THORNHILL | GRADES 7–8
WINTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PLAY WITH MORE CONTROL. COMPETE WITH MORE CONFIDENCE.
At Grades 7–8, volleyball starts to become faster, more tactical, and more demanding.
Unity’s Thornhill Winter program helps athletes improve the technical and game-awareness skills they need to stay composed, make better decisions, and contribute more effectively on the court.
UNITY VOLLEYBALL
WINTER
GRADES 7–8
THORNHILL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
THORNHILL | GRADES 7–8
WINTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DEVELOP THE COMPLETE PLAYER
THE GAME CHANGES. TRAINING SHOULD TOO.
As athletes get older, development becomes less about simply learning what a skill is and more about performing it with purpose.
TRAINING MAY FOCUS ON:
01
TECHNICAL CONSISTENCY
Repeat skills with better control, accuracy, and reliability.
02
SMARTER SERVING
Develop stronger placement, consistency, and confidence from the service line.
03
FIRST-CONTACT QUALITY
Improve passing and help create better offensive opportunities.
04
ATTACKING WITH PURPOSE
Work on timing, approach, control, and better attacking decisions.
05
DEFENSIVE AWARENESS
Recognize situations earlier and improve positioning and reactions.
06
GAME IQ
Understand what is happening around you and make better choices during play.
MORE THAN JUST TECHNIQUE
BECOME A PLAYER YOUR TEAM CAN RELY ON.
Skill matters.
But so does what happens between touches.
01
Can your athlete communicate?
02
Can they stay composed after a mistake?
03
Can they recognize where to move?
04
Can they adjust when the play changes?
05
Can they make a good decision under pressure?
Grades 7–8 is an important time to begin developing those habits.
The goal is to help athletes become players who are not only technically stronger — but also more aware, dependable, and confident.
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UNITY VOLLEYBALL REFERRAL PROGRAM
GIVE $50.
GET $50.
Know another family who would enjoy volleyball?
Refer a friend to an eligible Unity Grades 1–8 Developmental Program and they’ll receive $50 off their registration.
Once their qualifying registration is completed, your family receives $50 in Unity account credit.
SHARE VOLLEYBALL. EARN REWARDS.
$50
FRIEND SAVES
+
$50
YOU EARN
NO REFERRAL LIMIT
The more families you successfully refer, the more Unity credit you can earn.
THORNHILL | GRADES 7–8
WINTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WINTER FAQ.
Have questions about the Thornhill Grades 7–8 Winter Development Program? Find your answers below.
01 Is this program only for experienced athletes?
No. Athletes can join with different levels of
experience. The program is designed for Grades 7–8
players who are ready to continue developing in
a structured training environment.
02 What makes Grades 7–8 training different?
At this stage, athletes begin working more on
consistency, decision-making, court awareness,
communication, and applying technical skills
during game situations.
03 What volleyball skills are covered?
Training may include serving, passing, setting,
attacking, defense, movement, positioning,
communication, and competitive play.
04 Can my athlete join if they already play on a school or club team?
Yes. Additional training can provide more
repetitions and another opportunity to sharpen
skills outside their regular team environment.
05 Does my athlete have to want REP volleyball?
No. Athletes can participate simply because
they want to improve and play more volleyball.
06 Can this program support athletes interested in REP?
Yes. The program can provide additional training
and development for athletes who may want to
explore competitive opportunities in the future.
07 Will there be game-based training?
Training may include competitive situations designed
to help athletes apply technical skills, communicate,
and make decisions under pressure.
08 What should athletes bring?
Comfortable athletic clothing, proper indoor
athletic shoes, and a water bottle.
09 What if I’m unsure whether my athlete is at the right level?
Book a call with the Unity team and we can help
you determine the best option based on your
athlete’s experience and goals.
LET'S FIND THE RIGHT FIT
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Speak with the Unity team about your athlete's experience, goals, and available options.
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UNITY VOLLEYBALL • WINTER DEVELOPMENT
WHAT WILL THEIR GAME LOOK LIKE AFTER ANOTHER SEASON OF TRAINING?
01
MORE COMPOSED.
02
MORE AWARE.
03
MORE CONSISTENT.
04
MORE CONFIDENT.
THORNHILL | GRADES 7–8
WINTER VOLLEYBALL