Coaches now being updated! See below for confirmed coaches for the upcoming 2013 Club Volleyball Season!

2013 Confirmed Teams:

Club Philosophy:

This is an elite volleyball program that will balance top-quality volleyball training with off-court strength & conditioning.

Along with fitness training, athletes will be exposed to general principles of mental training, nutrition, and extensive positional training.

Please be aware that this is a High Performance Volleyball Program for those female athletes who are ready to commit themselves to what it will take to achieve a college/university volleyball scholarship.

2012 Confirmed Teams:

The Vision Volleyball Club will offer two teams at U13-U15. Both teams in each age class will train together with athletes being rostered on their official team in mid-March. This will provide coaches a better opportunity to work with the athletes and determine which group of players will work best together.

Furthermore, coaches in each group will work collectively with all 24 athletes in the age class.

Vision U13-15 teams: Head Coach Luc Tremblay will personally train all teams from U13-15.

Vision U13 (girls born in 1999): Coach Chris Savoie & Justin Cyr.

Vision U14 (girls born in 1998): Coach Luc Tremblay & Assistant Ruth Schappert.

Vision U15-1 (girls born in 1997): Coach Luc Tremblay & Assistant Coach Garry Leclerc.

Vision U15-2 (girls born in 1997): Coach Marla Yarema & Co-Coach Kelly Barrault.

Vision U16 (girls born in 1996): Head Coach Marc Proulx & Assistant Coach Meagan Proulx.

Vision U16 (girls born in 1996): Head Coach Ben Solmundson & Assistant Coach Whitney Henderson.

Vision U17  (girls born in 1995): Head Coach Craig Wild & Assistant Coach Chaye Wild.

Vision U18  (girls born in 1994): Head Coach Bill Peeler & Assistant Coaches Andrei Halkewycz

Training Schedules:

Vision Volleyball Club is fielding two teams in each age class and both teams will share the same practice schedule as follows:

Vision U13s: Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. 3 hours per session.

Vision U14s: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons. 3 hours per session.

Vision U15s: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. 2-3 hours per session.

Vision U16s: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons. 2-3 hours per session.

Vision U17s: Monday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons. 2-3 hours per session.

Vision U18s: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons. 2-3 hours per session.

General Overview:

It is important to note that in volleyball "Club Teams" refers to European style elite teams representing their Volleyball Club and not Community Club teams.   

Club volleyball is not for everyone. For many athletes it can be a challenging way in which to improve their skills, improve their confidence, and make new friends. For others it can be a very difficult and frustrating experience. Simply put, club volleyball is for athletes that LOVE the game.

The journey from ID Camps to Nationals is often marked with ups and downs that include reduced playing time for poor play and disagreements with coaches and/or teammates; all of which need to be resolved before moving forward. Those that meet those challenges head on often come through the experience with a renewed love of the sport and the maturity to allow them to go to the next level. Others leave the season hurt, often feeling they were not treated fairly. Needless to say, the role of the parent often decides the outcome of the child's experience.

Participation in club volleyball is an expensive undertaking. Club Volleyball coaches receive a significant honorarium and, along with the cost of club merchandise and the participation in as many as 10 tournaments during the season.

Additional Information:

The experience of the club's administrators is important. Simply stated, as in anything, some clubs are better managed than others. Poorly-run clubs will have a larger share of inexperienced coaches and inappropriate coaches (e.g. bad-tempered coaches). Better-run clubs will have Code of Conducts for coaches as well as athletes with expectations that are well-defined. They will have a history of handling team finances and travel arrangements and a demontrated experience in communicating with parents in an efficient and timely manner. Clubs with weak administrators are often riddled with misunderstandings.

Club volleyball is not a fair-play environment. Unlike being on school teams or recreational indoor league teams, athletes are being trained to compete against the best teams in the country. Coaches are generally not subject to the same playing time requirements as other, less competitive programs. 

Tournament Play: All club teams are tournament teams. Although try outs start in December the tournament season doesn't officially begin until March. Tournaments can then be found on a weekly basis until Nationals in May. Nationals for boys & girls 14 & under (born in 1995) are held in Kamloops, BC; Nationals for boys & girls 15/16 & under (born in 1994/1993) are held in Calgary, AB; Nationals for boys & girls 18 & under (born in 1991/1992) are held in Ottawa, ON. (subject to an annual review).

Participation in local tournaments may include trips to Brandon or Virden. However, road trips to the U.S. is also an option for every team, the cost of which is generally beyond the registration fee and the responsibility of each team. Travel schedules are determined by the team coach and team manager and will affect the overall cost of participation. Parents should also note that they may be required to volunteer as a team manager or in other capacities for their daughter's team to participate.

Athlete Selection:

Try Outs: All club teams are high-performance teams with athletes being subject to a selection process. All ID Camps are held in early December. For a list of all ID Camps in the area please visit our "ID Camps" page.

All club coaches must be certified as follows:

• Bantam (14 and under): Technical One

• Midget (16 and under):  Technical Two

• Juvenile (18 and under): Certified Level Two

Try outs may vary, but it is fair to say that most coaches are looking at the basics. Can you pass? Can you hit? Although some of the elite teams may take note of height and reach, most club coaches will focus on the fundamentals. And remember, most coaches will notice your attitude. Are you smiling, supporting others during drills and picking up loose balls. And you can bet that if you and your parents have a history of poor sportsmanship it will make its way to the coaches.

Many student-athletes remember their club experiences fondly. They would have made new friends and learned how to train like an athlete. The improved discipline would impact all aspects of their lives and they would have moved on to excel in both athletics and academics.