2024 VNL International Coaching Symposium Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for the 5th edition of the International Coaching Symposium (ICS), held in conjunction with the upcoming 2024 Volleyball Nations League event in Ottawa, Ontario. The ICS will run from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9 at the University of Ottawa (Montpetit Hall). 
 
Join us in Ottawa for the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (men's week two), where coaching meets world-class competition. This is a unique chance for volleyball coaches at all levels to not only enjoy high-level matches but also to gain insights from leading figures in volleyball coaching, sport science, and beyond. 

The 2024 ICS program spans three days and includes over 14 one-hour sessions, plus an extensive mental performance half-day workshop. With topics ranging across classroom learning and hands-on gym training, the sessions are organized into two streams tailored to the developmental stages of your athletes. The Train to Train/Learn to Compete stream will address the needs of club and high school athletes while the Train to Compete stream will approach topics from the lens of post-secondary athletes. 

Choose from four distinct registration options to fit your schedule and needs: Day Passes, Two-Day Passes, and Full Packages—with or without accommodation.  

It's an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge, network with peers, and take your coaching skills to the next level. We look forward to welcoming you to an eventful and enriching experience. 

Contact lsokolowski@ontariovolleyball.org if you have any questions and/or require additional information. 

La période d’inscription est en cours pour la 5e édition du Symposium international des entraîneurs, présenté dans le cadre de l’étape de la Ligue des Nations de volleyball 2024 à Ottawa. Le Symposium se déroulera du vendredi 7 juin au dimanche 9 juin au Pavillon Montpetit de l’Université d’Ottawa. 
 
Rejoignez- nous à Ottawa pour la Ligue des Nations de volleyball 2024, où l’entraînement rencontre la compétition de classe mondiale. C’est une chance unique pour les entraîneurs de volleyball de tous les niveaux de non seulement profiter de matchs de haut niveau, mais aussi d’apprendre de figures de proue de l’entraînement en volleyball, en sciences du sport et plus encore.  

 
Le programme du Symposium s’étend sur trois jours et comprend plus de 14 séances d’une heure, ainsi qu’un atelier intensif d’une demi-journée sur la performance mentale. Avec des sujets couvrant l’apprentissage en classe et l’entraînement en gymnase, les sessions sont organisées en fonction du stade de développement des athlètes pour donner aux entraîneurs la chance de choisir les sujets qui sont les plus pertinents pour leur contexte.  

Choisissez parmi quatre forfaits d’inscription en fonction de vos besoins : Passe journalière, passe de deux jours ou forfait complet, avec ou sans hébergement.  

C'est une excellente opportunité pour approfondir vos connaissances, réseauter avec des pairs et élever vos compétences d'entraînement à un niveau supérieur. Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir pour une expérience riche et pleine d'événements. 

Des questions, contactez: lsokolowski@ontariovolleyball.org 

2024 TEAM ONTARIO BEACH TEAM FUNDING GRANT

The Team Ontario Beach Team Funding Program provides financial support to identified teams that demonstrate the commitment to developing their relationship skills as an athlete through training in a single partnership for a whole season. In consultation with high performance leads of both the Ontario Volleyball Association and Volleyball Canada, it is recognized that the delivery of a dedicated team program as an effective approach to supporting the development of beach volleyball athletes along the Olympic pathway. This program is supported and funded by the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) through the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative Program (OHPSI).

Teams must have the intentions to meet the mandate of OHPSI and are fully engaged in their respective Team Ontario training program.

  • Athletes are committed single partnerships for the season.

  • Teams are fully committed to a single training plan with Team Ontario not already receiving any support/training in other environments (national team/club/personal support team)

  • With the support of an OHPSI Team coach, teams will engage in a planning process to create a developmentally appropriate season plan that includes out of province competitions.

  • Athletes on identified teams will sign an athlete agreement.

  • Teams who earn the opportunity to represent Canada at NORCECA &/or FIVB key events will have expenses for an OHPSI team coach covered at select events to support the team internationally.

  • Teams committed to the requirements of their respective Team Ontario programs are eligible to receive up to $8000 in financial support for flights, accommodations, registration fees for approved out of province events.

  • Exact amount of funding eligible per team will be determined by the # and make up of teams selected as well as approval of season plan.

  • Funds will be paid out to athletes upon submission of receipts and a report at the end of each eligible event or program.

Identified teams from will be notified by week of June 5, 2023 upon review of application package by OHPSI evaluation committee.

CANADA SUMMER GAMES BEACH PROGRAM

Canada Games has grown into Canada’s largest multi-sport event since its first event in 1967. The event is considered the pinnacle of inter-provincial/territorial sport programs and a springboard to National level programs. Every year that beach volleyball has been offered at the games, Ontario has finished on the podium.

Identification for Team Ontario Beach Canada Games candidates begins in the 2024 season.

Athletes interested in competing at the 2025 Canada Games program should apply to the 2024 Team Ontario Beach Targeted Support Program to begin their preparation leading into the 2025 Canada Games.

Athletes identified to the 2024 Team Ontario Beach OHPSI Targeted Support program are serviced by a holistic integrated support team of sport dietician, strength and conditioning coach, athletic therapist, performance coach, and team coaching while beginning their working relationship with the Canada Games coach through a committed season.

May 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2024 Targeted Support Program
May 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2025 Canada Games Team

The 2025 Canada Summer Games selection trials will take place in May/June at Ashbridges Bay, Toronto. One Winning team per gender earning the opportunity to represent Ontario at Canada Games through a tournament. 2nd place teams will be named alternates. The trial format will include a qualifier into the main draw. Qualifier to take place Friday evening.

2025 CANADA GAMES beach COACHES

  • Males: Kelly McGuire

    • Kelly McGuire, an athlete-centered coach, is dedicated to fostering the well-rounded development of athletes, both as competitors and as individuals. His coaching philosophy centers on placing athletes at the core of his approach, creating an inclusive and safe environment where growth and learning from mistakes are encouraged on the path to excellence. Kelly's core values, such as integrity, honesty, and fairness, underpin his coaching principles, emphasizing trust and accountability within his teams. He prioritizes collective success over individual achievements, nurturing a strong sense of teamwork.

      With a growth mindset, he encourages athletes to embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities for personal and athletic growth. Instilling the value of giving one's best effort, on and off the court, Kelly emphasizes hard work and determination. He also inspires a competitive spirit, motivating athletes to consistently push themselves to reach their full potential. This coaching philosophy, deeply rooted in values and principles, has been instrumental in Kelly McGuire's successful coaching career.

      Throughout his coaching journey, Kelly has achieved remarkable milestones. His coaching expertise was showcased when he served as the Head Coach for the Ontario Summer Games in 2018, and he has continued to make a lasting impact as the Team Ontario Indoor Coach. In 2019, he expanded his influence as the Team Ontario Beach Coach, further contributing to the growth of beach volleyball talent. Leading the Conestoga Men's Volleyball team as Head Coach since 2019, Kelly cultivated a culture of excellence and teamwork. His proficiency in coaching was recognized with the OCAA Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year title in 2022-23.

