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Covid Update

On Tuesday 29 March, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, set out the next steps for living with COVID-19 in England from Friday 1 April.

Updated guidance advises:

  • Adults with the symptoms of a respiratory infection, and who have a high temperature or feel unwell, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to resume normal activities and no longer have a high temperature.
  • Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can return to college when they no longer have a high temperature, and are well enough to attend.
  • Adults with a positive COVID-19 test result should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days, which is when they are most infectious. For children and young people aged 18 and under, the advice is 3 days.

For education and childcare settings from Friday 1 April:

  • Regular asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended in any education or childcare setting, including in SEND, alternative provision and children’s social care settings. Therefore, we will no longer be able to order test kits .

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Overview of Programme

As one of the original sports academies, the Netball Academy has flourished over the years to become a well-established name in Netball. The team is coached by Level 2 coaches Siobhan Turner and Zoe Cotton, who both have a range of experience, including coaching clubs who compete in the highest level of netball played in the Avon region.

The College is also a proud host of the Team Bath Futures Hub. This partnership allows us to work closely with Team Bath coaches and also gives our learners the opportunity to progress to a more advanced level of netball if they satisfy the criteria.

Our facilities, high-level coaches and physiotherapists provide our learners with every opportunity to progress with their netball whilst being able to continue with their full-time studies on A-levels, BTECs or HE courses. By entering leagues run by the Association of Colleges (AOC) we are able to field players up to the age of 21, which allows our HE learners to also benefit from playing competitive sport alongside their chosen course.

Teams Available

  • 1st Team
  • 2nd Team

The Programme

At SGS, we are proud to offer a range of top-class facilities, including a fully sprung sports hall, a strength and conditioning gym and an athletics track. By joining SGS netball, you will be signing up to an elite netball programme that encompasses up to 8 hours per week of court training, strength and conditioning and competitive gameplay, as well as match analysis. The netball teams will compete in the AOC Netball leagues and will also have the opportunity to play in AOC cup competitions as well as Regional tournaments.

We also organise guest coaching sessions from current players in the Netball Super league.

The Coaches

Siobhan Turner - Head Coach

Siobhan is a qualified Level 2 Netball Coach who specialises in identifying, recruiting and developing young talent, helping players to fulfil their potential. Siobhan has experience working in the local area and has outstanding community links.

Zoe Cotton - Assistant Coach

Zoe is a qualified Level 2 Netball Coach who specialises in identifying, recruiting and developing young talent, helping players to fulfil their potential. Zoe also coaches the SGS Bristol Academy Junior Netball Club who compete in the Junior Avon Netball League.

Previous Success / Alumni Success

  • Alex Chidgey - U18s Severn Stars Academy
  • Maddie Giles - U18s Severn Stars Academy
  • Millie Bombroff - Team Bath Futures, AOC National Netball Team
  • Alice Barnes - Team Bath Futures U18s, AOC National Team
  • Olivia Johnson - Team Bath Futures, AOC National Team
  • Lucy Taylor-Hunt - Team Bath Futures and Team Bath U17 National Performance League
  • Denika Campbell-Lee - Hertfordshire Mavericks

Academy Successes

  • AOC South West North Division Winners 15/16 and 17/18
  • Top 3 finishes in non-winning years
  • Proud to host Team Bath Futures Academy Development Centre

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Overview of Programme

As one of the original sports academies, the Netball Academy has flourished over the years to become a well-established name in Netball. The team is coached by Level 2 coaches Siobhan Turner and Zoe Cotton, who both have a range of experience, including coaching clubs who compete in the highest level of netball played in the Avon region.

The College is also a proud host of the Team Bath Futures Hub. This partnership allows us to work closely with Team Bath coaches and also gives our learners the opportunity to progress to a more advanced level of netball if they satisfy the criteria.

Our facilities, high-level coaches and physiotherapists provide our learners with every opportunity to progress with their netball whilst being able to continue with their full-time studies on A-levels, BTECs or HE courses. By entering leagues run by the Association of Colleges (AOC) we are able to field players up to the age of 21, which allows our HE learners to also benefit from playing competitive sport alongside their chosen course.

Teams Available

  • 1st Team
  • 2nd Team

The Programme

At SGS, we are proud to offer a range of top-class facilities, including a fully sprung sports hall, a strength and conditioning gym and an athletics track. By joining SGS netball, you will be signing up to an elite netball programme that encompasses up to 8 hours per week of court training, strength and conditioning and competitive gameplay, as well as match analysis. The netball teams will compete in the AOC Netball leagues and will also have the opportunity to play in AOC cup competitions as well as Regional tournaments.

We also organise guest coaching sessions from current players in the Netball Super league.

The Coaches

Siobhan Turner - Head Coach

Siobhan is a qualified Level 2 Netball Coach who specialises in identifying, recruiting and developing young talent, helping players to fulfil their potential. Siobhan has experience working in the local area and has outstanding community links.

Zoe Cotton - Assistant Coach

Zoe is a qualified Level 2 Netball Coach who specialises in identifying, recruiting and developing young talent, helping players to fulfil their potential. Zoe also coaches the SGS Bristol Academy Junior Netball Club who compete in the Junior Avon Netball League.

