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15U RUSH

 15U RUSH ATHLETES

Lennon S.

Loc E.

Caleigh D.

Grace W.

Aria M.

Annabella B.

Tamara J.

Emma-Marie B.

Emily J.

Leah C.

Kalena B.

Adeline F.

 15U RUSH COACHES

Dennis Barnes

Head Coach 15U Rush

Dennis, a lifelong resident of Hamilton, currently lives there with his wife and two daughters. He serves as the Manager of Cyber Security at Mohawk College. Dennis is enthusiastic about joining Smash Raiders, bringing experience in coaching youth sports, including volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Additionally, he has volunteered in various other sports, such as disc golf, rock climbing, and competitive swimming, where he serves as a strokes and turns judge.

As a former Varsity volleyball player at Mohawk College (2000-2003), Dennis played in the positions of a Middle and Setter, while earning recognition as an OCAA All-Star in 2003. His lifelong passion for sports extends beyond volleyball, encompassing baseball, basketball, soccer, rock climbing, and disc golf.

Makana Tuquero

Assistant Coach 15U Rush

Makana began playing volleyball at the age of 11 with the South County Bandits in Windsor. Throughout her athletic career, she has been actively involved in coaching development programs and house leagues, sharing her passion and knowledge of the sport with younger athletes. 

Makana is in her third year of Engineering Physics at McMaster University. This is her second year coaching with Smash Raiders. She continues to coach because of her dedication to giving back to the volleyball community, and is eager to help athletes grow and develop their skills.

Matthew Brind

Assistant Coach 15U Rush

This is Matthew’s first year as an assistant coach in competitive volleyball. He currently resides in Stoney Creek with his wife and two daughters, the eldest being a middle on 15U Rush. Matt has been involved in sports his whole life with experience coaching soccer, hockey and volleyball. Matt currently spends his limited free time playing hockey twice a week and golfing when possible. Matt is super excited about the coming year and being a part of the Smash Rush family.

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