      Kelly McGuire's relentless passion and dedication to athletes' growth have solidified his role as an influential figure in the world of sports, serving as an inspiration to both athletes and fellow coaches. His journey reached a pinnacle in 2023-24 when he was appointed as the Team Ontario Elite Coach, underscoring his commitment to developing high-level athletes and his continued impact in the sporting community.

  • Females: Laura Condotta

    • Laura, as a dedicated coach, values a nurturing and supportive environment tailored towards empowering athletes to achieve their goals. She prioritizes a commitment to a high-performance mentality, as well as a pursuit of excellence and quality in every opportunity presented. Laura's coaching philosophy revolves around presenting learning opportunities through self-evaluation and fostering the importance of an athlete's growth through continuous learning, skill refinement, and technical development.

      As an indoor volleyball player, she played at the club level for Etobicoke Titans Volleyball Club, in the OUA for Brock University (2015-2020), and at the professional level in Switzerland, Cyprus, the Philippines, and Austria (2020 - 2023). In beach volleyball, she was a member of Team Ontario Beach for four years before competing on the Canadian Summer Development Program from 2019-2022, while also participating in the world tour. This past summer, Laura completed her first season as a full-time coach with Team Ontario Beach, after two years of being mentored through coaching at the provincial level. Recently, she has taken on a role as an assistant coach for the Brock University Women's Volleyball team and as the Technical Director for the Toronto Titans (West) Volleyball Club. Her passion lies in helping athletes succeed, and she is committed to continuing this journey.

2024 TEAM ONTARIO BEACH TARGETED SUPPORT PROGRAM

Application for Team Ontario Beach Targeted Support Program is now open.

Through the support of a daily training environment (DTE) with a personal team coach and an Integrated Support Team (IST), the Team Ontario OHPSI (Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative) Program exists to assist the development of two specifically targeted areas of the Canadian beach development pathway towards future Olympic games.

  1. The development of committed partnerships.

    • Teams that demonstrate the commitment to train for future Age Division World Championships, NORCECA Continental, or FIVB World Tour beach events.

  2. The development of future international blockers or universal defenders.

    • Athletes that are a prospective international blocker/universal athlete interested in exploring high performance beach volleyball in a highly supported holistic environment.

The main objective of the Team Ontario OHPSI Program is to provide and optimize the physical and mental preparation of committed athletes by following a well-prepared season plan developed in collaboration with integrated support team. The Team Ontario OHPSI Targeted Support program will also serve as preparation for 2025 Canada Games..

This program is supported and funded by the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario (CSIO) through the Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI). The Team Ontario Beach integrated support team (IST) consists of:

  • Strength & Conditioning (Matt Golas, CSCS)

  • Sports Dietician (Christine St. Clair, RD)

  • Athletic Therapist (Alice Sobiesiak, RMT, CAT(C))

  • Medical Team - CSIO

  • OHPSI Team Coach (Angie Shen, ChPC, Eddie Coleman, ChPC)

Athletes can apply as an OHPSI Team or as an OHPSI Tall Maple

Application deadline is April 19th, 2024.

For the application package and more information on the OHPSI team funding grant and the targeted support Tall Maples, please click here

2024 Team Ontario Regional Program Coach Announcement

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) and the Athlete Development Team would like to Congratulate the following coaches on their selection for 2024 Team Ontario Regional Program. The training camp will take place July 28th - August 1st before athletes and coaches travel to London, ON to compete in the Ontario Summer Games (August 2-4th) in both indoor and beach volleyball.

The Team Ontario Regional Program allows athletes from across the province to experience a high-performance style of training and instruction in both, indoor and beach volleyball, through an overnight training camp. The goal of the program is to expose more athletes to high-performance volleyball concepts to create a broader and more skilled group of athletes in Ontario.


Welcome to Team Ontario coaches, we are so happy to have you join us this summer!

TORP PROGRAM LEADS

Ashley Nixon, Colin Walker, Corinne Williams, Jenny Pellegrino

TORP BOYS COACHES

Andrew Tauhid, Benoit Jolicoeur, Blake Belcher, Craig Oakey, Denis King, Elaine Pilgrim-Susi, Jeremy Staveley, Jonathan Loos, Kevin McKee, Kyle Johnston, Lori Spoltore, Marc Wilson

TORP GIRLS COACHES

Anna Scarfe, Aya Utahara, Bradley Molnar, Calogero Coccaro, Carrie Welsh, Cassidy Nicholson-Clarke, Chris Jephson, Daniel Goyes, Isabella Henderson, Jamie Spencer, Jasmine Safar, Jessica Curtis, John Curtis, Kathryn Jung, Tania Polcyn, Thea Ziesmann, Tiffany Tenn, Tyson Roffey

2024 Team Ontario Program Coach Announcement

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) and the Athlete Development Team would like to Congratulate the following coaches on their selection for Team Ontario Programs for the summer of 2024.
Welcome to Team Ontario coaches, we are so happy to have you join us this summer!

TEAM ONTARIO BEACH

(FULL-TIME GROUP)
Becky Dorsey, Cicero Oliveira, Eddie Coleman, Jason Marchant,
Laura Condotta, Mateusz Golas, Oklend Llakaj

(CAMP-BASED)
Ashley Nixon, Derek Dedman, Kelly McGuire, Luka Senk,
Nolan Shapcott, Pierce Johnson, Samantha Warner

TALL MAPLES

Iliana Schlechta, Louise Smith, Milan Ivanisevic, Ryan Fong, Sean Kohler, Stefan Pernu

TEAM ONTARIO WHITE

(GIRLS)
Anson Wong, Chris Ling, Christina Stratford, Curtis MacPherson,  Emma Korolenko, Jeff Farrell, Katia Tyndall, Michelle Lange, Terry McMahon, Zandra Bear-Lowen

(BOYS)
Ariel Castromayor, David Reed, Elijah Merriam, Gilles Landry, Kelly McGuire, Marko Milenkovic, 
Mia KurtzFavero, Ryan Leknois

TEAM ONTARIO RED

(GIRLS)
Andrew Mallory, Jennifer Kelly, Kevin Sherriff, Nancy Dool-Kontio, Rebekah Hara, Sergio Chuy

(BOYS)
Gerry DeGirolamo, James Gravelle, Jordan Timpson, Matt Harris, Tom Ellison

TEAM ONTARIO BLACK

(GIRLS)
Amy Wilson, John Nguyen, Lexi Pollard, Megan Kalbfleisch, Mel Smyth

2024 Athlete Identification Information Session Recording


The OVA Athlete Development team hosted an information session on December 12th with information on the following;

  • 2024 Team Ontario Pathway and Programs

  • The 2024 Athlete Identification Process

You can find the recording of the Zoom session here- Athlete ID Information Session

The Athlete Identification application will open on January 2, 2024. Applications will be submitted via Formstack (link will be provided). The early bird fee for applications submitted before February 28, 2024 will be $50.00. The fee for applications submitted between February 28, 2024 and March 6, 2024 will be $65.00. All applications must be submitted by March 6, 2024.

Athletes will be required to complete physical testing at Ontario Championships.

Further details on the Athlete Identification process (video requirements and guidelines) will be posted on our website soon.

