Application for Team Ontario Beach Targeted Support Program is now open.
Through the support of a daily training environment (DTE) with a personal team coach and an Integrated Support Team (IST), the Team Ontario OHPSI (Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative) Program exists to assist the development of two specifically targeted areas of the Canadian beach development pathway towards future Olympic games.
The development of committed partnerships.
Teams that demonstrate the commitment to train for future Age Division World Championships, NORCECA Continental, or FIVB World Tour beach events.
The development of future international blockers or universal defenders.
Athletes that are a prospective international blocker/universal athlete interested in exploring high performance beach volleyball in a highly supported holistic environment.
The main objective of the Team Ontario OHPSI Program is to provide and optimize the physical and mental preparation of committed athletes by following a well-prepared season plan developed in collaboration with integrated support team. The Team Ontario OHPSI Targeted Support program will also serve as preparation for 2025 Canada Games..
This program is supported and funded by the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario (CSIO) through the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI). The Team Ontario Beach integrated support team (IST) consists of:
Strength & Conditioning (Matt Golas, CSCS)
Sports Dietician (Christine St. Clair, RD)
Athletic Therapist (Alice Sobiesiak, RMT, CAT(C))
Medical Team - CSIO
OHPSI Team Coach (Angie Shen, ChPC, Eddie Coleman, ChPC)
Athletes can apply as an OHPSI Team or as an OHPSI Tall Maple
Application deadline is April 19th, 2024.