Club Volleyball at Evergreen

Evergreen is intentionally building a club experience that feels connected, purposeful, and athlete-centered.

We are not trying to be the biggest club. We are focused on building a strong program where athletes are known, coaches are supported, and teams are developed with care.

What Athletes Can Expect

• Purposeful practices

• Strong technical development

• Clear coaching and feedback

• Competitive opportunities

• Mental performance and leadership development

• A positive team culture

• A growing club community

Our goal is to help athletes grow their game and thrive beyond the scoreboard.

Our values are our roots, shaping who we are and how we show up.

• Empowerment: It all starts with belief. We help athletes build confidence, find their voice, and take ownership of their growth

• Evolution: We believe coaches and athletes are perpetual students of the sport, constantly adapting, improving, and evolving. We're always learning, or in other words, Evergreen

• Resilience: Challenges are part of the climb. We teach athletes how to stay strong, bounce back, and push forward both mentally and physically

• Leadership: Whether quiet or bold, every athlete can lead. We build the skills to uplift teammates and make a positive impact

• Performance: We bring it all together through high-level volleyball, mindset coaching, and physical training. Athletes are prepared to compete with clarity and purpose

These values guide how we train, compete, communicate, and build community.

On-Court Skill Development

• Evergreen practices are designed to help athletes build strong technical skills and apply those skills in game-like situations.

• Athletes may work on technical skills scaffolded from an educational lens, position-specific development, game strategy, decision-making, and competing under pressure.

• Our goal is to help athletes understand what to adjust, why it matters, and how to keep growing.

Strength & Performance Training

• Evergreen athletes gain access to strength and conditioning sessions led by Toby Zeigler, former CFL player, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, and athletic performance coach.

• Toby’s training focuses on strength, speed, mobility, vertical development, injury prevention, and functional athleticism that transfers to the court.

Long-Term Athlete Development

• Evergreen’s training approach is informed by Volleyball Canada’s Long Term Development framework. We value developmentally appropriate training, physical literacy, confidence, recovery, and long-term growth.

• We are not only focused on short-term results. We want athletes to build habits, skills, and confidence that support their full athletic journey.

Multi-Sport Development

• Evergreen greatly values multi-sport development. Coaches incorporate Instant Activities into the beginning of practice to help athletes activate their bodies, engage their minds, and bring energy into the gym right away. These activities support movement, decision-making, creativity, and joy in sport.We believe athletes benefit from varied movement, different competitive environments, and opportunities to grow through more than one sport.

• Athletes balancing other sports or major commitments should communicate with coaches early so expectations can be discussed clearly.

Practice Design

• Evergreen practices are planned with purpose, and a template is shared across the club.

A positive team culture does not happen by accident.

How Athletes Contribute to Team Culture

• Effort

• Attitude

• Communication

• Accountability

• Support for teammates

• Willingness to learn

• Commitment to goals

• Having fun

Building a Connected Club Community

As Evergreen grows, we aim to create opportunities for athletes across age groups to train together, learn from one another, and support the larger club culture.

This may include:

• Cross-club training opportunities

• Club-wide events

• Team bonding

• Older athlete mentorship

• Younger athletes learning from senior teams

• Shared development sessions

We want athletes to feel like they are part of something bigger than their own team.

Club volleyball is a significant commitment. Families should expect regular weekly training, weekend tournaments, and team responsibilities throughout the season.

Expected Training Volume

• 12U-14U: 2 on-court practices per week and bi-weekly strength and conditioning sessions.

• 15U-16U: 3 on-court practices per week and 1 strength and conditioning session per week.

• 17U-18U: 3 on-court practices per week and 2 strength and conditioning sessions per week.

Team Competitions

• 2-3 Pre-Season Tournaments

• Volleyball Alberta Premiers

• Exhibition games

• Provincial Championships

• Volleyball Canada Nationals, where applicable

• Additional Travel Tournament (see tab for more information)

Additional Training Supports

Training also includes sports psychology and mindset training, video analysis and athlete highlights, and off-season strength training programming for older athletes.

May 2026

• Volleyball Canada Nationals take place for the previous season.

• The Athlete Expression of Interest Form opens.

June 2026

• Evergreen begins sharing open gyms, and age group and coaching announcements begin.

• Key Volleyball Alberta Date: Re-Signing Period: June 8-26, 2026

July 2026

• Open gyms continue.

• Key Volleyball Alberta Date: Open Commitment Period begins July 1, 2026.

August 2026

• Open gyms and athlete identification opportunities may continue. Tryout information will be shared, and 16U-18U athletes prepare for the fall signing window.

• Key Volleyball Alberta Dates: Open Commitment Period ends August 23, 2026. 16U-18U Signing Window begins August 30, 2026.

September 2026

• Fall tryouts take place, teams begin forming, LOI offers may be sent, and athletes and families complete registration steps after accepting an offer.

• Key Volleyball Alberta Dates: 16U-18U Signing Window: August 30-September 13, 2026. 14U-15U Signing Window: September 12-20, 2026.

October 2026

• Team communication remains ongoing, families are receiving season details, coaches are preparing for training, and athletes continue their commitment to school volleyball.

November 2026

• Team meetings take place, practice schedules are finalized, and teams begin preparing for the club season.

• Key Volleyball Alberta Date: Winter Tryouts begin November 29, 2026, if necessary.

December 2026-May 2027

• Teams move into regular practices, strength and performance training, exhibition games, tournament competition, Provincial Championships, and National Championships.

• We always strive to plan the club season, so teams peak at the end of the year.

Clear Teaching

• Evergreen was founded by educators, coaches, and former post-secondary athletes. Our coaching approach is built around clear instruction, purposeful feedback, and strong communication.

Supported and Challenged

• We believe athletes learn best when they are both supported and challenged. Athletes should expect feedback, accountability, encouragement, and opportunities to grow through mistakes.

Positive Coaching Environment

• Evergreen coaches work to create a training environment where athletes can ask questions, build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop as teammates and leaders.