Important action items :

  • Start taking video at tournaments and scrimmages

  • Attend OVA beach tour events if you are missing beach volleyball footage (for beach programs)

  • Attend the physical testing booth at Ontario Championships

Questions? Contact Lauren Sokolowski

Team Ontario 2024 Positions Open for Indoor and Beach Programs

At the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA), we are committed to providing quality development opportunities through the Team Ontario programs, which are designed to meet the needs of athletes and coaches who demonstrate a desire to progress along the high performance pathway. Our mission is to help these athletes and coaches reach the international stage while supporting the development of indoor and beach volleyball throughout Ontario. We strive to deliver the best personal growth experiences through a holistic approach based on the Volleyball Canada Long Term Development model. We believe that maximizing one’s athletic potential goes hand in hand with creating lifelong friendships and memories. This belief transpires through all that we do.

COACH SELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS

All Team Ontario coach candidates must meet the following requirements as per the Team Ontario Selection Policy:

  • be a registered member in good standing with the OVA and Volleyball Canada (registered in MRS at the time of applying)

  • have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening & Police Record Check as well as a completed OVA Screening Disclosure Form 

  • meet the OVA Coach Eligibility policy requirements by completing the following four modules available online: 

    • Foundations of Volleyball 

    • Making Ethical Decision Online Evaluation 

    • Making Head Way 

    • CAC Safe Sport Training 

  • be NCCP certified or be actively pursuing NCCP certification

OVA is looking for coaches interested in developing athletes within the three pillars of the Volleyball Canada Athlete Development Matrix

Volleyball expertise and coaching knowledge are important to help support the conversations with athletes within the Athlete and Player areas of development. As such, the following qualifications are recommended:

  • Practical understanding of Volleyball Canada’s Long-term Development (LTD) model 

  • Familiarity with the demands of high performance volleyball at the post-secondary and/or international level

  • Advanced development coach certification in the relevant discipline (beach or indoor)

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing development through the accumulation of 5 PD points yearly.

Coaches applying for a Team Ontario coach position must be registered members with the OVA and have an active account in MRS. This is how we verify that applicants meet the OVA Screening policy requirements. Coaches who do not currently have a Coach membership in MRS can sign up for a Volunteer Leader membership to satisfy the requirements of this application process (you will be asked to complete the screening steps as part of your registration). Coaches without an active Coach or Volunteer Leader account in MRS will not be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Coaches interested in applying for a Team Ontario coaching position must complete the following steps before 11:59pm on December 6th, 2023:

Find all details about coach selection and the different programs available in the Team Ontario 2024 Coach Selection Handbook.

OVA Welcomes new members to the Athletes' Council

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is delighted to introduce the latest members of the OVA Athletes Council, a dedicated group that champions the voices and perspectives of Ontario's volleyball players. The new members include Ashley Wu, Heidi Yang, Jaylyn Warren, Mackenzie Carriere, Makenna Gillick, Naiyah Reece, Olivia Alton, Paxton Ruel, Rennick Koskela, Sophia Collazos, and Tori Welch. 

Victoria Altomare and Oklend Llakaj are currently serving as co-chairs of the council.

These new faces have joined the Athletes Council, ready to contribute their diverse experiences, develop their leadership skills, and effectively represent their fellow athletes in the world of Ontario volleyball. The Athletes Council was established in 2022 to bridge the gap between the Association and its athlete members, empowering them to be heard through the Athlete Representative on the Board of Directors.

Diversity is at the heart of the council, with members hailing from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, encompassing indoor, beach, sitting, Team Ontario, post-secondary, professional, and Team Canada players. Over the past year, the Athlete Council actively played a pivotal role in the OVA's strategic planning process. Collaborating with a consultant, they offered invaluable insights that allowed OVA to fine-tune its mission and values to better align with the needs and aspirations of athletes.

Furthermore, the council initiated meaningful discussions to address various concerns within the athlete community. These conversations led to the creation of resources tailored to assist OVA athletes in critical areas, including performance enhancement, mental fortitude, nutrition, injury prevention, recovery, and the promotion of safe sport practices.

The council's dedication to enhancing the athlete experience remains unwavering. Their current efforts include the development of additional resources tailored for OVA athletes. Additionally, they are embarking on an exciting journey to host video series focused on key areas of support, such as recruitment for post-secondary participation.

The OVA Athletes Council remains steadfast in its commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and thriving environment for all athletes in Ontario volleyball, ensuring that their voices continue to resonate throughout the province and beyond.

Click here to view the full list of members serving on the OVA's Athletes' Council. 

If you would like to connect with the Athletes’ Council for questions, ideas, or to support initiatives, please contact:

Oklend Llakaj
ollakaj@ontariovolleyball.org

TEAM ONTARIO ANNOUNCES BEACH HEAD COCHES FOR 2025 CANADA SUMMER GAMES

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) and Team Ontario proudly announce the appointment of Laura Condotta and Kelly McGuire as the head coaches for the 2025 Canada Games Beach Volleyball.

The duo of Condotta and McGuire is set to lead the charge for Ontario as Canada's top young athletes descend upon St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the highly anticipated Canada Summer Games in 2025.

The Canada Games, renowned as the largest multi-sport event in the country, represent the pinnacle of athletic competition for over 5,000 athletes participating in more than 20 different sports. Held biennially, alternating between summer and winter editions, these Games are a celebration of athletic prowess, camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence.

In the most recent Canada Summer Games held in 2022 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the beach volleyball competition witnessed thrilling performances. Steven Abrams and Jonny Pickett emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal for the men's team. On the women's side, the duo of Emma Braticevic and Sophia Hladyniuk displayed exceptional resilience in a hard-fought match against Quebec, ultimately securing the silver medal for their remarkable performance.

Both coaches bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and a passion for the sport, promising to elevate the performance of Ontario’s beach volleyball teams. As the countdown begins for the next chapter in Canadian sports history, all eyes will be on St. John's, where the future of beach volleyball is set to unfold in an exciting display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

LAURA CONDOTTA

Laura, as a dedicated coach, values a nurturing and supportive environment tailored towards empowering athletes to achieve their goals. She prioritizes a commitment to a high-performance mentality, as well as a pursuit of excellence and quality in every opportunity presented. Laura's coaching philosophy revolves around presenting learning opportunities through self-evaluation and fostering the importance of an athlete's growth through continuous learning, skill refinement, and technical development.

As an indoor volleyball player, she played at the club level for Etobicoke Titans Volleyball Club, in the OUA for Brock University (2015-2020), and at the professional level in Switzerland, Cyprus, the Philippines, and Austria (2020 - 2023). In beach volleyball, she was a member of Team Ontario Beach for four years before competing on the Canadian Summer Development Program from 2019-2022, while also participating in the world tour. This past summer, Laura completed her first season as a full-time coach with Team Ontario Beach, after two years of being mentored through coaching at the provincial level. Recently, she has taken on a role as an assistant coach for the Brock University Women's Volleyball team and as the Technical Director for the Toronto Titans (West) Volleyball Club. Her passion lies in helping athletes succeed, and she is committed to continuing this journey.

