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Three day Mini Camp

$ 180 cad
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Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:00 PM CST – Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 7:00 PM CST
Beach Courts Sasktel Sport center, , , Saskatchewan,, 150 Nelson road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Map
Dates Breakdown
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM CST
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM CST
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM CST
Three day Mini Camp
This Mini camp will be training athletes in a beach Volleyball setting. This will make you a better indoor player in 6 hours. Open to boys, girls who are willing to work hard and put in the effort.
Details
On the beach, you touch every other ball, meaning you cannot hide in the corner; you are forced to develop comprehensive, all-around skills. Even volleyball legend Karch Kiraly noted that the beach game forced him to become a much better all-around player, which translated directly to his Olympic indoor success.
Why should you take this mini three day camp?
Playing beach volleyball is an excellent, high-intensity way to train for indoor, improving all-around skills, ball control, and endurance. The unstable sand surface strengthens legs and core while reducing joint impact. Playing doubles forces players to improve their passing, setting, and hitting, leading to better on-court anticipation and, ultimately, a more well-rounded, faster, and more adaptable indoor game.
Key Benefits of Beach Volleyball for Indoor Training
Improved Ball Control: Because there are only two players on a large court, players must handle the ball more often, enhancing passing and setting accuracy.
Enhanced Conditioning and Strength: The resistance of the sand provides superior, low-impact conditioning that builds strength in the calves, quads, glutes, and core.
Better Quickness and Agility: Moving in the sand improves explosive jumping and lateral speed once returning to the hard court.
Development of "All-Around" Skills: Unlike specialized indoor positions, beach volleyball requires players to master all skills—serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking.
Better Reading of the Game: The need to cover more court area teaches players to read the opponent's body language and anticipate plays better.
Training Focus: Beach vs. Indoor
Transition Plays: Beach players learn to transition quickly from digging to attacking, a crucial skill for high-level indoor play.
Adaptability: Playing outdoors teaches players to adjust to elements like wind and sun, making them more resilient.
Reduced Pounding: Sand training provides a break for the joints, allowing for high-intensity training with less risk of overuse injuries compared to hard-court training
> "The beach game taught me great lessons about how to elevate the play of my teammate, or teammates, and how to anticipate and expect the ball so much more than the indoor game ever could. It taught me — even forced me — to be a much better all-around player." — Karch Kiraly
Day 1 - Anticipate and Read: The beach game forces you to anticipate and expect the ball much more than the indoor game. Keep your eyes active, communicate, and constantly read the other team to improve your overall volleyball intuition. Remove yourself from your head - do not compete against yourself, the elements, compete against the players on the other side of the net.
Day 2 - Build Defensive Courage: The sand provides a softer landing surface than the hard indoor court . Use this to your advantage to fearlessly practice your defensive skills, like diving and sprawl techniques, so you can bring that same fearless energy back to the gym.
Day 3 -Improvise and Connect: Work with your team players on the court, beach volleyball relies heavily on imagination, improvisation, and constant teamwork. Communicate relentlessly with your teammates, because there is no room to freelance.

Coaches

Darren Cannell

Canadian Elite Academy Head Coach

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Location

Beach Courts Sasktel Sport center, , , Saskatchewan,, 150 Nelson road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Classifications

Categories
  • Basic Grades 7-8 Elementary school team
  • Intermediate 9-10 Junior High School team
  • Senior 11-12 Senior High School Team
  • *Elite 1* Academy Top Level players
Age Groups
  • Age 12-13 (Basic)
  • Age 13-15 (Intermediate)
  • Age 15-17 (Advanced)
  • Age 15+ (Elite 1) Status needed to attend
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