Tryout/ Season Prep

We are excited to once again host our Tryout/Season Prep Program. Designed to offer athletes valuable insight into key skills, abilities, and values to help them excel both on and off the court. Focusing not only on skill development, but also relationship building, inclusivity, this program has been designed to provide critical and valuable coaching feedback, while allowing the athletes to grow independently, have fun, and compete to the best of their abilities.

We are excited to have experienced Cougars and Team BC Coach, Parker Ormiston return to lead this program, along with additional coaches TBA. Drills and Games will be divided in a way that provides every athlete with the greatest opportunity for success and growth possible, while maintaining a fun, yet challenging environment. Check the program Dates and Location to see if this is a good fit for you! *This program is recommended to Advanced Players who have prior club/playing experience*

  • Lead Coach Name: Parker Ormiston

    Bio:

    Moving into his 10th year of coaching Volleyball and returning for his 2nd season with Cougar Volleyball Club, Parker carries a tremendous amount of experience both as a player and coach. While his focal point is the growth of CVC and the Maple Ridge Volleyball community, he continues to coach across the lower-mainland and is fortunate to have coaching as his main livelihood. This upcoming season, Parker will Head Coach a U15 and U17 Girls team at Cougars, while continuing to stay actively involved with the Provincial Team BC Programs and Teams.

    Coaching Experience:

    - Air Attack Volleyball Club

    - Cougars Volleyball Club

    - SMASH Volleyball

    - The Arbutus Club

    - Maple Ridge Christian Junior Girls

    - Laityview Elementary Grade 7 Girls

    - Team BC Beach U17

    - Team BC West Coast Cup U14

    - Team BC Ignite U12-U14

    - Pitt River Middle School

    - Riverside Secondary School

    Philosophy:

    Having a background in Applied Behaviour Analysis and as an Education Assistant, I try to bring a passionate and enthusiastic presence to my coaching. While competing and winnings plays a factor in sports, I truly value the engagement and appreciation of the sport more than anything. I firmly believe that coaching goes beyond our time spent on the court, and that it’s my goal/role as a coach and mentor, to initialize a healthy, inclusive and competitive team dynamic as a baseline to success. Every athlete will have their own path to success, and I hope that I can play a part in helping them achieve their goals.

  • Program Costs:

    Registration Fee is $285

    Refund Policy:

    There will be no refunds for those choosing to withdraw one week before clinics are set to begin. We pay many costs up front, therefore please make sure you can attend before registering. Please email us at rmcougarvolleyball@gmail.com

  • The Core of this program will include, but is not limited to the following:

    - The Cycle of Volleyball (The components needed to excel)

    - Tryout Prep (How to make an impression)

    - Out of System, Positional and Modified Training (How to grow as a team and

    independently)

    - Creating and Maintaining a healthy Team Dynamic (Reinforcement vs Punishment)

    - “Train to Train” vs “Train to Compete” (Finding a balance)

    - “The Team BC Advantage”

    This program will focus on teaching and assisting athletes with skill development and abilities such as:

    - Serving/ Serve Receive (Transitioning)

    - Hitting + Attacking (Having an Attacking Mindset)

    - Defense (Anticipation, Cue Reading + Decision Making)

    - Setting (2 nd Ball Setting, Creating an Option)

    Whether the goal is to join a Cougars or neighbouring Club Volleyball Team, participate in a development or house league team, or simply hone your skills, we aim to provide an experience to help you achieve those goals.

  • Location:

    20159 115A Avenue Units 1-4, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Z3

    Program Dates:

    Session 1: (Grades 8-12)

    - Saturdays/ 11:30am-2:30pm

    - Saturday Nov 9 th -Saturday Dec 21 st

    - 7 Sessions (21hrs total)

    Session 2: (Grades 8-12)

    - Saturdays/ 3:00pm-6:00pm

    - Saturday Nov 9 th -Saturday Dec 21 st

    - 7 Sessions (21hrs total)

    32 Athletes Cap per Session