Flying the QE Flag on the International Stage!
QE student John Chapman has taken his talents in volleyball to new highs and is proving himself formidable on the international stage! John was selected for the England Junior Men’s Volleyball Squad in the recent NEVSA (Northern European Volleyball Zonal Association) U19s Tournament in Denmark and is now likely to go on to represent his country in further international competitions.
His success in Denmark was phenomenal and the finale of his week was when he was the only English player to be voted onto the Tournament’s ‘Dream Team’. He beat off competition from all the top players from the other nations which included Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
John comments:
“I’m really happy with the way my volleyball is progressing and the trip to Denmark was a great experience - one which I won’t forget. I got the opportunity to test myself against the best other countries had to offer and getting into the Dream Team just topped it off. I’m now looking forward to other international fixtures.”
At QE John is studying A Levels in Leisure Studies, PE and Business Studies. After his final exams in June he hopes to go onto Leeds Metropolitan University to read a degree in sport. His ambition is to be a PE teacher - and an international volleyball star!
January 27, 2010