Learn to Compete
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Beach: 17U-20U
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Indoor: 16U-19U
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Number of Sports
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Learn to Compete is the entry stage in the Podium Pathway. This is where athletes begin their journey of high-performance.
Entering Learn to Compete, and thus being part of the Podium Pathway, is a process that starts with athlete identification through Volleyball Yukon. It is athletes within our Team Yukon Program that are consistently reviewed by Volleyball Yukon for their potential in making national level programs (which enters them into the Train to Compete phase of the Podium Pathway).
Entering Learn to Compete, and thus being part of the Podium Pathway, is a process that starts with athlete identification through Volleyball Yukon. It is athletes within our Team Yukon Program that are consistently reviewed by Volleyball Yukon for their potential in making national level programs (which enters them into the Train to Compete phase of the Podium Pathway).
A good indicator of wether you are in the right phase or not*, is comparing your current development to the standards provided by the Long Term Development framework as specified below for Learn to Compete.
*Being aged 16 to 19 does not mean you are in the Learn to Compete phase of the Podium Pathway. Instead, for most athletes across Canada and in the Yukon, athletes this age will enter the Fit for Life phase of Active for Life (learn more here).
*Being aged 16 to 19 does not mean you are in the Learn to Compete phase of the Podium Pathway. Instead, for most athletes across Canada and in the Yukon, athletes this age will enter the Fit for Life phase of Active for Life (learn more here).
Injury Prevention |
Learn functional movement tests and work with trainer to develop mobility and stability exercises |
Practices Per Week |
A) 2-3 practices/week B) Indoor: 4-8 @ 120 min B) Beach: 4-8 @ 90 min |
Matches Per Week |
1.5 @ 90 min (best of 5) Beach: 2 tournaments/month or 4-6 matches every other week |
Physical Training Per Week |
3-4 @ 30-60 min |
Other Sports |
Indoor and/or Beach |
Maximum Total Activity |
Max 11 sessions/week (1 session = 60-120 min of a practice, match, or work out). For example: 6 practices, 3 physical training, 2 matches All athletes should have 5 hours between practices if doing two practices a day and have 1 full day off per week. |
