Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence Calgary –

Specifically designed to prepare high performance volleyball athletes to take their game to the next level. Integrated sport performance team environment Physical assessments, testing, video analysis, strength and conditioning exclusive access to online resources through Sport Leader leading experts in Nutrition, Sport Psychology, and Athlete Development low coach to athlete ratio Focusing on Team Canada/Provincial Team Pathway athletes (Grade 8-12) committed high school and club athletes VCCE professional team of coaches who have worked with provincial, national and international level athletes Volleyball Centre of Excellence

Why the VCCE? Athletes: Gaps in the volleyball athlete development system – Training hours vs preparing to compete hours – Over competing – too many tournaments, too few contacts – Physical training/Movement patterns Inadequate/non-existent training programs – Time to build the engine – Skills lacking in current system – ball control, serving – Positional play/specialization

Coaching: Gaps in the volleyball coaching development system – Lack System Alignment – Curriculum, multiple coaches/programs overlap – Over competing – too many tournaments, game coaching vs skill coaching – Current lack of on going training and professional development – Emphasis on winning at young ages Professionalization of training and coaching Quality training environment with coaches committed to individual skill development Identification of athletes based on potential Performance integration resources Professional development required/supported Why the VCCE?

 Why a plan?  Provides a systematic method for improving athletes performance and prepares them to raise their level of play.  Integrates the components that contribute to becoming a high performance athlete.  Key Components  Technical/Tactical  Physical  Mental  Nutrition  Video Analysis The Plan for Athlete Development

Athlete Strength and Conditioning Technical Skill Specialist Sport Medical Nutritionist Parent Program Manager Sport Psych Integrated Services

 Movement-based Strength & Conditioning  Bridging the gap between injury prevention and performance enhancement, including education  Focused on sustainable, long term improvements  1 session/week with strength coach  Functional movement assessment  Performance Testing Strength and Conditioning

Professional coaches –yearly professional development and sharing best practices across Canada On-going training focused on individual skill development What are the benefits of a VCCE?

National Id Program Physical and Skill Testing Sport Leader Education sessions Resource Centre Exposure to CIS/CCAA Coaches What are the benefits of a VCCE?

What does the program look like? Calgary VCCE Tentative Fall Schedule Sept. 9th – Dec. 13th Jan. 13th – Apr. 18 th Grade l Mon-Thurs l AM Max 24 athletes/gender Training 2 times/week 1:6 ratio or better 1 hr Strength & Conditioning session/week (within am session) 26 week program $1, program fee

What does the program look like? Grade 8-9 l Friday l AM Max 24 athletes/gender 6:00am-8:00am 1 time/week 1:12 ratio or better Injury prevention services 26 week program $ program fee

Tryout Details Calgary VCCE Tryouts Athletes trying out must have registered online + pd $10 tryout fee before attending their tryout: Female Gr l June 12th, 2013 l pm l Gold Gym UofC Female Gr.8-9 l June 12th, 2013 l pm l Red Gym UofC Male Gr l June 20th, 2013 l pm l Gold Gym UofC Male Gr.8-9 l June 20th, 2013 l pm l Red Gym Uof C Register Online + $10.00 Tryout Fee at the door Registration and Medical forms must be submitted before trying out vcce_2013_2014_tryout_registration

What are the next steps? Attend the tryouts register online, $10 fee, medical and registration form Be selected to one of the training groups Financial commitment for the program (Details: TBA) Deadline to confirm your participation: June 30

Local Admin Lead, Saralyn Stel VCCE Program Manager, Dawna Sales Questions?