2024 Team AB Coaches

Team	Head Coach	Assistant Coach
15U Girls	Kim Bishop	Fauve Welsh
16U Girls Black	Tashie Macapagal	Chelsea Markowski
16U Girls Blue	Kat Dolguikh	Grace McKale
15U/16U Boys Black	Kyle Erickson	Sherwaine Arthurs
15U/16U Boys Blue	Vinny Saporito	Graham Walkey

2024 Identification/Program Pathway

Athlete Application Portal currently under maintenance, will open shortly.

1. Club Coaches will receive an email when the athlete application portal is opened. Athletes interested in participating in a 2024 Team AB program will be asked to submit an application including video submission through the VA athlete application portal.
2. Physical testing dates have been organized alongside Premiere #1 events across the province. All athletes within the correct age windows will be welcome to register and participate in Team AB physical testing. Conducted tests include weight, height, seated height, standing reach, wingspan, grip strength, vertical jump (block, spike), Pro-Agility test. Registration for physical testing will open in January 2024. Athletes who participate at the Volleyball Canada NEP Combine will have the option to share those results with Volleyball Alberta, and won’t be required to participate in Team AB testing. VC Combine Info
3. A selection team consisting of team coaches and mentor coaches will identify athletes and begin evaluations via the Application Portal and at Premier events.
4. Testing and performance results will be used to extend select athletes an offer to attend the ID Camp.
5. Athletes will be evaluated at the ID Camp. Athletes not in attendance at the ID Camp may still be considered in the evaluation process.
6. Team Alberta coaches and mentors will continue to evaluate athletes throughout the Premier Season.
7. Select Athletes will be invited to attend the Training Centre in the summer.
8. From the Training Centre, the following teams will be selected, consisting of 12 competition and 2 training athletes each. These teams will continue through competition team training and compete at the 2024 Canada Cup 
   • 15U Girls – 1 Team
   • 15U/16U Boys – 2 Teams
   • 16U Girls – 2 Teams

Please mark highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca as safe in your email browser to receive future program info via email!

Athlete Eligibility:

Athletes from the following two age categories will be considered for the Team Alberta program:

• Athletes born in September 2008 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 2007 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.

Key Dates

• Physical Testing:
  • 15U Girls – February 23 in Calgary and Edmonton
  • 15U Boys – February 2 in Red Deer
  • 16U Girls – February 9 in Calgary and Edmonton
  • 16U Boys – February 23 in Red Deer
• ID Camp:
  • 15U Girls – March 24 in Red Deer
  • 16U Girls – March 23 in Red Deer
  • 15U + 16U Boys – April 6 in Red Deer
• Team AB Training Centre:
  • Both Genders – July 7 to 14 in Calgary
• Competition Team Training
  • Both Genders – July 15 to 23 in Calgary
• Canada Cup Competition – July 24 to 28 in Calgary

Athlete Application is now available via GMTM

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 is constantly researching and evaluating physical testing results from numerous sources to understand the base physical performance levels that athletes should possess for continued success in our sport. Our numbers also reflect those used by Volleyball Canada in the National Excellence Programs.

VA Testing Protocols

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.

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.  After athletes attend the training centre, teams are selected to compete in Canada Cup.

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 Ben Saxton at highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca  or call 780-415-1703 ext. 8

2023 Team Alberta Competition Teams

2023 Canada Cup – ISET Scedules/Scores/Teams

16U Boys BLACK
28	Brayden Smith
18	Ethan Berardocco
30	Grayson McDonald
19	Isaac Larsen
20	Isaac Parsons
21	Jack Drake
23	Josh Cooper
24	Kai Miles
29	Logan Boucher
26	Owen Schmidt
25	Rhen Andison
22	Sawyer MacKenzie
Alternate	Ben Mangat
Alternate	Brayden Long
coach	Ken McLaughlin
coach	Fauve Welsh

16U Boys BLUE
7	Acyl Lamana
4	Ben Weiss
15	Chris Layton
13	Gavin Worobec
8	Jared Rilling
14	Jonathan Talbot-Jones
6	Kade Funk
9	Kai Boettcher
3	Liam Brandsma
10	Luke Wright
11	Silas Schalk
5	Tyson DeZutter
Alternate	Cruz Chittick
Alternate	Liam Ulrich
coach	Jace Barros
coach	Brian Kim

