Canadian Elite Academy

Rising Star Sessions (Grades 3–6 – New Level)

The Rising Star program is designed specifically for younger athletes who are beginning their volleyball journey. These sessions focus on developing the fundamental movement and coordination skills needed before learning the seven core volleyball skills. Each session will have a theme or focus, announced by the coaches, to match the needs of the group.

Athletes in Rising Star will work on the essential athletic building blocks:

• Moving with balance and agility
• Catching and throwing with control
• Jumping and landing safely
• Running with coordination
• Developing hand-eye and body awareness

These one-hour sessions are held in the multipurpose rooms with lower ceilings. No net will be used in these sessions, allowing athletes to focus on ball control, movement, and coordination. For athletes ready to progress, opportunities are available in the 90-minute gym sessions, where a full net is introduced.

Rising Star is the first step in the Canadian Elite Academy pathway and prepares athletes for the next stage, NexGen Sessions (Grades 6–8).