OLYMPIC volleyball star Rachel Laybourne served up knowledge and skill as she helped to launch a new club.
The English Volleyball Association has chosen Colchester Sixth Form College to run a new satellite volleyball club.
It is hoped to draw students from years ten to 13 from the Colchester area for weekly sessions.
Rachel, who was part of the Great Britain team at the London 2012 Olympics and serves as the volleyball relationship manager for East London and Essex, met youngsters at their inaugral session.
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