2024 Team AB Coaches

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 
   • 17U Girls – 1 Team
   • 17U Boys – 1 Team

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

Athlete Eligibility:

Athletes born in September 2006 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.

Key Dates

• Physical Testing:
  • 17U Women – February 2 in Edmonton
  • 17U Men – February 9 in Edmonton
• ID Camp:
  • 17U Women – April 7 in Red Deer
  • 17U Men – April 13 in Sylvan Lake
• Selection Camp:
  • Both Genders – June 1 in Central Alberta
• Competition Team Training
  • Both Genders – July 7 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.

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

Result: Canada Cup, Tier 2 Championship Silver Medal

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

TEAM AB 17U Female

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

Edmonton Training Centre Athletes

Head Coach: Lauren Hale-Miller, Assistant Coach: Don Hui

2019 17U Team AB Roster

2018 17U Team AB Roster