Volleyball Canada has confirmed its coaching staff for the Team Canada 2016 Youth Development Program.
“We are very excited to put together an excellent group of coaches with a wide range of experience in both athlete development and coaching/playing experience at the international level,” said James Sneddon, Volleyball Canada Domestic Development Director. “Having consistency in our coaching staff from year to year ensures the YNDP is continuing to grow and improve. The coaching staff members are committed to providing a training and development plan to ensure our athletes are moving toward international success.”
The Youth Development Program (YNDP) provides an environment of excellence in Canada to expose identified athletes to international level of education, training and competition early in their career.
Men’s Program | Women’s Program |
Youth (athletes born in 1998 or later) | Junior (athletes born in 1998 or later) |
Head Coach: Ben Josephson (BC) Coaching Staff: |
Head Coach: Scott Koskie (MB) Coaching Staff: |
Select (athletes born in 1999 or later): | Youth (athletes born in 1999 or later) |
Coaches: Greg Barthel (SK), LP Mainville (ON), James Gravelle (ON), Brock Davidiuk (AB), Colin Walker (ON), Mike Hawkins (AB), Keith Wasylik (ON) Athletes will train in Kingston and compete in Red/White matches from July 18-24. Athlete selection will take place at the NTCC in July |
Coaches: Ryan Adams (BC), Gina Schmidt (BC) Chris Dahl (BC), Mark Dodds (SK), Tania Harrison (SK), Mike Ling (ON), Janelle Rozema (AB) Athletes will train in Vancouver and compete in Red/White matches from July 18-24. Athlete selection will take place at the NTCC in July |