Javelin Sports: More Than Just a Game

Written by: Javelin Sports In Toronto, growth in the volleyball community is at an all-time high, and at the centre of this bustling community is an emerging platform that connects local volleyball players to training sessions, drop-in games, and tournaments all through an app on your phone. The Javelin App is a volleyball-focused platform ... More

Couple’s generosity comes with no ‘Strings’ attached

By DAVID WINER Hope Han knows a successful teacher needs infinite patience. The perfect blend of expertise, encouragement and time to procure the very best results. With such guidance a student can truly become talented at anything from scholastics, to music, to sports. As the owners and operators of Infiniti Strings in Markham, Han ... More

Portugal’s pro league ‘Singhs’ the praises of former Pakmen star

By DAVID WINER It is easy to spot Navreet Singh on the volleyball court. Wearing a patka, an under-turban identifying his Sikh religion, Singh is easily recognizable whether involved in the play, or not. Singh is only one of a million adherents of the religion in North America, which means it's a rarity to see Sikhs, making headlines in ... More

The Importance of Teamwork in Volleyball

By Pakmen Volleyball Research Staff Many sports require teamwork. The sport of volleyball is no exception.  It’s worth noting that teamwork is incredibly important for volleyball game. Volleyball itself is a team sport. That means that the sport of volleyball requires teamwork. Volleyball players have to cooperate and communicate a lot with ... More

Art of Mobility

About Us Art of Mobility is Healthcare Re-imagined We are a fresh and modern health and wellness clinic that is your one stop shop for all your health and wellness needs. We take a holistic and evidence-based approach to solving your health issues with the help of our unique space that houses an extensive range of services, state of the art ... More

FIVB Women’s World Championship 2022

By Pakmen Volleyball Research Staff The 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship took place in the Netherlands and Poland. The matches of the tournament were played in such cities as Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Gdansk, Gliwice, Lodz and Rotterdam. It was the 19-th women’s world championship in the history of volleyball. The tournament ... More

Pakmen alumna Emma Glagau wins bronze at world beach finals

By DAVID WINER Every time sisters Emma and Kaylee Glagau step on to a volleyball court they have their parents to thank. Kevin and Cathy Glagau introduced their daughters to the sport by enrolling them at Mississauga's Pakmen Volleyball Club. A decade later after constant words of encouragement and from their parents, Emma and Kaylee are ... More

Pakmen arrives in Orangeville!

The nationally acclaimed Pakmen Volleyball Club is coming to Orangeville this fall. Programs for boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 will be offered at West Side Secondary School, 300 Alder St, Orangeville, ON L9W 5A2 beginning this Fall. Pakmen will offer the Spikes Learn-to-Play program for players in grades 1 to 6 and Development League for ... More

The Importance of Passing in Volleyball

by Pakmen Volleyball Research Staff Passing is a key element of a volleyball attack. A volleyball player makes a pass to a setter during a game. After that, a setter does his/her job and an attacker caries out an attack hit. The success of passing in volleyball depends a lot on passing. That’s why it’s so important for volleyball players ... More

Is Volleyball a Fast Growing Sport?

Volleyball is one of the world’s most popular sports. Volleyball is also known as one of the most played sports in the world. There has been a lot of talk about the rise of volleyball. Volleyball is a sport with a rich history. It’s important to know that the history of volleyball game dates back to 1895. The game of volleyball was invented ... More