NEW THIS FALL: The Elite Training Program will be available and encouraged to all our athletes in Grades 9-12! Sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 4-6 for Males, and 6-8 for Females.
This program is designed for athletes with a strong desire to develop the physical and mental athletic abilities of an elite lifestyle! As they make their way through the stages, athletes develop leadership and independence, as a Growth Mindset becomes the default mechanism. Skills gained along the way are life skills integral to success in today's changing world! Each 10-week program (12 sessions) is a part of the Season Registration for Grades 9-12, and athletes receive a stage-specific booklet.
NLVA Provincial Tournament Schedule will be shared here:
In each two hour session, athletes will carry out jump training, circuit training, and strength training. In an introductory session before the 10-week program begins, they will set clear and specific goals. Each week, they will be encouraged to reflect on their goals and their readiness for training.
Athletes will be encouraged to find their mental and physical limits and push past them. They will be introduced to Ladder Training. Their goals will reflect the idea of extending beyond their limits from Stage 1. They will be encouraged to learn how to look after their tired, hard-working muscles, and promote recovery.
Athletes will be introduced to yoga principles, encouraging them to build their core strength and to develop a mind-body connection. They will be encouraged to begin building a lifestyle routine at home. They will also begin to recognize the growth of their confidence and leadership skills.
Athletes will be encouraged to set goals based on implementing a healthy lifestyle. They will develop strategies and routines to make their exercise program a daily activity. They begin to see evidence of their leadership skills and to role model their lifestyle and work ethic to the younger athletes.
Athletes will be paired with a small number of younger athletes, who they will train with, sharing the strategies and successes from previous training programs. This is the beginning of the Leadership journey, and athletes will be encouraged to consider the coach certification journey, as they consider a future in coaching.
One of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences is to provide service to others. In this stage, athletes will be encouraged to seek certification as coaches or officials, and bring their knowledge and services back to the Sky Program, or their local school programs. Because they've developed confidence and leadership, they will choose the direction of their growth and learning.
Fall Schedule will be posted here: