Coaching in Canterbury
Volleyball rules are simple.
If it is on the floor, pick it up
and get it into the air.
If it is in the air, keep it off the floor.
John Kessel
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As a sport, we are extremely lucky to have so many passionate and dedicated coaches within our Canterbury Volleyball Community - it's absolutely fantastic.
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How can CVA help you?
You might be interested in one or more of the below, or have something else in mind
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I'd like to learn some more about volleyball coaching
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How can I help my son/daughter's interest in the game?
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I'd like to learn how to coach the key skills of volleyball
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Can I help an existing coach with their team?
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I would like help to find a team to coach
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Please click here to tell us more on how we can help you
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Alternatively if you wish to make direct contact, our Association can offer a number of opportunities for all experience levels. Contact us at office@cva.nz to discuss your next steps.
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How do I get started?
Currently Canterbury Volleyball has our introductory "Coaching 101" course to help get people started in the coaching arena. We offer 3 courses a year, click on the link below to register for our next course.
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Click here for Coaching 101 details
We can also offer you flexibility in the timing of the course, and come to you if you have a group form 5 or more - perfect for a school, club or group of parents wanting to know more. Email us on office@cva.nz to organise
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What happens and when?
Volleyball activity spans both summer (beach and school competitions) and winter (club and representative programmes) seasons.
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CVA offer a number of opportunities to coach teams or practical sessions through the winter season, or can help you make contact with a school in need of a coach or assistant
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Click here to find opportunities that match
your time available and experience
Handy Resources
Click here for further handy coaching resources
Mentoring available
As mentioned, Canterbury is extremely fortunate to have a number of quality coaches and coach developers that give so much of their time to develop our sport. A number have offered to open up their trainings (whether it be school, club or regional teams training)
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If you are interested in gaining an introduction to a coach mentor, to further your own development, please email us on office@cva.nz
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