2022 Team Alberta Training Centre

Team Alberta 16U Boys Edmonton Training Centre Athletes: Aiden Lagace, Asher Maciborski, Ben Weiss, Cash O’Greysik, Cole Barlage, Drew Dykstra, Ethan Field, Ethan Vreugdenhil, Gabriel Kozlow, Kai Miles, Kalum Mantel, Leks Symes, Luke Wright, Maddox Packard, Nicholas Billo, Parker Bailey, Seth Aceron, Silas Schalk, Thomas Rankin, Thomas Froberg, Tinotenda Kwatara, Ty Fleming, Will Clark, Wyatt Hall, Xavier Moreau

Team Alberta 16U Boys Calgary Training Centre Athletes: Adrian Einarsson, Andres Filip, Benjamin Kramer, Brandon Burnside, Casey Pennoyer, Cashius Quan Chan, Cole Czepuryk, Cooper Hazelwood, David Villiger, Dion van der Meer, Ethan Kramer, Evan Linder, James Keenan, Jared Rilling, Jaxson Speelman, Jett Hasiuk, Marek Janutka, Mason Doering, matthew debeljak, Maximillian Rymkiewicz, Michael Pershin, Nicholas Hill, Noah Doornbosch, Nolan Watters, Qian Thompson-Simmons, Sawyer Mackenzie, Spencer Ingram, Thomas Uzan

2022 Team Alberta Competition Teams

TEAM AB SOUTH 15U/16U Boys

Result: Canada Cup, Tier 2 Championship 5^th

15/16U Team Alberta Boys Black
15 – Casey Pennoyer
16 – Sawyer McKenzie
17 – Marek Janutka
18 – Brandon Burnside
19 – Andres Filip
20 – James Keegan
21 – Ethan Kramer
22 – Mason Doering
23 – Jett Hasiuk
24 – David Villager
25 – Jared Rilling
26 – Evan Linder
27 – Spencer Ingram
28 – Cole Czepuryk
Head Coach – Peter Peraino
Assistant Coach – Thomas Heinze

TEAM AB NORTH 15U/16U Boys

Result: Canada Cup, Tier 2 Championship 6^th

15/16U Team Alberta Boys Blue
1 – Wyatt Hall
2 – Ben Weiss
3 – Gabe Kozlow
4 – Drew Dykstra
5 – Parker Bailey
6 – Nick Billo
7 – Kalum Mantel
8 – Cole Barlage
9 – Tino Kwatara
10 – Luke Wright
11 – Leks Symes
12 – Silas Schalk
13 – Kai Miles
14 – Thomas Froberg
Head Coach – Joshua Gaudet
Assistant Coach – Brian Kim

2021 Team Alberta Training Centre

Calgary Training Centre Athletes

Mitchell Aalbers, Thomas Anderson, Brandon Burnside, Tucker Cacic, Cole Czepuryk, Alex Doerksen, Steven Dong, Benjamin Dyck, Grant Hill, Jack Hoebers, Jack Hudson, Ryan John, Caleb Kornelsen, Ethan Kramer, Miles Nodwell, Ben Pannett, Casey Pennoyer, Michael Pershin, Marshall Qually, Kolton Rawlusyk, Enzo Sartor, Enzo Sartor, Ryder Turner, Thomas Uzan, David Villiger. Head coach: Jackson Maris, Assistant Coach: Ryley Barnes

Edmonton Training Centre Athletes

Eddie Anderson, Nicholas Bilo, Dryden Czenczek, Zachary Fernandez, Ethan Field, Kale Fisher, Spencer Foxcroft, William Fraser, Thomas Froberg, Owen Harris, Noah Hartum, Ronan Huth, Grayson Jarrett, Eric Ke, Thomas Kickham, Gabriel Kozlow, Nathan Li, Jeff Madro, Kalum Mantel, Maddox Packard, Justin Pederson, Nathan Poon, Noah Steppan, Nathan Stevens, Leks Symes, Max Symes, Cayd Zadderey. Head coach: Craig Wourms, Assistant coach: Peter Peraino

2019 Team Alberta Training Centre

Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to the Team Alberta Training Centre.  These athletes will train from July 2-7th before athlete’s will be selected for the competition teams.

