august Girls High PERFORMANCE program

Built for Athletes Who Want More.

The Cougar High Preformance Program is designed for motivated athletes looking for an elite summer training environment focused on skill refine,ent, athletic development, and competitive gameplay.

Athletes will train in a focused enviornment led by experienced coaches with an emphasis on maximizing repititions, improving volleyball IQ, and preparing athletes for future club and school competition.

The program will conclude with a full day tournament day experience tp apply skills in a competitive setting.

**This League Is For Female Athletes With Club Experience Only**

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  • LOCATION:

    Catalyst Initiative Athletic Club

    20159 115A Ave, Maple Ridge, BC

    DATES:

    August 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th

    (Programs will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays of every week)

    *** Tournament - August 22nd 9am-1pm @ CIAC warehouse****

    TIMES:

    • 13U - 14U; 9:00am - 11:00am

    • 15U - 18U; 11:15 - 1:15pm

  • AGE GROUPS:

    • 13U - 14U

    • 15U - 18U

    STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING:

    • Both age groups will be provided with 45 minutes of strength and conditioning and 75 minutes of volleyball each session

    These camps are for female athletes.

    Program Highlights;

    • Elite-level training enviornment

    • Strength and conditioning intergration

    • Advanced skill development + competitive gameplay

    • Tournament day included

    • High repitition training model

    • T-shirt included with registration

    This camp is for female athletes only

    The lead coach for this camp is Joel Pesut

    CONTACTS:

    League is run by Shayla Kirby, please contact her at shaylakirby0905@gmail.com or (604) 816 - 8120 for any further questions or concerns.

  • Coaching Staff:

    Lead Coach:

    Joel Pesut

    Joel comes from 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. 

    Assistant Coach:

    Shayla Kirby

    Shayla has coached with Cougar Volleyball for 3 years. In her first years, she was the head coach for a 14U beach team and head coach of a 14U indoor club team. Now, Shayla is our head coach for our Cougar League program which is aimed at providing a fun and safe environment for kids to play the game beyond a competitive club team.

    Her heart lies with the “underdogs” and those who truly love the game of volleyball. Shayla was a bit of an underdog herself, starting volleyball at the late age of 17 and playing only one season of club volleyball that ended early due to COVID-19. Shayla did go on to play as a middle for the junior varsity team at Briercrest for a wonderful year before deciding ultimately to return home to the mountains and oceans of B.C.

    Shayla loves to work with all ages and positions. Her goal is helping people fall in love with the game of volleyball and find their meaning beyond their identity as an athlete. When she is not on the court, you can find Shayla studying Kinesiology at UFV, nose deep in her bible, or playing volleyball with friends and family.

  • PROGRAM COSTS:

    - $300

    REFUND POLICY:

    - There will be no refunds for those choosing to withdraw two weeks before clinics are set to take place. As many costs are paid up front, please ensure you can attend before registering.

    There will be a $25 admin fee for all refunds.

    This program needs a minimum of 18 athletes to run (per age group).

  • Who should register for this program?

    • Athletes looking for a higher intensity training enviornment and serious summer development opportunity.

    What does Strength and Conditioning include?

    • Athletes will participate in age-appropriate athletic development focused on agility, coordination, movement efficiency, and injury prevention.

    Is this program suitable for beginners?

    • This program is intended for athletes with previous club volleyball experience who are comfortable in a competitive training enviornment.