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Comprised of inspiration role models, our players are drawn from across the UK and the national volleyball Super League programme.

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The newly formed Essex Rebels women’s team bring a rich history of first–class volleyball experience with them having first reached the Super League level in 2015 whilst with Tendring VC. In 2022 the Tendring Super League team joined the Essex Rebels family following the exceptionally close links between the club and the University of Essex volleyball performance programme.  Read more about the integration of TVC here:

https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2022/08/15/rebels-volleyball-announce

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Grace Igbokwe
Middle Blocker
New signing Grace is a Middle Blocker who joins the Rebels from fellow Super League team Leeds Gorse. Grace is looking forward to playing high…
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Catherine Tolley
Middle Blocker
Third year Middle Blocker Catherine Tolley is a Rebels fan favourite. High energy on and off court, Cath has added a dangerous attacking presence to…
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Felicity Chambers
Middle Blocker
Second year Middle Blocker Flik joined the Rebels from local club Tendring VC. A former Eastern Region Junior Athlete, when asked about being a Rebel…
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Sarah Edwards
Outside Hitter
Joining us 6 years ago from Loughborough, Sarah has seen it all as an Essex volleyball athlete. For Sarah, being a Rebel means, “a lot…
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Emily Priestley
Outside Hitter
Second Year Outside Hitter Emily Priestley is a local who knows exactly what being a Rebel is all about. Coming to Essex from local club…
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Leah Blight
Opposite
English Opposite and third year athlete Leah Blight is one of the Rebels biggest offensive threats! Her dangerous float serves, and lightning-fast offence make her…
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Veronika Rubinova
Outside Hitter
Powerful Outside Hitter Veronika Rubinova is in her fourth season on the program. Be sure to come to the Essex Sport Arena to see V’s…
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Halley McKnight
Setter
Setter Halley is back for her second season on the program after joining us from Norfolk State University in the USA. The energetic American has…
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Saskia Freitas Schöffel
Middle Blocker
Fan favourite Saskia is in her third year with the program. The dynamic Middle Blocker is a force to be reckoned with on offence and…
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Kate Fundafunda
Outside Hitter
New Rebel Kate Fundafunda joins us from New Forest VC. The Outside Hitter is looking forward to learning from her more experienced teammates. When asked…
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Maddison Elsey
Libero
New signing Maddi signs for Essex from Ashfield Vipers where she played both junior and senior volleyball. The English Libero is excited to be a…
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Ariadnne Sierra
Libero
Our fiery Libero and Rebels captain Ari is in her 3rd year with the program following spells with New Mexico State University and the University…
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Kiannah Titus
Middle Blocker
Middle Blocker Ki is back for a second season with the program in 2022-23. Joining us from Lycoming College in the US a season ago,…
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Lea Borovec
Outside Hitter
Third year Outside Hitter Lea joined the program from OK Nebo in her native Croatia. After a strong season with the program last year, Lea…
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Molly Ann Van Essen
Setter
England National Team Setter Molly Van Essen returned to the program over the last two seasons, following a few seasons playing elsewhere. A graduate of…
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Alex Porter
PERFORMANCE VOLLEYBALL COACH
Alex was a member of the England Senior National team from 1997 until 2006, and then the Great Britain team until he retired in 2009….
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Alex Chinery
ASSISTANT COACH
Assistant Coach Alex Chinery is in his third year with the program having joined as a volunteer assistant two years ago from Team Essex VC….
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Queen B
Mascot
Queen B is the louder than life official mascot of the Essex Rebels. Inspired by Queen Boudica, who lead the notorious uprising against the conquering…
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April 26, 2024

GAME PREVIEW: Essex Rebels vs Cardiff Met Archers

By Andrea
Get ready for the final home game of the regular season as the Essex Rebels women host Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday, 27th April,…
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April 26, 2024

Luke Busumbru named NBL D1 Team of the Year and British Team of the Year

By Andrea
Luke Busumbru’s debut season with the Essex Rebels has been nothing short of remarkable. He has been named to the NBL 1st Team of…
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April 23, 2024

Essex Rebels D3 Men Storm Past Loughborough Riders II with a Dominant Second Half Performance to Secure a Spot in the Playoffs Final

By Andrea
In a thrilling semifinal matchup, Essex Rebels II edged out Loughborough Riders II with a narrow 77-71 victory, earning their place in the final…
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