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by Canadian Elite Academy - Dr. Darren Cannell
This is our first podcast. Podcast Introduction: Let's Talk Youth Volleyball - More Questions Than Answers. The introduction is designed to immediately capture the audience's attention and set the tone for the podcast. It starts with a welcoming statement and clearly defines the podcast's purpose: to explore the world of coaching young volleyball athletes. • Emphasis on Inquiry: The phrase "More Questions Than Answers" is intentionally provocative. It signals that this podcast isn't about providing definitive solutions or prescriptive advice.
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- Aug 19, 202619 min
How_volleyball_proves_AI_cannot_coach_humans.
A Thought About AI, Education and the Future of Sport I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how rapidly AI is changing the world — and whether we, particularly those of us working with youth, are prepared for what is coming. I see AI as both an incredible opportunity and a potential danger. As an educator, one of my passions has always been trying to anticipate the trends that will impact young people. When I was involved in developing a cyber school, I watched the internet and cell phones in the mid-1990s begin to usher in what became the Information Age. Information was suddenly everywhere. Yet rather than fundamentally changing education, much of the response was to restrict the technology. The traditional model remained largely intact. In many ways, an educator from 35 years ago could walk into a classroom or lecture hall today and use essentially the same teaching approach. I worry that sport could make the same mistake with AI. We are entering an era where AI will fundamentally change coaching, training and athlete development. The tools available to athletes and coaches over the next few years will be incredibly powerful. Those who learn how to use them effectively will have an advantage over those who resist them. The question isn't whether AI will change coaching. **It will.** The question is whether we will embrace that change thoughtfully and figure out how AI can make coaching and athlete development better — or whether we will try to resist it and eventually find ourselves trying to catch up. For me, this isn't about replacing coaches with AI. Quite the opposite. I believe the future should be about using AI to allow coaches to spend **more time doing the things humans do best** — mentoring, motivating, challenging, connecting and developing the whole athlete — while AI helps with information, feedback, personalization and the countless other tasks that consume a coach's time. Sport has always taught young people things that are difficult to learn anywhere else: discipline, resilience, patience, failure, teamwork and the value of sustained effort. Those things cannot be replaced by technology. But perhaps technology can help us create a **new coaching pedagogy for a new generation**. That is the challenge I’m interested in exploring. Not how we can use AI to replace what we have always done… **but how we can use AI to rethink what athlete development could become.**
- Jun 30, 20264 min
The_Locked_Gym_Paradox
School are built to develop the youth of a community paid for by taxes should be used as much as possible. In Saskatoon school rentals cannot be used on School holiday or professional development days. In Saskatchewan, the school year typically includes 186 to 190 instructional days, with a minimum requirement of 950 hours of instructional time.When including non-instructional days (such as Teacher Preparation and Professional Development days), the total reaches roughly 197 calendar days.The province features three main holiday blocks (totalling about 13 weeks or ~90 days of designated breaks):Summer Break: A minimum of 6 weeks (typically from late June through Labour Day).Christmas/Winter Break: Usually 2 to 2.5 weeks, spanning late December to early January.February Break (Winter Break): 1 week (usually the third week of February).Spring/Easter Break: 1 week, timed around the Easter holiday.Statutory Holidays: Regular public days off (such as Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, and Remembrance Day) are observed during the school year, as well as several Teacher Professional Activity (PA) days. Why is this rental restricts of not allow athletes to use the school gyms for as many days as is possible Is this a contradiction to studies that promote keeping youth in a community busy and active will save money in the health budget and police budget What does studies who that sport teach the youth that will lessen health issues and criminal behaviour in their future
- Apr 29, 202620 min
Why the best coaches do less.
The Canadian Elite Academy leagues are unique as they have no coaches, in every GameDay - two hour period you play 6 games. Players are mixed on each game into a different group of athletes and different starting positions. Parents Guidelines Our Philosophy: Learning Through DiscoveryElite Volleyball is designed to give athletes the opportunity to discover how to play volleyball on their own terms. There are no coaches, no visible scoreboards, and parents are asked not to coach from the stands.Why no coaching? We believe young athletes ar best when they:Learn by doing and watching their peersFeel comfortable taking risks without pressureHelp teammates around them feel less nervousDevelop problem-solving skills on the courtBuild confidence through their own achievementsThis approach encourages athletes to communicate, support each other, and develop a deeper understanding of the game that comes from within rather than from instructions shouted from the sidelines.Day 1 vs. Other DaysDay 1: Sorting DayThe first day is a sorting day where we assess all athletes and assign initial rankings. Teams are mixed by age using a snake draft to ensure balanced competition across all courts. This helps us see how everyone plays and determines your starting position in the tiered system.Day 2 and Beyond: Ranked PlayFrom Day 2 onwards, you'll compete on courts based on your ranking. Your performance on each game day affects your ranking, so you can move up or down between tiers. This creates a competitive environment where effort and teamwork are rewarded.The Tiered Court SystemAthletes earn their court placement based on performance. Your ranking determines which court you play on, and you control your destiny.Pinnacle Court (Ranks 1-20)The top tier for the highest-ranked athletes. This is where the most competitive play happens.Challenger Court (Ranks 21-40)The middle tier where athletes work to climb to Pinnacle or maintain their position.Foundation Court (Ranks 41-60)The development tier where athletes build skills and work toward higher rankings.
