coaches

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Leasa Lepine

Leasa coaches with her two daughters, Anna-Marie and Kathleen. She has coached a variety of sports for over 20 years with softball and volleyball being her favourites. Leasa’s volleyball coaching has included athletes from 13U all the way to 18U, at both the school and club level. Her expectations are simple: show up with a positive attitude, give 100% all the time, be a team player, and demonstrate respect and sportsmanship to coaches, referees, teammates, parents, and opponents. Her goal is to develop players both physically and mentally through the game of volleyball, and to transfer their learning into real life.

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Amanda Dick

Amanda has been coaching volleyball for over 15 years, including both girls and boys teams from Atomic (Grade 5) through post-secondary, as well as coaching in a variety of other sports.

She believes that coaching sport is more than just teaching athletic skill execution, it is an opportunity to help the leaders of tomorrow develop the characteristics that will help them succeed long after they walk off the court. As a coach, she is competitive, but believes that we are missing the goal of competition if we fail to try and build those intangible elements into the athletes entrusted to our care.

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Jennifer Harris

Jennifer Harris is entering her second year coaching with Elevate.  This past club season Jenn coached our U13 Peak team to a division one standing at Provincials.  Recently, she ran a u14/15 summer camp and is currently helping at fall training sessions and coaching a Grade 8 school team.
 
Jenn believes in the importance of developing strong fundamentals in athletes.  She values work ethic and promotes a positive team atmosphere. Jenn encourages athletes to take risks and to push past what is comfortable in order to achieve the greatest gains.  She is passionate about coaching and is looking forward to another great year coaching with Elevate.
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Alicia Mathieson

Bio coming soon!

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Heidi Jonk

With a passion for volleyball that has spanned over two decades, Coach Heidi is thrilled to be a part of the journey that young girls take as they learn and grow in this incredible sport. Her commitment to volleyball is not just about the game; it’s about building connections, fostering growth, and inspiring young athletes to reach their full potential. Her coaching philosophy centres on more than just winning games; it’s about developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court. She beleives in creating an environment where girls can not only refine their volleyball skills but also build character, discipline, and teamwork.

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Michael Dyck

Michael is a father of three girls, who values family, friends and faith. He believes that great success comes from hard work. He was an avid volleyball player, basketball player and golfer throughout high school and college. Michael has recently come back to the game of volleyball as a coach and looks forward to encouraging the players as they develop in their skills both in the game and in life. 

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Marlo Haarstad

Marlo has been coaching sports for a few years and is passionate about volleyball. She and her husband have raised three athletes who went on to compete at high levels in their sports. Her values include family, commitment and dedication.
She is excited to help young athletes to commit to their journey through volleyball. Her goal is to inspire young athletes to acquire both physical skills and personal growth through character, athletic ability, and skill development within a team setting. She believes determination and commitment are key factors to achieving maximum success on and off the court.
She strives for a balance of a competitive yet enjoyable environment. Her belief is a committed player will contribute to the team success as they develop into great athletes.

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Shane Hennessy

Shane Hennessy has been coaching volleyball in the school and club context for over 11 years, including athletes as young as grade 7 and as old as grade 12. Shane beleives in using sport to help develop not only athletic skill but also personal growth and build an awareness of community. There are many transferable skills thorugh the process of training and playing sport. Shane works hard to see every athlete in his gym grow in their self-confidence and their problem solving through guided learning. 
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Dwayne Hansen

Dwayne has 15 years of volleyball coaching experience, where he has worked with boys and girls from grades 6-12. Dwayne is a teacher so he loves working on helping athletes develop their skills and potential. Dwayne pushes his athletes to work hard, encourages them to have a positive mindset, and values athletes who are eager to learn. Dwayne believes athletes should enjoy what they are doing so he loves to have fun while striving for excellence. 

Dwayne is excited to team up with his daughter, Abby, as they form an exciting coaching duo. Together they look to establish a positive team environment where athletes will be able to fail, learn, and grow in their volleyball journey. 
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More Coaches to Come!

Bio coming soon!