Female Program Coaches
Ducks - 1 Elite Head Coaches
COACH
Ryan Adams
18-1 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
National Volleyball Director – Canada for Athletes in Action: 2006 – Present
Youth National Team Coach: 2015 – Present
VCCE Lead Coach: 2015 – Present
Associate Coach – UBC Women’s: 2013 – 2016
Lead Assistant Coach – TWU Men’s: 2009 – 2013
Lead Assistant Coach – TWU: Women’s: 2007 – 2010
Head Coach – Briarcrest Women’s: 2005 – 2006
Lead Assistant Coach – University of Saskatchewan: 2004 – 2005
Technical Coordinator – Saskatchewan Volleyball Association: 2004 – 2005
Playing Experience
TWU Alumni
Mcmaster University Alumni
FISU Games
About Ryan
Ryan is an amazing coach and father to 3 awesome children named Taylor, Jed and Rylen. Ryan is extremely involved in growing sport and the game of volleyball.
CONTACT
coming soon
COACH
Tamara Nipp
17-1 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
9+ seasons of coaching experience (club and school)
Level 1 Development Coach in Training
Playing Experience
SFU Volleyball Alumni (2012 – 2016)
Team BC Alumni (2010 – 2012)
Thunder Volleyball Club Alumni (2007 – 2012)
Playing Achievements
2016 GNAC Conference 1st Team All Star
2016 NCAA Division 2 Tournament Participant
2009 – 2012: 15U/16U/17U/18U Provincial Champions
2011 Club Nationals Silver Medal
2011 Club Nationals 1st Team Allstar
2011 WCSG Gold Medal
About
Tamara is excited to be coaching with the Ducks! She brings a blended background from coaching and playing both volleyball and swimming at a high level. She loves that volleyball (and sports in general) teaches you more than just technical skills and is also passionate about athlete development.
CONTACT
coming soon
COACH
Bryan Gee
16-1 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
50+ seasons of coaching experience (club, high school, beach)
Level 3 Advanced Performance Indoor Coach / Certified Beach Performance Coach
Team BC Coach various roles 2001 to present (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Baden Cup Lead Coach)
University of the Fraser Valley Women’s Assistant Coach 2007 to 2009
Trinity Western University Women’s Assistant Coach 2001 to 2004
Coaching Achievements
2003 15U, 2004 16U, 2011 14U, 2013 14U, 2017 18U, 2018 14U Provincial Champions and 20 additional Tier 1 Provincial Medals
2012 Volleyball BC Youth Development Coach of the Year
2005 Volleyball BC Club Coach of the Year
2017 Volleyball BC Club Coach of the Year
2013 and 2016 BC Community Sports Hero Award Tri-Cities
2019 Sport BC Presidents’ Award Recipient
2019 Coquitlam Athletic Association Jim Stewart Award – recognized for building and developing programs and athletes
About Gee
Married to the best wife in the world, Jen, and has 3 sweet children: Noah, Elizabeth and Abigail = GEE CLAN
CONTACT
COACH
Katie Ball
15-1 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
14+ season of coaching experience (club, high school and beach)
Level 1 Development Coach
Ducks High Performance Beach Coach 2017 to Present
University of the Fraser Valley Women’s Assistant Coach 2016 to 2017
Team BC Coach 2013 to 2017
Coaching Achievements
2019 14U Provincial Gold Medalist
2018 Ducks Volleyball Club Coach of the Year
2018 12U Provincial Gold Medalist
2017 Volleyball BC Rising Star Coach of the Year
2017 16U National Team Challenge Cup Silver Medalist Team BC
Playing Experience
Team BC Alumni 2010 to 2014
Capilano College Alumni 2011
University of British Columbia Okanagan Alumni 2012 to 2016
Playing Achievements
2019 National Beach Volleyball League Athlete – BC Professional Beach League
2016 University of British Columbia Okanagan Female Athlete of the Year
2016 USPORTS National Bronze Medalist
2016 USPORTS Nationals Championship First Team All-Star
2016 USPORTS First Team All-Canadian
2015 and 2016 Canada West All-Star
2014 Canada Games Silver Medalist
About Katie
Katie loves playing all sports, even rugby! After her indoor career, she has fallen in love with beach volleyball. Katie loves volleyball and coaching, she has a contagious positive attitude that brings out the best in those around her. Katie is also married to the super awesome Ben Ball.
CONTACT
COACH
Jordan Thies
14-1 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
30+ seasons of coaching experience (club, high school, beach)
Level 2 Advanced Development Indoor Coach
Team BC Coach various roles 2001 to present (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Baden Cup Lead Coach)
Ducks Beach High Performance Coach 2013 to Present
Team BC Baden Cup Coach 2013 to Present (various years)
Coaching Achievements
2004 and 2005 Junior Girls Provincial Bronze Medalist
2006 AAAA Senior Girls Provincial Bronze Medalist
2011 14U Provincial Gold Medalist
2011 14U National Bronze Medalist
2016 Fraser Valley Junior Girls Silver Medalist
2016 17U Provincial Silver Medalist (assistant)
2017 18U Provincial Gold Medalist (assistant)
Multiple Beach Medalist
About JT
JT loves to train hard and loves beards. He creates an intense training culture in his gym, and gets the most out of his athletes. He is married to the amazing Lindsey, and has an awesome son named Lincoln.
