Professional Staff

The professional staff, in consultation with the Volleyball Alberta Board of Directors, conducts
the affairs of the organization and deliver its programs and services to the membership and the
volleyball community.

Our main contact line is for general information, registration, club and membership queries.

Phone: 780-415-1703
Email: info@volleyballalberta.ca
Edmonton Office: 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
Calgary Office: Unit #8, 135 Commercial Drive, Calgary AB, T3Z 2A7

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Alberta

Diane Clarke

Executive Director

780-415-1703 ext. 2

Calgary

Alberta

Jim Plakas

Director, Technical Pathways

780-415-1703 ext. 3

Edmonton

Technical Advisor for all programs, Long Term Athlete Development, Club Accreditation & Recognition Program, Safe Sport

Alberta

Jen Telfer

Director, Pathways & Development

780-415-1703 ext. 12

Edmonton

Advisor for Leadership development, and coach, athlete, and referee pathways

Alberta

Ben Saxton

Manager, High Performance and Leadership

780-415-1703 ext. 8

Calgary

Indoor High Performance (Team AB Indoor), Team AB North

Alberta

Ray Sewell

Manager, Age Class & Beach

780-415-1703 ext. 5

Calgary

15U/16U Age Classes, Beach Tournaments & Leagues, Beach High Performance (Team AB Beach),  Venue Coordinators – YYC, Sport Court Rental

Alberta

Alex Donaghy

Manager, Age Class, Store

780-415-1703 ext. 4

Calgary

12U/17U/18U Age Classes, Beach Volleyball Support, Merchandise & VA Shop, Facility Bookings

Alberta

Hamed Sepehr

Manager, Age Class & Events

780-415-1703 ext. 10

Edmonton

13U/14U Indoor Age Classes, Social Media & Communications, Beach & Outdoor Programs, Alberta Winter Games Programs

Alberta

Mike Ling

Manager, Coaching & Early Stages

780.415.1703   Ext:7

Edmonton

Coach Development, Coach Eligibility Requirements, GO Sports Programs

Alberta

Vinny Saporito

Manager, Courtside Logistics

780-415-1703 ext. 6

Edmonton

Volleyball Alberta Referee Inquires, Referee Financials, Referee Club Scheduling

Alberta

Robyn Bishop

Coordinator, Courtside Logistics

780-415-1703 ext. 11

Calgary

Referee membership and PIA requirements, Referee Financials, Referee Club Scheduling, Summer Camps

Alberta

Julie Noel

Coordinator, Membership Services

780-415-1703 ext. 1

Calgary  

Membership services, Volleyball Registration System (VRS), office administration, liaison with bookkeeper, social media, awards & history, casino and raffle chair

Alberta

OPEN - Apply Today!

Coordinator, Summer Camps

Term: May-August

Edmonton

Sept-Apr, email full-time staff:
Vinny Saporito,
courtside@volleyballalberta.ca

Alberta

OPEN - Apply Today!

Coordinator, Beach Programs

Term: May-August

Edmonton

Sept-Apr, email full-time staff:
Hamed Sepehr,
eventsmanager@volleyballalberta.ca

Alberta

OPEN - Apply Today!

Coordinator, Beach Tournaments

Term: May-August

Calgary

Sept-Apr, email full-time staff:
Ray Sewell,
rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca

Alberta

OPEN - Apply Today!

Coordinator, High Performance

Term: May-August

Edmonton

Sept-Apr, email full-time staff:
Ben Saxton,
highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca

Volleyball Alberta Executive Council Committee

Elected Directors – two-year term

Alberta

Curt Clement

President

Interim Term: 2023-2024

 

Alberta

Deborah Nyarko

Vice-President

Term: 2023-2025

 

Alberta

Eryn Orysiuk

Secretary/Treasurer

Term: 2022-2024

 

Alberta

Jeff Smith

Director at Large

Term: 2023-2025

 

Alberta

Chad Leier

Director at Large

Term: 2022-2024

 

Volleyball Alberta Board of Directors

Appointed Directors – one-year term

Alberta

Kyle Fraser

Referees' Representative

Term: 2023-2024

 

Alberta

Julia Pasieka

Director

Term: 2023-2024

 

Alberta

Michelle Whyte

Director

Term: 2023-2024

 

Alberta

Julia Donnelly

Director

Term: 2023-2024

 

Alberta

Sarah Ridley

Director

Term: 2023-2024

Alberta

Mackenzie Allen

Director

Term: 2023-2024

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