2020 Team Alberta Training Centre & Competition Teams
Athlete Eligibility
Athletes from the following two age categories will be considered for the Team Alberta program:
- Athletes born in September 2004 or later*. Athletes within the 16-month window AND in the same grade level as the program year (Grade 9) will be given the most consideration for eligibility for this program.
- Athletes born in September 2003 or later* Athletes within the 16-month window AND in the same grade level as the program year (Grade 10) will be given the most consideration for eligibility for this program.
- Note: *Older athletes may be considered based on their physical and skill development level.
Program Goals
- The goal of our provincial team program is to identify athletes who have the potential to develop and reach the next levels in our sport. This would include post-secondary, National Team programs and professional leagues.
- To identify coaches that have potential to coach in a high-performance stream.
- To help develop the athlete’s technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills by exposing them to enriched levels of training and competition.
- To mentor, develop and educate coaches in a high-performance environment.
- To provide opportunities for athletes and coaches to build their competence, character, confidence and leadership. To encourage/inspire athletes and coaches to reach the highest levels in our sport.
- To prepare athletes and coaches for participation and success at the post-secondary and National Team levels as well as Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and the Canada Cup.
Physical Profile of a Team Alberta Athlete
The goals of our program cannot necessarily be met by simply examining the most skilled athletes at each level. Identified athletes need to have the size and athleticism that are essential for success at the higher levels. Volleyball skills can be further refined as athletes get exposure and practice within our sport.
Our High Performance Committee has researched and evaluated physical testing results from numerous sources to understand the base physical performance levels that athletes should possess for continued success in our sport.
16U Female Team Alberta Athlete- Physical Profile (with recommended standards)
Please note: These standards are not the sole factor in athlete identification or selection. Athletes also need to demonstrate potential to be an elite athlete, a willingness to learn, a great attitude, decision making and leadership skills.
Identification/Program Pathway
- Club Coaches will receive an email asking for their athlete recommendations in January (after the Premier 1 registration deadline).
- Recommended athletes will be invited to do the physical testing. Conducted tests include weight, height, seated height, standing reach, wingspan, grip strength, vertical jump (block, spike), Pro-Agility test.
- Team Alberta staff will receive the list of the athlete recommendations and testing results to begin their evaluations at the Premier events.
- Testing and performance results will be used to extend select athletes an offer to attend the ID Camp.
- Athletes will be evaluated at the ID Camp. Athletes not in attendance at the ID Camp may still move forward in the evaluation process.
- Team Alberta staff will continue to evaluate athletes in the Premier Season.
- Select Athletes will be invited to attend the Training Centre in the summer.
- From the Training Camp, three teams of 12 athletes will be selected (for more information, please refer to the 2020 Team Alberta- Athlete Selection Policy) to represent Alberta at Canada Cup.
Team Alberta Training Centre
The purpose of the Team Alberta Training Centre is to expose a larger number of athletes to advanced instruction in volleyball specific skills, fitness, mental, and physical preparation. The focus will be on technical and tactical training in all aspects of the game by both Provincial Team Coaches and guest coaches from around the province. Approximately 70 female athletes will attend the Team Alberta Training Camp in July (approximately 24 15U Girls and 48 16U Girls). Athletes attending the Training Camp will have 5-6 days of training with Alberta’s top coaches and high performance staff.
Team Alberta Competition Teams
At the conclusion of the Training Centre, three competition teams will be selected to continue to train and represent Alberta at the Canada Cup tournament. Athletes will be placed on the team that is most appropriate for their development level. Team Alberta White typically is composed of primarily 15U athletes, with Team Alberta Blue and Black typically are composed of more 16U athletes.
Key Dates for 2020 (Dates and locations may be subject to change):
- January (after Premier 1 deadline): Club Coaches receive request for Athlete Recommendations
- TBA: Recommended Athletes attend evening physical testing
- March 21: 15U & 16U Identification Camp (Sylvan Lake)
- Jube 30-July 5: Training Camp (Location TBA). Competition Team Selection take place on July 5/ Non-selected athletes are released.
- July 5 - 14: Competition Team Training (Location TBA)
- July 15: Canada Cup Practice day
- July 16-19: Canada Cup (Location TBA)
Financial Assistance Program
Athletes in financial need can apply to Volleyball Alberta for assistance via the Hugh Hoyles Scholarship Fund.
Below is a list of other scholarships, grants, and programs that athletes may apply for:
- Kid Sport Alberta: KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under
- JumpStart: Jumpstart funding helps families that need a financial hand with registration, equipment and/or transportation costs.
