Coaches

Chris has 10+ seasons of coaching experience with club and high-school volleyball. This will be Chris’ 5th season with Smash. Chris’s volleyball career consisted of playing for the Westside Volleyball Club in Oakville winning many medals at Provincials, Nationals, U.S. Junior Olympics and the Canadian Pro Beach Tour. Chris was a coach, trainer, and manager […]

This is Nick’s third year coaching at Smash, after spending the last 19 years teaching and coaching at Oakville Trafalgar High School and Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School. Last season Nick coached Smash 17U Blaze, where they finished top 25 in the Province and brought home a gold medal at Provincials, as well as

Daniela began playing volleyball at the age of 10 as part of a houseleague program.  When she saw how much her older sister loved playing for SMASH, she decided to tryout and made the 13U team.  Daniela stayed with SMASH for her entire rep volleyball career and has both indoor and beach experience.  Daniela also

This is Darlene’s 5th year as a coach with the Smash Raiders Volleyball Club. She has been a Head Coach for SRVC for 3 years. Darlene was also the Head Coach for the 2023 CANUSA Games. She was the Head Coach for the Westdale Junior Girls Volleyball team while she studied at McMaster University. Personally,

Emma brings six years of competitive volleyball experience and a strong passion for athletics to the Smash Raiders coaching team. She holds a degree in Human Development with a minor in Psychology and has extensive experience working with children and youth in educational, recreational, and fitness settings. As a coach, Emma is committed to creating

This will be Naomi Moreton’s third year coaching with Smash. She played with Smash for 4 years and is now going into her 4th year playing for the Mohawk Women’s Varsity Team. She understands firsthand the dedication, mindset and skill development required to succeed. Naomi excited to bring not only her collegiate experience but also her

Scott has been an active athlete in many sports over his lifetime and has been involved in sports through coaching, officiating or participating over many years. He was introduced to the sport with the development of his oldest daughter through the SMASH volleyball club. Scott is in his third year of coaching volleyball and is

Brittany Gingrich is a dynamic and dedicated volleyball athlete whose journey began with the Burlington Blaze Volleyball Club, where she first discovered her passion for the sport. Through the club’s competitive environment and strong coaching, she built a solid foundation of skills, discipline, and a love for the game that propelled her into a successful

Coach Albie has a multitude of coaching experience. This is Albie’s 3rd season coaching with Smash Raiders.  Last season his Ignite team finished Second at Grand Prix, Second at Provincials in Tier 1 Division 1 and Second in the Country at Nationals in Division 1 building on from there tied for fifth place finishes at Provincials and

David Lightfoot has played volleyball for over 25 years, and coached for 40 years. He has played men’s club volleyball where he won multiple provincial championships and had several top 3 national finishes. David is a multiple award winner at Mohawk College in volleyball, including OCAA All-Star Awards, while also playing Basketball and Touch Football.

Peter has coached OVA club volleyball for 9 years, including one as a head coach. Two of the teams he assisted with won a Silver medal at 18U nationals and one a Gold medal at 18U nationals. Peter transitioned from basketball to volleyball in high school and played two years of junior club volleyball before

Hayley Henderson played indoor and beach OVA volleyball starting at 12 years old. A natural athlete, Hayley loved the game, learned quickly and became an all around player that coaches relied upon as a hitter, passer and server in pressure situations. Known as a floor leader at Humber, Hayley’s competitive career was capped off with

Kamila brings a wealth of high-level playing experience to the court. She competed for four years at McMaster University, where she helped lead the team to an OUA silver medal in one season and earned multiple accolades throughout her time there. After McMaster, she went on to play professionally in Hungary for two seasons, earning

Trish Barsby is entering her second season as a Head Coach with the Smash Raiders Volleyball Club. Trish has worked with players ranging from beginners discovering the sport for the first time to competitive athletes striving to reach the next level. Trish has developed and overseen youth leagues, camps, clinics, beach volleyball programs, and competitive

Matthew Schnarr is a Certified Advanced Development Coach and this will be his 6th year coaching for SRVC.  Matthew brings 20 years of coaching experience with him from various levels including Club, Regional, Team Ontario and College. Matthew coached the Mohawk College Men’s Volleyball team for 10 years, 9 of those years was as Head

Myah began playing volleyball at 10 years old by practicing with her mom in the living room of her house. Two years later, she tried out for a competitive team and ended up playing with Smash for the next 6 years as a libero. Her most notable achievements include placing 7th in the province and

Sofia brings a complete high-performance background to the program, spanning elite club play, provincial representation, and collegiate leadership. Her foundation began with five years at Smash Raiders Volleyball Club, learning under a wide variety of coaching philosophies. In 2018, she represented Region 3 at the Ontario Summer Games. Sofia went on to play five seasons

Meg is a certified advanced development coach, with 10 years of coaching experience at various levels including club, Team Ontario, and in the OUA. After spending four years playing volleyball at the University of Windsor, Meg quickly transitioned her on court passion as a player into coaching young females in her community. She spent 3

With a lifelong passion for volleyball spanning over 30 years, I’ve played on a variety of men’s and co-ed teams and developed a deep appreciation for the game’s technical and team-focused nature. For the past four years, I’ve proudly supported my child as a rep volleyball parent, gaining invaluable insight into the club experience from

