15 days into 2023!

 

We are 15 days into 2023! We were thankful in 2022, we were able to offer 205 Academy sessions 122 sold-out sessions 1,290 registrations 18,609 Page views 218  different communication memos 37 active coaches  Thank you to all the athletes and coaches who participated in 2022.

Month-Long Sessions I have adjusted the price of the month-long sessions to reflect that one week has passed. If you were slow out of the starting block in 2023, you could still register for one of the month-long sessions. The month-long sessions that still have space are: Attacking and Blocking session NexGen Setter Development (January) January Jump Training 8-9 pm Serving and Passing session NexGen Hitter Development (January) First Contact Development (January) NexGen FUNdamental Attacking Grades 4-8 (January)   NexGen FUNdamental Development Grades 4-8 (January) spots have  been sold out.   Register First-Ever Private Lesson Day Do you and five of your friends want to have a private lesson? Does your team want a private lesson? Are you not able to find an academy session which teaches the skill you want to improve? Is your schedule so busy none of the sessions fit? This private lesson day might be the answer! The first-ever private lesson day is on January 21st from 10:00 in the morning until 8:00. That day, we provide private lessons to anyone interested. A private lesson costs $149, and you usually have up to four teammates or friends in the same session for the cost. On this particular day, we are allowing as many as six athletes. Thank you very much for your interest in the academy, and I hope to see you at our first-ever full day of private sessions. We allow a whole team to register, but it has to be a two-hour block. Head Coach Darren Cannell will be coaching these private lessons as he will be back in town that weekend. We look forward to seeing a wide variety of athletes during this day and allowing everyone to work on the skills they select and need to succeed during their club season. Please register soon as it is filling up. Register Thank you! Thank you to Jaime Waskowic and Daxtin Cannell, who helped with the Gym rental issue at the last open gym game night last Friday. Fourteen registered athletes did not get a chance to play, and each was issued a full refund and an apology.   We have another open gym on the 20th. We hope the athletes return for that one. The academy's success is due to the talented, skilled coaches who offer to share their skills at our sessions. The athletes are so lucky to have access to these coaches and then go back to their club teams and have fantastic volunteer coaches helping them to demonstrate their skills in game situations.   Every athlete should remember to thank their parents and coaches for helping them develop the skills, memories and life-long friends they will gain through volleyball. 2023 is the year for us all to be thankful for the good things we have in life. Register

 