For more information on the Team Alberta program, please contact Diane Bugler at dbugler@volleyballalberta.ca or call 403-202-6540.
2019 Coaching Staff
2019 15U Team Alberta White Women's Head Coach: Rhonda Schmuland
- Practicing Physiotherapist since 2010
- Team Alberta Assistant Coach: 18U Women in 2016
- Numerous years as a Head Coach with Canuck: developed and implemented warm-up and recovery program used by club
- Professional Volleyball Athlete: TFOC Volleyball Club, France 2006-2007
- 2002-2006: Played for Trinity Western University - was Team Captain for 3 years.
2019 15U Team Alberta White Women's Assistant Coach: Leah Shevkenek
2019 16U Team Alberta Black Head Coach & WCSG Team Head Coach: Carolyn O'Dwyer
- 2018 Team Alberta 17U Head Coach
- 2017-2019 University of Alberta Pandas: Assistant Coach & Masters in Coaching student
- 2017 18U Team Alberta: Canada Games Assistant Coach
- SAIT and MRU Assistant coaching experience
- 2016 Team Alberta coach - 17U Girls
- 2014 - 2017: VCCE Calgary coach
- 2012 - 2015: Outside Hitter at MRU: Canada West Rookie of the Year in 2015
- 2009 - 2013: Team Alberta athlete (2013 Canada Games Gold)
2019 16U Team Alberta Black Assistant Coach: Laura McManes
2019 16U Team Alberta Blue Head Coach & WCSG Team Assistant Coach: Sammy Fraser
- 2018 Team Alberta Blue 16U Head Coach
- 2012 - Current: Mount Royal University Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
- 2015- Current: Cougars Volleyball Club Head Coach
- 2015 - Current, Cougars Volleyball Club Executive Director
- RHN Holistic Nutrition
2019 16U Team Alberta Blue Assistant Coach: Chris Cheng
- 2017-2019: Gentofte Volley, Professional Liga Women's, Denmark Head Coach
- 2018: CMS Crush Women's Team (ONE Volley Calgary) Assistant Coach
- Holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree from the University of Calgary
2019 Team Alberta Training Centre
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to the Team Alberta program. These athletes will be at the Team Alberta Training
Centre from July 2th - 7th
15U Athletes
Avery Anderson, Narelle Arnold, Sheridan Coninx, Dominique Desautels, Olivia Edlund, Daniela Falaye, Sophie Ferguson, Nalaina Funk, Kristin Gilmour, Grace Haws, Carlee Heidebrecht, Lailatu Ibrahim, Laila Johnston, Brooklyn Knoch, Taylor Lougheed, Marlyn Ma, Brooke Malek, Ellie Masters, Peighton Melton, Robyn Mclean, Emma Morrison, Hattie Ogden, Issy Robertshaw, Paige Roslinsky, Kate Schneider, Emelie Silovs, Danielle Smith, Kasandra Trenke, Madeleine Vincett, Taylor Wright
16U Athletes
Kallie Ball, Ava Beisla, Jillian Bieraugle, Maryn Boldon, Emma Brooks, Arden Butler, Abigail Carter Wilson, Faith Christensen, Heather Del Pero, Jayden Easingwood, Kinna Fisher, Kara Frith, Kaylee Glanville, Tielle Hagel, Jada Hamer, Taylor Hart, Ella Hornby, Maya Jovanovic, Hayley Kennedy, Andi Krawec, Sophie Krupp, Ashley Lockwood, Morgan McKale, Tanisha McQueen, Isla Olesen, Kinleigh Pate, Lyndsey Peltzer, Lana Pralica, Annika Radke, Kyra Rawlusyk, Jenna Rivard, Sona Sajeev, Tyra Sharuga, Payton Shimoda, Samantha Silva, Jailyn Stouffer, Kaylyn Tanton, Mary Thiessen, Emma Thompson, Kindigo Watson, Shynelle Woroniuk, Sarah Zonneveld.