KELLY MCGUIRE

Kelly McGuire, an athlete-centered coach, is dedicated to fostering the well-rounded development of athletes, both as competitors and as individuals. His coaching philosophy centers on placing athletes at the core of his approach, creating an inclusive and safe environment where growth and learning from mistakes are encouraged on the path to excellence. Kelly's core values, such as integrity, honesty, and fairness, underpin his coaching principles, emphasizing trust and accountability within his teams. He prioritizes collective success over individual achievements, nurturing a strong sense of teamwork.

With a growth mindset, he encourages athletes to embrace challenges and view setbacks as opportunities for personal and athletic growth. Instilling the value of giving one's best effort, on and off the court, Kelly emphasizes hard work and determination. He also inspires a competitive spirit, motivating athletes to consistently push themselves to reach their full potential. This coaching philosophy, deeply rooted in values and principles, has been instrumental in Kelly McGuire's successful coaching career.

Throughout his coaching journey, Kelly has achieved remarkable milestones. His coaching expertise was showcased when he served as the Head Coach for the Ontario Summer Games in 2018, and he has continued to make a lasting impact as the Team Ontario Indoor Coach. In 2019, he expanded his influence as the Team Ontario Beach Coach, further contributing to the growth of beach volleyball talent. Leading the Conestoga Men's Volleyball team as Head Coach since 2019, Kelly cultivated a culture of excellence and teamwork. His proficiency in coaching was recognized with the OCAA Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year title in 2022-23.

Kelly McGuire's relentless passion and dedication to athletes' growth have solidified his role as an influential figure in the world of sports, serving as an inspiration to both athletes and fellow coaches. His journey reached a pinnacle in 2023-24 when he was appointed as the Team Ontario Elite Coach, underscoring his commitment to developing high-level athletes and his continued impact in the sporting community.

Team Ontario Seeking Venues for 2024 Programs: RFP

Team Ontario is looking to confirm venues for provincial programs taking place in the summer of 2024. 

A formal RFP process to select the venues that will potentially host our training camps is required. This document will familiarize the potential Bidder with the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA), the requirements for hosting a 2024 Team Ontario program, and the application requirements.

The following Team Ontario programs are slated for Summer 2024.

This year, venues who have hosted a Team Ontario program within the past five years can apply by submitting the following information in an email format to the OVA Athlete Development Coordinator as listed below:

  • Program(s) of Interest & Proposed Dates

  • Updated Costs

  • Any updates to previous bid (facility, accommodations, etc.) the OVA should be aware of

Venues that have not hosted a Team Ontario program within the past five years can apply by submitting a copy of the Team Ontario Host Application Form to express interest in hosting a Team Ontario program.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 5, 2023, 11:59 pm. Applications must be submitted to OVA Athlete Development Coordinator Oklend Llakaj at ollakaj@ontariovolleyball.org.

Following the deadline, the OVA will review applications and only contact venues they wish to pursue. In December, virtual meetings will occur to review Host Applications with selected venues only, following which a decision will be made on hosts for each Team Ontario program.

Confirmation of venues for all Team Ontario programs is anticipated in December 2023.

Callout for members to join the OVA's Athlete Council

Attention all athletes! 

The Ontario Volleyball Association has an exciting opportunity coming your way.

With the start of the new indoor season, The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) has an exciting opportunity coming your way. We are putting out a call for community leaders of all ages to join the OVA’s Athletes’ Council!

Formed in 2022, the OVA Athlete Council was established to help the Association better engage with athlete members and to amplify their voice on the Board of Directors with the Athlete Representative. The council is comprised of Ontario athletes from all backgrounds and experience - indoor, beach, sitting, Team Ontario, post-secondary, professional, and Team Canada.

As a member of the Athlete Council, you will have the opportunity to share your experiences, develop your leadership skills, represent your peers, and have a voice in Ontario volleyball.  Members will provide insight and input with respect to issues that impact athletes’ health, safety, and performance.

The mission of these collective voices is to support the OVA strategic objectives through an athlete lens.

We hope to see applications from OVA athletes that span across regions, clubs, age groups, disciplines, and programs.

Our Council Chair, Victoria Altomare, will encourage and facilitate exchanges of information and experiences about volleyball programs and initiatives through an athlete-centered lens. 

The Council will:

  • act as an advisory body to the OVA Board of Directors and OVA management.

  • ensure that the Board and OVA management are receiving and implementing athlete feedback and ideas;

  • ensure effective sharing of information.

Applications can be submitted by completing the form below no later than  October 15, 2023, 11:59 PM.

Our first meeting of the year, "Athlete Council: Open Conversation Call" will take place over zoom on Sunday, October 22nd, at 7:30 PM.  To register for this call, members must submit their application to join the Athletes Council below. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Athletes’ Council OVA Rep Oklend Llakaj (ollakaj@ontariovolleyball.org)

Assistant Coaches Selected for the 2025 Canada Summer Games Indoor Volleyball Teams

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is excited to announce the selection of the 2025 Canada Games indoor assistant coaches for both the boys and the girls teams.

Congratulations to John Nguyen and Amy Wilson who will be working alongside Jen Neilson with the girls indoor team until the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

 

Amy was the CAC Aboriginal Apprentice with the girls team at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. She has coached many teams at the club and Team Ontario levels over the years in addition to acting as an assistant coach for the University of Waterloo’s women’s team. Amy was the head coach of the team that represented Ontario at the North American Indigenous Games in the summer of 2023. She has received many coaching awards such as the 2021 Sandy Silver Female Coach of the Year and most recently, the 2023 Coaches Association of Ontario Coaches Excellence Award.

John is entering his 23rd year coaching at various levels with  Maverick Volleyball  in Ottawa. He has played many roles within the Team Ontario pathway over the last five years including Head Coach of Team Ontario Black and Team Ontario Elite. In the summer of 2023, he supported the Team Ontario Red coaching staff and shared his experience as they prepared for the Canada Cup. John is a Coach Evaluator in the NCCP Development and Advanced Development context. He is currently working on his Performance Coach certification.

We are happy to welcome Matthew Harris and James Gravelle as the 2025 Canada Games indoor boys assistant coaches. They will be assisting Ian Eibbitt and supporting the team towards the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

 

James is the head coach of the University of Windsor’s men’s volleyball team and was named OUA and USPORT men’s volleyball Coach of the Year in 2023. In the past eight years, he has assumed various roles within the Canadian High Performance pathway including a head coach position with Team Ontario Black. He brings international experience from his role as an assistant coach on the Senior National B team in 2015. James understands the reality of major multisport games having been the head coach of the men’s volleyball Canadian FISU team in 2017.


Matt has been coaching at the USport level and has been involved with Team Ontario for over a decade. He was the Head Coach for the boys Team Ontario group that won gold at the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg. Since then, he has played several roles on National Team programs including the National B Team. Most recently, Matt acted as a mentor coach with the 2023 Team Ontario Black coaching staff while they were preparing to compete at the Canada Cup.

The Canada Games are the largest multi-sport event in Canada. There are over 5,000 athletes competing in over 20 sports. They are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter games. The last summer games were held in the summer of 2022 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

2025 Canada Summer Games Indoor Assistant Coach Positions Open

The OVA is looking to select the head coaches for its indoor volleyball 2025 Canada Games program in the Summer of 2023.