CONTACT
COACH
Jacqui Holmes
13-1 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
10+ seasons of coaching experience (club)
Level 1 Development Coach
Duck Indoor Coach 2008 to Present
Team BC Zone 3 Head Coach 2019
Coaching Achievements
2018 U13 Gold Medalist (D2)
2017 U14 Provincial Gold Medalist (D2)
Playing Experience
Team BC Alumni 2007 to 2008
Duck Alumni 2002 to 2008
Douglas College Alumni 2009 to 2012
About Jacky
Jacky is a life long loyal Duck. She loves hiking, the Portland Trail Blazers & spending time with family and friends. She is an amazing role model and passionate volleyball coach.
CONTACT
Ducks - 2 Head Coaches
COACH
Jack Chong
17/18-2 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
10+ seasons of coaching experience (club)
Level 2 Advanced Development Coach
Ducks Indoor Coach 2008 to Present
15+ seasons coach high performance Rep Fast-Pitch
Coaching Achievements
2006 BC Summer Games Fast-Pitch Gold Medalist
About Jack
Jack is a long time, loyal, Ducks coach who is committed to the growth and development of his athletes. He has a wealth of experience coaching both high levels of volleyball and fast-pitch.
CONTACT
COACH
David Butcher
16-2 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
5+ seasons of coaching experience (club and high school)
Level 1 Development Coach
Focus, Ducks and Riverside Secondary Coach 2016 to Present
Coaching Achievements
2017 National Gold Medalist (D2 T1)
Playing Experience
Has competed in various competitive and recreational leagues for over 40 years
About Dave
Dave enjoys coaching and is passionate about the game of volleyball. He has experience coaching a number of age levels, and is passionate about athlete development and volleyball. He is continually learning about the game and sharing his knowledge. When not stuck in a gym, he is often messing around with his camera:)
CONTACT
COACH
Rachel Armstrong
15-2 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
25+ season of coaching experience (club, high school, beach)
Level 1 Development Coach
Team BC Coach 1996
Coaching Achievements
2004 Highschool AAAA Provincial Silver Medalist
Playing Experience
FIVB International Beach Volleyball competition 1998 to 2002
Simon Fraser University Alumni 1991 to 1993
York University Alumni 1993 to 1995
About Rachel
Rachel is an extremely experienced athlete and coach. She has competed and trained at the highest levels in Canada. She is an amazing motivator and teacher.
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” Billie Jean King
CONTACT
COACH
Paul Conzatti
14-2 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
17+ seasons of coaching experience (club)
Level 2 Advanced Development Coach
Ducks Coach 2002 to Present
15U Fraser Valley Zone Team
Douglas College Assistant Coach (2 years)
Coaching Achievements
Several top 3 Provincial Div 1 Tier 1 finishes
Playing Experience
Mens Club Volleyball (SFU Alumni Team)
About Paul
Paul is a loyal, committed Ducks coach. He is a trained physio therapist and continues to play volleyball and basketball. His hobbies include camping and fishing.
“Anything is possiblllllllllllllle!” – Kevin Garnett
COACH
Pam Hughes
13-2 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
32+ seasons of coaching experience (club)
Level 2 Advanced Development Coach
Ducks Coach 2017 to Present
Co-Founder & Coach of Excalibur Volleyball Club (U13-U18) 1990-2003
Johnston Heights Secondary High school Coach 1990-2003
Citadel Middle School Coach 2016 – Present
Coaching Achievements
BC Volleyball Conferences (1990-2003)
All-sport Conferences – Volleyball (Seattle, USA)
Huskies Volleyball Coaches Clinic (USA)
Volleyball eLearning (March 2018)
NCCP level 1 & 2 Theory certification (1990-1995)
NCCP level 1 & 2 Technical – Volleyball (1990 -1995)
NCCP level 1 Theory & Technical Course Conductor (1995)
National Coaching School for Women 1998
About Pam
Pam is very excited to be involved with volleyball in a coaching capacity again after having her two wonderful daughters.
CONTACT
Ducks - 3 Head Coaches
COACH
Grant Morrison
17/18-3 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
6+ seasons of coaching experience (club and high school)
Level 2 Advanced Development Coach
Ducks Coach 2014 to Present
Provincial Level Official
Coaching Achievements
2018 Volleyball Canada Nationals Outstanding Coach Award
About Grant
Grant is a committed Duck coach, who wants to grow the game and share his passion for volleyball with his athletes. He has coached competitive swimming and diving for 5 years in Ottawa and was a National Level Competitive swimmer in amateur and master’s divisions. Grant has a large amount of experience coaching elite athletes, which transfers to his training environment
Good players inspire themselves, great players inspire others.
