VC LTAD Implementation
Sports in LTAD Process
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Wave 1
Alpine
Athletics
Basketball
Biathlon
Canoe
Curling
Cycling
Diving
Freestyle Ski
Gymnastics
Judo
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Wave 1
Rowing
Snowboarding
Softball
Speedskating
Swimming
Synchro
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Yachting
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Wave 2
Baseball
Bob - Skeleton
CP Sport
Cross Country
Equestrian
Skating
Luge
Soccer
Triathlon
Tennis
Wheelchair Rugby
LTAD Issues - Volleyball
Issues identified within the Canadian Volleyball community:
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Players start playing volleyball at too late an age
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Well meaning coaches in the education system need improved technical
information
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Players are specialized too early
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Too few players are selected too early
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Canadian volleyball players under train (both volleyball and physical prep)
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A developmental “gap” exists (19-25 years)
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System Integration (schools-clubs/provinces-CCAA/CIS-national teams)
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Indoor/Beach Integration
VC LTAD Implementation
“FUNdamentals” Volleyball Program:
 Mini-Volleyball (Goal = 100,000-200,000+)
 CAHPERD endorsement
 Can be used as approved curriculum in elementary schools
 40,000+ participants in Canada in 2005-2006
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“Learning to Train” Volleyball Program:
 Atomic Volleyball (LTAD Goal = 30,000-50,000)
 CAHPERD endorsement
 Can be used as approved curriculum in elementary schools
 10,000+ participants in Canada in 2005-2006
VC LTAD Implementation
“Training to Train” 13U Nationals pilot starting in 2008:
 Program to provide link between 12U (Atomic) and 14U
 Court Sizes:
 Mini / Atomic: 6.1m x 6.7m (badminton court) up to 4 on 4
 13U: 8m x 8m with 4 on 4 (? - TBD)
 14U: 9m x 9m with 6 on 6
 Modified rules to encourage participation and fun
 Different style of Nationals (Festival atmosphere)
 Provincial Pilots in 2007
VC LTAD Implementation
Playing Up (Developmental Level vs. Chronological Age):
 2007 VC Nationals
 Teams Playing Up Allowed
 Teams playing in more then one nationals allowed
 Must wait until March 1, 2007 to register for Team “playing up”
VC LTAD Implementation
“Training to Train” Rule Modifications:
 VC Nationals: Men 14U and 15U and Women 14U and 15U
 No Libero
 12 substitutions (in/out once only)
 Same score sheet as other age categories
 Rationale – helps to prevent early specialization
VC LTAD Implementation
“Learning to Compete” Annual P/T Competition:
 VC NTCC’s (19U/18U for Men, 18U/17U for Women)
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4-day event on the last weekend of July every year
2007 Men = SK (Regina), 2007 Women = ON
Second team (18U men and 17U women)
5 Provinces have a second women’s team in 2007
4 Provinces have a second men’s team in 2007
 9 teams = 108 athletes and 18-24 coaches
VC LTAD Implementation
“Training to Compete” Annual P/T Competition:
 21U Nationals (Raised from 20U – both beach and indoor)
 Provinces can depart from existing Club system to form teams
 4-day event May 10 – 13, 2007
 Always at Team Canada Volleyball Centre (Winnipeg)
 Best 3 of 5 matches (maximum of 2 per day) with 2 officials
 Women = 8 teams
 Men = 6 teams
VC LTAD Implementation
“Training to Compete” Canada Games:
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2009 Canada Games Ages
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Indoor Women = 20U
Indoor Men = 21U
Beach Women = 21U
Beach Men = 22U
(1989 or earlier in 2009)
(1988 or earlier in 2009)
(1988 or earlier in 2009)
(1987 or earlier in 2009)
Previous Canada Games Ages
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Indoor Men and Women = 19U
Beach Men and Women = 21U
VC LTAD Implementation
“Training to Compete”
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21U High Performance Camp (May 13-20 in Winnipeg)
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Training led by National Team Coaches & PET
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130 athletes and 25 coaches from 10 provinces
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Athletes selected by NT (pre-selected) and by provinces
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Improve Knowledge
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Good stakeholder interaction
Both players and coaches
2008 consider a coaches clinic
Provide training outside of the CIS/CCAA season
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Typical CIS/CCAA = 30-50 matches in 6 months then 6 months off
VC LTAD Implementation
“Training to Compete”
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21U High Performance Camp (May 13-20 in Winnipeg)
 Technical Sessions from world class experts:
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Strength/Conditioning
Nutrition
Psychology,
Dartfish and Datavolley
Dynamic warm-up
National Team Interaction
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Hot seat forum
Observe Men’s practices
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3-day Tournament May 18-20
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Women’s teams – additional invitations to Senior team tryout
VC LTAD Implementation
“Learning to Win Internationally” Programs:
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Full-Time National Team Training Centres:
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2006-2007: 7 male players, 4 female players
Long Term: 30-40 Athletes in up to 3 full time centres
Development of next generation of National Team coaches
Placement of L2W athletes in good club situations
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Better coaches, facilities and leagues
VC LTAD Implementation
LTAD Quality Assurance Program:
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Volleyball Canada “Clubmark” Program:
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Good governance, environment and programs
Elite Clubs and Developmental Clubs
Sport Schools
CIS, CCAA and NCAA
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LTAD Implementation Moving Forward:
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Skill Development
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Skill Contests
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During tournaments
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Piloted by some provinces
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LTAD Implementation Moving Forward:
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Identification Camps
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Separate from selection camps
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OVA – 18 boys and 14 girls for 21U camp
 Brought in NT Coaches
VC LTAD Implementation
LTAD Implementation Moving Forward:
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Physical Training – Windows of trainability
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Strength = Girls 13-16, Boys 16-19
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Speed = Girls 11-13, Boys 13-16
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Stamina = Girls 11-14, Boys 12-15
VC LTAD Implementation
LTAD Implementation Moving Forward:
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Create a thoughtful schedule
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Minimize importance of early tournaments
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Allow coaches to PLAN the season
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Make tiering decisions late in the season
LTAD and the CIS
CIS considerations
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Start of League Matches
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October 20th in 2006
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General Preparation Phase?
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Skill development
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Can the League Matches before January be minimized?
LTAD and the CIS
CIS considerations
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End of Season
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Can the end of the season be pushed later?
LTAD and the CIS
CIS considerations
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Physical Training
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In season
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Off season
LTAD and the CIS
CIS considerations
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Extending Season
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21U Nationals
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21U HP Camp
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Canada Games
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Beach Volleyball
Thanks!