Introducing the sponsors for the Annual Awards 2025

Universal Services Coach of the Year – Adults 

Universal Services is the official equipment provider of Volleyball England. 

It supplies a range of socketed, wall mounted and sitting volleyball posts for an assortment of match play and practice nets, as well as post padding umpires stands and other equipment. 

Click here to view their volleyball range. 

“We are delighted to sponsor the Coach of the Year Award for adults,” said Andreas Fantousi, from Universal Services. 

“It is an honour to support and recognise the hard work and dedication put in throughout the year by those who are nominated.” 

Deep Dish HEVO of the Year 

Deep Dish runs popular beach volleyball clubs in Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and St Albans. 

Alongside that, they also host a range of vacations and tours with the aim of creating the ultimate sporting experience for 18 to 30-year-olds, including daily training clinics, tournaments, socials, themed nights out, sunrise yoga and more. 

“We are honoured and excited to sponsor the HEVO of the Year Award as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the UK university volleyball community and particularly recognising the hard work of volunteers and leaders in the sport,” Heleen Maes from Deep Dish. 

“At Deep Dish Beach, we believe in fostering a community and encouraging the next generation of athletes and organisers. Our mission is to build opportunities for young athletes to play, train and compete, and highlight those in the community that are doing incredible things for their communities. 

“We are thrilled to be kicking off our University Tour and Adult Camp in March in Portugal, and opening up our venues in Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and St Albans to continue offering students and adults alike opportunities to come together.” 

For the winner of the HEVO of the year award this year, along with the recognition from Volleyball England, Deep Dish have offered the winner a free space on the Deep Dish Tour, along with a £45 gift voucher that can be redeemed on the Deep Dish online store! 

For more information on Deep Dish, go to Deep Dish University Tour and Deep Dish Beach. 

Huck Nets Club of the Year 

Huck Nets manufacture Volleyball nets for all levels of the game, be it a school practice net or a full tournament net. 

Established in 1996, all nets are made to the highest standards and the company is the largest manufacturer of made to order and bespoke netting in the UK.  

“Huck Nets are proud to support Volleyball England and wish everyone luck to those who are nominated for the Club of the Year Award,” said Rob Walter from Huck Group. 

“We’d also like to wish everyone all the best for the remainder of 2024-254 indoor season.” 

Click here to view the Huck Nets volleyball range.

Still time to nominate 

Nominations now open for Annual Awards 2025 are now  open and are welcomed in a range of categories ahead of the nominations closing date next monthon 9th March 2025, which is less than a month away!.