Developing player fundamental technical skills in a competitive environment continues to be our mission going into the 2025 season and thanks to the support of our coaches, staff/volunteers, parents, and players we expect to be successfull in reaching our goals over the season. Our continued objective is to develop self-confidence and inspire our athletes to help themselves and others achieve success in reaching their goals as individuals and as part of their team.
The steady growth and development of our players on and off the court was evident to everyone as the 2023/2024 seasons progressed. Now, looking forwards in preparation for the 2025 season, we are extremely excited for the future of Phoenix Volleyball Club and our athletes !
OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY
We believe the success of our players is achieved through their development in three key areas: personal development, athletic development, and sport specific skill development.
Personal development is important on many levels. Our coaches strive to model and create an environment of trust, respect, and empathy with each player through their words and actions which players can exemplify to others. Team outings and activities including workshops, community service, player journals, goal setting, and coach/player meetings all help to create bonds and life skills required to communicate effectively and manage interpersonal relationships.
Athletic development is achieved through strength and conditioning programs, mental health and nutrition workshops, and other related activities. Creating healthy physical and mental life habits is not only critical in sport but also in every aspect of life.
Volleyball specific fundamentals including correct skill mechanics and proper technique are crucial in creating a strong foundation for our players development. These fundamentals are the baseline standard that our coaches strive to develop in all our players allowing them to progress and enhance their skill set as they mature physically, mentally, and emotionally. As with individual play, team strategy along with self-assessment and analysis is developed into their skill set as players progress.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of dynamic coaching to athletes as possible across all our programs while fostering and growing their love of the game in a competitive but fun and motivating environment. We want to challenge and inspire our athletes to succeed not only on the court as players but, also mirror the same integrity, sportsmanship, and empathy we try to instill into their daily lives.
Sure it's nice to win but, the focus and goal for Phoenix Volleyball coaches is not to win games... it is to provide our athletes with the skills, tools, and opportunity to achieve their own personal and team goals that will lead them to success on and off the court.
2025 CLUB season Information
2025 Tryout Information can be found here
GIRLS TEAMS |
BOYS TEAMS |
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| 13UG HC - Quinn Borrowman AC - Esja Larson AC - Chris Sommerhalder |
HC - Alex Ethier AC - Tonya Moreton |
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| 14UG HC - Chris Sommerhalder AC - Jeff Bergen |
18UB HC - Tonya Moreton AC - Tayler Bergen AC - Alex Ethier |
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| 15UG HC - Macy Currier AC - Eryka Homuth AC - Chris Sommerhalder |
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| 16UG HC - Kelsey Sala AC -Tabitha Pinder AC - Alana Jennings-Coutts AC - Chris Sommerhalder |
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SEASON DURATION
Apart from tryouts and Orientation Day in December our official club season begins with the first practice for boys January 5, 2025 and ends with Provincials for 13U teams or Nationals for all other teams. Our annual club awards event is held shortly after Nationals for all teams.
PRACTICE AND TRAINING
All teams practice at least 3 times a week starting early January and are normally Monday to Thursday evenings as most tournaments start on Friday evenings. Teams may alternate number of practices and/or locations to allow extra practice time if needed for teams with upcoming tournaments. Teams may also practice together to facilitate an environment which allow athletes to train and gain further experience in game like situations. The boys teams may have practice and strength/conditioning/plyo training on Sundays.
In addition to our regular practices, we are excited to again announce that a strength and conditioning program will be included as part of our training for select teams. Partnering with certified experts will further enhance the development and well being of our athletes and help to further achieve their personal and team goals.
While we realize the importance and benefit for athletes to explore other activities and sports, being part of the Phoenix Volleyball family is a big commitment. It is a commitment to your team by both players and their families. We believe players that can prioritize their time accordingly will achieve the greatest success and benefit from our club program.
The training schedule below has not been finalized and is subject to change as locations, coaches, and teams are confirmed into December.
Practice locations will be at any of the following locations and may alternate between teams weekly or bi-weekly:
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TOURNAMENTS
Depending on age class and tournament availability, teams will participate in 5-7 'local region' tournaments including at least one tournament in Brandon as well as the Volleyball Manitoba Provincials. Local tournaments are normally scheduled with games on Friday evenings and carry on into the following day. Brandon tournament hotels are pre-booked for teams.
Select teams will also attend the Volleyball Canada Nationals which is normally run over 3-4 days. There is no 13U age class for Nationals. Manitoba teams generally compete within the western region which in 2025 is as follows:
- 14UG - May 9-11, 2025, Winnipeg, MB
- 15UG - May 15-17, 2025, Edmonton, AB
- 15UB - May 9-11, 2025, Edmonton, AB
- 16UG - May 19-21, 2025, Edmonton, AB
- 18UB - May 23-25, 2025, Edmonton, AB
Teams may also travel to tournaments in Selkirk, Saskatchewan, and Ontario but these require a minimum roster of players whose families have agreed to attend. Teams may also elect to attend extra tournaments outside of those scheduled by the club but these must be agreed to by the coach and authorized by the club. Your Team Manager will be able to provide related details.