Daylan Andison, Nicholas Bazhanov, Jacob Breton, Riley Brunet, Owen Colbourne, Zack Durrant, Marek Edwards, Aaron Elser, Dante Furlan, Reeve Gingera, Logan Greves, Mason Greves, Cole Hemmerling, Adam Hucal, Max Konowalec, Nate Kornelsen, Kendall Kropp, Kyle Licis, Damon Lor, Brett Lower, Emmett Neuls, Luke Nodwell, Evan Ockerman, Max Penner, Renn Petryk, Spencer Purdie, Samuel Rains, Jacob Ritz, Jacob Sargent, Jack Semonis, York Sidorenko, Dominic Soucie, Ben St. Pierre, Nicholas Taub, Conaire Taub, Blake Thiemann, Jesse Umoren, Zachary van Geel, Luke Weddell, Viggo Wozniak.

2019 Team Alberta Competition Teams

Team Alberta Black

#	Athlete Name	Position
2	Dominic Soucie	Outside
3	Dante Furlan	Outside
4	Luke Weddell	Setter
5	Jacob Sargent	Outside
6	Luke Nodwell	Middle
7	Marek Edwards	Outside
8	Mason Greves	Setter
10	Cole Hemmerling	Outside
11	Max Penner	Middle
12	Reeve Gingera	Outside
14	Aaron Elser	Middle
15	Spencer Purdie	Middle
1	Owen Colbourne	Alternate
9	Evan Ockerman	Alternate

Team Alberta Blue

#	Athlete Name	Position
18	Damon Lor	Libero
19	Conaire Taub	Outside
20	Nicholas Taub	Outside
21	Adam Hucal	Outside
22	Zachary van Geel	Setter
24	Jacob Ritz	Outside
25	Kendall Kropp	Outside
27	Emmett Neuls	Outside
28	Jack Semonis	Outside
29	Riley Brunet	Midde
30	Jacob Breton	Middle
31	Renn Petryk	Middle
17	Zack Durrant	Alternate
26	Dylan Andison	Alternate

2019 Western Canada Summer Games Team

Coaches: Sean McKay, Craig Marshall, Carlyn Stilling

#	Athlete Name	Position
3	Dante Furlan	Outside
4	Luke Weddell	Setter
7	Marek Edwards	Outside
11	Max Penner	Middle
13	Viggo Wozniak	Middle
14	Aaron Elser	Middle
15	Spencer Purdie	Middle
19	Conaire Taub	Outside
20	Nicholas Taub	Outside
22	Zachary van Geel	Setter
30	Jacob Breton	Middle
32	Renn Petryk	Middle
Alt	Sam Rains	Setter
Alt	Emmett Neuls	Outside

2018 Team AB Competition Team

Team Alberta Black

#	Athlete Name	Position
8	Carsten Bergeron	Middle
5	Connor Deschene	Outside
16	Kyle Elgersma	Outside
9	Quinn Howard	Alternate (YT)
4	Kendall Kropp	Outside
2	Evan Mah	Setter
7	Mason Natras	Setter
14	Joel Nickel	Outside
13	Cody Noble	Middle
11	Jakob Olsson	Middle
15	Spencer Purdie	Middle
1	Seth Rempel	Libero
10	Matthew Sargent	Outside
12	Zachary Evans	Alternate
6	Jeff Sinclair	Alternate

Team Alberta Blue

Uniform #	Athlete Name	Position
9	William Breton	Outside
16	Christopher Bryant	Middle
15	Aaron Elser	Middle
5	Dante Furlan	Outside
14	Joshua Gagnon	Outside
4	Jonah Karsten	Middle
10	David Kindley	Setter
7	Zachary Lobdell	Outside
3	Colby Nemeth	Outside
1	Sean Robertson	Setter
13	James Vincett	Middle
11	Ryan Wasylyshyn	Libero
8	Jacob Breton	Alternate
2	Zachary van Geel	Alternate