Dave Lovell
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 21:44 — AdminPosition - Swing Hitter
Date of Birth - 8/5/80
Former clubs:
- Wessex (1995-1999)
- Loughborough Students (1999-2003)
Honours:
- England Juniors (1996-1998), 11 caps
- English Universities
Dave joined 'Castle in 2003 and has become a club stalwart over that time accumulating over 100 games in the 'Castle number 5 shirt.
Rashad Ali
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 21:50 — AdminPosition - Middle
Rashad is an outstanding young talent who joined NSVC from Tettenhall Tigers/University of Birmingham club's to further develop his talent. In that time Rashad went on to represent England Junior men at the 2010 European Junior Championships, the England Senior Development Squad, and has won the National u18s with 'Castle - going on be a stand-out player at the Euro Volley Cup.
Andy Saward
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 21:53 — AdminPosition - Swing Hitter/opposite
Andy joined 'Castle in the summer of 2010 after moving to the midlands to go to University at Loughborough. Having come through the junior ranks at Boswells and as a former England Junior international Andy has excellent technical skills and is a popular member of the squad.
Falko Drijfhout
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 21:56 — AdminPosition - Middle
Date of Birth - 18/8/71
Former clubs -
--- SKV (Netherlands )
Honours -
--- National Shield Champion 2007
Falko has been with 'Castle since moving to these shores 7 years ago and is a crwod favourite at Keele, especially when he swoops to time his blocking right!
Will Roberts
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 22:00 — AdminPosition - Middle
Date of Birth - 25/9/81
Former clubs -
--- Loughborough Students (2002-03)
Honours -
--- English Universities
Will is a home grown 'Castle player and apart from one season playing for the university side whilst studying at Loughborough would be a one club man. With over 200 appearances throughout the age groups, Will is also team captain.
Sam Allen
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 22:03 — AdminPosition - setter
Date of Birth - 8/11/89
Former clubs - none
Honours -
--- England Junior captain (2006-08) - 11 caps
Sam joined the club when only 13 years old and though still a teenager he seems to be part of the furniture at the club. His tenacity makes him a stereotypical 'Castle player, never gives up and alway prepared to fight for the win!
Roo Scott
Tue, 09/22/2009 - 20:28 — AdminRoo is a talented young setter who made his NVL1 debut at the age of just 15. A clever decision maker on court Roo has a promising future in the sport having already been elevated from the England Cadets to the England Juniors and then to the England Senior Development side by the age of 17! Captain of the National u15 (2008), u16 (2009) and u18 (2010) Roo is also England Junior captain.
Will Roberts
Tue, 09/22/2009 - 20:30 — Admin"There's only two Will Roberts's..." is the chant from the Keele supporters! Will is an excellent young libero who made in his NVL debut aged 15 and played as setter in the National Champion under 16 boys team in April 2009 when he was awarded MVP before concentrating 100% on being a libero. This brought him the national title at u18 in 2010 and with experience at the 2009 and 2010 UK School Games and 2010 Euro Volley Cup he now has an excellent grounding as libero in the first team.
James Goodwin
Tue, 09/22/2009 - 20:36 — AdminGoody started playing in the NVL when he was only 14 years old and is a passer-hitter or opposite player with bags of talent, which he has shown at the 2008, 2009 and 2010 UK School Games. With three junior national title under his belt and a prodigious jump, if James adds power to his play in the next couple of years whilst at the National Academy in Loughborough the sky could be limit for his game as a junior international.
Adam Bradbury
Wed, 01/19/2011 - 17:05 — AdminAdam only took up the sport in January 2009 but within just two years has developed into one of the top emerging players in the country. A powerful and dynamic opposite player, Adam is also learning the passing role and could become a top player in the league. 'Bradders' went to Trentham High School and took up Volleyball whilst studying at Stoke-on-Trent 6th Form College and playing county level Badminton.
