compete in the local league. The club delivers pay as you play and recreational opportunities. In addition it has been selected as a Performance Sport Club to develop a specialist programme to attract and retain talented student table tennis players. A squad of players will access additional benefits to other sports clubs within the university.


County Senior 1st team representation and have shown potential and commitment to make the next level.

I have enjoyed working as University Coach and sharing best practice with other experienced sports coaches to help our student athletes achieve their sporting potential.

Gareth Herbert – Table Tennis Coach

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For further information please visit: teamderby.com or contact the Performance Sports Officer at

[email protected] or telephone 01332 594223.

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