To achieve the growth outcomes, we strongly believe in the importance of creating an environment that is defined by our five Team Ontario conditions for quality:

1. A safe, caring environment free of coercion and fear

2. Work done in the environment is meaningful and purposeful to all involved

3. The movement towards quality is driven by self-evaluation

4. Best effort of people on a continuous basis

5. Everything we do is always constructive

When the 5 conditions for quality are present, the result is an environment in which athletes and coaches feel cared for. It is an environment where people overcome challenges by supporting one another. In this environment, athletes and coaches feel like they are more important than volleyball, more important than medals, and more important than their performance. This leads to everyone being able to explore their full potential.

All Team Ontario coaches share the same basic responsibilities and have additional program-specific duties. The basic Team Ontario coach responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with the coaching group to plan and deliver the Team Ontario program and care for the holistic development of all participating athletes.

• Evaluate and select athletes as part of the Athlete Identification Process, as needed.

• Develop and implement an effective and holistic training program based on LTD principles

• Abide by the Team Ontario Selection policy, OVA Code of Conduct, OVA Person in Authority Code of Conduct and other OVA policies.

• Perform administrative duties as needed

• Complete holistic debriefs with coaches, athletes and OVA following the program

• Participate in 1-2 online coach meetings per month between January and June 2025 to prepare for the summer (this include coach development sessions).

• Participate in the Team Ontario Coach Summit

All Team Ontario coach candidates must meet the following requirements as per the Team Ontario Selection Policy:

• Be a registered member in good standing with the OVA and Volleyball Canada (registered in MRS at the time of applying)

• Have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening & Police Record Check as well as a completed OVA Screening Disclosure Form

• Meet the OVA Coach Eligibility policy requirements by completing the following four modules available online:

  • Foundations of Volleyball

  • Making Ethical Decision Online Evaluation

  • Making Head Way

  • CAC Safe Sport Training

  • NCCP Anti-Racism in coaching

  • be NCCP certified or be actively pursuing NCCP certificationItem description

Volleyball expertise and coaching knowledge are important to help support the conversations with athletes within the Athlete and Player areas of development. As such, the following qualifications are recommended:

• Practical understanding of Volleyball Canada’s Long-term Development (LTD) model

• Familiarity with the demands of high-performance volleyball at the post-secondary and/or international level

• Advanced development coach certification in the relevant discipline (beach or indoor)

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing development through the accumulation of 5 PD points yearly.

Coach Selection Criteria

Coaches will be selected based on where they are on their coach development journey and how their experiences fit with the responsibilities of the role they are applying for. Consideration will be given to the demonstrated ability to coach within the Person pillar of the LTD Athlete Matrix followed by the qualifications listed above. The following coach pathway experiences will also be considered:

• past high performance coaching duties

• experience mentoring other coaches

• level of provincial team coaching achieved

• level of national team coaching exposure

• competition level achieved as a coach

• NCCP Certification level

• LTD contexts within which the coach has worked

Coaches interested in applying for a Team Ontario coaching position must complete the following steps before 11:59pm on November 10, 2024.

• Complete the online 2025 Team Ontario Coach Selection Form (≈15min)

  • New coaches will be required to submit a volleyball resume within the application form

• *RETURNING 2024 COACHES- Ensure you have submitted your 2024 Self-Evaluation and Feedback Form

• *NEW COACHES (coaches who were not with a program in 2024)- Complete the Virtual Interview Process (≈30-60min)

  • This virtual interview must be completed in a single session. Please plan your time accordingly.

The Team Ontario Regional Program will allow athletes from across the province to experience a high-performance style of training and instruction through an overnight training camp. The goal of the program is to expose more athletes to high-performance volleyball concepts as to create a broader and more skilled group of athletes in Ontario.

This camp is tailored to athletes with above-average physical attributes born in 2011 or later who show the potential to contribute to the success of the Team Ontario programs in the future. The camp is focused on addressing the needs of tall athletes and integrates both indoor and beach volleyball. Coaches will work on various development aspects such as motor skills, agility, coordination, and obviously, volleyball skills. Coaches work collaboratively under the guidance of a lead coach to design the program and learn from one another (no head coaches).

This program is focused on the development of athletes who are starting their high performance journey in volleyball. The target skill level is 15U for the girls and 16U for the boys. Coaches will be responsible for identifying athletes throughout the athlete identification process and select the group that will train during the Team Ontario White camp. Coaches will work with Team Ontario lead coaches to plan and deliver this camp in preparation for the 2025 Team Ontario Cup. Coaches will be assigned a team for the event and lead their group throughout the competition.

This program is focused on the development of athletes who have some experience in a high-performance context. The target skill level is 16U for the girls and 17U for the boys. Coaches will be responsible for identifying athletes throughout the athlete identification process and selecting the group that will train during the Team Ontario Red camp. All Team Ontario Red coaches will work together to plan and deliver this camp in preparation for the 2025 Canada Cup. Coaches will be assigned a team for the event and lead their group throughout the competition. The purpose of this program is to help players learn and apply Team Ontario principles of play in a competitive environment.

This program is focused on the development of athletes who are ready to commit to the podium pathway for indoor volleyball. Those athletes are willing to do what it takes to reach the national team level and aspire to a successful post-secondary experience. The target skill level is 17U. Coaches will be responsible for identifying athletes throughout the athlete identification process and select the group that will train during the Team Ontario Black camp. Coaches will work together to plan and deliver this camp in preparation for the 2025 Canada Cup. Coaches will be assigned a team for the event and lead their group throughout the competition. The purpose of this program is to help players perform while applying the Team Ontario principles of play in a highly competitive environment.

This program is focused on the development of athletes at the 15U-18U skill level who are interested in being exposed to a high performance beach volleyball environment. The program is camp-based and will consist of a week-long camp followed by two shorter camps around Ontario Championship and Nationals. Athletes will acquire skills and concepts that will help them prepare for future international beach volleyball opportunities. Coaches will be responsible for identifying athletes throughout the athlete identification process and select the group that will train as part of Team Ontario Beach. Coaches will work with lead coaches to plan and deliver the camps in preparation for the highlight competitions of 2025.

This program is focused on exposing athletes at the 15U-18U skill level to high performance training in a full-time training environment to better prepare them for future international success and an eventual transition to the National Team. Athletes training with the FTG are provided with the support of an integrated sport science staff. Coaches will be responsible for planning and delivering of daily training from June to August. Sessions will take place in Toronto 3 times per week in the evening in June and in the morning during July and August. Coaches will be responsible for identifying athletes throughout the athlete identification process and select the group that will train as part of the Team Ontario Full-time training group. Coaches will work collaboratively with the OVA Senior Beach Development Coach to provide the best possible support to athletes.