Co-Head Coach 16U Blast
Dennis Barnes
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 a professional, organized, and preparation driven mindset to his coaching. He has coached and volunteered across a variety of youth sports including volleyball, baseball, soccer, disc golf, rock climbing, and competitive swimming.
Dennis is committed to developing complete athletes by emphasizing strong technical fundamentals, game IQ, and mental resilience. His training approach balances skill progression with athletic movement, decision making, and confidence under pressure, helping athletes perform consistently in both practice and competition.
He places a strong emphasis on effort, accountability, and continuous growth, encouraging athletes to take ownership of their development while learning the importance of being supportive, dependable teammates. Drawing from a multi sport background, Dennis values overall athleticism, physical development, and aligning training with each athlete’s competitive goals to support long term success in volleyball and beyond.