Programs offered
Programs offered
Competitive Team Pathway
RISE Volleyball Club was created to meet a growing demand for high-quality, competitive youth volleyball in West Edmonton and surrounding areas. While school programs are strong, access to focused, development-driven club programs has been limited. RISE exists to fill that gap — intentionally and sustainably.
We are starting small by design. By limiting the number of teams in our early years, we are able to prioritize quality coaching, individualized athlete development, and a strong team culture. This approach allows us to be selective in the coaches we bring in and the families we partner with, ensuring alignment with RISE values from the very beginning.
16U Blaze
15U Ignite
Our flagship competitive travel team.
This team represents the core of the RISE program and will compete in both Canadian and select international events. Athletes in Ignite are committed to long-term development and will progress together through future age groups as the club grows.
Focus:
Reliability, resilience, competitive awareness, and performance under pressure.
14U Ember
A developmental team designed to bridge fundamentals and higher-level competition.
If a strong coach is recruited, Ember will provide athletes with increased technical training, consistency, and exposure to structured systems of play, setting the stage for advancement into Ignite.
Focus:
Skill refinement, consistency, and introduction to competitive systems.
13U Ash
The foundation of the RISE pathway.
Ash is where habits are formed. This group emphasizes fundamentals, confidence, and learning how to train with purpose. Ideally, this team will be led by an experienced coach committed to long-term development within the club.
Focus:
Fundamentals, confidence, and learning how to train.
Long-Term Growth Vision
As RISE establishes itself, teams will move up together year over year. Our long-term goal is to expand thoughtfully to include U13–U18 teams, maintaining a clear development pathway rather than rapid expansion.
In future seasons, this may include:
Expansion to 3–4 teams total
Additional age groups (U16–U18)
Select boys’ teams once the club is firmly established
Growth will always be intentional and values-driven.
Supplemental Training & Development
In addition to full-season teams, RISE will offer supplemental programming throughout the year, including:
Development camps
Small-group training
Position-specific clinics
Private training sessions
These offerings allow athletes outside of full-time teams to access RISE coaching and development philosophies. We are also open to partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand access to quality volleyball training.
RISE Volleyball Club was created to meet a growing demand for high-quality, competitive youth volleyball in West Edmonton and surrounding areas. While school programs are strong, access to focused, development-driven club programs has been limited. RISE exists to fill that gap — intentionally and sustainably.
We are starting small by design. By limiting the number of teams in our early years, we are able to prioritize quality coaching, individualized athlete development, and a strong team culture. This approach allows us to be selective in the coaches we bring in and the families we partner with, ensuring alignment with RISE values from the very beginning.
Competitive Team Pathway
15U Ignite
Our flagship competitive travel team.
This team represents the core of the RISE program and will compete in both Canadian and select international events. Athletes in Ignite are committed to long-term development and will progress together through future age groups as the club grows.
Focus:
Reliability, resilience, competitive awareness, and performance under pressure.
14U Ember
A developmental team designed to bridge fundamentals and higher-level competition.
If a strong coach is recruited, Ember will provide athletes with increased technical training, consistency, and exposure to structured systems of play, setting the stage for advancement into Ignite.
Focus:
Skill refinement, consistency, and introduction to competitive systems.
13U Ash
The foundation of the RISE pathway.
Ash is where habits are formed. This group emphasizes fundamentals, confidence, and learning how to train with purpose. Ideally, this team will be led by an experienced coach committed to long-term development within the club.
Focus:
Fundamentals, confidence, and learning how to train.
Long-Term Growth Vision
As RISE establishes itself, teams will move up together year over year. Our long-term goal is to expand thoughtfully to include U13–U18 teams, maintaining a clear development pathway rather than rapid expansion.
In future seasons, this may include:
Expansion to 3–4 teams total
Additional age groups (U16–U18)
Select boys’ teams once the club is firmly established
Growth will always be intentional and values-driven.
Supplemental Training & Development
In addition to full-season teams, RISE will offer supplemental programming throughout the year, including:
Development camps
Small-group training
Position-specific clinics
Private training sessions
These offerings allow athletes outside of full-time teams to access RISE coaching and development philosophies. We are also open to partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand access to quality volleyball training.
