Volleyball BC welcomes Danielle Ellis as Sitting Volleyball Program Manager

Volleyball BC is excited to announce Danielle Ellis as our new Sitting Volleyball Program Manager, a role that reflects our ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive volleyball community and expanding participation opportunities for athletes of all abilities across British Columbia.

Danielle brings a remarkable depth of experience shaped by her long and distinguished career with the Canadian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team, where she has been a key member since 2009 and served as team captain. She has represented Canada at three Paralympic Games—Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024—helping guide the team to its first-ever Paralympic medal, earning bronze at Paris 2024. Her international achievements also include a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships and multiple strong finishes in major global competitions.

A proud native of White Rock, BC, Danielle discovered sitting volleyball as a teenager and has since become one of Canada’s most respected parasport leaders. Her resilience, skill, and dedication to teamwork have not only elevated her sport on the world stage but have also inspired many athletes with and without disabilities.

Danielle will lead sitting volleyball programming across BC—bringing the sport into schools and communities, delivering inclusive instruction, building partnerships, expanding adult play, and empowering coaches and leaders to grow the game.

This role is an important part of Volleyball BC’s commitment to encouraging inclusion, enhancing accessibility, and broadening opportunities for participation across the province. Danielle’s world-class background and passion for inclusive sport make her an exceptional leader to help deepen the reach and impact of sitting volleyball in British Columbia.