Summer Training Sessions  Ignite Your Volleyball Game This Summer with Canadian Elite Academy!  Have you wondered how to make your summer more exciting, productive, and athletic? We at the Canadian Elite Academy are excited to announce our special summer volleyball programs that will take your skills to new heights! Whether you're gearing up for the school volleyball season or just looking to indulge in a fun and active outdoor experience, we've got you covered. Summer Sessions Jump Training   This program focuses on flexibility, agility, and strength, ensuring you jump higher and land safely. It's the critical ingredient for any serious volleyball player and promises to boost your game confidence dramatically. Jump Training Beach 2's Volleyball Available twice a week in June and July, this program welcomes all - from beach volleyball enthusiasts to indoor players and those seeking a fun learning experience. By the end of the program, you'll be amazed at how much your volleyball skills have progressed. There is still space in the "Only July Sessions." Beach 2's Volleyball Friday Night Open Beach Volleyball Every Friday evening from June through August, we invite you to join us for a lively evening of volleyball, music, and camaraderie on our Academy courts from 6 to 8 pm. Friday Night Games Mini Camps We also offer a series of focused mini-camps throughout July and August. Slots fill up quickly, so sign up today Age 11-13 Outdoor Volleyball Camp: July 10-13 Positional SMLW Camp: August 1-3 Outdoor Making the Cut Camp (Grade groups 4-6, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12): August 14-17 Mini Camps Making the Cut Camps We close out August with two intensive weeks of Making the Cut Camps. Space remains for our August 21-24 camp, while our August 28-31 camp is now fully booked. Making the Cut Camps As September rolls around and school volleyball tryouts begin, will you be ready to compete with Canadian Elite Athletes who spent their summer playing volleyball, honing their skills, and getting a ton of touches? It's time to make the summer of 2023 a time of growth, improvement, and unforgettable volleyball experiences. There's a simple solution - join us this summer at the Canadian Elite Academy. We guarantee you'll love it!

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Quick news! In last weeks newsletter, I hid an Easter Egg behind the above image, go to last weeks newsletter and click on it.  I will not be signing any singing contracts so don;t even ask.

Join us for our month-long sessions happening in May! As each day on the list is completed, the price will adjust, giving athletes the perfect opportunity to experience these sessions at a great value. Don't miss out on this chance to see what our sessions are all about! As we move into June, it marks the beginning of beach volleyball season, and we are thrilled to announce that we already have 106 athletes registered! With only room for 6 more athletes, make sure to secure your spot quickly. Remember, registration is required as a team, so gather your teammate and sign up now to claim one of the remaining 3 team spots. Participating in sports, especially as part of a team, offers immense value. It not only helps athletes develop their physical skills and athletic abilities but also fosters important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience. Being part of a team teaches us the value of collaboration, supporting one another, and working towards a common goal. It's an opportunity to build friendships, create lasting memories, and grow both on and off the court. Don't miss your chance to be part of our thriving volleyball community and experience the incredible benefits of sports and teamwork. Secure your spot today and get ready for an exciting and fulfilling season ahead! Note: Spaces are limited, so make sure to register promptly to avoid disappointment. I am lucky enough to be a Volleyball Canada Rep and help out with national championships.  This allows me to see a lot of the academy athletes in action, and the U15 and U16 boys in Edmonton did Saskatchewan Volleyball Proud, as I am sure the athletes in Calgary did as well, This next week, I am in Regina and if you see me come say hi. Register Many athletes have enquired about purchasing volleyball.  (when you come to a session at the academy, you have to bring your own volleyball)  We have a link to a store at the top of the registration page.  We try to buy the balls at off-season or on sale, or in bulk to keep the price down.   My suggestion is to go online and try to track down a better price if you do buy it there.

I am so excited!

 

The summer with the Canadian Elite Academy is right around the corner and it is good to be alive. I am so excited for this summer. Here is what you have to look forward to in the next couple of months.  Check these out and tell me you are not excited...It is going to be the best summer ever.