The coach selection process starts early to allow for professional development and familiarization with the Team Ontario program. The application period for coaches interested in a Canada Games Indoor Assistant Coach position are:

  • Boys team: June 26th to July 17th, 2023

  • Girls team: July 24th to August 14th, 2023

An early start to this process is important to ensure proper coach certification and long-term athlete identification. The coaching staff will work closely with the OVA Athlete Development staff in the planning of the Canada Games Team Ontario program.

Check out the full position description and selection process here:

Job Posting - Canada Games Indoor Assistant Coach

Coaches interested in applying for a 2025 Canada Games assistant coach position can do so by completing this form before:

  • 11:59 p.m. on July 17th, 2023 for the BOYS team

  • 11:59 p.m. on August 14th, 2023 for the GIRLS team

Questions can be directed to Athlete Development Director, LP Mainville

2023 Team Ontario Beach Rosters Announced

Congratulations to the following athletes on their selection to a 2023 Team Ontario Beach program!

Full Time Group (FTG) Girls:

  • Maya Boutanos

  • Kate Chipman

  • Emma-Joy Cudmore

  • Mikaela Dioso-Lopez

  • Tatiana Drozd

  • Zile Eglitis

  • Makenna Gillick

  • Sophie Hancock

  • Ally Hannivan

  • Addison Hannivan

  • Julia Istratescu

  • Maddie Law-Heese

  • Kennedy Llewellyn

  • Autumn Mikel

  • Leah Moore

  • Melia Piercey

  • Hannah Schad

  • Renee Shaw

  • Claire Simmonds

  • Dana Sloan

  • Autumn Willmott

  • Olivia Woolley

  • Brooke Woolley

Camp Based Female Athletes:

  • Cassidy Frost

  • Alexandra Kiriakou

  • Kate Mathieu

  • Anna Minyaylo

  • Marina Slapnicar

  • Sienna Spence

  • Elisabeth Spence

  • Ana Stojanovic

  • Kailie Sutherland

  • Virginia Will

Full Time Group (FTG) Boys:

  • Jack Barrett

  • Alex Carmichael

  • Joshua Chapman

  • Gavin Deep

  • Connor Dorsey

  • Tyler Gibson

  • Kai Glaisek

  • Hank Heider

  • Aiden Hilkowitz

  • Simon Hubbard

  • Rutger Huntley

  • Michael Korman

  • Rennick Koskela

  • Zachary Lechem

  • Cole Linskill

  • Matthew McCarvell

  • Eric Mcclean

  • Oliver McLean

  • Matt Mowbray

  • Aaron Sun

  • Chris Tautrims

  • Benjamin Woodfield

Camp Based Male Athletes:

  • Ross Buchanan

  • Ben Clark

  • Andrew Droppert

  • Jack Egan

  • Ian Johnson

  • Kian Khademi

  • Noah Nsolo

  • Ben Warren

  • Andrew Wisco

  • Nicholas Worthing

2023 Team Ontario Integrated and Indoor Rosters Announced

Congratulations to the following athletes on their selection to a 2023 indoor or integrated Team Ontario program!

INTEGRATED PROGRAMS

Tall Maples

Griffin Brown - Maverick Volleyball Club

Jessica Muir - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Joshua Fraser - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Julia Bingeman - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Leah Mcconnell - Lakeside Volleyball Club

Liam Reed - Mountain Athletic Club

Lucy Thomas - Waterloo Tigers Volleyball Club

Macie Barlow - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Norah Dingman - Unity Volleyball Club

Nya Pollmann - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Samuel Young - Maverick Volleyball Club

Sebastiano Savio

Sophie Butler - 41SIX Volleyball Club 

Zahahrah Edwards-Wyllie - Titans Volleyball

Akela Russell - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Alexander Szarka - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Alexandra Yoanidis - Defensa Volleyball Club

Ania Nesti

Anne-Laure Makoundi - Maverick Volleyball Club

Camille Falconer - Titans Volleyball

Cate Verlaan - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Charlie Wang - REACH Volleyball Club

Clark Misner - Mountain Athletic Club

Connor McCaffrey - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Emery Stapleton - South County Bandits

Ethan Baxter - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Ezrie Burke - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Gavin Goodwin - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

 

TEAM ONTARIO REGIONAL PROGRAM

BOYS

Adrian Iordache - Maverick Volleyball Club

Aidan Campbell - Maverick Volleyball Club

Alex Gaston - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Alex Niu - Toronto Thunderbolts Volleyball

Alexander Chung - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Alexander Purves - Maverick Volleyball Club

Andrew Li - REACH Volleyball Club

Andrew Rocheleau - Storm Volleyball

Blake Peters - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Campbell Harmsworth - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Cédrik Dass - Mountain Athletic Club

Charlie Wisco - Kingston Rock Volleyball Club

Christian Ermacora - Mountain Athletic Club

Cole Maccallum - Maverick Volleyball Club

Colton Hand - Mountain Athletic Club

Connor Gunn - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Cooper Spehr - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Cristiano Sangiuliano - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Danik LeBlanc - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Diego Peralta - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Dylan Gibson - Milton Youth Volleyball Club

Erben Prime - Milton Youth Volleyball Club

Eric Lapner - Maverick Volleyball Club

Evan Scott - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Grayson Comeau - Maverick Volleyball Club

Harrison Robinet - Stratford Volleyball Club

Hayden Quevillon - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Hongyu Yang - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Hunter Li - Toronto Thunderbolts Volleyball

Ian Case - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Isaac Archibald - Maverick Volleyball Club

Jack Weick - Storm Volleyball

Jamin Ekhaguere - Unity Volleyball Club

Jasen Law - REACH Volleyball Club

Jasper Tullet - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Jeremy Rhéaume - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Jimmy Lee - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Jonathan Sousa - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Kyle Thornborrow - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Liam Moynihan - LVC Fire (London Volleyball Club)

Logan Compardo

Logan Gilpin - Storm Volleyball

Luke Armstrong - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Marcus Barrett - Leaside Volleyball Club

Mark Daniel Diolata - REACH Volleyball Club

Mason Lange - FCVC

Massimiliano Riolino - REACH Volleyball Club

Matthew Felker - Mountain Athletic Club

Max Fitzgerald - Mountain Athletic Club

Nathan McCarthy - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Nicholas Hatvani - Unity Volleyball Club

Noah Collins - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Olivier Tremblay - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Omar Elfolly - Milton Youth Volleyball Club

Owen Busby - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Owen McKenzie - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Owen Van Tuyl - Mountain Athletic Club

Parker Piper-Martin - Mountain Athletic Club

Pascal Morin - LVC Fire (London Volleyball Club)

Paxton Chik

Rémy Wilson - Maverick Volleyball Club

Rory Turner - Maverick Volleyball Club

Seth Clubine - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Shawn Beharrell - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Spencer Ham - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Tristan King - Maverick Volleyball Club

Tyler Bae - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Vishahgan Anandaraj - REACH Volleyball Club

