Team Ontario indoor programs are designed to deliver the content of the Volleyball Canada Athlete Development Framework. The four dimensions of athlete development are addressed in each stage of the pathway: Technical/Tactical, Physical, Psychological and Life Skills. Team Ontario indoor programs are in place to accelerate the development of club volleyball players in Ontario and offer progressive development opportunities to athletes from 14-18U. The programs are aligned with the Volleyball Canada pathway as it aims to produce athletes that will represent Canada internationally as part of a National Team.
These Team Ontario indoor programs will be implemented beginning in the summer 2023 and will run every summer until the end of summer 2025.
All around integrated (beach and indoor) skill training and introduction to a high-performance environment.
LTAD: Train to Train
Skill Level:
Girls – 14U (120 athletes)
Boys – 15U (72 athletes)
Competition: Ontario Summer Game’s every other year
Integrated program focused on training specific athletes with above average physical attributes.
LTAD: Train to Train
Age Groups:
Girls & Boys 14-16U
~34 athlete’s total
Team Ontario White (IT’S BACK!!)
Program focused on bridging the gap between the Regional Program and Team Ontario Red. All around skills training and introduction to Team Ontario concepts and culture. Indoor program only. Athletes will be able to participate in Team Ontario White and Team Ontario Beach programs if they are selected to both.
LTAD: Train to Train
Skill Level:
Girls – 15U (60 athletes)
Boys – 16U (48 athletes)
Competition: Team Ontario Cup tournament
Indoor program focused on the development of advanced volleyball skills and their application in a competitive environment.
LTAD: Learn to Compete
Skill Level:
Girls – 16U (42 athletes – 3 teams of 14)
Boys – 17U (28 athletes – 2 teams of 14)
Competition: Canada Cup tournament
Indoor program focused on the development of performance. The focus will be on developing higher-level skills and integrating Team Ontario playing systems based on National Team systems.
LTAD: Learn to Compete
Skill Level:
Girls – 17U (32 athletes – 2 teams of 14 plus 4 alternates)
Boys – 18U (18 athletes – 1 team of 14 plus 4 alternates)
Competition: Canada Cup or US High Performance Tournament
*Changes to programs can be seen in italics.