New Year, New Sessions and New Policies

A New Policy As the Academy continues to grow and shift its model of delivering sessions, we will review our policies to ensure they align with our administrative capacity and the structure of our program delivery. We aim to provide practical, safe, fun, and sustainable programming for good value.   The Academy Refund Policy We have developed a refund policy intending to strike a balance between recognizing the planning and set costs required to deliver programming as a not-for-profit entity, as well as the fairness to participants who have to miss a substantial number of sessions due to unforeseen circumstances.     The Academy offers a variety of sessions, and they have different refund policies. The CEO must review all refunds and cannot be approved or issued by session coaches. If you believe a refund should be issued, feel free to complete the form to find out.   The Academy Refund Policy  We have developed a refund policy intending to strike a balance between recognizing the planning and set costs required to deliver programming as a not-for-profit entity and fairness to participants who have to miss a substantial number of sessions due to unforeseen circumstances.     The Academy offers a variety of sessions, and they have different refund policies. The CEO must review all refunds that session coaches cannot approve or issue. If you believe a refund should be given, please complete the form.   Single-time Sessions (One Day), Mini Camps (Multiday in a row) and Summer Beach Volleyball Training (Two or three-month sessions) When an athlete cannot attend, they can allow another suitable athlete to participate.   An athlete who is not attending must find a suitable athlete.   It will not be the job of the Academy to find a replacement. If a replacement is found, the name and email of the replacement must be submitted using the form before the session begins. Not completing the form means the academy insurance will not apply, the athlete will not be able to participate, and no refund will be issued. If it is not possible to find a replacement, the form should still be completed, stating the reason for missing, and if deemed appropriate, a refund will be applied if the form was completed before the start of the session.    Month-long Multiday Sessions (Same Focus Spread over a Single month)   Month-long sessions are designed to build upon past sessions, making it impossible for an athlete to enter a single session in the middle. For this reason, no replacement athlete process can be applied to these sessions. During a month, an athlete might miss a single session here or there. Still, a refund will only be issued if it is for a group of more than three sessions and due to injury, family emergencies, illness or for reasons approved by the Academy.   A request for a refund must be before the missed sessions and not after the return to active status or the end of the month. The request must be made on the form found on the registration at the bottom of the site. (Refund Form)    Camps  The replacement process does not apply to camps. If the refund form is completed seven days before the camp and is deemed appropriate, a refund will be issued. Any refund requests after seven days before the camp will be reviewed on a one-by-one basis, and refunds will be issued if it does not adversely affect the costs and coaching staff assigned.   The Academy will review each request for a refund, and a response will be given within a week of the request if you feel you deserve a refund complete the form and make the request. All submissions will be reviewed and measured against the cost of the event and coaching assignments. Any refusal of a refund by the CEO can be appealed to the Academy Board of Directors. If you have any suggestions or comments before we pass this as a bylaw, email us! Email us Month long Sessions - Starting next week. Attacking and Blocking session Tue Jan 10, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (CST)  Father Robinson School Gym   NexGen Setter Development (January) Wed Jan 11, 6:00 - 7:00 PM (CST) Father Robinson School Gym   January Jump Training 8-9 pm Wed Jan 11, 8:00 - 9:00 PM (CST)  Willowgrove School   Serving and Passing session Wed Jan 11, 8:30 - 10:00 PM (CST) Father Robinson School Gym    NexGen Hitter Development (January) Thu Jan 12, 6:00 - 7:00 PM (CST)  Father Robinson School Gym   First Contact Development (January) Thu Jan 12, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (CST)  Father Robinson School Gym   NexGen FUNdamental Development Grades 4-8 (January) Sun Jan 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST) Father Robinson School Gym   NexGen FUNdamental Attacking Grades 4-8 (January) Sun Jan 15, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (CST)  Father Robinson School Gym The date showing is the first day of the month-long session.  Check your calendar and register below! Register The only single session next week! Open gym game play Fri Jan 13, 6:00 - 9:00 PM (CST) Father Robinson School Gym The sessions have been posted for January, February and March. It is time to reach your goals; check the website for upcoming sessions and register early. Register

 

Baby Rudolph playing with his Mother as none of the other reindeer would play with him.  She should have registered him at the academy. 2022 Ends 2023 Begins!

Merry Christmas to you all, and Happy New Year. Thank you for being a part of the rapidly growing Canadian Elite Academy. The academy is now a non-profit corporation with a board of directors looking for some great things to happen in 2023. My wife and I continue to travel, and if you are interested in reading and seeing some of the locations we are visiting, my wife is journalling our travels. Travel Blog A Last minute Present? If you are looking for a Christmas present for the volleyball players in your family, one of the sessions below would be a great start to 2023      Session    Attacking and Blocking session    Start Date    2023-01-10 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-17 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Jean-Paul Barker      Session    NexGen Setter Development (January)    Start Date    2023-01-11 18:00:44    End Date    2023-01-25 19:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Denise Chapman, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    January Jump Training 8-9 pm    Start Date    2023-01-11 19:00:44    End Date    2023-01-30 21:00:44    Location    Willowgrove School Gym    Instructors    Tamille Schuler      Session    Serving and Passing session    Start Date    2023-01-11 20:30:00    End Date    2023-01-25 22:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Lori Hammel     Session    NexGen Hitter Development (January)    Start Date    2023-01-12 18:00:44    End Date    2023-01-26 19:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Leanne McGettigan      Session    First Contact Development (January)    Start Date    2023-01-12 19:00:44    End Date    2023-01-26 20:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Leanne McGettigan, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-01-13 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-13 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young      Session    NexGen FUNdamental Development Grades 4-8 (January)    Start Date    2023-01-15 10:00:00    End Date    2023-01-29 12:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    NexGen FUNdamental Attacking Grades 4-8 (January)    Start Date    2023-01-15 12:00:00    End Date    2023-01-29 13:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-16 19:00:00    End Date    2023-01-16 20:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Darren Cannell      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-16 20:00:00    End Date    2023-01-16 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Darren Cannell      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-17 20:00:00    End Date    2023-01-17 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Darren Cannell      Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-01-20 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-20 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-21 10:00:00    End Date    2023-01-21 20:00:00    Location    St Joesph High School Gyms    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Darren Cannell,  Lori Hammel,       Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-01-27 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-27 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young Register

