The Northern Elite
Announcement: NCAA SHOWCASE JUNE 23 & 24
Our Mission & Vision
Welcome to The Northern Elite Academy. WE ARE NOT A CLUB. We are a high performance academy where athletes from around the Greater Toronto Area can train and compete alongside other elite youth athletes without fear of club conflicts.
It takes more than one individual person to succeed in sport, it takes a team – a village. The Northern Elite was created as a support system for ambitious youth athletes looking to compete at the next level. Our goal is to bridge the gap between youth volleyball and the collegiate level.
Philosophy
We believe in learned behavior. Which is why our programs are structured with top collegiate programs in mind. Our focus is on-court skill development with a sub-focus on strength & conditioning, nutrition, mental performance, and recruiting.
Our programs are not categorized by age. Athletes are grouped based on their skill level and willingness to learn. Not only does this cultivate a competitive environment but it also welcomes new friendships and connections for our youth athletes.
Why Join NTE?
The Northern Elite offers high performance volleyball training for both indoor and beach volleyball. We are here to support and mentor athletes as they take the next steps in their careers.
All members of our coaching staff & partnered services are current and/or professional volleyball players. This provides exclusive insider knowledge and mentorship that is unlike any other program.
Additional Services
NCAA Beach Program 2021
Offering structured high performance beach volleyball training for current NCAA beach volleyball athletes at Woodbine Beach Park. This program focuses on the technical, tactical and mental components of beach volleyball. This program includes 2 training sessions and 1 tournament style competition session per week for an 8 week period.
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Elite Youth Beach Program 2021
Offering structured high performance beach volleyball training for athletes ages U15-U18 at Woodbine Beach Park. This program focuses on the technical, tactical and mental components of beach volleyball. This program includes 2 training sessions and 1 tournament style competition session per week for an 8 week period.
Personal Beach Training 2021
Offering personal coaching sessions for both individual athletes & teams May-August 2021 at Woodbine Beach Park.
About Founder Sophie Bukovec
Founder & Head Coach Sophie Bukovec has competed in ALL possible volleyball avenues in North America. She is an Ontario University Athletics Champion, First- Team All star, Final Four MVP, BIG West Indoor conference champion, PAC-12 beach volleyball champion, 2x All- American and 3x National champion. “In-between collegiate seasons, finding a program in Toronto that understood the NCAA expectations and mentality was difficult” – Sophie Bukovec. The Northern Elite provides the opportunity for youth athletes to better their skill, learn new strategies, COMPETE, & engage in advanced resources so they are able to walk into their first year of college/university with confident capabilities!
2014
U21 FIVB World Champion
OUA CHampion
BIg West CHampion
2015
AVCA Champion
All- American
2016
NCAA Champion
PAC-12 Champion
2017
NCAA Champion
PAC- 12 Champion
ALl-American
Want to Join Our Team?
Contact us for more information, or to answer any questions you may have about our academy. We look forward to hearing from you. Together we can continue to grow the game in Canada!