Student Success Stories
Lianne Miller
- AS Physical Education
- BTEC National Award in Sport
- Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA)
- YMCA Fitness Instructor course
Lianne Miller plays for the Itchen College women’s basketball team and for the England Under 18s team.
“I enjoy the courses I’m doing because they involve sports, which is what I am passionate about. My goal in the next two years is to get a scholarship to America and play NCAA Division 1 College Basketball, whilst working towards playing in the 2012 Olympics.
My main goal in life is to play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the highest level for women’s basketball.
In addition to giving me the opportunity to play in the European Championships for my country, playing Basketball has given me confidence and many social benefits. I have been able to meet so many different people around the world who have the same interests that I do.”
Aaron Martin
- AS Physical Education
- BTEC National Certificate in Sport
- CSLA (Community Sports Leaders Award)
- HSLA (Higher Sports Leaders Award)
Aaron Martin was the Captain of Itchen's First XI football team (2007-2008). A regular member of the England Schools' Football Association (ESFA) Under 18s team, he played against Scotland at the new Wembley Stadium. England won the game 2-0, highlighting a fantastic season for Aaron.
“Playing at Wembley was the best day of my life and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to play and start in the game against Scotland. The coaching I’ve received from the England coaches, my club coaches and Academy of Sport coaches has helped me remarkably.”
Aaron is now signed with Eastleigh Football Club’s First Team and his sporting future looks bright.