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15U WAVE

 15U WAVE ATHLETES

Sophia A.

Brea O.

Asha P.

Zara M.

Abby B.

Charlotte H.

Alyssa S.

Kiley V.

Edith M.

Alyssa D.

Avery E.

 15U WAVE COACHES

Mike Donaldson

Head Coach 15U Wave

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 the sidelines. While my coaching journey has not been in a formal professional capacity, I’ve spent many years volunteering across multiple sports—including volleyball—where I’ve fostered a positive, development-focused environment and a strong sense of teamwork and discipline.

My coaching philosophy is built around the belief that every step toward a goal – no matter how small – is meaningful.  Sharing my love of the game, I inspire growth, teamwork, and a drive to improve.
As the co-owner of a service-based landscaping company, I bring years of experience in team leadership, project management, and high-performance execution to my role as a volleyball coach.  Managing crews to deliver detailed turn-key results has sharpened my ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and hold high standards – skills that directly translate to the court.  I believe in fostering a team environment where accountability, effort, and collaboration drive both personal and group success.

Sarah Donaldson

Assistant Coach 15U Wave

Sara Nazari

Assistant Coach 15U Wave, 14U Spark & 13U Shock

Sara Nazari began her professional volleyball career at 16. For 7 years, she played as a libero on the national team in the under-18, under-23, and adult categories. 

A major milestone in her career was participating in the *Tokyo 2020 Women’s Qualifying Tournament*. Over the course of 9 years, she competed in the professional volleyball league, building her skills and experience throughout high-level university matches and tournaments. With a bachelor’s degree from the prestigious University of Tehran, Sara is also certified as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and physiotherapy assistant.

Currently residing in Waterdown, her next goal is to pursue the physiotherapy program at McMaster University and continue her volleyball career there. In addition to her playing career, she has gained valuable experience as an assistant coach, contributing to her overall expertise in the sport. 

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