Will Pelton - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

William Clarmo - Pakmen Volleyball Club

William Halloran - Peterborough Thunder Volleyball Club

William Gasparotto - FCVC

GIRLS

Abby Ludlow - Maverick Volleyball Club

Adelaide Brandon - Belleville Ravens

Ailish Grieve - Titans Volleyball

Emilia Chugunova - Maverick Volleyball Club

Alexis Cheong - Storm Volleyball

Amaya Barrow-McLagan - Kingston Rock Volleyball Club

Anja Bogdanovic - Waterloo Tigers Volleyball Club

Anna Godkin - Caspian Volleyball Club

Anna McHardy - London Sharks Volleyball Club

Atrin Golbabapour - Markham Revolution Volleyball Club

Audrey Zhang - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Avery Bradish - FCVC

Avery Mathewson - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Avery Oke - Ottawa Fusion

Bailey Royston - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Bella Thompson - FCVC

Bella Thompson - Twin Bridges Volleyball Club

Bianka Chuy - FCVC

Brenna Gervais - NBYVC Lakers

Briar Dejonge - Phoenix Volleyball Club

Brooklyn Bullock - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Brynn Munday - Orillia Suns Volleyball Club

Brynne Bartleman - Peterborough Thunder Volleyball Club

Quinn Brydges - Maverick Volleyball Club

Cameryn Hui - Unity Volleyball Club

Leah Mac Phail - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Carys Middleton - Venom Volleyball Club

Cassidy Myslik - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Charlotte Roberts - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Charlotte Sealey - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Chloe Kadour - FCVC

Claire Ampleford - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Danika Cleary - Storm Volleyball

Darlene Toquero - Titans Volleyball

Deena Farhat - Maverick Volleyball Club

Elise Moua - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Ella Eichenberger - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Ella Mackinnon - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Elsie Bengle-Stanley - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Emeris Bouwmeester - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Emily Ellis - St. Thomas Express

Emily Scott - NBYVC Lakers

Emma Mitsku - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Enna Dumitriu - Storm Volleyball

Farrah Parry - Chatham Ballhawks Volleyball Club

Gemma Lusan - Titans Volleyball

Grace Tong - Venom Volleyball Club

Halleah Dobbin - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Hannah Hage - South County Bandits

Harlym Triff - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Hazel Mbekeka - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Isabella Colle - South County Bandits 

Jada Cockburn - Titans Volleyball

Jaiden Gosselin - Vision Volleyball Club

Jordan Dickhout - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Judae Harrison - Synergy Volleyball Club

Juliette Mason - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Kaiah Weese - Kingston Rock Volleyball Club

Kaitlin McLean - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Kaleea Turpin - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Kate Trent - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Kathryn Moulds - Mavericks Volleyball Club

Katie Laskowsky - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Lauren Kohler - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Lauren Lagoutte - Milton Youth Volleyball Club

Lauren Moldawa - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Leah Orr - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Lexi Black - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Li-Na Leuangthong - Storm Volleyball

Lily Arseneault - Georgetown Impact 

Mackenzie Gonsalves - REACH Volleyball Club

Lisa Hirsch - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Logan Heida - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Louise Laustsen - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Lynn Nagel - Georgian Cubs

Mackenzie Patterson - FCVC

Madelyn Brassard - Superior North Volleyball Club

Madison Dann - Milton Youth Volleyball Club

Makenna McCann - South County Bandits

Mallea McMullin - Maverick Volleyball Club

Mara Emma Craciun - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Marissa Gajkowski - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Marissa Letnik - Mountain Volleyball Club

Meghan Winrow - NBYVC Lakers

Mia Salerno - Titans Volleyball

Milena Gortnar - Titans Volleyball

Mina-Emilly McCoshen - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Morgan Brooks - Superior North Volleyball Club

Natalie Pretty - Twin Bridges Volleyball Club

Natasha Winsor - Maverick Volleyball Club

Nellie Angeconeb  

Nicole Tyndall - FCVC

Nina Lielmanis - Titans Volleyball

Olivia Bittman - Maverick Volleyball Club

Olivia Kalbfleisch - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Olivia Leppington - Stratford Volleyball Club

Olivia Preston - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Peyton Ocampo - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Portia Petherick - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Quinne Dejanovic - FCVC

Rachel Meagher - Titans Volleyball

Rebecca George - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Reese Wilson - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Riley Hamilton - Maverick Volleyball Club

Rosabella Geronimo - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Rose Cockburn - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Rose Yigit - Titans Volleyball

Samaiya Isacco - REACH Volleyball Club

Sarah Condoyannis - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Sarah Garner - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Sarah McNamara - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Sarah Nickson - Georgetown Impact 

Scotlynn King - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Sienna Marlow - Mountain Volleyball Club

Sophia Nepszy - South County Bandits

Sophia Phung - Venom Volleyball Club

Sophia Testa - FCVC

Sophie Rath - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Sophie Thomas - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Stella Smith - Leaside Volleyball Club

Summer St-louis - Mavericks Volleyball Club

Taylor Bjorndahl - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

indoor programs

team ontario white

BOYS

Ahmad Elbarassi - Mountain Athletic Club

Aiden Vandenheuvel - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Alexis Pariseau - Maverick Volleyball Club

Andrew Droppert - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Andrew Yang - Toronto Thunderbolts Volleyball

Antonio Coca - FCVC

Austin Wilson - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Ben Karmazyn - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Brendan Lyons - Mountain Athletic Club

Cameron Hedderson - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Cameron Hutt - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Christian McCallum - FCVC

Cole Linskill - Phoenix Volleyball Club

Deng Yout - Ottawa Fusion Volleyball Club

Dillon Layne - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Einstein Menya - 41Six Volleyball Club 

Francesco Casilio - Venom Volleyball Club

Gavin Comia - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

George Macgregor - Superior North Volleyball Club

Grant Haley - Maverick Volleyball Club

Ian McQueen - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Jacob Long - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Jason Tran - Titans Volleyball

Jasper Thomson - Maverick Volleyball Club

Jonah Ragaisis - Maverick Volleyball Club

Jonathan Chow - Unity Volleyball Club

Joshua Lafleche - Maverick Volleyball Club

Lucas McIntosh - Maverick Volleyball Club

Matthew MacLeod - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Matthew Petersen - Toronto Thunderbolts Volleyball

Maxime Meyer - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Misha Panasiouk - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Mitchel Watkins - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Nicholas Trikoupis - Mountain Athletic Club

Owen Graham - FCVC

Phoenyx Wyse - Phoenix Volleyball Club

Reed Fulsom - Milton Youth Volleyball Club

Robbie MacWilliam - Kingston Rock Volleyball Club

Rutger Huntley - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Seifeldin Shaheen - Maverick Volleyball Club

Sullivan Cofell - Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club

Toby Snider - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Troy D'Cunha - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Tyson Cassone - Stratford Cobra Volleyball

Vito Forte - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Will Taylor - FCVC

William Gimbert - Maverick Volleyball Club

Yahia Elsayed - Pakmen Volleyball Club

GIRLS

Adelaide Cosgrove - Storm Volleyball

Amy Renshaw - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Angela Abboud - Halton Region Volleyball Club

AnIa Magier - FCVC

Anisa Lapointe - South County Bandits

Arwin Shattuck - Lakeside Volleyball Club

Ava Kellar - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Ava Montesano - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Avery Rutledge - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Beatrice Pengelly - EVP - Elite Volleyball Player Inc.

