Club Tryout Prep Camps

Looking to get some touches before your club tryouts? Cougars Club Prep Camps are the place to go!

Run by Coach Joel, former TWU Women's Assistant Coach, you can be confident that you'll get good tips on how to get noticed. Joel will also be the Tryout Director for this upcoming club season, so you will get additional evaluation / familiarity before tryouts start.

Even if you don't plan to tryout with Cougars Volleyball you can expect a lot of touches to be at your best for your big day! We look forward to working with you. 

  • ***These camps are meant to mimic a tryout setting. Please be prepared that players of various skill levels will be present***

  • Location:

    Catalyst Initiative Athletic Club

    20159 115A Ave, Maple Ridge, BC

    13U TRYOUT CLUB PREP CAMPS

    GIRLS: Monday, November 3rd / Wednesday, November 5th / Friday, November 7th (5:30-7:30pm)

    14U TRYOUT CLUB PREP CAMPS

    GIRLS: Saturday, November 8th / Wednesday, November 12th / Friday, November 14th  (7:30-9:30pm)

    BOYS: Saturday, November 8th / Wednesday, November 12th / Friday, November 14th (5:30-7:30pm) 

    15U TRYOUT CLUB PREP CAMPS

    GIRLS: Saturday November 15th, Wednesday November 19th and Friday November 21st (7:30-9:30pm) 

    BOYS: Saturday, November 15th / Wednesday, November 19th / Friday, November 21st (5:30-7:30pm) 

    16U-18U TRYOUT CLUB PREP CAMPS This age group will be combined due to start of their season being the same

    GIRLS: Tuesday, November 25th / Wednesday, November 26th / Friday, November 28th (7:30-9:30pm)

    BOYS: Tuesday, November 25th / Wednesday, November 26th / Friday, November 28th (5:30-7:30pm)

  • There will be skill teaching to evaluate athletes ability to listen / execute and be Coachable as well as lots of competitive game play to assess skill levels.  

    These camps are intended to mimic a tryout setting. Please be prepared that players of various skill levels will be present. Coaches will do their best to place appropriate level players together but that cannot always be guaranteed. 

  • Lead Coach: Joel Pesut - Program & Technical Director

    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 18U (2018 and 2024)

    -Best of the West Bronze 17U (2023) Silver 18U (2024)

    -Provincial Silver Medalists 18U (2018 and 2024)

    Most Recent Club Season:

    -Division 2 Provincial Championship (15U 2025)

    -Undefeated at 15U Nationals (Tier 11)

  • Program Cost:

    $150 (For all age groups and genders)

    ***Early Bird Special*** Register before October 3rd to save $25!

    Refund Policy:

    There will be no refunds for those choosing to withdraw one week before camps are set to begin. We pay many costs up front, therefore please make sure you can attend before registering. All refunds are subject to a $25 administration fee.

    Please email us at rmcougarvolleyball@gmail.com