Sandy is the Head Coach of one of this year’s 15U Girls Team.

She is a dedicated and experienced volleyball coach who has spent the past 26 years dedicating her time and skills to coaching athletes of all levels. As a co-founder of BYVC with her husband Rick, she has a deep passion for the sport and has used her expertise to guide young athletes in their pursuit of excellence.

With a wealth of experience coaching competitive age groups, ranging from 13U to 18U girls and boys, Sandy has established herself as a knowledgeable and skilled coach. In addition to her club-level coaching, she has also volunteered her time to coach high school teams and served as an assistant coach on regional teams for the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA).

Sandy’s coaching philosophy centers around encouraging her athletes and teams to be their best by fostering a positive, organized, and fun environment that is skill-driven. She wants to instill confidence in her athletes and believes that this can be achieved by encouraging them to believe in themselves. Her commitment to the development of her athletes has been recognized, as she was named Female Development Coach of the Year by the OVA in 2002 and received the OVA Dianne Wood Special Achievement award in 2019.

In addition to her coaching accomplishments, Sandy has also had the privilege of coaching teams representing Brantford in the International Children Games in Canada, USA, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Amsterdam, Scotland, and Greece. With her extensive experience and passion for the sport, Sandy continues to make a positive impact on the lives of the athletes she coaches.

Jon is a passionate and experienced coach, who has been making a positive impact on young athletes for over a decade. Starting as an assistant coach in 2012, he has since gained valuable experience as a head coach for several high school teams from 2013 to 2016.

Currently, he is serving as a first-year Assistant Coach for BYVC TLS Brant Vortex Team. With a Level 1 coaching certification, Jon is dedicated to helping young athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the court.

For Jon, the best part of coaching is witnessing “lightbulb moments” in the players, when they finally understand a concept or technique that propels their game to another level. He believes that these moments can happen multiple times throughout a player’s career, further enhancing their love of the sport.

Jon’s ultimate goal as a coach is to inspire and guide young athletes to become the best versions of themselves, both as players and as individuals.

Athena is a first-year Assistant Coach for BYVC’s TLS Brant Synergy Team who has generously shared her knowledge and expertise with young players in the club’s developmental program before joining the competitive coaching stream. Her coaching has not only helped these players improve their skills, but also fostered a love of the sport in many of them.

She’s also a talented and dedicated athlete who has been honing her volleyball skills for over 7 years, ever since she joined BYVC at the age of 10. Her hard work and commitment have paid off, as she currently plays on the 18U squad and has also been a key player on her high school volleyball team for the past 4 years.

What sets Athena apart is her deep connection to the BYVC community. She is grateful for the support and opportunities the club has given her and is passionate about giving back in any way she can. Her dedication to the club and the sport is an inspiration to her teammates and fellow coaches alike.