Global Springbank
Meet the Springbank Area Manager
Dustin Taylor, grew up in Airdrie, AB where he played his minor hockey and concluded his playing career with a Championship at the University of Victoria with the Vikes. Since that time, Dustin has amassed over 15 years of coaching experience including a Masters of Coaching degree from the University of Alberta, where he also had the role of Assistant Coach with the Golden Bears.
Dustin is driven by a strong passion for using sports as a vehicle to teach vital life skills. His coaching philosophy goes beyond the game, aiming to impart qualities that extend beyond the sporting arena, setting the stage for success in various aspects of life.
Helping student-athletes build successful futures inSPORTACADEMICSLIFE
Springbank Programs
Springbank Morning Academy
Hockey
- Applicable to Athletes born 2013-2015
- Location: Springbank Park for All Seasons
- Cadence: Morning program (Thursday's 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.)
- October 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
- November 7, 14, 21, 28
- December 5, 12, 19
- January 9, 16, 23, 30
- February 6, 13, 27
- March 6, 13, 20
- Transportation is NOT included in this program and has no affiliation with any school programs.
Pricing: $1,000 + GST
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2024
Grade 7 - 8
Grade 9 -12
Equipment
- Mandatory Training Apparel Package is not included in the base price
- On ice jerseys are provided
- Athletes are required to provide all sport related gear including a water bottle and proper footwear for multi-sport training
Flexible Payment Options
- Pay over time: 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of registration + 3 equal payments on August 1, September 1 and October 1
- Pay in 2 and save $250 off tuition: 25% non-refundable deposit at the time of registration + remaining payment on August 1
- Pay in Full and save $500 off tuition: Full payment at the time of registration
Fees
- All fees are payable to Village Sports Inc.
- Payment plan schedules are provided within the online application package
- Additional school fees (and possible insurance fees) may apply and are payable to the school
- Full refunds are issued if you are not accepted into the program (less the application fee)
- There are no refunds due to injury or withdrawal during our program
- If athletes are expelled or removed from the program, there will be no refund
- Once accepted, program fees are non-refundable
Key Outcomes
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PREPARE
Our aim is to assist students and graduates in preparing for the next stage of their lives, in and out of sport.
2
PASSION
Young athletes who possess a genuine passion, a diverse range of experiences, and the skills to navigate and promote themselves within the post-secondary system are likely to encounter exceptional opportunities.
3
ACCESS
We do everything we can to support and connect athletes seeking opportunities in Men's and Women's University and Collegiate Athletic programs across Canada and the USA, including Varsity Division 1, Division 3, and Club Teams. Additionally, we provide access to NCSA
4
LIFE AFTER SPORT
The journey with Global Sport Academy and Village Sports leads to the creation of a comprehensive toolbox for life.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We will not compromise. We seek motivated young individuals who have a passion for learning, improving, reaching for and achieving their personal best.
The application process for Global Sport Academy programming includes:
ACADEMIC Review
PERSONAL Review
ATHLETIC Assessment
Meet the Springbank Team
Global Sport Academy President | COO, Village Sports
Directory of Female Hockey
Coach
Director of Golf
Director of Instruction, Golf
FAQ's
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If I am injured, am I still part of the program?
Absolutely. The focus will shift to accommodate and work with your injury and recovery.
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Can I take one Semester and not the other?
No. You must ensure you plan your timetable and academic plan with the counsellors to allocate the designated period for Global. Global is designed as a full-year program.
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Where do I find all of the registration information as I have questions?
Click on the Button within FAQ called, "Program Registration Policy & Refunds".
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Can I do French Immersion and Global?
You will need to meet with a counsellor at the school to determine if that is a viable option.
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Are all Global schools and programs identical?
Programs are not identical due to things like facilities and other variables. We do the best we can though to create parallel programs that are very close.
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Can students be in Global and on the school teams?
Absolutely, and in fact we strongly encourage them to do so.
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How elite does my child have to be in order to be eligible to participate in Global?
Elite is a mis-leading concept. The most important ingredients we look for in young student athletes is passion, character and determination. Our team looks at every student on an individual basis to assess if they have foundation to be successful in the program on all levels (sport, academics, leadership). Most of our students do excel and play in the upper echelons of their sport.
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Does Global happen during the school day?
Yes, it does. The exception is within Golf whereby students are picked up at the golf course on certain days.
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Is transportation provided to and from schools?
No. We only transport students during the day from facilities to the schools when necessary. This transportation is fully insured.
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What if my student wants to switch sports from one year to the next?
That is feasible as people’s journey in sport and life change. A meeting would be required with Global leadership to see if this is a feasible option for you and for Global.
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What if my student wants to switch sports mid-year?
This is not feasible as the program is designed within an annual timetable and vision.
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Does my student need to be at the honours level to be accepted into Global?
No. We are looking for students who are achieving personal bests in the classroom. If you have comments that reflect disruptive in class, work not completed, distracted easily then it will be very difficult to be accepted into the program.
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I heard Global is jammed and that most programs are full?
Yes, many of the programs will be full with wait lists. As a result, it is important you take time on your application to ensure you have the best opportunity to be accepted.
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Does Global take away from other core academic competencies?
No it does not. Good planning in conjunction with the guidance departments ensure a constructive academic plan is created that will meet the needs of the student in their academic pursuits. There are exceptions and if this poses a challenge the counsellors and families work towards a solution.
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Can I play in another school academy program and participate in Global?
No, this is not feasible and you must pick one option only.