Camille Carrothers - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Cassidy Frost - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Celeste Faye Castronuevo - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Claire Neagle - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Claire Sargeant - Georgetown Impact

Daven Braumberger - Maverick Volleyball Club

Eeva Surbey - EVP - Elite Volleyball Player Inc.

Ellery Williamson - Leaside Volleyball Club

Estelle Buist - Mountain Volleyball Club

Gaby Sharkey - Storm Volleyball

Grace Paterson - South County Bandits

Hannah Schad - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Isabella Foote - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Isabella Zylbering - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Ava Chung - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Jolie Liu - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Julia Fish - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Julia Hunter - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Julia Istratescu - Storm Volleyball

Kasijana Vujovic - Defensa Volleyball Club

Kate Chipman - Leaside Volleyball Club

Kate Mathieu - FCVC

Kenzie Reed - Storm Volleyball

Kylie Mills - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Laura Adel - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Layla Gonsalves - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Layla Sevor - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Logan Hamilton - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Louelle Miller - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Mackenzie Carriere - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Madisyn Clipperton - Georgetown Impact

Maya Boutanos - Storm Volleyball

Meghan Potvin - Maverick Volleyball Club

Mia Crawford - FCVC

Morgan Gemmell - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Nadia Cucuz - Mountain Volleyball Club 

Natalie Wahlgren - Defensa Volleyball Club

Olivia Woolley - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Payton Dolyny - 807 Selects

Penelope Gallo - Georgetown Impact

Rachael Ricketts - South County Bandits

Sienna Jancevski - South County Bandits

Sonia Wojnicki - Leaside Volleyball Club

Stella Bates - Defensa Volleyball Club

Suraya Khan - Mountain Volleyball Club 

Sydney Rocca - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Taylor Schulze - Defensa Volleyball Club

Taylor Slean - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Yvona Dimitrova - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Zara Chavarria Bonhomme - Leaside Volleyball Club

 

Team Ontario Red

BOYS

Aaron Sun - Ancaster Lions Volleyball Club 

Aiden Mckay - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Alexandre Falardeau-Mercier - Niagara Rapids Volleyball Club

Andrew Voorn - REACH Volleyball Club

Ben Kuhner - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Ben Warren - Phoenix Volleyball Club

Blake Scatcherd - FCVC

Carson Francis - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Carter Liu - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Christian Patterson - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Christopher Hoffman - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Edson Cheng - REACH Volleyball Club

Étienne Grenier - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Ivan Lin - REACH Volleyball Club

Jakob Curtis - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Jeremie Rainville - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Jimmy Gill - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Kevin Li - REACH Volleyball Club

Lucas Bouwers - Ancaster Lions Volleyball Club 

Marc-Andre Lihet - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Marcellus Robinson - FCVC

Matthew McCarthy - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Matthew McCarvell - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Matthias Cooper - Mountain Athletic Club

Nathan Onlock - REACH Volleyball Club

Nicholas Adams - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Nikola Bilic - Mountain Athletic Club

Noah Nsolo - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Parker Ocampo - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Philip Dahl - Maverick Volleyball Club 

Tristan Hassell - Pakmen Volleyball Club

William Brewer - Halton Region Volleyball Club

GIRLS

Alexandra Schultz - Defensa Volleyball Club

Alexia Cornea - Lakeside Volleyball Club

Alyssa Cerovac - Mountain Volleyball Club

Ana Stojanovic - FCVC

Athalia Duong  - Leaside Volleyball Club

Brianna Nichols - Leaside Volleyball Club

Carinthia Parry - Phoenix Volleyball

Claire Fan - Defensa Volleyball Club

Dara Obeid - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Dasia Smith - Synergy Volleyball Club

Delfina Henson - Phoenix Volleyball

Emma Irwin-Lewis - Oakville Thunder Volleyball Club

Georgia Cartwright - Titans Volleyball

Giselle Wong - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Isabella Gancevich - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Jasmine Chretien - Maverick Volleyball Club

Jessica Elford - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Julia Melnyk - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Julia Santos - FCVC

Juliana Miecz - South County Bandits

Keira Elliott - REACH Volleyball Club

Lea Pendergast - Maverick Volleyball Club

Libby Dougherty - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Maia Duong - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Maija Nepszy - South County Bandits

Makenna Gillick - REACH Volleyball Club

Megan Chiang - REACH Volleyball Club

Olivia Nicholls - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Omosefe Osaghae - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

Roselle Mo - REACH Volleyball Club

Spencer Danielsen - Durham Rebels Volleyball Club

Sydney Bell - Maverick Volleyball Club

 

Team Ontario Black

BOYS

Ashton Fox-Kristensen - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Ben Franz - NBYVC Lakers

Caleb Huot - Mountain Athletic Club 

Carter Sedgewick - Kingston Rock Volleyball Club 

Chris Tautrims - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Gavin Deep - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Iannis Toma - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Joshua Chapman - Leaside Volleyball Club

Justice Smith - Durham Attack Volleyball Club

Kye Young - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Lucas Genier - Maverick Volleyball Club

Matthew Siebenga - Ancaster Lions Volleyball Club

Nolan Reed - Mountain Athletic Club 

Quinn Taylor - Mountain Athletic Club

Sasha Thiessen - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Seth O'Brien - Kingston Rock Volleyball Club 

Tian Harcevic - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Trent Cherewaty - Barrie Elites Volleyball Club

GIRLS

Alexis Miller - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Alyssa Flack - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Ana Nastase - Pakmen Volleyball Club

Anaya Rawlinson - Leaside Volleyball Club

Breanna Gordon - Titans Volleyball

Charley McDonald - Maverick Volleyball Club

Charlotte Ross - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Chelsea Chew - Leaside Volleyball Club

Elodie Lalonde - Maverick Volleyball Club

Emma Buntic - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Esther Wildeboer - Ottawa Fusion Volleyball Club

Evelyn Sharpe - Titans Volleyball

Jennifer Wu - Halton Region Volleyball Club

Julia Liu - Maverick Volleyball Club

Karly Vrbanac - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Katerina Iliopoulos - Leaside Volleyball Club

Katrina Morse - Titans Volleyball

Keely Lloyd - Titans Volleyball

Lauren Pankratz - Titans Volleyball

Leonora Barbulovich-Nad - Titans Volleyball

Maya Slavcev - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Mia Lemay-Evans - Northern Chill Volleyball Club

Mia McCabe - Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club

Morgan Li - Synergy Volleyball Club

Niki Nazary - Titans Volleyball

Payton Gaylor - Leaside Volleyball Club

Sadie Bird - Belleville Ravens Volleyball Club

Sera Leung - Titans Volleyball

Sloane Fortin - Smash Raiders Volleyball Club

Sophie Jewell - Leaside Volleyball Club

Sydney McDermott - Leaside Volleyball Club

Toni Wilson - Defensa Volleyball Club

2023 Team Ontario Coach Announcement

Congratulations to the following coaches selected to Team Ontario Programs for the 2023 summer season! We are excited to have you join us.

