Ascension Volleyball - Haliburton County

10/11/2026

🏐 10 WEEKS LEFT!

Our first-ever Girls Prep for Rep program (Grades 7–10) is underway, and there’s still time to join! 💚💛

Looking to build confidence, develop your game, and get valuable touches before junior and senior high school volleyball tryouts begin? This is a great place to start!

🏐 New athletes welcome anytime
• Try one FREE drop-in session!
• Join anytime — your program fee is adjusted based on the sessions remaining.

🌟 Senior high school girls (Grades 11–12): Drop in anytime at no cost to help lead by example, share your experience, and inspire the next generation of athletes!

📩 Planning to attend a free drop-in? Message us here on Instagram or Facebook, or email [email protected] to let us know!

Let’s keep growing volleyball in Haliburton County.

Play. Grow. Ascend. 💚💛

10/01/2026

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW - Stay tuned! 🏐

09/30/2026

You never know when a big vertical jump might come in handy. 😂

Sunday evening, I had an unexpected opportunity to put mine to the test when a beaver decided to make a run for the lake right through our garden.

We met mid-beaver-path — I was ready to harvest some lettuce, and “Beave” was carrying a big old branch. We locked eyes. Beave dropped the stick. Stalemate.

Then, being the bigger being, I thought, “How can I show this beaver I’m not a threat?”

Got it… take a step backward.

So I did.

Immediately, the beaver lowered its head and took a football sprint right at me, down the beaver path toward the lake…

Thankfully, I’m feeling as froggy as ever these days. 🐸⬆️🦫

A healthy standing vert had me clear the beaver — with hang time — before watching Beave continue down the path and into the water.

But there’s actually a lot of exercise science behind developing a vertical jump — and it goes well beyond simply “jumping more.”

Absolute strength, rate of force development, and the ability to apply force quickly can all be developed in the weight room.

Then, on the court, we build movement efficiency, repetitions, balance, coordination, and volleyball-specific application through practice and games.

The weight room builds the physical tools.

The court teaches athletes how to use them.

At our Ascension Volleyball summer camp, we tested vertical jumps using a measuring tape against the wall. It worked — but it isn't ideal for accurately and consistently tracking progress.

We'd love to add a proper vertical jump testing unit so we can provide athletes with better testing and track their development over time.

We're looking for a local business (or businesses) interested in sponsoring this equipment and supporting youth athletic development here in Haliburton County.

If your business would like to help, send us a message.

And in the meantime… building a phenomenal vertical jump — even in your late 30s — can come in handy for reasons unexpected… and maybe not so unexpected here in Haliburton County. 😂🦫

09/26/2026

Say “Nectarine”! 🍑🏐

Looking back, some of the most fun I’ve had coaching came during our very first Ascension Volleyball summer camp last month.

Here are most of our full-day athletes, enjoying some stone fruit after a great week of volleyball and community.

And there’s a lot happening behind the scenes at Ascension…

🏐 Our first-ever Ascension Volleyball Haliburton County Rep Team Pathway is officially underway!

Through our Nike March Break Camp, brought to us by Unity Volleyball, our Spring Development & Play program, and our summer camp, we’ve been building the foundation for a local pathway into competitive volleyball. It’s incredible to watch these young athletes grow — and we’re only getting started.

🔥 Girls Prep for Rep — Grades 7–10

We still have spots available — and we’re adding a second weekly 2-hour court session at no additional cost!

Ready to develop skills, learn to train and compete as a team, and take the next step toward rep volleyball? We’d love to have you join us.

👉 Registration:
https://www.ascensionvolleyball.com/fallregistration

🤝 Building coaches alongside athletes

We have a great group of coaches joining our Prep for Rep program. NCCP coaching education pathways will open soon for current and aspiring coaches who want to get involved and support our OVA eligibility pathway for the 2027/28 season.

🌱 Volleyball for everyone

Ascension Volleyball is committed to both high-level youth volleyball opportunities AND accessibility to volleyball for our community.

We’re working toward an Ascension Volleyball bursary program, grounded in abundance and community support, to help make registration more accessible as we move into 2027 and beyond.

🏪 Local businesses — we want you on the team.