2019 Team Alberta 15U Competition Teams
Team Alberta White
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 1 | Dani Smith | Setter |
| 2 | Dominique Desautels | Middle |
| 3 | Robyn McLean | Libero |
| 4 | Issy Robertshaw | Setter |
| 7 | Kasandra Trenke | Middle |
| 8 | Laila Johnston | Outside |
| 9 | Emma Morrison | Outside |
| 10 | Narelle Arnold | Outside |
| 11 | Sheridan Coninx | Middle |
| 12 | Emelie Silovs | Outside |
| 13 | Madeleine Vincett | Middle |
| 14 | Laila Ibrahim | Outside |
| 5 | Renee Jodoin | Alternate |
| 15 | Sophie Ferguson | Middle |
2019 Team Alberta 16U Competition Teams
Team Alberta Black
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 1 | Shynelle Woroniuk | Outside |
| 2 | Andi Krawec | Outside |
| 3 | Ashley Lockwood | Middle |
| 4 | Kara Frith | Middle |
| 5 | Taylor Hart | Outside |
| 6 | Kinna Fisher | Setter |
| 8 | Kylee Glanville | Outside |
| 9 | Faith Christensen | Middle |
| 10 | Lana Pralica | Middle |
| 11 | Jada Hamer | Outside |
| 13 | Morgan McKale | Outside |
| 15 | Tielle Hagel | Setter |
| 7 | Ellie Masters | Alternate |
| 12 | Tanisha McQueen | Alternate |
Team Alberta Blue
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 17 | Maryn Bolden | Outside |
| 20 | Payton Shimoda | Setter |
| 21 | Sona Sajeev | Middle |
| 22 | Brooke Malek | Libero |
| 24 | Kindigo Watson | Outside |
| 25 | Jailyn Stouffer | Middle |
| 26 | Arden Butler | Outside |
| 27 | Jenna Rivard | Middle |
| 28 | Isla Olesen | Middle |
| 29 | Emma Brooks | Midde |
| 30 | Mary Thiessen | Outside |
| 32 | Sarah Zonneveld | Setter |
| 16 | Hattie Ogden | Alternate |
| 18 | Tyra Sharuga | Alternate |
2019 Western Canada Summer Games Team
Coaches: Carolyn O'Dwyer, Sammy Fraser, Sandra Lamb
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 6 | Kinna Fisher | Setter |
| 8 | Kylee Glanville | Outside |
| 9 | Faith Christensen | Middle |
| 10 | Lana Pralica | Middle |
| 11 | Jada Hamer | Outside |
| 17 | Maryn Bolden | Outside |
| 21 | Sona Sajeev | Middle |
| 22 | Brooke Malek | Libero |
| 26 | Arden Butler | Outside |
| 27 | Jenna Rivard | Middle |
| 30 | Mary Thiessen | Outside |
| 32 | Sarah Zonneveld | Setter |
2018 Team Alberta 16U Competition Teams
Team Alberta Black
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 2 | Jayden Dixon | Libero |
| 3 | Abigail Weiss | Setter |
| 4 | Madison Macfie | Outside Hitter |
| 5 | Megan McDonald | Setter (Alternate) |
| 6 | Grace Coulter | Outside Hitter |
| 7 | Avery Bates | Middle |
| 8 | Megan Harley | Outside Hitter |
| 9 | Sarah Heupel | Outside Hitter (Alternate) |
| 10 | Lauren Kauffeldt | Outside Hitter |
| 11 | Kendra Kern | Setter |
| 12 | Scarlett Gingera | Outside Hitter |
| 14 | Kaylee Plouffe | Middle |
| 15 | Lauren Tensen | Middle |
| 16 | Polina Golovina | Outside Hitter |
Team Alberta Blue
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 1 | Mackenzie Logan | Middle |
| 2 | Petra Jurcak | Libero |
| 3 | Evelyn Kath | Setter |
| 4 | RaeAnna Armbruster | Rightside |
| 5 | Ashley Krause | Outside Hitter (alternate) |
| 6 | Madison Hoppus | Outside Hitter |
| 7 | Jordyn Sealock | Outside Hitter |
| 8 | Sophie Reed | Rightside |
| 9 | Avery Burgar | Middle |
| 10 | Kendall Tanner | Middle/OH (Alternate) |
| 11 | Nora Kotun | Outside Hitter |
| 12 | Rachel Perry | Outside Hitter |
| 13 | Olivia Clague | Middle |
| 14 | Edan Wade | Setter |
Team Alberta White
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 1 | Jessie Shang | Outside Hitter |
| 2 | Brooke Malek | Libero |
| 3 | Lana Pralica | Middle |
| 12 | Sarah Zonneveld | Setter |
| 5 | Payton Shimoda | Setter/Libero (alternate) |
| 6 | Kinna Fisher | Setter |
| 7 | Jada Hamer | Rightside |
| 8 | Kylee Glanville | Outside Hitter |
| 9 | Mary Thiessen | Outside Hitter |
| 10 | Sona Sajeev | Middle/OH |
| 11 | Faith Christensen | Middle |
| 13 | Shynelle Woroniuk | Outside Hitter |
| 14 | Mya Scoble | Rightside (alternate) |
| 15 | Makenna Hogg | Middle/OH |