Passing&Defence Clinic with Pro Athletes
May 31 Co-Ed Grades 8-12 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Service Description
Build confidence and consistency in your first contact. This clinic is designed to improve serve receive and defensive skills through focused, high-repetition training. Athletes will work on platform control, movement patterns, reading the server and attacker, and improving overall ball control. Through game-like drills and competitive scenarios, players will develop the ability to stay composed, react quickly, and make consistent, high-quality plays. Suitable for all positions. Train with professional players George Hobern and Kate Ferguson, who are currently competing in the Czech Republic. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from high-level athletes with international experience. Coach Highlights: George Hobern • VK TROX Příbram (Czech Republic) — 2025/26 • Professional experience in Germany, Cyprus, France, Austria, and Czech Republic • Team Canada • German Cup Bronze • Cyprus Supercup Silver • Austrian Cup Bronze • University of Alberta Golden Bears • USports National Champion • Multiple national and conference medals • FISU World University Games • U21 NORCECA Silver Medalist Kate Ferguson • PVK Přerov (Czech Republic) — 2025/26 • Brasília Vôlei (Brazil) — 2024/25 • Lemesos Volleyball (Cyprus) — 2023/24 • VBC Cheseaux (Switzerland) — 2022/23 • Engelholm VS (Sweden) — 2021/22 • All-Star Team Selection • Western University (Canada) — 2016/17 to 2020/21 • Team Ontario Beach — 2016 Come ready to learn, compete, and have fun in a positive and high-energy environment!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policies All policies below subject to change during unforeseen events (i.e. COVID-19) and will be dealt with on a case by case basis. We are here for the love of volleyball and will do whatever we can to make things work and have YOU happy! WEATHER POLICY – Sessions cancelled by Vancouver Island Volleyball Academy LTD. will be RESCHEDULED or ISSUED AS CREDIT FOR FUTURE USE back to the original item paid for (i.e. camp credits will apply to camps) MISSED CLASS POLICY – VIVA cannot be held responsible for any classes that an athlete misses for any reason. CLASS SKILL LEVEL POLICY – VIVA cannot guarantee the skill level of each cohort. Athletes will be asked to accommodate a switch to a different class in order to try and keep a consistent skill level in each cohort. More than 10 days cancellation notice - 10% fee will be charged. Between 9 days - 5 days cancellation notice - 50% fee will be charged. Less than 5 days cancellation notice - full amount is forfeited. Refund Exception If an athlete must cancel due to illness or injury, a doctor's note must be provided and the full fee amount will be refunded.
Contact Details
admin@vivacademy.ca
Nanaimo, BC, Canada