Base Camp

Base Camp

What Is Base Camp?

 

Base Camp is Summit's new Youth House League! Youth ages 10-15 will build volleyball skills and confidence as they learn, play and grow - all in a fun and positive environment!


General Program Overview 
Each week will focus on teaching one or two skills and will be split into 2 blocks to maximize opportunites for learning AND play.

 

Block 1: 20-30 minutes of skill development in small groups (1 coach to 6-8 players).
Practicing the fundamental skills of the game - passing, volleying, serving, etc. 


Block 2: 50-70 minutes of game play. Game play will build progressively, following the Volleyball Canada, Ontario Volleyball and the Long Term Athletic Development recommendations. Each team has a coach that will help with proper positioning, rotation, encouragement and on helping players succeed! 

 

Skills and game play will build progressively as we move through each session and the entire program. 


Week 1 - Meet the Coaches, Positions on the Court & Passing 
Week 2 - Serving & Passing + Game Play 
Week 3 - Passing & Setting + Game Play and Get Your Team! 
Week 4 - Setting & Standing Roll Shot + Game Play
Week 5 - Skill Competition + Game Play 
Week 6 - Game Play - Parents Welcome! 
 

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Meet The Team

DAVE WARD: Summit Co-Founder

Dave has spent most of his career creating and organizing engaging programs for young people. He  spent 12 years in senior management at the YMCA working in Aquatics, Outdoor Education, Youth Engagement, Member Experience, supervising multiple sites and hundreds of children's programs.  Dave has a teaching degree, a Masters in Education and was one of the first YMCA Healthy Adolescent Development Training Educators in Canada. He brings a passion for helping young people  grow and learn to Base Camp's staff and program. 

 

 

ERIN CARTER: Head Coach

Erin has spent the last 8 years coaching volleyball in London, working with various age groups. Erin has spent time coaching with Team Ontario and Team Manitoba, and most recently was the assistant coach of the Fanshawe Women's Volleyball team. Erin spent 2 years with Boys and Girls Club of London developing various youth sports programs in the London and surrounding community. Being Advanced  Development Certified, Erin brings a keen eye for progressive programming that best supports athletic  development. 

 

Dafne Erikson - Coach 

Dafne is a long time coach in the London community, working with both adults and youth as an assistant coach and lead coach! With both her youth and adult programs, Dafne is creative when it comes to teaching and exploring new skills in ways that everyone can understand. She works to create a fun, joyful environment and is looking forward to leading a group of young athletes!


Kristen Son - Coach 
Kristen has been coaching in London for two seasons now, after playing club volleyball for 6 years! Kristen's favorite part about coaching is making memories, being part of someone's volleyball journey and helping them fall in love with the sport. Kristen is a versatile player, and has a deep knowledge of the game. Kristen brings joy and smiles to every game and is excited to get on the court! 

 

 

 


Adriana - Coach 

Adriana played volleyball in London for 8 seasons, and has coached in local youth league for about 2 seasons. Growing up playing volleyball in London and then passing down her knowledge through youth foundations programs, Adriana is excited to step back into the coaching role and work with youth! Her favorite part of coaching is the opportunity to teach kids new skills and seeing them light up when they pick something up. 


Rob Pass - Coach 
Rob has been playing volleyball for 9 years, most recently for the Fanshawe College team, and has been coaching for 8. Rob's favorite part about coaching is seeing a player have success by implementing something they have been working on. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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