Why Choose NAVC

1. EXPERIENCE NATIONAL COMPETITION AND TRAVEL!

In addition to attending all Volleyball Alberta Tournaments, all our teams are encouraged to attend Volleyball Canada’s National Tournament Championships.  We even have some teams that choose to play optional International tournaments during and/or after the normal club season.

2. NAVC FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

NAVC believes that athletes do not develop sitting on the bench. Sitting on the bench is for other teams.  We believe that game play is essential to an athletes development. Our coaches are mandated to find the best mix at each age level and work to develop them all.  Every coach is committed to playing all players in appropriate game circumstances.  Not just in Volleyball Alberta events, but in extra tournament play throughout the season.  This ensures that every player has plenty of opportunities to develop their volleyball skills.

3. NAVC HAS A DIVERSE COACHING SYNERGY!

A diverse team of coaches is committed to developing the potential of each of our athletes, both technically and mentally. NAVC Sport Camps/Clinics are designed to give our U15-U18 athletes position specific training from guest coaches specialized in each of the various positions.  In addition to our guest coaches and mentors, having all our Club coaches together for these special clinics means we’re able to utilize all our coaching resources.  It allows for the maximum flexibility of these coaching strengths which provides for more effective assessment and mentoring plus more specialized technical and positional training.

4. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT BEYOND THE USUAL!

Committed to providing excellent technical development opportunities for our athletes, NAVC has recruited a staff that will ensure this will happen, BUT we recognize that our athletes also need a commitment to help them navigate the mental stresses of being an elite athlete. Mentors and our incredible coaching staff will provide opportunities to learn coping strategies to deal with these daily athlete stresses and athletes will be supported through these stressful experiences by their coaches and the NAVC executive.

5. SUCCESS = TEAM FIRST PHILOSOPHY

NAVC believes that a talented group of athletes is only a group of talented athletes unless you are committed to a “team first” philosophy.  This philosophy supersedes our interest in a team with individuals who have talent. We are committed to selecting driven, hard-working, athletic, like-minded individuals who possess a desire to excel within the team dynamic and who have a true understanding what team means. Everyone contributes at NAVC.

6. DEVELOPING THE ATHLETE FIRST!

Our season’s experiences are carefully planned and executed and it is all about our ATHLETE FIRST philosophy. We strive to develop the whole athlete and endeavour to make decisions regarding this development that put the needs of our athletes first.  Everyone grows in experience when they play for NAVC.

7. OUR CLUB FAMILY!

From try-outs, to signing day, to practices, to all club member meetings, player get togethers and uniform day as well as travel, you’ll learn what it’s like to be a valued member of a great club. We strive to create a situation where all athletes at all levels are supported and mentored. Pooling of all our resources, assistance and support, flexibility and adaptability from all levels of Club participants – all for the benefit of the athletes and their families.

8. OUR PARENTS ARE THE FOUNDATION!

Parents form the foundation of the positive support group for all athletes on all teams and support the Clubs operations by being actively involved. Shared volunteerism is one of the keys to our athletes, our teams and our Club success. NAVC parents understand the difference between pushing and supporting. We are “fans not fanatics”! We don’t just support our own son or daughter – we support all the athletes on all NAVC teams.

9. TRUE ATHLETE

Learn to be a true athlete through various NAVC experiences that will teach and reinforce with instruction and lessons on integrity, teachable spirit, academic responsibility, confidence, discipline, accountability, mental toughness, pride/humility, leadership/service, and selflessness/teamwork.

10. YOUR DREAMS =  OUR DREAMS!

Enjoy NAVC Club support in the pursuit of your volleyball playing dreams in junior high, high school and beyond, through our Club staff’s knowledge of the post secondary process.  We believe that all of our athletes can attain their dreams and NAVC wants to be part of that process.  Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it!!