Official Prep for Rep Sponsorship Opportunities will be announced soon. We have equipment on our wish list to support our athletes, and we’re looking for local businesses to help make it possible while putting their identity alongside the growth of volleyball in our community.

We’re building something from the ground up — athlete by athlete, coach by coach, family by family.

Play. Grow. Ascend. 🏐🌱

The best is yet to come.

09/16/2026

Final call: Fall registrations still open but programs may be modified or cancelled if numbers are low.

If you've been wanting to register but haven't yet - nows the time. Spots are limited but still available!

See you on the court.

09/12/2026

JUNIORS - FALL REGISTRATION: Development + Play 🏐

For Grades 2–5 who are ready to learn volleyball, build their skills and get on the court.

Our Juniors program is about learning the fundamentals, getting lots of touches, playing games and building confidence — all while developing a love for the sport.
No experience needed. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesdays • Haliburton
September 22 – December 15

If you've been looking for a volleyball program for your younger athlete, this is a great place to start.

Fall registration is open.

09/10/2026

Getting those serves in - Ascension Volleyball summer camp!

09/07/2026

🏐 FALL VOLLEYBALL STARTS IN JUST 2 WEEKS!

The response to our first full fall season has been incredible — we've had lots of families reach out and spots are currently being held while we finalize our groups.

Now it's time to make it official. 💚💛

If you've contacted us about a program or asked us to hold a spot, please complete your registration now - www.ascensionvolleyball.com/fallregistration - so we can finalize groups and provide the best experience possible for every athlete.

🏐 DEVELOPMENT & PLAY — JUNIORS

Coed • Entering Grades 2–5
13 weeks • 1 hour/week
$144
Tuesdays from 6-7pm @ JDH, Haliburton

No volleyball experience required. A fun, inclusive introduction to volleyball, athletic development, teamwork and play.

🏐 DEVELOPMENT & PLAY — YOUTH

Coed • Entering Grades 6–9
13 weeks • 1.5 hours/week
$216
Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm @ JDH, Haliburton

No volleyball experience required. Progressive volleyball development through skill-building, athletic development, confidence and play.

🏐 PREP FOR REP

Girls • Entering Grades 7–10
13 weeks • 2 hours/week
$360
Wednesdays from 6-8pm @ Archie Stouffer, Minden

Build the skills, confidence and competitive habits needed for the rep volleyball pathway. Previous volleyball experience is helpful — but everyone is welcome.

💪🏐 ADULT + TEENS VOLLEYBALL & FITNESS

All skill levels • No experience required
13 weeks • 2 hours/week
$180
Monday's from 6-8pm @ JDH, Haliburton

Led by fitness, strength & conditioning and volleyball expert Coach Josh.

Improve fitness, health and wellness with volleyball play at its core.

🏐 SENIOR GIRLS PREP FOR OFSAA

Programming for senior girls preparing for OFSAA and local rep opportunities is currently being finalized.

Stay tuned!

🔥 TWO WEEKS TO GO.

We're now putting the finishing touches on our fall groups and scheduling.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register.

BONUS OFFER: Athletes choosing to participate in our Girls Prep for Rep program may join our Youth Development and Play as an "add on" discounted 50%

👉 Register here:
www.ascensionvolleyball.com/fallregistration

We can't wait to get everyone on the court! 🏐💚💛

Standard Legal Consent: By submitting this registration, you acknowledge and agree to our club policies. Please be advised that a formal liability waiver will be sent to the provided email address and must be signed before participation kicks off.

09/07/2026

🏆 FIRST PLACE!! All of Coach Josh's hard work paid of - he won FIRST PLACE in our local Strong Man competition! - with his family cheering him on at the sidelines. Go Josh! 🏐

09/06/2026

Coach Josh returns to a Strongman Competition for the first time in 11 years.
❤️ Supporting kids fighting cancer through University Hospitals
..looking forward to representing Ascension at the
💪 NORTHERN GIANTS STRONGEST MAN & WOMAN

Check out some recent training footage from a local gym in Haliburton, as well as some of the seasonal stone work that keeps the strength levels up!

Coach Josh's favorite kind of training is Vertical Jump training - which is supported through high intensity strength training (in balance with other important exercise/sport science principals - more to come on our social media pages, stay tuned!)