Est. 1996 - Our history
Established in 1996, Ducks Volleyball Club started as a drop-in volleyball opportunity for female athletes in Coquitlam. Initially, the Ducks’ purpose was to provide female athletes with equal opportunities in sport, expose them to volleyball competition, and to create positive social experiences. Within a few years, the Ducks grew rapidly due to the overwhelming increase in passionate volleyball athletes. In response to this demand, the Ducks’ philosophy evolved and created a structured system to facilitate the growth of volleyball throughout the Tri-Cities, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Continuing to evolve, the structure in place today provides professional and elite training for both male and female athletes from all over the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. While our indoor club program remains central to our focus, we also offer year round training through camps, clinics, and a highly successful beach volleyball program to ensure our athletes receive the very best training opportunities throughout the year. We provide athletes with the opportunity to develop and reach their individual physical, mental, and technical potential. We provide athletes opportunities to develop strong leadership skills, not only on the court, but also in the community. We want our athletes to become the best athletes and leaders they can become so they can make a positive impact in the lives of others, and in the communities they live in.
Our mantra
Forever Fearless, Forever Family, Forever a Duck
Our purpose
To grow the sport of volleyball, and provide our athletes a family culture and elite training environment, that inspires, educates, and develops future leaders and champions.
Our goals
We are one of the most successful, established, longest running volleyball clubs in Western Canada. We have 300+ athletes and 70+ coaches in our club each year and 1800+ loyal alumni. We have graduated 80+ athletes who have moved on to play post-secondary, Team Canada, and professionally. We have also have won 70+ medals at Provincial Championships and 15+ medals at National Championships since our inception. Our club Technical Director, Ben Josephson, oversees all of the systems and development infrastructure we have in place, which allows us to provide year round training opportunities run by experienced coaches.
WHY ARE WE SUCCESSFUL?
We are committed to providing the best training possible. By implementing and applying effective teaching and training principles, we ensure that our athletes receive an amazing volleyball education and training environment.
We are committed to providing the best coaching education available. Ducks coaches are passionate about athletes’ development and growth, they are always learning about the most impactful methods of teaching and training.
We are committed to providing the best opportunities to succeed both on and off the court. We are committed to building champions both on and off the court, and growing leaders of the future.