Upcoming
Intermediate Individual Defense Session
From $ 25 cad
Wed, Sep 24, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM CST
Holy Family Catholic School, 815 Stensrud Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Map
Athlete Level - Intermediate
Intermediate Level
- Target Audience: Players typically grades 9-10 with "a bit more under their belt," often "club experience," or having "attended basic sessions before as a prerequisite or recommendation."
- Suitability for Daughter or Son : Not recommended at this time if under 11 years of age.
- Assumed Fundamentals: This level "assumes you've got a pretty solid handle on those fundamentals already." The focus "shifts...into like intermediate skill refinement gameplay strategy."
- Risk of Overwhelm: If her serve "isn't quite where she wants it to be yet," jumping into intermediate "might feel a bit overwhelming, like she's trying to keep up rather than focusing on her serve." This is akin to "trying to run before you've really mastered walking steadily."
- Frustration Risk: Placing her in a level where the overall skill assumed is too high when her goal is specific skill refinement could lead to "frustration," which "isn't great for learning or confidence."
Refund policy - https://sites.google.com/view/elitesite/academy-refund-policy
A refund will not be issued if the session's start date is within 7 days of the cancellation.
Each player must bring a volleyball to attend the session; the academy will not supply volleyballs.
Intermediate (Grades 9–10)
Athletes refine their defensive techniques with an emphasis on reading hitters, anticipating ball trajectory, and reacting quickly. Training includes digging harder-driven balls, covering off-speed shots, and learning recovery techniques to handle deflections or misplays. Players also work on court positioning, communication, and transitioning from defense into offense. The goal is to become a reliable defender who can control the ball and give the team a quality first contact.
Athletes refine their defensive techniques with an emphasis on reading hitters, anticipating ball trajectory, and reacting quickly. Training includes digging harder-driven balls, covering off-speed shots, and learning recovery techniques to handle deflections or misplays. Players also work on court positioning, communication, and transitioning from defense into offense. The goal is to become a reliable defender who can control the ball and give the team a quality first contact.
Coaches
Darren Cannell
Canadian Elite Academy Head Coach
Justin Nutter
Coach
Contact us
- Darren Cannell
- in••••o@can••••y.com
- 639-480-8585
Location
Holy Family Catholic School, 815 Stensrud Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Classifications
Categories
- Intermediate 9-10 Junior High School team
Age Groups
- Age 13-15 (Intermediate)