The Game is Played Across the Net

by Orest Stanko In case you haven’t noticed, the game of volleyball is played across a net that separates two (2) opposing teams. My statement is not meant to be condescending. It simply begs the question: why do coaches spend an excessive amount of time in practices running same-side partner drills? I’m not inferring that same-side ... More

GTA Premier League for Girls Keeps Growing

It was almost ten years ago that Pakmen started the GTA Premier League - a high quality volleyball league for girls who also played on their school teams. The league was designed for girls who did not have the time or desire to commit to rep volleyball but still loved the game so much that they wanted to play for the entire school year, instead ... More

Every Touch Counts!

by Orest Stanko Athletes and coaches alike have undoubtedly heard the phrase, “…you play the way you practice” or “…practice the way you want to play, and play the way you practice.” But how many teams really embrace a training attitude that can have an incredibly profound impact on their success? It requires buy-in from ... More

What is VCCE?

Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce the Centre of Excellence in Mississauga. This program will be run in partnership with the Pakmen Volleyball Club, one of only three OVA accredited Clubs in Ontario. The VCCE program is designed specifically to prepare athletes who are committed to the sport of volleyball and preparing to pursue ... More

Pakmen Coaching Clinic Huge Success

Pakmen head coach Orest Stanko hosted an impressive coaching clinic this past Saturday for our Pakmen coaches. Guest presenters included Strength and Conditioning expert Reid Hall, setting guru Jeff Chung and Ryerson University Men's coach Matt Harris. Pakmen coaches were presented with the latest knowledge and techniques in the sport and ... More

When it comes to volleyball, it is definitely worth the drive to Mississauga

By DAVID WINER Sharone Vernon-Evans hasn't always taken the easy route in life, instead taking a road less traveled. For example, while other youngsters blessed with the gift of height picked up a basketball, the Scarborough native showed a preference for volleyball. And when it became logical to locate a volleyball club close to home, ... More

Pakmen close out the summer with six medals at Canadian Beach finals

By DAVID WINER It's been said, that you can't win them all. That doesn't stop the Mississauga Pakmen from trying. The Pakmen gobbled up six medals at the Canadian Beach Volleyball Championships at Toronto's Ashbridge's Bay over the weekend. Included in the haul were one-two sweeps in the U16 and U18 men's finals. Harnoor Grewal and ... More

Pakmen lands Reid Hall

Pakmen Volleyball Club is ecstatic to announce the signing of Reid Hall to coach our boys u17 Black team this season. Reid, a former professional volleyball player and national team athlete, is one of the most respected and well-liked coaches in the province. "I got to know Reid when he was the captain of the York University Lions and my u18 ... More

Pakmen gobble up the opposition at U18 Ontario Beach Championships

By DAVID WINER Little did Parvir Jhajj and Sharone Vernon-Evans realize while preparing these past few months for the Ontario Beach Volleyball Championships, that their practice partners would end up comprising the opposition in the U18 final. Yet sure enough, when all the sand had settled from the previous Saturday and Sunday's matches at ... More

Pakmen celebrate coach Stanko’s anniversary with historic year

By DAVID WINER There are 124 volleyball clubs in Ontario whose leaders are dedicated to making the sport both fun and educational for aspiring athletes. Of those clubs, only Forest City of London, the Mavericks of Ottawa and the Pakmen of Mississauga are accredited by Volleyball Canada. And of those three, only the Pakmen took that extra ... More