Ottawa Youth Volleyball Training
Lotus Volleyball Academy develops youth athletes through position-specific training, high-repetition skill work, video analysis, and a supportive team-first environment.
Structured sessions for athletes who want more touches, better habits, and clear feedback between club seasons.
About Us
Lotus Volleyball Academy was founded in 1998 by Tuan Nguyen and later on joined by Byron Lee as part of an initiative to support the Asian and “9-man” community with high-level volleyball development rooted in the cultural elements and values of Asian culture: respect, community, personal & professional development, and family. This was a response to many Asian players losing opportunities to play further at a competitive level due to the inevitable requirement of height in this sport, despite being very skilled players. Eventually, many players return to the club at the national level as early as 16U, with many Asian athletes having a later growth and physical development.
For over 30 years, our academy has supported the development of individuals from Montreal to Toronto, settling its base in Ottawa in 2008 to coincide with the founding of the 9-man community in Ottawa. Though quiet and private, our reputation has grown over the years for our highly meticulous focus on technical skills. Being smaller players requires maximizing body mechanics, human kinetics, and mental development.
Over the years, many family and friends of our players have asked to be invited into the training. We have also partnered with local clubs and run our labs for their players in exchange for a donation to either their club foundation or to support those with financial challenges in participating with the hosting club.
In 2026, we decided to open the doors by adding an extra training day on an invite-only basis upon registration. With this evolution of our community, our mission, too, has evolved in order to become a more active partner alongside volleyball clubs in developing their players.
Father · 30-year digital entrepreneur · Community builder
Tuan brings over 34 years of volleyball experience at the national level and 30 years of coaching. His specialty is technical training for setting and hitting, and he has run private programs across Quebec and Ontario, training many varsity players across Canada. That initiative grew into Lotus Volleyball Academy over the years. Tuan currently runs the youth training program for competitive players.
Father · Public servant · Founder of the Ottawa Mystics
Byron has over 20 years of volleyball experience as a player and coach and is the founder of the 9-man volleyball community in Ottawa, the Ottawa Mystics. He has played for national clubs in Montreal and Toronto and now leads the junior development team for the community — advanced, typically national-level club players from Quebec and Ontario. As the volleyball-IQ leader of the community, Byron drives team development, strategy, and culture.
12+ years of volleyball · Youth development lead
Jackie has over 12 years of volleyball experience and is the newest addition to Lotus Volleyball Academy through succession planning. He currently runs the youth development program alongside Tuan — and no, he’s not related to Tuan, though they’re like brothers. His incredible commitment to both player development and the wider community has made it clear that he will take Lotus Volleyball Academy to the next level.
The academy's mission is to create an inclusive volleyball development environment that celebrates and supports the Asian community while welcoming athletes from all backgrounds who are passionate about improving their skills and growing within the sport.
Train with purpose. Build confidence. Develop your game.
Coaching Staff
Lotus Volleyball Academy is led by coaches with national-level playing and coaching experience at the club, college, university, and professional levels.
Lead Coach
Assistant Coaches
Libero · 7 years · National Club & College
Middle / Outside · 8 years · National Club, OCAA & Pro
Setter · 9 years · National Club, Team Ontario & AUS
Setter · 9 years · National Club & OUA
Programs
Each program is designed to give athletes focused reps, clear technical cues, and a better understanding of their role on the court.
Footwork, hand shape, tempo, location, decision-making, and leadership habits for developing setters.
Serve receive, defensive reads, platform control, emergency skills, and communication under pressure.
Passing, attacking range, transition footwork, out-of-system swings, serving, and defensive responsibility.
Blocking footwork, timing, quick attack routes, transition speed, eye sequencing, and serving pressure.
1-on-1 sessions with video review, custom development plans, and focused work on the athlete’s biggest needs.
$135 per session
Request private trainingHigh-energy training with athletes grouped by level, position, and development goals.
Price TBD based on group numbers
Request small group trainingOur Approach
Lotus sessions are built around game-like learning, high-quality corrections, and clear athlete accountability. We focus on what athletes can apply immediately in club, school, and competitive environments.
Tracked in every development plan
Pricing
Drop in for a single position session or commit to the full five-week program. Same pricing across every lab, so athletes can choose the lab that fits their game.
Drop-in $75 · 5-week program $300 ($60 per session)
Invitation Request
Every athlete begins by submitting contact information, who referred them, and their training background. Lotus extends invitations based on fit with the participants currently in the program, including position, goals, experience, and current development needs.
Request an InvitationQuestions
Youth athletes who want extra development outside of club or school volleyball, especially athletes looking for position-specific feedback and more high-quality reps.
No. Athletes can be grouped by level, position, and goals so training stays challenging but appropriate.
Sessions are based in Ottawa. Confirmed gym locations, dates, and times can be shared after registration.
Private training includes individual coaching, video analysis when available, a summer improvement focus, and clear feedback for athletes to review on their own.
Book Training
Fill out the registration form or contact Lotus Volleyball Academy to ask about private training, small group sessions, and position labs. Private training is $135 per session; small group pricing is TBD based on group numbers.