Our Committee
Ann-Marie Matthews - Secretary, Coach, Safeguarding and GDPR Officer
I have been playing volleyball for 16 years now and started while I was at university. Volleyball is my passion and I feel that we are lucky in Norwich to be part of the largest volleyball club in the county. In my role as club secretary my main role is to receive and provide information effectively and ensure the smooth running of the club administration, including dealing with the memberships, correspondance and minute taking during committee meetings.
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Sarah-Jane Ashford - Treasurer, Women's NVL, and Junior Development League Co-ordinator
Hi, my name is Sarah-Jane, I'm Treasurer of the Norwich Spikers Volleyball Club. I began playing volleyball at Aberystwyth University and haven't stopped since! I train as often as possible and play for a number of teams competing in the National League, Eastern Region and Local league. Due to the fact I am 6ft tall, as you'd expect, I am usually a middle player!
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Emily Keel - Chairperson, Safeguarding Officer, and Junior Coach
My name is Emily but to most I'm known as Keel. I am a coach and club welfare officer. I have always been a keen member of sports teams and clubs taking on many roles and responsibilities over my years of playing, teaching and coaching sport. I have coached and worked with all ages and abilities both with volleyball and across a variety of different sports too alongside gaining a collection of qualifications and more importantly experience. Ever since trying volleyball at university I have savoured all the wonderful memories surrounding volleyball and the people who play it.
As club welfare office it is my role to help and support the under 18 members of our club. I look forward to helping contribute towards what I hope will be a very successful and fun season ahead. |
Charlie Wilkinson - Social Media Manager
I first played volleyball socially at the University of Nottingham around 2018 before graduating during lockdown. I found Spikers when volleyball began again in 2021, playing in the adults development league side.
Since then I've been a member of the coaching staff as well as competing in the 2022/23 National League; Eastern Regional competitions; Men's, Mixed Division 1 and 2 in local league. Off the court I run the club's Instagram and Facebook, creating content to promote all the fantastic opportunities the club has to offer as well as showcasing our successes from development league level to regional and national competitions! Although away working in Korea at present, I'm always happy to offer support and answer questions - so do get in touch at anytime. |
Rich Flynn - Men's and Womens NVL Coach
I first started playing volleyball in 2009 in Norwich and absolutely love the sport and how it continues to bring people of all ages and background together. I’ve met so many amazing people over the years.
I’ve worked my way through from complete beginner in Spikers Development League, NVA Local League and National League. Playing for quite a few teams during that time including Norfolk Men, Norwich Spikers and Team Essex. I also really enjoy Beach Volleyball, attending training camps and competitions whenever I can. I switched to coaching in 2019 and am currently the Head Coach for NVL Men and Women at Norwich Spikers. I’m also an Assistant Coach with the Team GB Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team. |
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