17U/18U Boys - Joel

17U/18U BOYS

JOEL PESUT - HEAD COACH

Joel comes with a diverse Coaching background with previous experience ranging from running atomic camps to Coaching for one of Canadas top collegiate programs. Former Usport Assistant Coach with the TWU Womens Volleyball Program (6 seasons)Highlights:1 National Championship and 4 Canada West Championships Former BC Summer Games and Team BC Blue Head Coach Highlights: Cowichan summer games and Canada Cup 2018 Previous Club Experience:-10+ Years Head Coaching at a variety of ages and levels.-Highlights: Top 8 finishes Tier 1 Nationals at U18 (2018 and 2024) -Best of the West Bronze U17 (2023) Silver U18 (2024) -Provincial Silver Medalists U18 (2018 and 2024)Most Recent Club Season: -Division 2 Provincial Championship (U15 2025)-Undefeated at U15 Nationals (Tier 11) Joel is thrilled to be joining the Cougars program and looks forward to his role as program and technical director.

Practices will be held at the CIAC facility:

20159 115A Avenue (Units 1-4), Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X0Z3

Practice times:

Tuesdays 8 - 10pm

Thursdays 8 - 10pm

Club Fees for the season will be $TBD

*waiting on VBC to release tournament fees*

***Sportlomo (VBC Insurance) registration is $82.95 & is NOT included in team fees***

Team fees includes:

All team practices

Jerseys and other gear (Personal Ball)

3 Volleyball BC Tournaments

Provincials

Not included in Team fees:

Nationals

Any other tournaments the team and coaching staff would like to participate in

Fees associated with away tournaments

Cougar Volleyball guarantees a safe and fair training environment where all coaches will treat athletes with respect. The expectation is that athletes treat each other, and all coaches, with respect as well.

Unless explicitly stated, play time will not be equal. Cougar Volleyball is a competitive club program and athletes will be awarded with more play time if they demonstrate competency in the following areas (in no particular order):

Athleticism

Ball Control

Positional Skill

Positive Attitude

Desire to Learn

Leadership

Attendance at Training

Commitment to the Team

Play time will not be decided by factors such as unsubstantiated favoritism or relationship with the coach.

If any athlete or parent has a complaint with their coach, please address it in the following manner:

1) WAIT at least 24-48 hours before any action.

2) Respectfully bring the issue forward with the coach, either in person or via email. Discuss and look to find a solution that works for both parties.

3) If conflict persists, send an email to rmcougarvolleyball@gmail.com with the nature of the concern and the administrative team at Cougars Volleyball will look to mediate the conflict.

Tryout fee is $35.00, this is non refundable. Please ensure you can make the time before you register for tryouts.

Tryouts are held at the Cougar Volleyball warehouse

Tryouts are the following dates:

Monday, Dec.1st

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Callback date:

Wednesday, December 3rd @ 7:15pm - 9:15pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*12 spots available for this upcoming club season*