Are you a serious volleyball player looking to take your game to the next level? Then you won't want to miss the jump training sessions happening from May to August at the Canadian Elite Academy! Jump training is a crucial component of any volleyball player's training regimen, as it helps to improve your vertical jump and teaches you proper technique for taking off and landing safely. By participating in just one month of this training, you'll be able to see a noticeable improvement in your jumping ability, which can translate to greater success on the court. But it's not just about jumping higher – jump training can also help to prevent knee injuries by teaching you how to land properly and reduce the impact on your joints. This is especially important for volleyball players, who are at a higher risk of knee injuries due to the repetitive jumping and quick directional changes required in the sport. At the Canadian Elite Academy, our jump training sessions are led by experienced coaches who know what it takes to help players reach their full potential. With a focus on proper technique and injury prevention, you can feel confident that you're getting the best possible training to help you excel on the court. So what are you waiting for? Register now for the jump training sessions at the Canadian Elite Academy and take your volleyball game to new heights! Register If you're a volleyball player looking to stand out on the court and catch the eye of coaches and scouts, there's one skill you can't afford to overlook: serving. A good, consistent serve is an essential part of any winning volleyball strategy, and it's a skill that can set you apart from the competition. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned player looking to take your game to the next level, improving your serving skills can help you become a valuable addition to any team. At our upcoming serving clinics, we'll help you develop the skills you need to become a confident and effective server. You'll learn the fundamentals of serving, including proper technique and footwork, and you'll have the opportunity to practice your skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. Our experienced coaches are committed to helping you reach your full potential as a volleyball player, and they'll provide personalized instruction and feedback to help you improve your serving accuracy and power. Whether you're looking to improve your jump serve, your float serve, or your topspin serve, we'll give you the tools you need to become a serving powerhouse. So don't miss out on this opportunity to take your serving skills to the next level! Register now for our serving clinics and show the world what you're capable of on the volleyball court. With our expert coaching and personalized instruction, you'll be serving up a storm in no time. Register If you're new to volleyball, or you're looking to improve your basic ball-handling skills, our upcoming beginner's ball control session is just what you need! During this session, you'll learn the fundamentals of passing, setting, and hitting, which are the building blocks of any successful volleyball player. Our experienced coaches will guide you through each skill, breaking down the techniques and providing personalized feedback to help you improve. We'll start with passing, which is the foundation of all ball control in volleyball. You'll learn proper footwork and body positioning, and practice drills to help you improve your accuracy and consistency. Next, we'll move on to setting, which is essential for creating scoring opportunities and maintaining control of the ball. Our coaches will teach you the proper hand positioning and technique, and help you develop the muscle memory necessary for consistent, accurate sets. Finally, we'll work on hitting, which is one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of volleyball. You'll learn how to approach the ball, jump, and hit with power and accuracy, all while maintaining control and minimizing errors. By the end of these sessions, you'll have a solid foundation in the basic ball-handling skills of volleyball, and you'll be ready to take your game to the next level. So don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from expert coaches and improve your overall skills. Join us for our beginner's ball control session and start playing volleyball with confidence! Register If you're looking to become a more well-rounded volleyball player and improve your defensive skills, then our upcoming volleyball defence session is perfect for you! During this session, our experienced coaches will guide you through the fundamentals of defence, including proper footwork, body positioning, and communication with your teammates. You'll learn how to read the opposing team's attacks, anticipate their shots, and position yourself for maximum effectiveness. We'll also teach you essential skills like digging, rolling, and passing the ball, which is crucial for keeping the ball in play and setting up your team for a successful attack. You'll learn how to use your body effectively to control the ball, and how to communicate effectively with your teammates to ensure everyone is in the right position to make the play. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, this session is designed to help you take your defensive skills to the next level. You'll get plenty of hands-on practice and personalized feedback from our coaches, who are committed to helping you improve and reach your full potential as a volleyball player. So come prepared to work hard and have fun! Join us for our volleyball defence session and become a solid back-row player who can help your team win on the court. Register If you're looking to improve your serve reception skills in volleyball, then our basic and advanced passing session is just what you need! During this session, our experienced coaches will guide you through the fundamentals of both underhand and overhand passing techniques. You'll learn proper body position, footwork, and platform angle, which are essential for accurate and consistent passing. We'll also work on improving your reaction time, movement patterns, and communication skills, which are crucial for effective serve reception. You'll learn how to anticipate and react to different types of serves, and how to communicate effectively with your teammates to ensure everyone is in the right position to make the play. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, this passing session is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your overall game. You'll get plenty of hands-on practice and personalized feedback from our coaches, who are committed to helping you improve and reach your full potential as a volleyball player. So don't miss out on this opportunity to take your serve reception skills to the next level! Join us for our basic passing session and learn how to pass the ball accurately and consistently, setting up your team for a successful attack every time. Register Are you looking to take your hitting skills to the next level and become a dominant force on the volleyball court? If so, then our Basic and Advanced Hitting Session is just what you need! During this session, our experienced coaches will work with you to perfect your approach, arm swing, and timing, allowing you to unleash more powerful and faster attacks on the court. You'll learn new hitting techniques and strategies that will help you to surprise your opponents and keep them guessing. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, this hitting session is designed to help you elevate your game and become a dominant hitter on the court. You'll get plenty of hands-on practice and personalized feedback from our coaches, who are committed to helping you improve and reach your full potential as a volleyball player. So don't miss out on this opportunity to impress your opponents with your unstoppable hits! Join us for our Basic and Advanced Hitting Session and take your hitting skills to the next level, becoming a key player on your team and a force to be reckoned with on the court. Register Looking to take your game to the next level? Then join us for our Private and Team Lesson Month this May! During this month, we will be offering private lessons for groups of 1-6 athletes, as well as team lessons for up to 12 athletes. Our experienced coaches will work with you and your group to identify areas where you can improve, and tailor the lessons to meet your specific needs. Private lessons give you and your group the opportunity to choose the session topic and invite other athletes to attend the session with you. The cost of the session can be split between all the athletes, making it an affordable option for everyone. Whether you're looking to improve your serving, passing, hitting, or defence, our coaches will provide personalized feedback and instruction to help you reach your full potential. Team lessons are a great option for teams preparing for provincials, nationals, or the next session. Our coaches will work with your team to identify areas where you can improve and develop a customized lesson plan to address those needs. This is the most affordable session offered at the academy, making it an ideal option for teams looking to get the most out of their training budget. So why wait? Join us for our Private and Team Lesson Month and take your game to the next level with the help of our experienced coaches. Book your session today and get ready to see real results on the court! Register Attention all volleyball players! The Canadian Elite Academy is hosting an open gym night for players of all ages and skill levels. This is a great opportunity to come out and play some volleyball in a fun and relaxed environment. The open gym night will be held for two hours, and the cost is only $15 per player. Please make sure to register and pay ahead of time to secure your spot. Please note that this is an unorganized event, and there will be no referee, scorekeepers, or coaches present. We will just be playing volleyball to music on one court for Elementary school players and one court for High school players. So bring your friends and come join us for a fun-filled night of volleyball! Don't miss out on this opportunity to play and improve your skills. Register now and get ready to have a blast on the court. Register Attention all beach volleyball players! Are you looking to take your game to the next level? Look no further than the Competition Training Session at Canadian Elite Academy. This program is designed for individual players who already have a partner to compete with. Together, you will participate in twice-weekly training sessions that will prepare you to compete at the Saskatchewan Beach Doubles Provincials. Our experienced coaches will work with you to develop advanced skills and strategies that will give you an edge on the competition. You will learn how to communicate effectively with your partner, improve your ball control, and perfect your hitting and serving techniques. This is the sixth year that this program will run, and it has a proven track record of success. Many of our past participants have gone on to compete at the provincial level and beyond. