SPIKES Success in Manitouwadge
SPIKES program in action in Manitowadge. photo: courtesy ONN
Manitouwadge’s SPIKES Volleyball Program has been a great success; approximately 40 children have participated in the two programs, Grade 4-6 and Grade 7-8 sessions, each held once per week learning new volleyball skills through the drills and games of the SPIKES program. I spoke with Manitouwadge High School teacher and coach Ted Lalonde who volunteers for the program, in regards to the details of how this program was established in Manitouwadge, what young athletes are learning and how the experience might benefit them.
ONN (OntarioNewsNorth.com) – What do the kids learn in the SPIKES program?
LALONDE – They learn a variety of volleyball skills and tips and receive encouragement to help improve sportsmanship, self-confidence and teamwork.
ONN – How did this program come to Manitouwadge?
LALONDE – The idea to start the Spikes Volleyball Program in Manitouwadge came from Gord Martin, Wayne Pittman and Toby Mattson believing the success which the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program had in the community could be repeated with a similar volleyball program.
Read the full interview from Karina Hunter ontarionewsnorth.com
Thinking about bringing a SPIKES program to your community? Getting started is as easy as getting in touch with our SPIKES Team at: spikes@ontariovolleyball.org or 416-426-7396.
