Weekend Positional Training
Training for 18 Elite, Elite Black and Elite Gold teams
Volleyball position-specific training at Crank It revolves around honing skills within your designated position alongside athletes of similar age and skill levels. During each session, there will be ample opportunities to share and absorb position-specific insights from Crank It's elite coaching team. In addition to regular weekly practices, we are excited to offer this unique learning environment for athletes 4 times throughout the season. The advantage lies in the immediate application of acquired knowledge within the dynamics of team play. The training approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of positional intricacies, enhancing the athlete's overall performance on the volleyball court.
The Elite Positional Training program kicks off in January and runs on 4 scheduled weekends of the regular season. The initial weeks involve 45-minute sessions dedicated to each position. In the positional sessions, athletes are divided into individual groups for a portion of the time and then come together for combined small group training. This structure allows for skill sets to intersect, such as Setters collaborating with Middles. There will be special guests, including college coaches and players, and competitive games, including tournament play on the last date with fun prizes for the winners!
The Elite Positional Training program kicks off in January and runs on 4 scheduled weekends of the regular season. The initial weeks involve 45-minute sessions dedicated to each position. In the positional sessions, athletes are divided into individual groups for a portion of the time and then come together for combined small group training. This structure allows for skill sets to intersect, such as Setters collaborating with Middles. There will be special guests, including college coaches and players, and competitive games, including tournament play on the last date with fun prizes for the winners!
TRaining schedule
LOCATION: L'Anse Creuse High School North
DATES: January 28th, February 10th, March 24th, April 14th
TIMES: 14u & 15u 2:30pm - 4pm; 16u, 17u & 18u 4pm - 5:30pm
Please sign up for your time slot here.
DATES: January 28th, February 10th, March 24th, April 14th
TIMES: 14u & 15u 2:30pm - 4pm; 16u, 17u & 18u 4pm - 5:30pm
Please sign up for your time slot here.
Setters
Frequently hailed as the team's quarterback, an adept setter plays a pivotal role in team success. Discussions during training will encompass strategic considerations, thoughtful set choices, leadership attributes, motivating teammates, and handling pressure situations. The training techniques will emphasize achieving peak efficiency and precision. A key focal point for setters' instruction will be consistently squaring to position 4 on every set, a crucial skill for heightening deception at advanced levels. This targeted approach aims to enhance setters' abilities and contribute significantly to the team's overall performance.
Coaches will cover the following:
|
Defensive specialists & LiberosEmerging as one of the most crucial roles on the team, a standout libero often spearheads the success of a squad. Our coaching staff is dedicated to imparting the skills needed to effectively assume a leadership role in the back row. The coaching emphasis will be on refining the technical aspects specific to this position.
Coaches will cover the following:
|
Pin Hitters
The hallmark of highly successful teams lies in their exceptional outside attackers. While primarily tailored for those in the outside attacker role (zone 4), our program also provides opportunities to acquire skills in the opposite position (zone 2). Our coaching staff prioritizes individual technique, with a particular focus on the transitional aspects of the game. The training will delve into the essential elements needed to thrive as a successful pin attacker.
Coaches will cover the following:
|
Middle BlockersMastering the role of a dominant middle blocker, considered one of the most demanding positions, is the focus of our training. Coaches will concentrate on refining individual techniques for both blocking and attacking. The unique advantage gained through Crank It lies in the ability to seamlessly apply these skills to the transitional aspects of the game.
Coaches will cover the following:
|