Dennis lives, works, and coaches in the Hamilton community with his wife and two daughters. He is currently in his third-year coaching with Smash Raiders, where he brings a strong commitment to athlete development and fostering a positive team culture. Outside the gym, Dennis works as the Manager of Cyber Security at Mohawk College, bringing

As a parent, entrepreneur, mentor and coach, Thy Lee Outh strives to support the development of young people to realize their potential. His coaching philosophy is simply SAFE, FUN, and OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH, with great emphasis on TEAM/FAMILY CULTURE. Thy is an active Realtor representing the Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington (RAHB) for over 18

Dave has been part of the Smash Volleyball Club supporting his daughters for the past two years and is looking forward to his third season. With a background in playing many different sports throughout his life, he is excited to begin his coaching journey with Smash. Dave’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that

Elaine is a Fully Certified Development & Advanced Development Coach and trained Performance Coach. This will be Elaine’s 11th season as a Head Coach with the OVA having coached for MVC, Halton Hurricanes, and Defensa. Elaine brings 25 years of Elementary School coaching experience in volleyball, baseball, basketball, and is a Level 3 certified soccer

In the past 25 years, Michael has coached volleyball at many levels.  Currently he is assisting with Brock Badgers Women’s volleyball team, but also coached club at many age groups and high school. He has coached teams to Tier 1 provincial and national championships at the club level, coached athletes at Team Ontario, and most

Julie’s involvement with volleyball began at the age of 10. She was encouraged along the way by her middle school teacher and coach, Kelly Kawamoto.  Julie was sidelined by a knee injury at the age of 18, but continued to play recreationally until a few years ago. Julie is a high school teacher by trade,

Gladys Munge is a dynamic and process-driven Olympic-level former national team player. She’s a volleyball coach with over 10 years of experience developing world-class athletes. Specializing in player development, game strategy, and high-performance training both indoor and beach, Gladys has led teams to national and international success, including gold medal wins and top tournament finishes.

This is Zoe’s 3rd year coaching with Smash Raiders. Zoe coaches with a strong emphasis on intensity, determination, and courage – qualities she believes are essential both on and off the court. As a coach, you can expect someone who believes in every athlete and is committed to helping them grow, not just as volleyball

This is Tanya’s third season with Smash Raiders, but her first as a Head Coach. Building on the strong foundation developed through the past two seasons, Tanya is excited to continue helping athletes grow into well-rounded volleyball players. Her focus this year is on advancing core skills, deepening game understanding, and fostering a competitive yet

Coach Logan is entering his second year of coaching with the Reach team. A former basketball and volleyball athlete, Logan brings experience to the Smash program that is outside the conventional bounds. He is passionate about developing young athletes’ skills, mental toughness, and confidence to take with them throughout their lives. Logan’s coaching style emphasizes

Stefan’s volleyball journey began at the age of 13 at club level and has continued through many years of competitive and co-ed play. He has also coached a variety of age groups with the Waterloo Tigers Volleyball Club over five seasons, including four at the OVA level. These experiences have shaped my passion for coaching

Coach Ashley is beginning her first season with Smash this year and brings a wealth of playing experience and passion for athlete development to the court. A former Team Ontario athlete, Ashley played fives seasons of USPORTS volleyball at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where she earned OUA All-Star honours three times, was named the 2024

Matt’s volleyball journey began in high school, where he competed on several rep teams, and continued through university while balancing varsity rugby training. These experiences not only deepened his passion for sport but also taught him the importance of discipline, teamwork, and resilience—values he carries into his coaching today. As a trained Development Coach, Matt

This is Robyn’s third year coaching at SRVC. She’s played and competed in multiple sports and was first introduced to volleyball in high school. Her love for the game grew as she continued playing through university and then OVA and women’s league volleyball until just a few years ago. She also has experience coaching gymnastics

A lifelong athlete, Kate has cultivated a deep passion for a wide range of sports. Her connection to volleyball is especially strong—she has played the sport for over 30 years, beginning in elementary school, continuing through university where she played Varsity as a setter, and still actively competing today in a women’s league. In addition

Graham is a passionate and dedicated coach who brings a broad background in various sports to the volleyball court. Though new to volleyball, Graham has years of experience across multiple sports, with a strong focus on building athleticism, confidence, and teamwork in young athletes. Graham’s coaching philosophy centers on creating a positive, inclusive, and growth-focused

Coach Dawn’s love for the game has only deepened over the last three decades as both an athlete and coach. She is a former Varsity/University volleyball athlete and has continued to compete in women’s and co-ed leagues since university. Dawn is a trained development coach and has coached volleyball at the high school and club

Kathryn started her coaching career in tennis working part time in college while playing college volleyball and later developing junior players at her local club. Kathryn was lucky enough to share the court in college with her sister and Smash’s own Tanya Huyda. Working and developing young athletes is something that Kathryn values and spent two summers with the Team

Emily began playing volleyball at a young age, quickly developing a love for the sport. Throughout her youth, she competed in the OVA from 13U to 18U. Her volleyball career was cut short by the pandemic, which ended her final season, but her love for the game has never wavered. Emily’s experience on the court,