FALL SESSION: Sept 7 - Nov 20th, 2025
COST: $529.99 plus GST  
 
SECTION B - EXCEL PROGRAM: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM & Sundays: 3:00-5:00PM (co-ed)
 
LOCATIONS: *This program is found only at our SOUTH location for the Fall Semester.
 
The Edmonton Volleyball & Pickleball Center is proud to launch our Youth Development Excel Program. This a specialized training stream designed for motivated young athletes born in 2011 or 2012 who are ready to push their game further.
Whether your athlete has outgrown recreational programming or simply craves more challenge and structure, Youth Development Excel provides the ideal next step. Athletes will train alongside like-minded peers, receive consistent coaching, and experience game play that emphasizes performance, growth, and strategic thinking.​​​
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Ideal for athletes who:
Were born in 2011 or 2012 that have prior volleyball experience (school teams, recreational leagues, or YD)
Are eager to improve technically and tactically
Thrive in a structured and competitive setting
Are looking for more advanced training and instruction
Aspire to try out for a club volleyball team in the future
 
Program Features:
Skill-specific instruction led by experienced coaches
High-rep, high-focus practice sessions
Competitive team play and scrimmage opportunities
Emphasis on athlete development, discipline, and game IQ
This program provides a dedicated training stream for athletes serious about their development and excited to work hard alongside others with similar goals.
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Coaching & Instruction:
Athletes are assigned to consistent teams and coaches throughout the session, fostering growth, mentorship, and team chemistry.
Coaches are experienced, supportive, and focused on individual development in a fun, structured environment.
 
Program Format:
Initial Evaluation & Team Formation: The first two sessions focus on skills and assessment to create balanced teams.
Week Training Sessions: Focused skill development practice.
Sunday Session: Matches, scrimmages, and game like drills that reinforce learned skills.
Season-End Tournament: Depending on registration numbers, athletes wrap up the program with a fun, competitive experience.
 
PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible to register for this program, athletes must fit the following criteria:
Athlete must have participated in at least 2 past semesters of our Youth Development Program (or a similar program)
Athlete must have at minimum 1 year of experience on a school team or a club team
Athlete aspires to play at the club level