Canadian Elite Academy Weekly Update

We’re excited to share what’s happening at the Academy as our programs continue to grow! NexGen & Rising Stars Sessions Our NexGen program (ages 11–13) continues to fill quickly! The 6–7 pm NexGen session is basically sold out, and the 8–9 pm session is getting close — if this is on your radar, register soon before it’s full. The Rising Stars (junior high level) 6–7 pm session is also nearing capacity, so don’t wait if your athlete plans to join. These sessions are perfect for developing foundational skills and movement patterns that build confidence and prepare athletes for higher-level play. Open Gym Nights & Private Lessons Friday nights feature both Open Gym time and Private Lessons. Open Gym: A great chance for boys (and all athletes) to get extra touches, especially since it’s difficult to run a full boys’ league at this time. Private Lessons: These can include up to six athletes per session, allowing you to select the topic, coach (if available), and teammates. When you consider that cost is shared among six athletes, it’s actually comparable to our regular session pricing — with the added benefit of customized instruction. Winter Girls League The Winter Girls League is starting to fill quickly! This is a structured but fun opportunity for athletes to play real games and apply what they’ve learned in training. Space is limited — register early to save your spot, as it’s not a program where we can easily add more teams once it’s full. Extra Sessions on School Days Off Whenever schools are closed for teacher development days or holidays, we do our best to offer extra sessions and camps. These are great chances for athletes to add to their “touch count” — an essential part of player development. Remember: Athletes who only touch the ball during school or club practices will fall behind those who are also training through the Academy. Independent touches — those done without a coach pushing you — help build mental toughness and self-discipline, two qualities every great athlete needs. Supporting Volleyball Growth The Academy’s mission is to fill the gaps left when athletes don’t have access to school or club teams. Through leagues, structured sessions, and specialized training, we’re helping younger players build their foundational skills, while giving older players the opportunities to keep improving. We’re committed to keeping costs as low as possible, but as we’ve moved to the Henk Reys Soccer Centre, we now book three courts at a time — which means we need strong registration numbers to continue offering the same range of programs. Your participation and support make it possible for us to keep expanding and creating more opportunities for volleyball in our community. Thank you for being part of the Canadian Elite Academy family — and for helping us grow the game!  Register Now