The Break - Northumberland Breakers Volleyball

“The
Break”
A Periodic Update of What is Happening on the
Beach for Breakers Athletes, Coaches and Parents
July 3rd , 2014-Issue #5
Welcome to the fifth issue of THE BREAK. This will be a regular newsletter updating athletes, coaches
and parents of all that is happening this summer in the sand and within the Breakers organization.
What’s Happening Right Now?
Hard to believe it is July already. Where has the time gone? However, as a Breaker, the month
of July is going to be a wonderful month. We have three weekends in a row with beach tournaments
here in Cobourg. Take advantage of this and lets have all Breaker athletes playing every weekend.
Athletes are encouraged to consider playing in higher age divisions when possible to increase skill
levels.
The 20th of July is the Northumberland Breakers Satillite tournament. As part of the program it
is important to help support this tournament. Whether that be playing in it as an athlete or helping out
the day of and volunteering. More details will be coming shortly via email.
Mark July 15th down on your calender. We will
have guest coach John Childs coming to Cobourg. John
Childs is an Olympic Bronze Medalist and is one of the
best players Canadian players.
We have four Northumberland Breaker athletes
heading to the High Performance Centre this week. The
top 40 athletes for Ontario in each gender train together for
a week with some of the highest level coaches in Ontario.The High Performance Centre is also the
tryout for Team Ontario.
Good luck to Brett Whitley, Breanne Scheerhoorn, Blake Scheerhoorn and Steve Wood.
For more information about the High Performance Centre see this link:
http://www.ontariovolleyball.org/programs/high-performance-programs/high-performance
July we have many opportunities to show why the Breakers’ program is one of the best
NBVC Success
Congratulations, to all the Breaker athletes. Our results for the season so far:
1 Gold Medal
3 Silver Medals
12 Third place finishes
Congratulations, Jasmyn Stoffers and Arden Innis for winning Gold.
Congratulations to Madison Scheerhoorn, Ainsley Leguard, Chloe Leguard and
Kyrah Pewtner on their Silver medals.
Gold 14U
Silver 13U
Silver 16U
MAX’s MESSAGE
Beach volleyball teams are made up of only 2 people, so it is important that
teammates can find chemistry on the court. Ideally, partners will have good chemistry
on or off the court. The truth of the matter is that getting along with your partner off the
court is not required. Teams can be successful and not necessarily be best friends off the
court. Chemistry on the court, however, is absolutely a key component for any winning
partnership in any level of volleyball. The best two person teams can react like they
have a single mind which requires a great deal of trust. If the players on a team can’t
work as a coordinated unit, it is nearly impossible to do well at the game. Another key
to a successful beach volleyball partnership is communication. You and your teammate
must be able to communicate with each other and keep your emotions in check
throughout the high and low points of a match. Encouraging and motivating your
partner will give you and your teammate the mental edge any elite team strives for.
Take a second to think about this question: Would you want to be your own partner?
Strive to possess all the qualities that you would like your partner to have.
Keep playing until the sun “sets”.
Max
NBVC Head Coach
If you have any questions related to coaching, email Head Coach Max Dickinson @
[email protected]
Interested in purchasing a Mikasa Game Volleyball? You can purchase one from the Breakers for $62. Email
[email protected] for more information.
Interested in purchasing a Breakers Beach Volleyball Uniform? Please ask Tyler at the Beach for sizing.
Our Beach is a NUT-FREE Beach. We have athletes in our program with severe nut allergies.
To ensure safety: please do not bring peanuts or products that contain peanuts to the practices or events (nut products) and
please wash hands thoroughly before heading out to practice or events.
Remember, if you have anything to post in any of these categories please email it to [email protected]
Any updates are welcome. See you on the beach!
Follow us on Twitter @Breakers_Vball
E-mail any update for twitter to: [email protected]
Any privacy issues with photos on social media? Email [email protected]
Facebook @ Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club
Message any update via Facebook
Tyler Scheerhoorn
Coordinator of Beach Volleyball
Northumberland Breakers
[email protected]
Date
Event
July 5th and 6th
Next Cobourg Tournament.
All age groups competing
between the two days. Come
out and see Breaker athletes
competing.
Sunday, July
20th
Breakers/OVA Satellite
Beach Volleyball
Tournament
August 9th and
10th
August 2nd and
3rd
15, 18U and Adult
Provincial Championships
12U, 13U,14U, 16U and
Youth Open Provincial
Championships
Ontario Summer Games,
Windsor
Beach National
Championships in Toronto
August 8th to
10th
August 22nd to
24th