Clinics
Defence (Intro Level)
Nov 12th, 4-6:30pm U13-U14
When starting competitive volleyball, one of the most challenging things to teach a team can be how to set up their defence. We are running a clinic in order to introduce athletes to a deeper understanding of defensive strategies and create a more offensive mindset.
Blocking Clinic guest Tasha Holness
Nov 13th, 10-12:30pm U15-U18
Blocking in volleyball is the first opportunity the players on your serving team on defense have to stop the opposing team from spiking, bumping or tipping the ball successfully into your court. We've invited Tasha Holness who represented Team Canada for 8 years and was nominated as the best middle blocker numerous times in her life. If you want to become the best - train with the best!
Get Ready for Tryouts
Nov 26th, 1-3:30pm U13-U14
It is time to try out for the volleyball team. No matter how experienced you are, the thought of your skills put to the test is intimidating. Depending on the intensity of the team you aim to make, you could be feeling anything from confidence to anxiety. We are here to refresh and polish your skill, and to make sure that you get extra reps prior coming to the open gym.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity (Darrel Royal)
Intro to Setting
Dec 4th, 4-6pm U13-U14
This clinics are designed for setters who want to improve their setting game under the direction of experienced setter coache. Athletes will work on the fundamentals of setting including footwork, ball placement and learn setting tactics. There will also be an emphasis on serving and defence which are important qualities of a high level setter.
Fundamental Movements
Dec 17th, 10-12:30pm under 14 y.o.
This clinic provides skill training and tips for improvement. Volleyball is a very skill dominated sport and the better you are at the necessary skills like serving, passing, hitting and blocking the better player you will be. We want you to love volleyball and feel confident when you step into the rotation. Come and brush up on your volleyball skills, grab a friend and get ready to see your skills improve!
Open Play
Dec 17th, 4-6:30pm U15-U17
This event is designed for advanced players who are interested in taking their skills & knowledge to a higher level. This session will be run in the same way that our coaching staff was trained at the international level! This includes a high-level training environment with instruction of all volleyball skills, implementation of game strategies, and fast-paced competitive drills. Our goal is for all athletes to be ready to take their game to the next level when they leave - whether it be at the collegiate, high school, or club level. If you’re looking to test yourself in an intense environment and play some great volleyball, this is the event for you!
Defence (Advanced Level)
Nov 12th, 6:30-9pm U15-U18
We are running this clinic in order to introduce athletes to a deeper understanding of defensive strategies and create a more offensive mindset. At this age the athletes play with more physically developed players, therefore the ball flies faster and the swings are getting harder. We will be working on tips that will help the players to choose their defence, place on the court, and body position.
Intro to Overhead Serving
Nov 26th, 10-12:30pm
Intro to Overhead Serving techniques. The main thing we are trying to get a beginning server to do is to have everything move in the same direction. By that, we mean that we want to see their body and arm swing all pointed the same way. We will teach the athletes how to generate optimal power and accuracy, in the most natural and physiologically correct way that will not negatively impact the joints.
Get Ready for Tryouts
Nov 26th, 4-6:30pm U15-U18
Whether you’ve played for years or it’s your first time coming out for a team, volleyball tryouts can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially at the higher levels when the competition is strong. Join our Clinic in order to get extra reps and also get some old habits errased prior walking into the open gym.
Setting guest Colton De Man
Dec 4th, 6-8:30pm U15-U18
We provide a unique and valuable learning experience designed to teach and train you, the athlete, to reach the next level of your volleyball game. We offer volleyball position specific training. Throughout the session we will talk about the role and importance of physical training, mental preparation and proper setting tehnique. Our coaches' knowledge base draws upon their coaching and playing experience, so they can provide the best possible learning environment that leads to success. Our clinic experience is second to none and our coaches look forward to working with dedicated athletes like you.
Libero Clinic
Dec 17th, 1-3:30pm
This event is designed for advanced players who are interested in taking their skills & knowledge to a higher level. This session will be run in the same way that our coaching staff was trained at the international level! This includes a high-level training environment with instruction of all volleyball skills, implementation of game strategies, and fast-paced competitive drills. Our goal is for all athletes to be ready to take their game to the next level when they leave - whether it be at the collegiate, high school, or club level. If you’re looking to test yourself in an intense environment and play some great volleyball, this is the event for you!
Game strategies
Dec 18th, 2-4:30pm U15-U18
We define volleyball IQ as the ability to make right decisions on the court in the most intense situations. Think of all the little, quick decisions players have to make during the run of play – who to set, how to attack the ball, where to position themselves on defense, etc. Players lacking in volleyball IQ make the wrong decisions – in other words, pick the wrong solutions. We are here to offer those right tips so our athletes will be able to use them during their plays.
Welcome
to Our Site
Our clinics are designed for beginning and intermediate-level junior high and high school players, girls and boys (anyone entering grades 5-12). We offer instructions and training in the skills and techniques of passing, setting, attacking, serving and defence. Emphasis is placed on developing court movement, ball control, as well as game competition. A variety of drills, games, and competitions will be used to put these techniques into practice. Athletes are divided into courts by skill level, age and experience, which provides the appropriate learning environment. We are interested in your athletic and personal development. The self-managing and coping strategies will be provided to our athletes during the sessions. We care about your physical and mental health. Let us show you how team sports can increase your confidence, educate you on managing your emotions before and after games, and help you to meet new friends.
Skills clinics will be conducted at JVCENTRE.
Address: #130 10 SMED Lane SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4T5
The clinics start with a lecture about the importance of fundamental movements, volleyball IQ development strategies, and injury prevention techniques. Each session is dedicated to a specific skill and therefore during the first part of the clinic, we will be discussing skill-related questions.
Our sessions will be divided into two courts. One court will be set up for strength and conditioning, while the other court will be set up for skill development. The athletes will be divided into two groups.
One group will start with strength and conditioning, while the other will begin with skills development.
Each group will work for 50 minutes with each coach, followed by a 10-minute break before they switch courts.
With the strength and conditioning coach, the athletes will be introduced to the proper biomechanics of movement, and work with the coach on developing their footwork, agility, core strength, explosive power, shoulder mobility, coordination and overall conditioning.
With the skills development coaches, each session would be dedicated to a specific skill. The group will work with the volleyball coach on specific volleyball drills that will increase their technique, understanding and execution of this individual skill. The fitness program will be tailored to prepare them physically, and support the athletes' development in these skills.
Each session will conclude with a scrimmage where athletes can incorporate their newly improved skills into game situations.
(intro + volleyball drills + strength and conditioning exercises + scrimmage)
Additional Information
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Lunch will NOT be provided (athletes must bring their own lunch)
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You may cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to camp start, with a $40 cancellation fee.