Previous Success / Alumni Success

  • Alex Chidgey - U18s Severn Stars Academy
  • Maddie Giles - U18s Severn Stars Academy
  • Millie Bombroff - Team Bath Futures, AOC National Netball Team
  • Alice Barnes - Team Bath Futures U18s, AOC National Team
  • Olivia Johnson - Team Bath Futures, AOC National Team
  • Lucy Taylor-Hunt - Team Bath Futures and Team Bath U17 National Performance League
  • Denika Campbell-Lee - Hertfordshire Mavericks

Academy Successes

  • AOC South West North Division Winners 15/16 and 17/18
  • Top 3 finishes in non-winning years
  • Proud to host Team Bath Futures Academy Development Centre

How to Apply

If you are looking to join our College Academy on a full time Level 1-3 course on either a BTEC or A-Level program then please apply online for the course you want below.

Full-Time Application Form Applying Online Full-Time Courses

Degree Program and UCAS

If it is our degree program you are interested in then please click below to see the full list of courses we offer. Then for help with applying through UCAS please email Bev Awre ([email protected]).

University Courses

Meet Our Staff

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Operation Lead
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Choisze To

Operation Lead

-Former Hong Kong international player
-International coach and team manager
-National Championship Gold medal winning coach
-Provides expert insight into Chinese training and elite performance
-Master Degree in Sports Management and Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Connor Sidley-Adams

Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes
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Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes

Coming soon.

Zoe Cotton

Zoe Cotton

Assistant Coach - Netball
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Zoe Cotton

Assistant Coach - Netball

Zoe is an experienced Coach specialising in identifying, recruiting and developing young talent, helping players to fulfil their potential.

  • Qualified Level 2 Netball Coach
  • SGS Bristol Academy Juniors Netball Coach
Dr Craig Barden

Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy
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Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy

Craig has worked in the SGS injury clinic since 2010 when he graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Craig is responsible the sports injury clinic where, alongside 4 other therapists, he ensures sports students are receiving a good level of care for their injuries ensuring they can return to activities as quickly and safely as possible. He also oversees the strength and conditioning provision, where 3 qualified coaches support the various academies to aid physical development and team performance. Outside of the academy, Craig works with the Bristol’s only professional basketball team, the Bristol Flyers, whilst lecturing at the University of Gloucestershire. He has also completed a PhD in injury prevention in youth rugby at the University of Bath, publishing in various peer-reviewed journals.

Tom Riddell

Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator
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Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator

Tom has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is a BASRaT registered therapist. He works in private clinical practices as well as working with Nailsea & Tickenham FC. He has now joined the sports academy team supporting the student athletes in their injury management. Tom will primarily use tailored exercise programs, but also some manual therapy techniques, to help facilitate better movement, reduce pain and, help people return to their activity stronger than they were before. Outside of work, Tom plays two instruments with a band as well as keeping fit with his main sport of swimming.

Will Crowfoot

Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Will started working at the college in 2018 but he is also an ex-student attending the college from 2010-2012 where he studied a Level 3 BTEC in Sports performance and excellence and was a member of the American Football academy. After graduating from SGS, Will spent 6 months in Canada at a Prep school playing against some top high schools in America before coming back to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he graduated with a BCs (Hons) degree in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage. Whilst completing his degree he also interned with the Cardiff Met performance sports teams during his third year and gained experience within multiple sports.

Siobhan Turner

Siobhan Turner

Head Coach - Netball
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Siobhan Turner

Head Coach - Netball

Coming Soon.

Pip Dickin

Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist
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Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist

Pip started in the sports injury clinic at SGS in 2022 after graduating from the university of Worcester with a degree in Sports Therapy, where she gained skills in sports massage, injury assessment and rehabilitation and electrotherapy modalities. Pip is also qualified in RFU accredited Pre-hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) first aid.

Outside of the college, Pip also works for National League 2 rugby team Dings Crusaders and for private clinic Top to Toe Physiotherapy in their clinics across Bristol and Bath. Pip also has experience working in the BBL and alongside university sports teams.

Daniel Newman

Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Dan is an experienced strength and conditioning coach working with top level athletes and individuals at all fitness levels. Having been involved developing athlete’s physical qualities in an abundance of sports, Dan has previously worked within multiple Professional Sports Clubs, National Governing Bodies, and University and College sport teams. Holding MSc Strength and Conditioning, and BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science qualifications, he is also a BASES Supervised Sport and Exercise Scientist. Dan’s strong passion and experience in sport and exercise aspires to support the student athlete to reach their true potential and help develop the strength and conditioning programme at the College.

Dominic Williams

Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator
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Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator

I graduated from UWE in 2022 with a degree in Sport Rehabilitation. Additional qualifications include the RFU-accredited Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) and myofascial cupping. Alongside SGS I currently work as the Lead Academy Sports Therapist for Chippenham Town FC, and as a Sports Therapist at Philgood Rehabilitation. Previous experience includes working with UWE Sport teams (Football, Rugby, and Lacrosse) and within the UWE Injury Clinic. As well as this I spent 6 months working for Southwest Pitch-Side Trauma Care, which involved first aid support for rugby teams around Bristol. Outside of the college, I play drums in a rock band and have competed in football and kickboxing.

Max Cooper

Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Max started working at the college in 2022. He completed his BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Strength and conditioning and is currently undertaking his MSc (Hons) in Spots Strength and Conditioning, from the university of Gloucestershire. Max has had experience with a multitude of different teams from Bristol Bears woman’s to Bristol City u21 woman’s yet his most recent position was with Severn Stars netball. Here he was head of the academy’s strength and conditioning programme, while also working extensively with the first team. Alongside his role within SGS he also works with the university of Gloucestershire carrying out strength and conditioning sessions for the university teams.