Highschool Tryout Prep Camp

Looking to make your high school volleyball team?

Want to shake off the summertime rust?

Hoping to do a dry run before the real tryout?

The Cougar Highschool Prep Camps are the perfect place for you!

Cougar Volleyball will be providing a tryout like environment for athletes of all skill levels to help prepare them for what their school tryouts could look like.

Limited spots available!

REGISTER TODAY TO GET YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT… valid until August 5th!

  • Location:

    Catalyst Initiative Facility (20159 115A Avenue Unites 1-4, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Z3)

    GIRLS:

    August 25th, 27th & 29th - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Grades 7 & 8 (13U/14U) - 3:00-5:00pm

    Grades 9 & 10 (15U/16U) - 5:00-7:00pm

    Grades 11 & 12 (17U/18U) - 7:00-9:00pm

    Minimum 12 athletes per age group must be registered for this program to run / Maximum 32 athletes per session (16 per court)

    BOYS:

    August 26th & 28th - Tuesday & Thursday

    Grades 8 & 9 (14U/15U) - 5:00-7:00pm

    Grades 10, 11 & 12 (16U-18U) 7:00-9:00pm

    Minimum 12 athletes per age group must be registered for this program to run / Maximum 32 athletes per session (16 per court)

  • What you can expect from the camps:

    - Confidence from getting to practice before the real challenge!

    - Lots of gameplay and the opportunity to brush up on skills

    - Advice from high level coaches on how to navigate tryouts:

    • How to stand out

    • Mindset tips on how to deal with challenges/rejection

    • The perspective to reach your goals and make your dreams become a reality

    • Feedback from coaches on how to improve your current skills

    DISCLAIMER:

    This is intended to mimic a tryout setting, varying skill levels will be present. All skills welcome as this is the reality of a tryout. If you are new to volleyball, understand that you could be playing with more experienced players.

    Please note that athletes can be moved between courts by coaches depending on skill levels for some drills.

  • 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 Costs:

    EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 5TH TO SAVE 20%

    (GIRLS $120 / BOYS $80 IF REGISTERED BEFORE AUGUST 5TH)

    After August 5th:

    Girls - $150 (6 hours of training)

    Boys - $100 (4 hours of training)

    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