To see some highlight video of the 15’s from early competition go to Youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su2USQZGq5w

5^th Annual Volleyball Prospects Talent Showcase

All-Stars – Black Team

2011 – Cassy Jule – Setter – Saskatchewan
2012 – Maddy McConnell – Setter – Alberta
2011 – Samantha Dubicki – Middle – Manitoba
2011 – Breanna Beamish – Middle – British Columbia
2012 – Carolyn O’Dwyer – Leftside – Alberta
2011 – Alissa Coulter – Leftside – Alberta
2012 – Robyn Potoliki – Offside – Alberta
2011 – Taylor Allen – Libero – New Brunswick
2013 – Megan McCreary – Leftside – Alberta

Coaches: Bala Pavananthan & Barry McLean

The Black Team was a little younger across the board and it showed having the Grey squad win the first 2 sets. The Black Team picked it up in the final set however winning 15-8. Each of the athletes was presented with an Asics Volleyball t-shirt, a Tachikara key chain and a VPC shoe bag.

5^th Annual Volleyball Prospects Talent Showcase

All-Stars – Grey Team

2012 – Daniel Munsterman – Setter – Alberta
2010 – Kristina Quan – Setter – Alberta
2012 – Alecia Ogoms – Middle – Manitoba
2012 – Nicole McDonald – Middle – Alberta
2010 – Elizabeth Davis – Leftside – British Columbia
2011 – Alyssa Wolf – Leftside – British Columbia
2011 – Emma Wolper – Offside – Alberta
2011 – Aleshia Orr – Libero – British Columbia
2013 – Janna Ogle – Offside – Alberta

Coaches: Art O’Dwyer & Al Coulter

Ogoms also set out to reach 10′ 1″ on her spike touch, moving her into the elite “10 Foot Club” held by many of Canada’s top players. Coincidentally many of these athletes are already competing in the NCAA or are destined to go South for the higher level of competition and the chance to develop further in the game.

Ogoms is a member of the Cobra’s Volleyball Club based out of Winnipeg and is coached by Phil Hudson.

Many of the programs initiatives will continue or be modified to reflect the current recruiting markets, added McLean. The Canada Prospects Teams will return this summer with one 15U team (girls going into grade 10 in the Fall) and potentially a second 16U team competing at the Volleyball Festival in Phoenix. Emphasis will continue on incentives for athletes such as the “10 Foot Club”, while the “Top Prospects” will move towards a nomination platform. Post-secondary programs will get in on the action now with universities being featured on the main interface. This new feature section will highlight the hundreds of post-secondary opportunities that exist at schools across North America.

“The focus will always be on bridging the gap between the athlete and coach” said Mclean, “while continuing to provide education, exposure and advice to parents and athletes.” Volleyball Prospects Canada will now also be referred to as “Volleyball Prospects International” with emphasis remaining on Canadian athletes. If you would like to get involved in the program as a coach in your region of Canada or internationally, please contact us;  barry@volleyballprospects.ca

Friday January 22nd
Registration & Physical Testing (waves start 5:30PM)
(if you are unable to attend Friday evening there is a late check-in offered 30 minutes prior to your first wave on Saturday)

Sunday January 24th
All-Star Match 9:30 – 10:30 (16 athletes by invitation all age groups)
National Team Development Camp 10:30-12:30 (Open to all athletes – Volleydome)

The event begins Friday January 22nd with check in and physical testing starting at 5:30pm for some athletes. Saturday January 23rd is a full day of on-court showcase drills for the post-secondary coaches from 8AM to 6:00PM. From 6:00-6:30PM Saturday, grade 12’s can meet face-to-face with coaches. Sunday January 24th is reserved for a NEW All-Star match and a special on-court development camp with former national team athletes at the Volleydome until 12:30PM.

ATHLETES For more details visit the “I’m getting Scouted” page.

COACHES For more details visit the “Coaches Information” page.



This years Showcase will once again attract up to 50 intercollegiate coaches from all corners of North America as well as athletes from Ontario to British Columbia.  Registration will open this weekend for up to 35 athletes per age class (10 only in Class of 2013).

Heres how the 2010 Western Canada Showcase will shake out:

Friday 4:30 – 8:30PM Athlete Registration & Physical Testing
Saturday 8AM – 6:30PM Athlete Waves all Day
Saturday 8PM – 12 Coaches Social
Sunday 9:30AM – 12PM Education Session and Elite Development Camp

For additional details contact: info@volleyballprospects.ca

Ovsenek helped the Pioneers to a perfect 3-0 week on the court, hitting .257 with 34 kills, five digs, four assists, two service aces and 13 total blocks as SHU took out FDU 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-18) on Wednesday, CCSU 3-1 (25-20, 26-24, 15-25, 25-22) on Saturday and Bryant 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-10, 25-11) on Sunday.

She had a career-high 13 kills, hitting a hefty .478, in the win over FDU, along with four assists, two aces, three digs, a solo block and four block assists. She followed that up by besting her career high in kills with 14 against CCSU and added four block assists. She added seven more kills and four block assists as the Pioneers won their sixth straight match, defeating Bryant University.

August 28th, 6′ 6″ freshman Tabi Love (Dauphin, MB) tallied nine kills in her career debut match when the Gophers took Kansas in five sets 25-19, 25-16, 29-31, 24-26, 15-11. Meanwhile yesterday, fresman Ali Loynachan (Whitby, Ont.) added ten kills and four service aces at the Bingaman Memorial Volleyball Tournament. Loynachan was also named to the Tournament All-Star Team. Conference USA First-Team Junior Lucy Charuk (Tsawwassen, BC) has her work cut out for her this season with the University of Houston Cougars. As primary middle blocker, Charuk recently had a spike touch of 10′ 6.5″ so she is no doubt set to break more records again this season. Go girls!