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.

What is happening at the academy this week!

 

What is Happening this Week at the Academy? We are going into the fourth week of November So far, the month has just been going on, and the weather has been getting colder and colder, but volleyball is an indoor sport, making it a fantastic sport to play in Saskatchewan in the winter. I'll let you know what is coming up this week at the Academy. We have our typical month-long sessions happening, and most of them are sold out, making it an exhilarating month. The prices of any of the month-long sessions that have space left in them have been adjusted to reflect the number of sessions left in the month.  Try them out for the last two weeks if you are interested. Register Outside and Opposite Hitters We also have some single sessions, which will be very exciting this week. We have an outside and opposite hitter session on Tuesday the 22nd from 7 to 9 pm. This is a session for any of you who are into hitting the ball in volleyball.   Register Middle Hitter Session Then we have a middle hitter session on Thursday the 24th from 7 to 8 pm. This session is for all those middle blockers who like to block and hit in the middle. This week we have no open game night on Friday. . Register

Week three in Novemberrrr!.

 

Week two in Novemberrrr!.

Some months we are happy volleyball is indoors! Welcome to Saskatchewan in the winter. Week two of November saw the weather change significantly. The weather caused us to reevaluate the chances of people being able to make sessions during snowstorms. Thank you to all who ventured out to the sessions in these driving conditions. The third week of November brings new sessions and exciting opportunities for athletes.  We have our  NexGen sessions, the Setters,  Fundamentals and Libero, Hitters, the month-long serve training, both advanced and basic and the month-long jump train. Thank you so much to the coaches who have chosen to teach these subsequent GEN sessions as they have become trendy. However, it is not too late in the month to have new registrations if they are not full. I will adjust the price to allow athletes to register for them in November's last couple weeks. This week we have the single skill sessions as well, we have advanced and basic blocking sessions, and the same goes for serving sessions. Register early, as serving sessions are filling. Do not bypass the blocking session because you are a new player to volleyball, as blocking is often overlooked until athletes can get way above the net's height. The skills taught in the Blocking session will assist you in understanding net play as a new player and is a precious key to becoming a good volleyball player. We also have this week at that on Friday gameplay. Gameplay is becoming increasingly popular as athletes look for a location to try out the skills they are learning in the other sessions. Please register early to ensure we have enough coaches at the sessions to support the number of athletes.

 

Second Week in November Everything is selling out...Register Early

A Tip When Registering When completing a session registration, ensure you add an email that you check, as it is how we inform athletes of changes in location, times and dates. We had a coach this week test positive for COVID, so it was necessary to let athletes know the day before that a session was to be cancelled. This approach worked fine for some of the athletes, but for others who did not check their email, a different way of contacting them might have worked. So, we went back to the registrations to use text messaging for emails, but some people did not enter a phone number. It was impossible to contact everyone, so we went old school and put a note on the gym door.   To summarize, ensure we have an active email and a phone number to contact you.  The Best Way to contact Darren Cannell when he is travelling is via email.  If you want to talk to him, leave a number via email, and he will call you. Register One Spot Left The Next Gen Setter Development - has space for one more participant, then it is sold out...the price has been adjusted since two sessions have already happened. Register Sold Out Second Month The NexGen Hitter Development -has sold out for the second month in a row.  You might want to register for December now!  Register Basic Sold Out - Advanced Three Spots The Basic November Serve Training is also sold out. The Advanced November Serve Training has three spots left in it before it is sold out. It also has a revised price. Register Four spots left The NexGen Libero Development has room for four more participants, and the price has also been adjusted. Register Two spots left November Jump Training only has room for two more participants. The price has been changed. Register Sold Out The NexGen Fundamental Development is sold out as well.  Register for December's session now! Register Skill Sessions This week Basic and Advanced Defence Session is happening on November 8th from 7-8 pm (basic) and 8-9 pm (Advanced).  November 10th, we have Kijima and other Defensive Drills from 7-9 pm. Register It is going to be a busy week! And that will round out the week. Sessions are filling. Don't miss out; we will see you on the court soon.