CONTACT
COACH
Henry Wong
16-3 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
Level 2 – Advanced Development Coach In Training
6+ Seasons coaching (club and high school)
Gleneagle Secondary Coach 2016 – present
Coaching Achievements
2018 18U D3 National Bronze Medalist
2017 17U D2 National silver Medalist
Playing Experience
Highschool, Coed leagues and Men’s league
About Henry
Henry is passionate about volleyball and uses the game to teach athletes how to be a team and how to train to become their best. Henry is a Level 2 Volleyball official and an avid 10 pin bowler
CONTACT
COACH
Monica Lueg
15-3 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
Level 1 Development Coach in Training
Previous UBC Women’s Junior Varsity Coach
Previous Thunder Volleyball Club Coach
Playing Experience
Team Canada Beach Alumni 1994 to 95
Team Ontario Alumni
University of Winnipeg Alumni 1987 to 1989
Team Canada Indoor Alumni 1989 to 1991
Playing Achievements
1992 and 1993 Canadian Beach National Champion
1989 Best Passer Award FIVB World Cup
1988 CIAU (USPORTS) National Champions
1988 CIAU (USPORTS) Rookie of the Year
About Monica
Monica has a wealth of volleyball experience, and has competed against the best in the world. She has an amazing amount of international experience as a player, and is now building her coaching resume. Monica is excited to share her experiences and knowledge with our club to help us continue to grow and learn.
CONTACT
COACH
Chloe Haner
14-3 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
Level 1 Development Coach
4+ seasons of coaching experience
Playing Experience
Ducks Alumni
3 time Provincial Gold
1 National Gold medal, 1 National Bronze Medal
Douglas College 2014-2016
About Chloe
Chloe is a lifetime Duck. She played with the Ducks all through high school and is now giving back as a Ducks coach. She is passionate volleyball and sharing her knowledge with our athletes. When she is not at SFU working on her pdp, she likes to play red soccer and volleyball. Chloe loves to travel
COACH
Jessica Bell
13-3 Head Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
Level 1 Development Coach
14+ seasons of coaching experience (club and school)
Active coach in SD43 for the past 10+ years
Grade 8 Volleyball Coordinator SD43 2016 to Present
Coaching Achievements
2016 13U D3 T1 Provincial Gold Medalist
2015 13U D2 T1 Provincial Gold Medalist
2014 13U D2 T1 Provincial Gold Medalist
About Jess
Jess is an experienced teacher in SD43 who is passionate about growing the game, and sharing her love for sport and volleyball with her athletes. Jess is an amazing coach who builds specials connections with her athletes and teams.
CONTACT
Assistant Coaches
18-1 Elite Assistant Coaches
17-1 Elite Assistant Coaches
16-1 Elite Assistant Coaches
COACH
Evan Kellett
16-1 Elite Assistant Coach
BIO
Coaching Experience
30+ season of coaching experience (club, high school)
Level 2 Advanced Development Coach
Team BC and Baden Cup Involvement 2000 to Present
BC Summer Games / Zone Lead Coach 2013 to 2014
Coaching Achievements
2018 18U Provincial Bronze Medalist
2015 17U Provincial Silver Medalist
2014 BC Summer Games Gold Medalist
2010, 2011, 2014 AAAA High School Provincial Silver Medalist
2009, 2010, 2011 AAAA High School Fraser Valley Gold Medalist
2014 Port Coquitlam Community/Sports Leadership Award
About Evan
Evan works tirelessly to grow the game of volleyball in our community and province. He is a continual learner of the game, and cares tremendously about his athletes and their development. Evan loves to camp, sit in front of fires outdoors, and hang out with his lovely wife Pam, and super sweet daughter Georgia.
CONTACT
Alison McKay15-1 Elite Assistant Coaches
14-1 Elite Assistant Coaches
Jessica Neilson
13-1 Elite Assistant Coaches
Ducks - 2 and Ducks - 3 Assistant Coaches
Devre Boyle
17/18-2 Assistant Coach
Timothy Olson
17/18-2 Assistant Coach
Dayna Morrison
18-3 Assistant Coach
Taissia Goundrova
16-2 Assistant Coach
Nicole Bell
16-2 Assistant Coach
Clarissa Madaisky
16-2 Assistant Coach
Rebecca Price
16-3 Assistant Coach
Jacquelyn Nopre
16-3 Assistant Coach
Jordan Andrew
15-3 Assistant Coach
Allie Shaw
15-2 Assistant Coach
Jan Tristan Duzon
15-2 Assistant Coach
Jordan Andrew
15-3 Assistant Coach
Cambria Janes
14-2 Assistant Coach
Sienna Mastramonaco
14-2 Assistant Coach
Cayla Haner
14-3 Assistant Coach
Kiristen Woo
13-3 Assistant Coach
Lauren Poirier
14-3 Assistant Coach
Shirley Smith
13-3 Assistant Coach