Team Ontario Regional Program

Girls

John Curtis, Jessica Curtis, Stephan Harvey, Isabella Henderson, Milan Ivanisevic, Megan Kalbfleisch, Jenn Kelly, Emma Korolenko, Lou Maida, Julianna Marfisi, Bradley Molnar, Taylor Morrison, Cassidy Nicholson-Clarke, Tania Polcyn, Iliana Schlechta, Louise Smith, Christina Stratford, Katia Tyndall, Kristina Vlcek & Carrie Welsh.

boys

Nelson Chang, Mia KurtzFavero, Terry Lee, Curtis MacPherson, Elijah Merriam, Richard Ngo, Guy Perreault, Tommy Pham, Saba Sedaghatkish, Cameron Taylor, Jeffrey Wang & Jacob Winkler

Tall Maples

Tony Hage, Marko Milenkovic, Megan Suddergaard,
Denny Le Ma, Ariel Castromayor, Colin Walker

Team Ontario Beach

FULL-TIME GROUP

Angie Shen, Laura Condotta, Becky Dorsey, Cicero Olivera
Eddie Coleman, Jason Marchant, Matt Golas, Tristan Reid, Oklend Llakaj

CAMP

Brad McClure, Ashley Nixon, Sam Warner, Kelly McGuire

Team Ontario White

Girls

Montana Woodhouse, Andrew Mallory, Andrew Carrasco, Karen Lee, Stephane Vlachos, Sylvie Laperriere, Erin Carter, Nancy Dool-Kontio, David Reed & Scott Naish

Boys

Chris Ling, Lynn Thomson, Kelly McGuire, Gilles Landry, Cole Gordon, Jordan Timpson, William Mousseau & Allison Gray

Team Ontario Red

Girls

Jenny Pellegrino, Kevin Sherriff, Jeff Farrell & Elaine Pilgrim-Susi

Boys

David Ta, Brad McClure, Jelle Kooijman & Ryan Leknois

Team Ontario Black

Girls

Lisa Watson, Matthew Schnarr, Prateek Yadav & Melissa Smyth

BOYS

Brad Douwes & Tom Ellison

Athletes interested in participating in a Team Ontario program this summer should register for the online Athlete Identification Process. Deadline to apply and submit video footage is

March 12, 2023!

Questions? Contact Oklend Llakaj



2023 Team Ontario Regional Program Coach Selection Process OPEN

The 2023 Team Ontario Regional Program Coach Selection Process is now OPEN! The OVA is looking for coaches interested in supporting the growth of young athletes and willing to invest in their own professional development. The Team Ontario Regional Program is designed to meet the needs of athletes and coaches who demonstrate a commitment to beginning their journey on the high performance pathway.

All individuals interested in being part of any Team Ontario program must:

  • be a registered member in good standing with the OVA and Volleyball Canada

  • have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening & Police Record Check as well as complete a Screening Disclosure Form

  • have completed the following four modules available online:

    • Foundations of Volleyball

    • Making Ethical Decision Online Evaluation

    • Making Head Way

    • CAC Safe Sport Training

In addition to the above requirements, Team Ontario coach candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Practical understanding of Volleyball Canada’s Long-term Development (LTD) model

  • Interest and willingness to learn and participate in coach development activities

  • Ability to create a caring supportive learning environment free of all coercion and dear

  • Willingness to use an inquiry-based approach that puts the athlete at the centre of the learning process

  • Ability to develop meaningful relationships with athletes and other members of the team

  • Strong self-awareness and willingness to self-evaluate

  • Ability to exercise effective leadership that feeds and support the Team Ontario culture

Deadline to apply is January 2nd at 11:59pm

More information on the Regional Program can be found HERE

2025 Canada Games Indoor Coach Announcement

The OVA is happy to announce the selection of the 2025 Canada Games Indoor Head Coaches. Congratulations, Jen Neilson and Ian Eibbitt. Jen (girl’s program) and Ian (boy’s program) will lead the indoor programs for the next cycle which concludes with the 2025 Summer Canada Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Jen Neilson has coached at all levels of the Canadian high-performance pathway. Since 2018, Jen has been the Head Coach of the York University Women’s Volleyball program. Prior to this role, Jen began her journey with the OVA as the High-Performance Apprentice Coach while also coaching at the club level with the Halton Hurricanes during the 2017/18 season. She then moved on to become a Head Coach of Team Ontario Red in 2018 where she led the team to the Canada Cup competition. Jen then transitioned to the National team as a Guest Coach with the Youth National Team in 2019. Jen’s experience with coordinating the 2017 Canada Games program will be an asset to the team along with her drive and passion. Jen’s leadership will have a big impact on the Team Ontario 2025 Canada Games program. Welcome Jen!

Ian Eibbitt is no stranger to high performance volleyball in Canada. Ian has been involved with many stages of the Volleyball Canada pathway. Ian began his National Team journey in 2019 as the Assistant Coach for the U19 Youth National Team. He then moved onto the National Excellence Program in September 2020 and most recently was the Assistant Coach on the Junior National Team from 2020-2021 where he experienced a major competition at the U21 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. In addition to his National Team experience, Ian has a long history with Team Ontario including being an Assistant Coach on the gold medal winning team at the 2017 Canada Games. Currently, Ian is the Full-Time Lead Assistant Coach for the McMaster Marauders Men’s Varsity volleyball program, and we look forward to having him join the 2025 Team Ontario Canada Games program!

The Canada Games are the largest multi-sport event in Canada. There are over 5000 athletes competing in over 20 sports. They are held every two years, alternating between summer and winter games. The last summer games were held this past summer in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The Team Ontario boys placed third and the girls placed fifth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023 Team Ontario Coach Selection Process OPEN

The 2023 Team Ontario Coach Selection Process is now OPEN! The OVA is looking for coaches interested in supporting the growth of young athletes and willing to invest in their own professional development. The Team Ontario programs are designed to meet the needs of athletes and coaches who demonstrate a commitment to their progression along the high performance pathway.

There are many coaching opportunities available at the various levels of Team Ontario programming in 2023. All individuals interested in being part of any Team Ontario program must:

  • be a registered member in good standing with the OVA and Volleyball Canada

  • have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening & Police Record Check as well as complete a Screening Disclosure Form

  • have completed the following four modules available online:

    • Foundations of Volleyball

    • Making Ethical Decision Online Evaluation

    • Making Head Way

    • CAC Safe Sport Training

In addition to the above requirements, Team Ontario coach candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Practical understanding of Volleyball Canada’s Long-term Development (LTD) model

  • Interest and willingness to learn and participate in coach development activities

  • Ability to create a caring supportive learning environment free of all coercion and dear

  • Willingness to use an inquiry-based approach that puts the athlete at the centre of the learning process

  • Ability to develop meaningful relationships with athletes and other members of the team

  • Strong self-awareness and willingness to self-evaluate

  • Ability to exercise effective leadership that feeds and support the Team Ontario culture

2023 Team Ontario Programs

Team Ontario Regional Program (Integrated)

Tall Maples (Integrated)

Team Ontario White (Indoor)

Team Ontario Red (Indoor)

Team Ontario Black (Indoor)

Team Ontario Beach

Team Ontario Beach Fulltime Training Group (FTG)

Deadline to apply is 11:59pm on November 6th, 2022

For more information on each program requirement, click HERE