2021 Canada Games Indoor Volleyball Coaches Announced

Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Canada Games are a key event in the development of Canada’s young athletes. The next Canada Summer Games will be held August 6-21, 2021 in Niagara, Ontario and will feature both Indoor Volleyball (18U – born in 2003 or younger) and Beach Volleyball (20U – born in 2001 or later).

Volleyball Manitoba is pleased to announce the coaching appointments for the Team Manitoba Indoor Volleyball programs for the 2021 Canada Games.

Men’s Staff:
Michael Stephens (Head Coach), Ryan Hudson (Asst Coach), Adam Schriemer (Manager)

‘I am deeply honoured to have been selected to represent Team Manitoba at the 2021 Canada Games. Many thanks to the selection committee for assembling such a knowledgeable and committed support staff. Manitoba’s volleyball community is full of many talented athletes and coaches striving for success. To be able to build a program and train these young men in their pursuit of the podium is both exciting and inspirational. Our journey to Niagara is an important one that will transcend into life beyond the game and I am humbled to be part of the process.’

– Michael Stephens

Women’s Staff:
Alix Krahn (Head Coach), Gui Ossig (Asst Coach), Bryan Tottle (Manager)

‘It has always been a dream of mine to be the head coach of Team Manitoba at the Canada Summer Games. As a Manitoban, I’m both humbled and honoured to accept this position. I can not wait to meet the 2021 Canada Summer Games team and I’m looking forward to working with the coaching staff and Volleyball Manitoba to make this a great experience”.

– Alix Krahn

The Team Manitoba Beach Volleyball Coaches for the 2021 Canada Games will be announced later this month.