Team AB Identification, Selection, and Training processes and programs are currently being reviewed. 2024 Team AB Information will be updated by Dec. 1st, 2023
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. We aim to help develop an athlete’s technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills by exposing them to enriched levels of training and competition.
Team AB is also used to identify coaches with potential to coach in a high-performance stream. To mentor, develop and educate coaches in a high-performance environment.
The Team Alberta program provides opportunities for athletes and coaches to build their, competence, character, confidence and leadership and to encourage them to reach the highest levels in our sport. We hope to prepare them for participation and success at events such as Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and Canada Cup, and also as they move ahead to post-secondary and National levels of competition.
Key Info and Dates 2024
Coming soon!
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2023 Team Alberta Women
Athletes born in September 2005 or later*. Athletes within the 16-month window AND in the same grade level as the program year (Grade 11) will be given the most consideration for eligibility for this program.
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.
17U Female Team Alberta Athlete- Physical Profile
(with recommended standards)
Standards were updated by the High Performance Committee in October 2019
| Position | Reach | Block Jump | Spike Jump | Pro-Agility Test(seconds) |
| Setter | 218.5 cm (7’2″ = 86″) | 264 cm (8’8″= 104″) | 277 cm (9’1″ = 109″) | 4.1 |
| Middle | 231 cm (7’7″= 91″) | 274 cm (9’0″ = 108″) | 294.5 cm (9’8″ = 116″) | 4.1 |
| Outside | 221 cm (7’3″ = 87″) | 268 cm (8’9.5″ = 105.5″) | 289.5 cm (9’6″ = 114″) | 4.1 |
| Libero | 4.1 |
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 after the Premier 1 roster lock 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 coaches will receive the list of the athlete recommendations and testing results to begin their evaluations at the Premier events.
- Based on testing results and performance at Premier Events & Provincial Championships, athlete will be extended an offer to attend Team Alberta Selection Camps.
- Volleyball Alberta will provide Volleyball Canada with a list of our top athletes for the VC Selection Committee to consider when selecting their Youth & Junior National Teams.
- Team Alberta Coaches will select 12 competition athletes and 2 Training athletes to join the Team Alberta 17U Summer Program (for more information, please refer to the 2020 Team Alberta- Athlete Selection Policy).
Team Alberta Training Centres in Calgary and/or Edmonton
Twelve athletes will attend training centres in Calgary and/or Edmonton. Athletes attending the Training Camp will be training with Alberta’s top coaches and high performance staff and compete in Canada Cup.
Key Dates for 2023
- Physical Fitness Testing – February 3
- ID Camp #1 – March 18, Sylvan Lake
- ID Camp #2 – May 27, Sylvan Lake
- Training Centre – July 3 – 9, Saville Community Sports Centre
- Team Tranining – July 12 – 18, Saville Community Sports Centre
- Canada Cup Competition – July 19 – 23, Brock University and Canada Games Park
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 Ben Saxton at highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca or call 780-415-1703 ext. 8
Team AB Rosters
2023 Coaching Staff
