Who are we at 5 north

I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Professional Coaching at Acadia University, where I also compete as a varsity athlete with the Acadia Axewomen volleyball team.

As a coach, I’ve spent the past three years developing competitive athletes and building strong team culture. I led the Barrie Elites from a 50th to a 7th place ranking in Ontario, and served as an assistant coach at York University under Jen Neilson, one of Canada’s leading female coaches. These experiences have shaped my approach to high-performance coaching, with an emphasis on athlete development, accountability, and competitive excellence.

My playing career includes three years as a left-side hitter at the University of Windsor, and 10 years with the Halton Hurricanes, one of Ontario’s most accomplished volleyball clubs. While with the Hurricanes, I competed in multiple Division 1, Tier 1 national finals and contributed to our team’s 2nd place national ranking.

This combined experience as a player and coach continues to drive my commitment to helping young athletes grow, compete, and thrive both on and off the court.

With seven years of coaching experience across various age groups, I employ skill specific principles and philosophies, emphasizing clear and straightforward guidance to develop athletes. I believe in hard work, intelligently focused, maximum repetitions, and thoughtful feedback as the foundation for success.

I have coached in two D1 T1 national finals and at the 14U age level. As a father of three daughters who played high-level club volleyball, I bring a personal passion to my coaching. My primary goal is to help each athlete reach their full potential, both on and off the court.