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Volleyball Resources
resources for our Club

Links to resources that may be useful to coaches, parents, players, refs and scorekeepers.  If you have other links that would be useful then send them to us.

For Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) resources - look here.
 

Unfortunately it looks like USA Volleyball has re-organized their web site and moved all their articles.  They had some really good reading material.  I have emailed them and will fix the links as soon as I can.

For Players

  Before You Sign
Questions to ask and issues to examine before you accept an athletic scholarship to an American university.   
  CANADAfirst guide
Information guide for parents and student athletes with recruiting information and contacts for 48 Canadian universities.  
  2006 Durham Attack College & University Guide
Guide for players who are interested in playing post-secondary volleyball at the university or college level.  2006 version.  Contributed by Keith Wills.
  Dear "Stupid" Player
Separate your mistakes from who you are.  Get out there and smile and believe in yourself, as your teammates and coaches already do.  
  Volleyball Prospects
Their mission is to 'showcase Canadian volleyball athletes with a comprehensive volleyball program, giving participants a greater opportunity to exhibit their talent and receive international attention.'
  Rich Kern's Recruiting Registry
Dedicated to promoting Club and High School female volleyball athletes
to the college program that best complements their abilities and desires.
  Sportskool Volleyball
A dozen videos with Misty May demonstrating volleyball skills.

For Parents

  The Agony of DeParent
Cherish the journey.  The bottom line is that your son or daughter will look back on their time as an elite athlete and cherish the times OFF the court - the travel adventures, new places and faces, the meals that were horrible in some funny way - and the times both parents and coaches gave them support and recognition even when they were playing poorly or losing. 
  So You Want To Be a Good Spectator?
USA Volleyball article.
 
LTAD Developing Physical Literacy: A Guide for Parents of Children Ages 0 to 12
Guide to developing physical literacy in the first three stages of LTAD.
 

Coaching Resources - Theory

  OVA Region 4 Coaching Resource Kit
100 page collection of coaching articles.  Contributed by Keith Wills.
  Mental Preparation
Durham Attack's handbook of Psychological Skills.   Contributed by Keith Wills.

Coaching Resources - Technical

  University of Alberta Dinos - Strength and Conditioning Manual
66 page manual for all sports, with volleyball-specific speed, strength, conditioning and stretching routines.
  Volleyball Conditioning Accreditation Program Manual
125 page USA Volleyball manual for volleyball conditioning.
  Volleyball Drill Archive
Archive of drills contributed by U.S. college coaches.  74 drills and growing.
  411 Volleyball
Alphabetical listing of 200 volleyball articles - on playing systems, strategy, coaching , technical skills, etc.
 

Coaching Resources - Games and Practices
Contributed by Keith Wills

  Match Scouting Summary
Sheet for scouting matches.
  Player Scouting Report
Sheet for scouting matches.
  Blocking Statistics
Chart for recording statistics.
  Passing Statistics
Chart for recording statistics.
  Weekly Practice Plan Template
Template for planning a week of training.
  Practice Plan Template
Template for planning drills.
  Game Plan
Template for planning drills.
  Serve Receive Worksheet
Sheet for mapping out serve receive positions.
  One Court Chart
Multi-purpose chart with one court.
  Two Court Chart
Multi-purpose chart with two courts.
  Six Court Chart
Multi-purpose chart with six courts.

Nutrition

  Fluids for Athletes
Coaching Association of Canada article.
  Nutrition for Volleyball
Coaching Association of Canada article.
  Parents Nutritional Checklist
Coaching Association of Canada tool that can help you locate nutritional resource materials relevant to young athletes.
  Nutrition Tips
A Coaching Association of Canada searchable list of nutrition tip sheets can be found on this page.
  Long Distance Travel
Minimizing the effects of travel to competitions.

Associations

Ontario

Ontario Volleyball Association OVA Provincial Indoor Competitions Manual 2008-2009
Rules for clubs, teams, players and competitions. 
Coaches Association of Ontario OVA Provincial Indoor Schedule and Deadlines 2008-2009
Tournament schedule, deadlines and registration fees.

Women's

Men's

OUA Women's Volleyball
Ontario University Athletics.
OUA Men's Volleyball
Ontario University Athletics.
OCAA Women's Volleyball
Ontario College Athletics.
OCAA Men's Volleyball
Ontario College Athletics.

Canada

Volleyball Canada  
Coaching Association of Canada Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports
Founded on the principles of fair play and drug-free sport, CCES mission is to promote fair play in all aspects of sports within Canada.
 

United States

USA Volleyball NCAA Womens Volleyball
American Volleyball Coaches Association
Coaching resources including coaches corner, drills, etc.
 
 

International

FIVB - Federation Internationale de Volleyball
 

Rules, Refereeing and Scorekeeping

  FIVB - Official Volleyball Rules and Casebook
Basis of the rules for play within the OVA.
Todd's Volleyball Rules Page
Maintained by a ref in the U.S.
  Referee Hand Signals
NCAA standard signals.  Can't find an official document for Canada.
  Volleyball Scoresheet Instructions
Instructions for completing an Ontario Volleyball Scoresheet.  Useful for hosting tournaments.
  Volleyball Canada Scorekeeping Presentation
Instructions for completing an Volleyball Canada scoresheet.
  USA Volleyball Scorekeeper Clinic
Instructional PowerPoint presentation.  This is an excellent, detailed (90 page) course on how to complete scoresheets.  USA Volleyball scoresheets are very similar to those used by Volleyball Canada so the course is very useful here too.
  USA Volleyball Scorekeeping Tips Sheet
USA Volleyball scoresheets are very similar to those used by Volleyball Canada so the tips are useful here too.
 

Equipment

Canuck Sports is a club sponsor for the 2005-2006 season.   If you are looking for the best in volleyball gear, and a club discount, Canuck Sports is where its at!   more...
 

Camps and Facilities

  Solstice Sport
Intensive year-round beach volleyball training - by Mark Reilly and Mike Slean.
Madawaska Volleyball Camp
Summer camp traditionally held in the last week of the summer, with indoor and beach programs.  Frequented by Attack players and coaches, its a great way to cap your summer, get some coaching and playing time, and make a lot of friends from other clubs.
Beach Blast
Indoor facility in Toronto.
  North Beach Volleyball
Indoor facility in Toronto.
Olympia Sports Camp
The registration form can be found here.
 

Other Clubs

  Aurora Storm Volleyball Club
Aurora
, ON
  Forest City Volleyball Club
London, ON
  National Capitals Volleyball Club
Ottawa, ON
  Peel Selects Volleyball Club
Brampton, ON
  South County Volleyball Club
Windsor, ON
   


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