About NextGen Training

NextGen Training is an intentional effort to bring high-performance volleyball training to athletes of all backgrounds in Kelowna BC. The program is the brainchild of Genesis Athletics Club Director Jadon Ward, who got the idea while working with Team BC in their Regional Training Centre. NextGen Training centers around its “four pillars” philosophy – technical skills, mental fortitude & resilience, agility & strength training, and team play dynamics. "My experience with Team BC - both as a player and then as a coach - is that we see a dramatic development in athletes who play volleyball year-round and have access to experienced technical training," Jadon explains, "We need more opportunities for this kind of athletics in our community."

NextGen Training is a part of Genesis Athletics Club, a community-based registered non-profit society based in Kelowna, BC. They offer volleyball programming as a way of promoting an active lifestyle to people of all backgrounds. We believe that when you do one thing well, you do everything well. By giving youth a chance to participate and take pride in sports, that impact spills into other areas of their lives. And when a group of people are making positive changes, it impacts the whole community! Learn more at GenesisAthletics.ca

NextGen Training athletes do not have to be a part of or join the Genesis Athletics volleyball club program.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

NextGen Training was founded on the idea that working harder is not the answer. Consistent, focused, intentional change is what brings about long-term success. Here are the four principles that each NextGen Training session uses to bring you one step closer to success:

CORE PRINCIPLE #1:

Technical Skills

At Next Gen Training, we know sports come with a "high skill cap." That is, to be played well one needs to have both correct form and practice executing the skill. We focus on developing the "1000 hours" athletes need to master their technical skills.

Mental Fortitude & Resilience

While the physical side of sport is the one that is the primary focus for many, what separates the good from the great is mental fortitude and resilience. Our sessions feature talks and exercises from Clinical Counsellors with training in Sport Psychology. We focus on building athlete's "mental muscles" to prepare them to excel in pressure situations.

CORE PRINCIPLE #2:

CORE PRINCIPLE #3:

Agility & Strength Training

While technical skill and mental resiliency play a big role in volleyball, there is no denying the impact that physicality brings to the table. Whether it is Agility & Strength Training (younger players) or Weight Training (older players), we focus on developing an athlete's off-court physicality to enable better on-court performance.

CORE PRINCIPLE #4:

Team Play and Dynamics

At it's heart, we believe that sports are about teamwork. No matter how skilled one player is, they cannot be successful alone. if they are not contributing positively to the team as a whole, or do not have a supportive environment to enhance their play, everyone falls short. Team play and dynamics are a critical part of NextGen Training.

Why Choose NextGen Training?

Next Gen Training is a comprehensive volleyball program that elevates athletes on and off the court. We are dedicated to helping players develop their skills, build confidence and leadership, and become better teammates. Here are some reasons to choose NextGen Training:

  • Summer-Long Training Emulates Team BC Training

  • Dedicated & Experienced CCAA & USport Athlete Coaches

  • Coaches Training in Their Played Positions of Expertise

  • Position-Specific Practices (Middles, Setters, Outsides, Liberos) to Enhance Specific Skills

  • Clinical Counsellors with Specialized Sports Psychology Training

  • Small Group Physical Training and Customized Personal Workout Plans

  • All the Tools for Success - In-Practice Video Review, Serving Machine & Setting Targets

  • Recently Upgraded Indoor Facility

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