Christmas and 2023 Volleyball goals

 

Christmas and 2023 Goals

What are your volleyball goals for 2023? There are a couple more weeks of volleyball before we shut down for the Christmas holidays. The break goes until January 10th.  On January 10th, we're offering a whole new batch of sessions. Those sessions from January to March are now within the registration system, so you can take a look and register for the sessions that would be valuable in meeting your volleyball goals. In 2023 you should have decided what your volleyball goals will be. Then decide on the plan to achieve these goals. The academy sessions can provide some of the activities in your plan. An essential factor in achieving your goals is ensuring you touch the volleyball often when you are not in front of a coach or with your team.  It is always lovely to be at an activity where you surround yourself with athletes of the same skill, gender and age. I've talked to some parents who are always concerned about the player level at any given session. Any sessions we offer at the academy can be of value to a player. Every time a player touches the ball, if they do it with intent and purpose, no matter the drill, coach or surrounding player's gender, age or skill level, it will be of value. This approach to practicing will separate the players who will go on to play at a high level from those who will be like all the other volleyball players. Some athletes are born gifted physically and can achieve a lot. Some people are not and then have to work harder to achieve the same level. Do not ever compare yourself to those around you. Compete against yourself. Be better tomorrow than you are today. Choose the sessions you attend to achieve this, and we will see you on the court in 2023.    Register December Sessions Session    NexGen FUNdamental Development Grades 4-8 (December)     Start Date    2022-12-04 10:00:00     End Date    2022-12-25 12:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    NexGen Hitter Development (December)     Start Date    2022-12-05 18:00:44     End Date    2022-12-19 19:00:44     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Leanne McGettigan,  Session    December Jump Training 7-8 pm     Start Date    2022-12-05 19:00:44     End Date    2022-12-19 20:00:44     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Tamille Schuler     Session    NexGen Libero Development (December)     Start Date    2022-12-05 20:00:44     End Date    2022-12-14 21:00:44     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    David Chuong, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)     Start Date    2022-12-11 12:00:00     End Date    2022-12-11 13:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud      Session    Basic Defense session     Start Date    2022-12-13 19:00:00     End Date    2022-12-13 20:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    David Chuong     Session    Advanced Defense session     Start Date    2022-12-13 20:00:00     End Date    2022-12-13 21:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    David Chuong     Session    Open gym gameplay (Elementary School Athletes)     Start Date    2022-12-15 19:00:00     End Date    2022-12-15 21:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Katie Young, Jaime Waskowic Session    Open gym gameplay (High School Athletes)     Start Date    2022-12-16 20:00:00     End Date    2022-12-16 22:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Katie Young, Jaime Waskowic      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)     Start Date    2022-12-18 12:00:00     End Date    2022-12-18 13:00:00     Location    Father Robinson School Gym     Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud      Register January Sessions Session    Attacking and Blocking session    Start Date    2023-01-10 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-17 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Jean-Paul Barker      Session    NexGen Setter Development (January)    Start Date    2023-01-11 18:00:44    End Date    2023-01-25 19:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Denise Chapman, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    January Jump Training 8-9 pm    Start Date    2023-01-11 19:00:44    End Date    2023-01-30 21:00:44    Location    Willowgrove School Gym    Instructors    Tamille Schuler      Session    Serving and Passing session    Start Date    2023-01-11 20:30:00    End Date    2023-01-25 22:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Lori Hammel     Session    NexGen Hitter Development (January)    Start Date    2023-01-12 18:00:44    End Date    2023-01-26 19:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Leanne McGettigan      Session    First Contact Development (January)    Start Date    2023-01-12 19:00:44    End Date    2023-01-26 20:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Leanne McGettigan, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-01-13 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-13 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young      Session    NexGen FUNdamental Development Grades 4-8 (January)    Start Date    2023-01-15 10:00:00    End Date    2023-01-29 12:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    NexGen FUNdamental Attacking Grades 4-8 (January)    Start Date    2023-01-15 12:00:00    End Date    2023-01-29 13:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-16 19:00:00    End Date    2023-01-16 20:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Darren Cannell     Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-16 20:00:00    End Date    2023-01-16 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Darren Cannell     Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-17 20:00:00    End Date    2023-01-17 21:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Darren Cannell     Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-01-20 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-20 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young      Session    Private Lessons ( Volleyball)    Start Date    2023-01-21 10:00:00    End Date    2023-01-21 20:00:00    Location    St Joesph High School Gyms    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Darren Cannell,  Lori Hammel      Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-01-27 18:00:00    End Date    2023-01-27 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young Register February Session    February Jump Training 8-9 pm    Start Date    2023-02-01 20:00:44    End Date    2023-02-27 21:00:44    Location    Willowgrove School Gym    Instructors    Tamille Schuler     Session    Basic Serving session    Start Date    2023-02-01 20:30:00    End Date    2023-02-01 22:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    TBA   Session    NexGen Hitter Development (February)    Start Date    2023-02-02 18:00:44    End Date    2023-02-16 19:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Leanne McGettigan, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    First Contact Development (February)    Start Date    2023-02-02 18:00:44    End Date    2023-02-16 19:00:44    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Leanne McGettigan, Toako Chie Imamura      Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-02-03 18:00:00    End Date    2023-02-03 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young      Session    NexGen FUNdamental Development Grades 4-8 (February)    Start Date    2023-02-05 10:00:00    End Date    2023-02-12 12:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    NexGen FUNdamental Attacking Grades 4-8 (February)    Start Date    2023-02-05 12:00:00    End Date    2023-02-26 13:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    Crystal Torgunrud, Katie Young      Session    Advanced Serving session    Start Date    2023-02-08 20:30:00    End Date    2023-02-08 22:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors       TBA   Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-02-10 18:00:00    End Date    2023-02-10 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young      Session    Basic Serving session    Start Date    2023-02-15 20:30:00    End Date    2023-02-15 22:00:00    Location    Father Robinson School Gym    Instructors    TBA     Session    Open gym game play    Start Date    2023-02-17 18:00:00    End Date    2023-02-17 20:00:00    Location    Holy Family Catholic School    Instructors    Daxtin Cannell, Jaime Waskowic, Katie Young Register Check the Website as we have March sessions and all of the summer sessions and camps on the site as well! Register

