
Head Coach Zandra B-L.


Zandra is the Head Coach of one of our 15U Girls Teams this year. She was coaching in British Columbia before joining BYVC for the last 5 years and is close to becoming a Level 1 Coach with the Coaching Association of Canada.
Zandra played for Team Manitoba from U13 to U19, earning a bronze medal at the Canada Games in Kamloops in 1993. She then went on to play for Vancouver Island University as a left side in her first year and a setter for the next 3 years.
Zandra returned to coaching volleyball when her oldest daughter joined the U14 squad four years ago. Her philosophy is “Volleyball for Life”.
- Leagues
- OVA - TLS Girls
- Seasons
- 2022/23
Assistant Coach Patrik L.


Patrik is an Assistant Coach for the BYVC TLS Brant Vortex Team and has been associated with BYVC since 2019/20. With a total coaching experience of 3 years, Patrik holds a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Technical Level 3 certification, and a Practical Level 2 certification.
Patrik’s coaching philosophy is centered around creating a safe and supportive environment for children and youth to reach their full potential. He believes that by fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere, he can help his athletes not only improve their athletic skills but also develop important life skills such as teamwork, confidence, and leadership.
- Leagues
- OVA - TLS Girls
- Seasons
- 2022/23
Assistant Coach Mckenna S.


McKenna is an Assistant Coach with the BYVC TLS Brant Vortex Team and has been coaching since 2021, with 2 years of experience and additional involvement in the BYVC Little Diggers program.
McKenna began playing Club volleyball when she was 12 years old and played throughout high school.
She started coaching because of her love for volleyball and her desire to continue being involved in the sport after her playing days were over.
One of McKenna’s favorite memories as a coach was seeing the happiness of her team after winning their first gold medal.
- Leagues
- OVA - TLS Girls
- Seasons
- 2022/23
Assistant Coach Nicole S.


Nicole is an Assistant Coach with the BYVC TLS Brant Vortex Team, having worked with BYVC’s U14 team for the past two seasons.
She has also contributed to the club as a coach for the U13 team and the Little Diggers program.
Nicole is dedicated to helping players develop their skills and improve their confidence on the court. She began coaching because she missed playing volleyball and wanted to continue her involvement with the sport, having previously played with BYVC for 3 years and throughout high school.
- Leagues
- OVA - TLS Girls
- Seasons
- 2022/23
- Leagues
- OVA - TLS Girls
- Seasons
- 2022/23