Talent is Overrated

By Alexander Ketrzynski I've based this short article on Geoff Calvin's book, Talent is Overrated, and applied its core assertions to volleyball training. "Practice" really does "make perfect." Of all the elements contributing to the ultimate success of athletes, such as physical talent or IQ, the most prominent factor is proven to be the ... More

New – Grade 3/4 Development League

Pakmen is pleased to introduce our new Development League for boys and girls in grades 3 and 4. Players who register in this program should have already had some exposure to the games e.g. have gone through our Spikes Learn-to-Play program for 1 or more sessions. For more information about our grade 3/4 Development League, or to register, ... More

NEW – Parent and Player Program

Pakmen Volleyball is pleased to announce that we will be implementing the new Ontario Volleyball Association's Parents and Players program this fall. This is a learn to play program aimed at providing parents and kids who have never played the sport of volleyball previously, with a positive first engagement to the sport. Parents must be fully ... More

Spikes: A Champion’s Beginning

Kaushik Chatterjee Researcher at Pakmen Volleyball is a sport which enforces the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. It seamlessly combines athleticism with strategy. Volleyball is a journey every child should get to experience. What better way to begin this journey than at Pakmen’s Spikes Learn-to-Play. Spikes is an hour long ... More

Learn to Play Volleyball – We have Lessons for You!

Volleyball is a sport for life, played by tens of millions of people across the globe. It's one of the safest sports there is and one that promotes teamwork and fair play. Pakmen is pleased to offer a variety of learn to play programs for both the young and the old. Our volleyball lessons include the Spikes learn-to- play program for kids and ... More

Technique Tutoring a great option for beginners

By Robert Palmer Technique Tutoring is semi-private volleyball lessons for beginners. It’s recommended for beginners who love learning in smaller groups and/or beginners who feel too old to join our Spikes learn-to-play program. Technique Tutoring classes are limited 4 players per coach. Players will learn the proper techniques of the ... More

The Bedrock of Volleyball

By Shayaan Aziz and Kaushik Chatterjee Research Staff Pakmen Volleyball Club Volleyball is a sport beloved by millions. Played globally, it is the 5th most popular sport in 2017. It is one of the most competitive games one can play, and requires tenacity, audacity, and unity. In order to achieve success in volleyball, one must master the ... More

I Want You to Make Mistakes

By Alexander Ketrzynski Coach John Kessel, in his “I Want You to Make Mistakes,“ posted on his “Grow the Game Together” blog, makes important suggestions on how coaches and athletes should view the game. Although Kessel’s ideas may seem counterintuitive to many of us, they actually reflect his extensive experience as a coach and coach ... More

Volleyball Tips

During the game of volleyball each of players his/her own responsibilities and duties on the court. It all begins with a serve in volleyball. Actually, a serve means the beginning of the game as well as the beginning of the set in volleyball. A server serves a volleyball and a rally begins. A setter has to set a ball and help his/her team’s ... More