17U Team Alberta Women
- Head Coach – Christy Hansen
- Assistant Coach – Leah Shevkenek
2023 Team Alberta Competition Teams
2023 Canada Cup – ISET Scedules/Scores/Teams
| 17U Girls |  | |
| 7 | Ava Fontaine | |
| 13 | Hadley Ziemmer | |
| 11 | Jayna Thulien | |
| 8 | Kaitlin Rolph | |
| 2 | Keira Crellin | |
| 6 | Leni Blanke | |
| 5 | Rachel Mallett | |
| 14 | Raven Ogbodu | |
| 3 | Sophia Hansen | |
| 10 | Stella McKenna | |
| 4 | Sydney Seida | |
| 1 | Taryn Sieben | |
| Alternate | Katelyn Hennessy | |
| Alternate | Awien Ngor | |
| Alternate | Kaya Singha | |
| coach | Christy Hansen | |
| coach | Leah Shevkenek | |
2022 Team Alberta Competition Team
Result: Canada Cup, Tier 2 Championship Silver Medal
| 17U Team Alberta Women | |
| 2 – Jade Longlad |  |
| 3 – Anna Howard | |
| 4 – Katelyn Mazurkewich | |
| 5 – Megan Kendziora | |
| 6 – Chichi Makasi | |
| 7 – Alexa Landmark | |
| 8 – Dominique Desautels | |
| 9 – Kaya Singha | |
| 10 – Evangeline Zeyha | |
| 11 – Korey Jenkins | |
| 12 – Maddy Dzetter | |
| 13 – Keira Gent | |
| 14 – Jordan Wallace | |
| 15 – Piper Bullivant | |
| Head Coach – Shannon Rossall | |
| Assistant Coach – Chantelle Lamotte |
2021 Team Alberta Training Centre
Calgary Training Centre Athletes
Head Coach: Rhonda Schmuland, Assistant Coach: Victoria Dakin
| Athlete Name | Position |
| Payton Bazant | Libero |
| Evvia Belireau | Libero |
| Maria Brouwer | Setter |
| Sophie Ferguson | Middle |
| Avery Isaacs | Middle |
| Lauren Junck | Outside Hitter |
| Taylor Lougheed | Setter |
| Marlyn Ma | Outside Hitter |
| Tessa McDermid | Outside Hitter |
| Robyn McLean | Outside Hitter |
| Katie Murray | Middle |
| Emelie Silovs | Outside Hitter |
| Kasandra Trenke | Middle |
| Madi Vincett | Middle |
Edmonton Training Centre Athletes
Head Coach: Lauren Hale-Miller, Assistant Coach: Don Hui
| Athlete Name | Position |
| Narelle Arnold | Middle |
| Rilyn Boorman | Outside Hitter |
| Bronwyn Ettinger | Libero |
| Mackenzie Greene | Middle |
| Anna Hansen | Outside Hitter |
| Avery Hansen | Setter |
| Laila Johnston | Outside Hitter |
| Parker Knippel | Outside Hitter |
| Peighton Melton | Middle |
| Allie Moore | Middle |
| Emma Morrison | Middle |
| Kathleen Nashim | Middle |
| Janelle Skinner | Setter |
| Olivia Spelt | Outside Hitter |
2019 17U Team Alberta Roster
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 1 | Michela Alongi | Libero |
| 10 | Alyshia Bryks | Outside Hitter |
| 9 | Avery Burgar | Middle |
| 13 | Olivia Clague | Middle |
| 5 | Grace Coulter | Outside Hitter |
| 4 | Paige Deering | Middle |
| 12 | Scarlett Gingera | Outside Hitter |
| 2 | Melissa Hatfield | Outside Hitter |
| 15 | Avery Kelly | Outside Hitter |
| 8 | Sophie Reed | Outside Hitter |
| 11 | Carly Thomson | Setter |
| 6 | Edan Wade | Setter |
| 16 | Dani Jodoin (Alternate) | Outside Hitter/Middle |
| 3 | Evie Kath (Alternate) | Setter |
| Lauren Kauffeldt (Alternate) | Outside Hitter |
2018 17U Team Alberta Roster
| # | Athlete Name | Position |
| 1 | Michela Alongi | Libero |
| 6 | Mariah Bereziuk | Outside Hitter/Middle |
| 9 | Danielle Dardis | Middle |
| 12 | Michelle Deng | Setter |
| 3 | Riley deWit | Outside Hitter |
| 4 | Jordan Lapins | Outside Hitter |
| 8 | Vanessa Loos | Outside Hitter |
| 10 | Sarah McGee | Middle |
| 5 | Mary Murray | Setter |
| 13 | Amaya Perry | Outside Hitter |
| 11 | Trinity Solecki | Outside Hitter |
| 14 | Julia Sprentz | Middle |
| 7 | Kira Weddell (Alternate) | Middle |
