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Youth Volleyball - Empower the Future

Youth Volleyball - Empower the Future

Canadian Elite Academy - Dr. Darren Cannell 237 Episodes Oct 6, 2026

This podcast explores the world of coaching young volleyball athletes. Its introduction, More Questions Than Answers, sets an inquiry-driven tone rather than offering prescriptive advice. The host welcomes listeners to comment, share, discuss, and disagree as the show develops. It is aimed at coaches, parents, and others interested in youth volleyball development.

Episodes

Why Canadian Elite Volleyball Reached Capacity?
Why Canadian Elite Volleyball Reached Capacity? Oct 6, 2026 00:17:48 Do you think this will work? Hope so.
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How_volleyball_proves_AI_cannot_coach_humans. Aug 19, 2026 00:19:59 A Thought About AI, Education and the Future of Sport I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how rapidly AI is changing the world — and whether we, particularly those of us working with youth, are prepared for what is coming. I see AI as both an incredible opportunity and a potential danger. As an educator, one of my passions has always been trying to anticipate the trends that will impact young pe
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The_Locked_Gym_Paradox Jun 30, 2026 00:04:11 School are built to develop the youth of a community paid for by taxes should be used as much as possible. In Saskatoon school rentals cannot be used on School holiday or professional development days. In Saskatchewan, the school year typically includes 186 to 190 instructional days, with a minimum requirement of 950 hours of instructional time.When including non-instructional days (such as Teache
Why the best coaches do less.
Why the best coaches do less. Apr 29, 2026 00:20:46 The Canadian Elite Academy leagues are unique as they have no coaches, in every GameDay - two hour period you play 6 games. Players are mixed on each game into a different group of athletes and different starting positions. Parents Guidelines Our Philosophy: Learning Through DiscoveryElite Volleyball is designed to give athletes the opportunity to discover how to play volleyball on their own terms
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How_beach_volleyball_builds_better_indoor_players Apr 28, 2026 00:15:36 Is playing beach volleyball a good way to train for indoor?
Our Beach and Indoor Leagues Explained
Our Beach and Indoor Leagues Explained Apr 27, 2026 00:04:46 Check out the way this video explains why our league is so good for todays volleyball players.
Elite Volleyball Training App - Step 1 Sign in and Accept Terms
Elite Volleyball Training App - Step 1 Sign in and Accept Terms Feb 19, 2026 00:04:21 Welcome to the Elite Volleyball Training App!We are excited to have you join our coaching team. The Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) is designed to guide you through a structured onboarding process that sets you up for success.Step 1: Sign In & Accept TermsThis is your starting point. Here is what you need to do:1. Visit elitevolleyball.training and sign in using your account. If you do
Elite Volleyball Fixes Youth Sports Chaos
Elite Volleyball Fixes Youth Sports Chaos Feb 19, 2026 00:16:41 Why Elite Volleyball ExistsElite Volleyball was born from a simple observation: community sport organizations deserve better tools. Coaches, parents, and athletes juggle schedules, communications, payments, and development tracking across scattered systems. We set out to bring everything into one place.The platform started with the Vea League, a competitive volleyball league in Saskatoon. As the l
Why the Elite Volleyball exist!
Why the Elite Volleyball exist! Feb 19, 2026 00:06:11 Why Elite Volleyball ExistsElite Volleyball was born from a simple observation: community sport organizations deserve better tools. Coaches, parents, and athletes juggle schedules, communications, payments, and development tracking across scattered systems. We set out to bring everything into one place.What We Have Built So FarThe platform today includes:- League Management: Automated scheduling,
Your Playbook for Peak Performance
Your Playbook for Peak Performance Feb 6, 2026 00:06:16 The Unseen Battleground: Beyond Physical Prowess- Beyond the highlight reels: The critical role of the mind in elite sports today.- Athlete anecdotes: Moments where mental fortitude (or lack thereof) decided the game.- Setting the stage: Why mental conditioning isn't a "nice-to-have" but a "must-have" for pros. Your Playbook for Peak Performance- Recap of key mental conditi
Building Mental Toughness: Resilience & Growth Mindset
Building Mental Toughness: Resilience & Growth Mindset Feb 4, 2026 00:05:11 The Unseen Battleground: Beyond Physical Prowess- Beyond the highlight reels: The critical role of the mind in elite sports today.- Athlete anecdotes: Moments where mental fortitude (or lack thereof) decided the game.- Setting the stage: Why mental conditioning isn't a "nice-to-have" but a "must-have" for pros. Building Mental Toughness: Resilience & Growth Mindset- Bou
Identifying Tomorrow's Stars Today
Identifying Tomorrow's Stars Today Feb 4, 2026 00:16:59 The Data Revolution in Canadian Volleyball Identifying Tomorrow's Stars Today- One of the most exciting applications is AI's ability to identify emerging talent much earlier than traditional scouting methods.- By analyzing metrics like reaction time, court coverage efficiency, and even predictive success in specific drills, AI can spot potential that might otherwise be overlooked.- This me

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