13U tournament games are tripleball format. Depending on tournament availbility/schedule, we try and enter them into two 14U tournaments which are 'regular' volleyball format but with slightly different rules. 13U/14U games are also 'Fair Play' which should not be confused with 'equal' play. The tournament list below is not finalized and is continually updated into January.
13UG Tournament Schedule
Jan 31-Feb 1: Westman Volleyball Club, Locations TBD, Brandon, MB
Feb 14/15: Bandits Volleyball Club, Dakota Field House, Winnipeg, MB
Feb 28-Mar 1: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
[TBD] Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships
14UG Tournament Schedule
Feb 7/8: Jr Pilots Volleyball Club, Providence University College, Otterburne, MB
Feb 14/15: Westman Volleyball Club, Locations TBD, Brandon, MB
[TBC] Feb 28-Mar 1: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
[TBC] Mar 7/8: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
Mar 28/29: Bandits Volleyball Club, Dakota Field House, Winnipeg, MB
[TBD] Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships
May 9-11: Volleyball Canada Nationals, RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
15UG Tournament Schedule
Feb 7/8: Jr Pilots Volleyball Club, Providence University College, Otterburne, MB
Feb 14/15: Westman Volleyball Club, Locations TBD, Brandon, MB
[TBC] Mar 1/2: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
[TBC] Mar 7/8: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
[TBD] Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships
May 15-17: Volleyball Canada Nationals, Edmonton Expo Center, Edmonton, AB
15UB Tournament Schedule
Jan 31-Feb 1: Jr Pilots Volleyball Club, Providence University College, Otterburne, MB
Mar 21/22: Bandits Volleyball Club, Dakota Field House, Winnipeg, MB
Apr 5/6: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
[TBD] Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships
May 9-11: Volleyball Canada Nationals, Edmonton Expo Center, Edmonton, AB
16UG Tournament Schedule
Feb 15/16: Westman Volleyball Club, Locations TBD, Brandon, MB
[TBC] Mar 1/2: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
[TBC] Mar 7/8: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
Apr 4/5: Bandits Volleyball Club, Dakota Field House, Winnipeg, MB
[TBD] Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships
18UB Tournament Schedule
Mar 15/16: Brandon Volleyball CLub, Healthy Living Centre, Brandon, MB
Mar 21/22: Jr Pilots Volleyball Club, Providence University College, Otterburne, MB
[TBD] Volleyball Manitoba Provincial Championships
TEAM FEES
Player travel expenses are not included in team fees and are the responsibility of parents. Teams may choose to fund raise to help offset travel costs. Fees are determined by factors including the number of tournaments entered, coaching staff, merchandise/uniforms, and equipment. The initial payment fee is due before Orientation Day.
13U Girls - $2200
PAYMENT OPTION 1
Full payment due December 13, 2024.
PAYMENT OPTION 2
$1,500.00 due December 13, 2024
$350.00 due February 1, 2025
$350.00 due March 1, 2025
14U Girls - $2700
PAYMENT OPTION 1
Full payment due December 13, 2024.
PAYMENT OPTION 2
$1,500.00 due December 13, 2024
$600.00 due February 1, 2025
$600.00 due March 1, 2025
15U girls - $2700
PAYMENT OPTION 1
Full payment due December 13, 2024.
PAYMENT OPTION 2
$1,500.00 due December 13, 2024
$600.00 due February 1, 2025
$600.00 due March 1, 2025
16U GIRLS - $2900
PAYMENT OPTION 1
Full payment due December 13, 2024.
PAYMENT OPTION 2
$1,500.00 due December 13, 2024
$700.00 due February 1, 2025
$700.00 due March 1, 2025
18U boys - $2900
PAYMENT OPTION 1
Full payment due December 13, 2024.
PAYMENT OPTION 2
$1,500.00 due December 13, 2024
$700.00 due February 1, 2025
$700.00 due March 1, 2025
The above fees cover the following costs:
- Volleyball Canada/Manitoba membership fees
- All tournament registration fees
- Facility rentals and any applicable insurance
- Customized strength & conditioning/performance training program
- Team merchandise apparel package:
- 2 team game jerseys
- 3 practice shirts
- 1 team game warm-up shirt
- 1 team backpack
- 1 team pant/bottom
- 1 team top/jacket
- Coaches travel expenses, honorariums, and per diems
- Training equipment & supplies
- Administration expenses & supplies
- Club awards ceremony
ORIENTATION DAY
Player and parent orientation is the time to meet your teammates, get important club/team information, and get you sized-up for uniforms.
Orientation is also the time for parents to shine and step-up to volunteer. Each team requires a Team Manager/Parent Liaison, First-Aid and/or Athletic Therapist, Official 13U team ball tosser for tripleball games. There's definitely some extra perks for parents that can fill some of these important roles ;)
GIRLS ORIENTATION
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
DATE: December 17, 2024
LOCATION: Sage Creek School, 315 Sage Creek Blvd
BOYS ORIENTATION
TIME: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
DATE: December 17, 2024
LOCATION: Sage Creek School, 315 Sage Creek Blvd
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