Our Approach
Momentum Volley is committed to proven motor learning research, growth mindset psychology, and the application of coaching experience & expertise to ACCELERATE the learning process. We are always learning, asking questions, and challenging our approach to the game to provide optimal learning & growth opportunities for all.
Momentum Volley wants to GROW with you.
Featured youth programs
momentum MASS
Open to Girls born 09/2006 & younger
momentum VELOCITY
Open to Girls born in 09/2005 & younger
momentum IMPULSE
Open to Girls born in 09/2004 & younger
momentum ACTION
Open to Girls born in 09/2003 & younger
What do we BELIEVE?
Growth mindset
Having a growth mindset means that you recognize skill and abilities can be developed. Athletes and coaches work together to cultivate a growth mindset and view events as challenges rather than threats.
motor learning
The science of motor learning reveals a number of flaws in the “traditional” approach to athlete development. Non-linear pedagogy, ecological dynamics, and constraints based learning are fancy terms to suggest we’re interested in utilizing the best methods to support learning and retention.
Chaos
Applying the principles of Growth Mindset and Motor Learning will create a little chaos, confusion, and ugliness. But, they will also help to develop better, more well-rounded players who are prepared to perform when it matters most. We don’t practice to look good in practice.
What’s different about Momentum Volley?
believe | accelerate | grow
We believe that we have assembled an outstanding core of like-minded community members, who are committed to providing quality learning & training opportunities for young athletes and their families.
What’s in your “b-a-g”?
Right next to the smelly kneepads, socks, and sweaty shirts… we want to stuff it full of belief. The belief that new challenges can be overcome, that you are a powerful learning machine, and that feeling uncomfortable when attempting a new task might just mean you’re on the right path.
Together we want to pack quality training opportunities into your “bag” by applying training methods and providing healthy, competitive experiences that accelerate your development.
And finally, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with today’s youth and feel that they are the best investment communities can make.
By doing so, we all grow together.
Programs
2020 Indoor Season
MASS
Females
Born in Sept. 2006 and younger
Grassroots Development
Cohesive Training Philosophy
Positive Playing Environments
Emphasis on FUN, learning through gameplay environments and fostering a love for community based activity and sport.
velocity
Females
Born in Sept. 2005 and younger
Cue Reading & Decision Making
Game-Based Learning
Positive Competition Environments
Entry level and experienced athlete programming for continued development within a group and team-based structure.
impulse
Females
Born in Sept. 2004 and younger
Training to Train Pathway
Technical, Strategic, and Tactical Training
Meaningful competition to support learning
Team-based structure with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate training to support the application of skills, strategies, & tactics.
action
Females
Born in Sept. 2003 and younger
Learning to Compete Pathway
Technical, Strategic, and Tactical Training
A competitive team-based structure designed to support the athlete development model in support of Volleyball Canada’s gold medal profile pathway .
Upcoming Events
VOLLEYBALL BC WINTER DEVELOPMENT CAMPS
15U Girls’ Sessions
December 14 @ John Barsby Community School, Nanaimo
INFO
updates
The “Chalk Board”
Breathwork
We believe in using simple breathing protocols to support athletes in the training environment and beyond. Breathwork is one of those "low hanging fruit" items (similar to sleep and nutrition) that impact our state in powerful ways. Pre-training protocolHere's a...
read moreRecruiting
Volleyball BC has a strict athlete recruitment policy and its purpose is to protect athletes, families, and clubs from any unnecessary pressures. However, these activities still take place in our sport at all ages and our role at MOMENTUM VOLLEY is to help educate...
read moreChanging the Game
Parents are an incredible part of the journey. Changing the Game Project founder John O'Sullivan shares the five powerful words you can & should use to develop and promote a lifelong love of activity and sport in youth.
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