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your beach volleyball game to new heights. Register now and get ready to dominate on the sand! Register Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your Friday nights? Look no further than our beach volleyball game night! We are excited to invite all volleyball enthusiasts to join us on our two sand courts located behind Father Robinson School. One court will be set to Women's or Men's height, while the other court will be set lower, making it accessible to players of all skill levels. This is the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, listen to some great music, and play some volleyball in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. So gather your friends, grab your sunscreen and water bottle, and head on down to our sand courts for an unforgettable evening of beach volleyball. We can't wait to see you there! Register Are you looking to improve your volleyball skills and get fit this summer? Join our sand volleyball camp, where you'll train on both beach and grass courts for two hours a day, for this week in July (Monday to Thursday from 12-2). This camp is perfect for athletes between the ages of 11-13 who are just starting out in volleyball and want to learn the basics. The sand and outdoor elements will make you stronger, more agile, and quicker on the court while teaching you how to move and pick up your feet. Our experienced coaches will lead you through various drills and games, including a game similar to Royalty of the Courts. This is a great opportunity to try something new, have fun, and meet new friends while developing your volleyball skills. Don't miss out on this exciting camp, as spots are limited and fill up quickly. Sign up now and get ready to elevate your game! Register The SMLW is a three-day, advanced skill camp held outdoors on two sand courts and two grass courts. The camp is divided into four groups: setters, middles, liberos, and wing hitters, with a dedicated coach for each group. On the first day, each group will receive three hours of positional instruction separately. On the second day, the setters will work with the other three groups in various combinations. On the final day, the players will break up into groups of three, with one player from each position joining the other three positions to form two teams of six on each of the four courts. The camp is designed to focus on the application of skills rather than the basics, and participants will have the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced coaches. Register This summer, the academy is offering for the first time, the Making the Cut Outdoor Camp, which focuses on training volleyball skills on both grass and sand courts. The camp runs for four days, from Monday to Thursday, for three hours each day, from 1-4 pm. The camp is open to students in grades 4-12 in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, with four age groups: grades 4-6, 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12. The camp will take place on the beach and grass courts behind Father Robinson School, and each participant will receive a beach camp shirt as part of the price. The focus of the camp is to improve agility, strength, and speed, and teach athletes to move quickly and efficiently on different surfaces. Participants will learn basic skills appropriate for their skill level, and will also have the opportunity to play a game similar to the Royalty of the Courts games. Beach and grass training is popular in countries with lots of sun and beaches, and this camp will provide athletes with the opportunity to train in a similar way here in Saskatchewan. The camp has limited spots, with only 18 available per age group, so interested athletes should sign up early to secure their spot. The academy notes that training on sand and grass courts can be beneficial for indoor play, as it helps athletes learn to adapt to different surfaces and improves their balance and positioning. Register We started a second week of this camp as the first week was sold out a month ago,   If you are planning to attend, don't wait, as the second week is also filling up quickly.  This is a camp not to be missed. Making the school team requires a combination of skills, drive, and awareness of what it takes to succeed. Athletes who possess a strong work ethic, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn and improve their skills will be highly valued by coaches. The four-day cycle offered by the Canadian Elite Academy provides athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills, build their endurance, and prepare for tryouts. With three sessions per day, athletes will have the chance to work on their skills during morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, ensuring that they are thoroughly prepared for tryouts. The registration includes a camp t-shirt. This provides athletes with a memento of their time at the academy and serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that they put into preparing for their school team tryouts. Overall, the four-day cycle offered by the Canadian Elite Academy appears to be an excellent opportunity for athletes to hone their skills, build their endurance, and prepare for Junior or Senior High School team tryouts. Register Please Help! We're looking for a volunteer within our volleyball community who has welding experience and access to a welder. The job is not big, but it will improve the safety of our beach courts for all players involved. We'll cover any costs incurred and offer a free private lesson with me, Darren Cannell, as a token of our appreciation. If you're interested in helping out this month, please let us know. Thank you! Email me if you can help!