18U Boys - Deanne

Deanne:

Deanne has been involved in coaching all of her adult life, starting with basketball and martial arts.  More recently, she has been the Head Coach of the Brookswood Secondary Senior Girls Volleyball team for the past 6 years.  While at Brookswood, she has helped build and grow their volleyball program, from a team count of 2 when she started, to 7 teams this year.  Along with the athletic directors, she oversees the running of the entire volleyball program, including the recruiting and mentoring of new coaches.  Deanne also founded and runs Above the Net, a non-profit association that runs volleyball skill development programs for elementary school aged children in the Brookswood community. She is passionate about equitable access to sport, character development through sport, and encouraging positive mental health within sports culture.  In her personal life, Deanne works as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, 4 children, and 2 dogs, going hiking and camping, and she loves all things Disney (some may call her a Disney Adult!).

Lauren:

Lauren has been involved in many sports her entire life; but volleyball was always her favourite. She played volleyball for almost 10 years in school, club, and rec leagues and has coached youth recreation volleyball. She most recently has been the assistant coach for the senior boys team at Brookswood Secondary School for 2 years. Lauren is excited to get involved with the Cougar Volleyball Club, share her own knowledge and learn from other experienced coaches as well. The most important thing to Lauren as a coach is to instill in players a hard work ethic and passion for the game, to show respect to each other and themselves, and to have fun!

Practices will be held at the CIAC facility:

20159 115A Avenue (Units 1-4), Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X0Z3

Practice times:

Tuesdays 8:30pm - 10:30pm

Thursdays 8:30pm - 10:30pm

Club Fees for the season will be $1,425.00

This includes:

All team practices

Jerseys and other gear

3 Volleyball BC Tournaments

Provincials

This does not include:

Nationals

Any other tournaments the team and coaching staff would like to participate in

Fees associated with away tournaments

If returning athletes have gear they would like to bring back

They will receive a discount on club fees for the following amount:

Jersey: $47.50

Cougar Volleyball guarantees a safe and fair training environment where all coaches will treat athletes with respect. The expectation is that athletes treat each other, and all coaches, with respect as well.

Unless explicitly stated, play time will not be equal. Cougar Volleyball is a competitive club program and athletes will be awarded with more play time if they demonstrate competency in the following areas (in no particular order):

Athleticism

Ball Control

Positional Skill

Positive Attitude

Desire to Learn

Leadership

Attendance at Training

Commitment to the Team

Play time will not be decided by factors such as unsubstantiated favoritism or relationship with the coach.

If any athlete or parent has a complaint with their coach, please address it in the following manner:

1) WAIT at least 24-48 hours before any action.

2) Respectfully bring the issue forward with the coach, either in person or via email. Discuss and look to find a solution that works for both parties.

3) If conflict persists, send an email to rmcougarvolleyball@gmail.com with the nature of the concern and the administrative team at Cougars Volleyball will look to mediate the conflict.

Tryout fee is $30.00, this is non refundable. Please ensure you can make the time before you register for tryouts.

Tryouts are held at the Cougar Volleyball warehouse

Tryouts are the following dates:

Tuesday December 3rd

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Callback date:

TBD