 

November Ends December Begins

Last November Session There is one skill session happening before the end of the month. Setters session On Tue, Nov 29, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, we have the first one-day setting session. Denise Chapman and Toako Chie Imamura, the setting coaches, will instruct for two hours. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from them. Register December Month Long Sessions 1.) NexGen Fundamental Development Grade 4-8 2.) NexGen Hitter Development 3.)December Jump Training 4.) NexGen Libero Development There are also some Open Gym Sessions December 2, 7-9 pm December 15, 7-9 pm Elementary School Athletes December 16, 8-10 pm High School Athletes Register for your December sessions now! Register Be Stronger Than Your Excuses Do not let yourself seek the excuses that will stop you from finding success. Success is small steps and takes time and effort. The academy is all about comparing yourself to your yesterday self. You need to work harder if you are not better today than yesterday. Everyone is afraid as there is always someone better; courage is when you find greater strength and desire than your excuses and put in the time and effort to improve.    Working always with like age and skilled individuals is different from your competition. You compete against one person, and that is yourself.    The athlete's skill level and age differ from your challenge. You are challenged by your inability to find the courage to put in the effort and time to improve. No one starts being the best at any sport without time and effort. Each session you attend will make you better. All athletes begin at different skill levels. They are all learning to compete. The hardest lesson to learn is to compare to no one but your yesterday self.

Be Stronger than Your Excuses

Do not let yourself seek the excuses that will stop you from finding success. Success is small steps and takes time and effort. The academy is all about comparing yourself to your yesterday self. You need to work harder if you are not better today than yesterday. Everyone is afraid as there is always someone better; courage is when you find greater strength and desire than your excuses and put in the time and effort to improve. 

Working always with like age and skilled individuals is different from your competition. You compete against one person, and that is yourself. 

The athlete's skill level and age differ from your challenge. You are challenged by your inability to find the courage to put in the effort and time to improve. No one starts being the best at any sport without time and effort. Each session you attend will make you better. All athletes begin at different skill levels. They are all learning to compete. The hardest lesson to learn is to compare to no one but your yesterday self.