- Apr 28, 202615 min
How_beach_volleyball_builds_better_indoor_players
Is playing beach volleyball a good way to train for indoor?
- Apr 27, 20264 min
Our Beach and Indoor Leagues Explained
Check out the way this video explains why our league is so good for todays volleyball players.
- Feb 19, 20264 min
Elite Volleyball Training App - Step 1 Sign in and Accept Terms
Welcome to the Elite Volleyball Training App!We are excited to have you join our coaching team. The Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) is designed to guide you through a structured onboarding process that sets you up for success.Step 1: Sign In & Accept TermsThis is your starting point. Here is what you need to do:1. Visit elitevolleyball.training and sign in using your account. If you do not have one yet, click "Sign In" to create your profile.2. Once signed in, navigate to your Coach Portal. You will find it in the main menu.3. Open the "Onboarding" tab in your Coach Portal. You will see all 7 steps of the CIF laid out with a clear timeline.4. Complete Step 1 by reviewing and accepting the Academy Coaching Terms & Conditions. This covers our code of conduct, safeguarding policies, and coaching expectations.That is it for Step 1. Once you accept the terms, your progress will be saved and you can move on to Step 2: Complete Your Profile.Important DeadlinePlease complete Step 1 by February 22, 2026. This gives us time to ensure all coaches are onboarded before our upcoming season.What Comes Next?The full 7-step CIF journey:- Step 1: Sign In & Accept Terms (you are here)- Step 2: Complete Your Profile- Step 3: Intro Modules- Step 4: Role-Specific Training- Step 5: Submit Artifacts- Step 6: Shadow/Live Evaluation (admin-managed)- Step 7: Final Review & Pay-Band Assignment (admin-managed)Steps 1 through 5 are self-serve — you work through them at your own pace within the weekly timeline. Steps 6 and 7 are coordinated by the Academy admin team.Need Help?If you have any questions about the onboarding process, reach out to the Academy team or use the Help chat in the app. We are here to support you every step of the way.Welcome aboard — let us build something great together.
- Feb 19, 202616 min
Elite Volleyball Fixes Youth Sports Chaos
Why Elite Volleyball ExistsElite Volleyball was born from a simple observation: community sport organizations deserve better tools. Coaches, parents, and athletes juggle schedules, communications, payments, and development tracking across scattered systems. We set out to bring everything into one place.The platform started with the Vea League, a competitive volleyball league in Saskatoon. As the league grew, so did the vision. We realized that leagues, academies, camps, clinics, and school programs all share the same core needs: scheduling, athlete management, communication, and coaching development. Rather than building separate tools, we chose to unite them under one roof at elitevolleyball.training.What We Have Built So FarThe platform today includes:- League Management: Automated scheduling, real-time scoring, tiered rankings, and attendance tracking for competitive leagues.- Event System: A flexible event engine supporting leagues, camps, training sessions, and clinics with registration, payment, and eligibility management.- Coach Development: The Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) provides a structured 7-step onboarding journey for academy coaches, from sign-in to final evaluation and pay-band assignment. A public Coach Directory showcases certified coaches.- Community Portal: A unified hub where athletes, parents, and coaches manage profiles, view schedules, track development, and stay connected.- Newsroom and Content Hub: A content management system for newsletters, onboarding guides, coaching tips, and community updates, with email distribution and links to external media on Spotify, YouTube, and Blogger.- AI-Powered Assistants: Five AI tools help with event creation, parent guidance, athlete skill coaching, general help, and content writing.- Family Dashboard: Parents see their children's schedules, payment history, event summaries, and emergency contacts in one place.Where We Are HeadedOur roadmap focuses on three pillars:1. Expanding Coach DevelopmentWe are building out the CIF to include ongoing professional development beyond initial onboarding. This means regular coaching tip content, peer observation tools, and a coaching portfolio system that tracks growth over time. We want every coach, whether academy, school, or club, to have access to resources that help them improve.2. Deepening Athlete DevelopmentThe athlete profile will evolve into a comprehensive development passport. Skill assessments, game performance data, coach feedback, and training history will come together to give athletes and their families a clear picture of progress. We envision age-appropriate development pathways that guide athletes from beginner programs through competitive leagues.3. Strengthening Community ConnectionThe Newsroom will become the central communication hub for the entire volleyball community. Podcasts, video content, newsletters, and coaching resources will all flow through the platform. Our Principles- Athlete-First: Every feature is evaluated by how it impacts the athlete experience.- Coach Quality: Great coaching creates great athletes. We invest in tools that make coaches better.- Family Trust: Parents and guardians need transparency. We protect personal information and keep families informed.- Community Scale: What works for one league should work for many. The platform is designed to support multiple organizations, locations, and programs.- Keep It Simple: Complexity is the enemy of adoption. We build tools that people actually use.The Bigger PictureAElite Volleyball is not just software. It is a commitment to raising the standard of community sport in Saskatchewan and beyond. We believe that when coaches are well-supported, athletes thrive. When families are informed and connected, participation grows. When organizations have the right tools, they can focus on what matters: the sport and the people who love it.
- Feb 19, 20266 min
Why the Elite Volleyball exist!
Why Elite Volleyball ExistsElite Volleyball was born from a simple observation: community sport organizations deserve better tools. Coaches, parents, and athletes juggle schedules, communications, payments, and development tracking across scattered systems. We set out to bring everything into one place.What We Have Built So FarThe platform today includes:- League Management: Automated scheduling, real-time scoring, tiered rankings, and attendance tracking for competitive leagues.- Event System: A flexible event engine supporting leagues, camps, training sessions, and clinics with registration, payment, and eligibility management.- Coach Development: The Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) provides a structured 7-step onboarding journey for academy coaches, from sign-in to final evaluation and pay-band assignment. A public Coach Directory showcases certified coaches.- Community Portal: A unified hub where athletes, parents, and coaches manage profiles, view schedules, track development, and stay connected.- Newsroom and Content Hub: A content management system for newsletters, onboarding guides, coaching tips, and community updates, with email distribution and links to external media on Spotify, YouTube, and Blogger.- AI-Powered Assistants: Five AI tools help with event creation, parent guidance, athlete skill coaching, general help, and content writing.- Family Dashboard: Parents see their children's schedules, payment history, event summaries, and emergency contacts in one place.Where We Are HeadedOur roadmap focuses on three pillars:1. Expanding Coach DevelopmentWe are building out the CIF to include ongoing professional development beyond initial onboarding. This means regular coaching tip content, peer observation tools, and a coaching portfolio system that tracks growth over time. We want every coach, whether academy, school, or club, to have access to resources that help them improve.2. Deepening Athlete DevelopmentThe athlete profile will evolve into a comprehensive development passport. Skill assessments, game performance data, coach feedback, and training history will come together to give athletes and their families a clear picture of progress. We envision age-appropriate development pathways that guide athletes from beginner programs through competitive leagues.3. Strengthening Community ConnectionThe Newsroom will become the central communication hub for the entire volleyball community. Podcasts, video content, newsletters, and coaching resources will all flow through the platform. Our Principles- Athlete-First: Every feature is evaluated by how it impacts the athlete experience.- Coach Quality: Great coaching creates great athletes. We invest in tools that make coaches better.- Family Trust: Parents and guardians need transparency. We protect personal information and keep families informed.- Community Scale: What works for one league should work for many. The platform is designed to support multiple organizations, locations, and programs.- Keep It Simple: Complexity is the enemy of adoption. We build tools that people actually use.The Bigger PictureElite Volleyball is not just software. It is a commitment to raising the standard of community sport in Saskatchewan and beyond. We believe that when coaches are well-supported, athletes thrive. When families are informed and connected, participation grows. When organizations have the right tools, they can focus on what matters: the sport and the people who love it.We are building this together, one feature, one season, one community at a time.
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This is our first podcast. Podcast Introduction: Let's Talk Youth Volleyball - More Questions Than Answers. The introduction is designed to immediately capture the audience's attention and set the tone for the podcast. It starts with a welcoming statement and clearly defines the podcast's purpose: to explore the world of coaching young volleyball athletes. • Emphasis on Inquiry: The phrase "More Questions Than Answers" is intentionally provocative. It signals that this podcast isn't about providing definitive solutions or prescriptive advice.
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