FIVB Implementing a New World Ranking System

By Pakmen Research Staff The FIVB is implementing a new world ranking system, which is is considered to be more fair and transparent when it comes to seeding teams for qualification tournaments. Below are some of the important details in regards to the new ranking system. The new algorithm will take historical data between competing teams ... More

Registration now open for Spring 2020 Volleyball Programs

Registration is now open for all our Spring volleyball programs. We offer programs for boys and girls, 6 to 18 years old, and of all skill levels. We have lessons, leagues and training. We also offer PD Day and March Break Camps. All players in grade 7 to 12 who register for a Spring season program are also invited to attend our Friday ... More
Pakmen volleyball players jumping and blocking

If You Want Better Results, Forget About Setting Goals

By Kelly Smith This is part 2 of a series on the New York Times Bestselling book, Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Click here to read the previous article on this topic. Clear argues that setting goals alone is ineffective and for better results, forget about setting goals and focus on your systems instead. Goals are about the results you want ... More

How to Perform an Underhand Serve in Volleyball – Lesson 4

In this video Pakmen Volleyball Club coach Jessy Satti talks about some key components to the underhand serve. He starts the video talking about the important of foot position, feet should be shoulder width apart in an L shape. Right handed athletes should have their left foot forward, and right foot back facing the side (left handed servers do ... More
Basic Volleyball Drills to Do Before the Game

Pakmen Introduces the New Summer High School Volleyball League

We are pleased to announce the Summer High School Volleyball League this summer at Canlan Sportsplex, Mississauga. This is an indoor league, designed for intermediate/advanced high school students looking to play organized volleyball games with youth their own age and skill level. Each 90 minute session will consist of 20 to 20 minutes of warm up ... More

March Break Volleyball Camp

Pakmen will host our 4th annual March Break Volleyball Camp March 16th to March 20th at Canlan Sportsplex Mississauga. This 5 day camp is for boys and girls in grades 5 to 8 of all skill levels. Pakmen’s volleyball camp is designed with the aim of developing volleyball skills, promoting fitness, and most importantly, having fun playing ... More

Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results

By Kelly Smith One of the keys for success in volleyball, and life itself, is the ability to build good habits and break bad ones. In his New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits, author James Clear shows the reader exactly how to do that. Moreover, he makes a compelling case as to why tiny changes can make a big difference. Author Clear ... More

Family Day Weekend – All programs running Saturday and Sunday

All our programs will run as scheduled this Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16th. There are no scheduled programs on Family Day, Monday, February 17th. More
Girls playing at volleyball camp

Youth Volleyball Lessons in Brampton

Pakmen Volleyball Club will be offering volleyball lessons for kids and youth in Brampton, Ontario this Spring. We already offer the Spikes learn-to-play program for boys and girls, 6 to 12 years old, and now we will add Technique Tutoring, semi-private lessons for youth in grades 6 to 12. Technique Tutoring is ideal for beginners who are ... More

Pakmen Winter Storm Policy

Pakmen Volleyball will always run our weekend programs, regardless of the weather, unless the facility is closed by the school board. If a school board decides to close their schools due to weather, we will post this cancellation at the top of our website, http://www.pakmen.com within 15 minutes of receiving the cancellation notice. We ask ... More