17U Girls (A) - Shub

Shub:

Shub has, and is still currently playing for over 20 years

-played highschool and club for multiple years as a rightside/ leftside

-played at UFV (University of Fraser Valley) as a leftside/rightside

-played professionally in Denmark as a rightside

-currently joined the Capilano Blues as a rightside/leftside

volleyball Coaching Experience - Shub has been coaching for 13 years

-coaching club for 9 years

-coached internationally as a club head coach

-coached a professional womens volleyball in Denmark and is on Team Canada Women’s Coaching Staff as well.

Team Philosophy: Anything and everything can be achieved if the time, passion and deliberate repetition with proper intent.

Milan:

With over 6 years of experience in volleyball, Milan brings a wealth of knowledge and  passion for volleyball to Cougars. She began her coaching career with Cougars in 2021 as an assistant coach for the girls U14 team.

Her coaching philosophy focuses on teamwork, discipline, and strategic innovation. She brings great emphasis on individual skill development, along with team cohesion. Milan believes that volleyball is not just a sport, rather a platform that fosters individual and team growth. Her goal is to build a team that excels both on and off the court.

Aside from coaching volleyball, she is currently studying criminology and psychology at the University of the Fraser Valley. She hopes to implement her studies in a way that curates a more holistic approach that will enhance technical and personal development. Milan is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to Cougars and looks forward to helping players reach their full potential!

Kerri:

Kerri is returning for her third year as an assistant coach with the Cougars Volleyball Club.  She has been an avid volleyball player since high school and played 2 years with the JV squad at UBC.  Kerri still plays both indoor and beach volleyball, and also enjoys playing many other sports like softball, golf and tennis.  Kerri has 3 daughters who are all multi-sport athletes, and recently they have developed a passion for volleyball which has inspired their mom to get involved as a coach with both club and school teams.  Kerri is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community through a sport that has brought her so much joy and has played such a pivotal role in her life."

Jason:

All practices will be held at the CIAC facility:

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

Practice times:

Mondays 8 - 10pm

Wednesdays 8 - 10pm

Club Fees for the season will be $1,550.00

This includes:

All team practices

Jerseys and other gear (Personal Ball)

3 Volleyball BC Tournaments

Provincials

This does not include:

Nationals

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

Fees associated with away tournaments

If returning athletes have gear they would like to bring back

They will receive a discount on club fees for the following amount:

Jersey: $47.50

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 $30.00, 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:

Sunday December 1st

Wave 1: 9am - 11am

Wave 2: 11:30am - 1:30pm

Wave 3: 2pm - 4pm

Callback tryout:

Sunday December 1st 7pm-9pm