The Volley Ferns are New Zealand’s senior women’s indoor volleyball team, made up of the country’s top-performing athletes based both domestically and overseas. The programme is targeted at achieving a top 10 ranking in Asia and draws on both locally based and international players to reach that goal.
Domestically, the squad trains in monthly camp-based environments from March to October as part of its national development and preparation strategy.
The international competition cycle spans two years:
Year 1: AVC Nations Cup (2025), Australian Test Series
Year 2: Asian Women’s Championship (2026)
Additional fixtures may include Test Series against Australia, Oceania Championships, or international tours, such as recent opportunities in South America.
Athletes are selected through an initial trial process in Year 1, and via EOI and identification in Year 2. To be considered, athletes must be actively competing in national or international Club or IPC (Inter-Provincial Championships) environments, and able to commit to the demands of international touring and training.
Volley Ferns Coaching & Support Staff
Head Coach: Adam Watson
Team Manager: Mary Edmondson
Statistician: Zeljko Labit
Physiotherapist: Jessica Williams
Anaya Cole
Libero
Charlie Vail
Opposite
Chynae Stark
Middle
Ellen Watts
Utility
Holly Chandler
Outside Hitter
Italia Tiatia
Outside Hitter
Katie Adamson
Middle
Laina Samia
Setter
Manon Bonar
Middle
Petra Manderson
Outside Hitter
Sophie Young
Setter
Tamara Otene
Outside Hitter
Adam Watson
Head Coach
Mary Edmonson
Manager
Jessica Williams
Physio
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