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Our coaches are the backbone of our club! They are more than instructors, they are mentors, leaders, and role models who play a vital role in shaping each athlete’s experience. Our coaching lineup brings together a wide range of experience, training, and passion for the game, united by a shared commitment to athlete development. From building strong fundamentals to advancing game strategy, our coaches foster a positive, supportive environment that encourages confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of volleyball.

Coaches - Girls Teams
Coaches - Boys Teams

Girls Teams

womens jr kodiaks

head coach

CHRIS BAXTER

This will be Coach Baxter’s 6th year coaching with LVC, and brings many more years of coaching background with him. His experience and dedication has earned him a 2026 Drill Coach position at the Volleyball Alberta training centre developing Alberta’s Elite Athletes.  During his 17 years teaching, he has had the opportunity to coach many sports including Basketball, Track and Field, Badminton and Volleyball.  He is currently in his 7th year coaching the Sr. High Girls Volleyball team at FP Walshe in Fort Macleod.  Before that he had spent 4 years coaching volleyball at the middle school level.  Coach Baxter brings great excitement for coaching and volleyball this year and looks forward to leading Womens Jr. Kodiak Team.

womens jr kodiaks

assistant coach

To be announced

womens jr kodiaks

assistant coach

To be announced

17u womens - blue

head coach

Keri Williamson

17u womens - blue

assistant coach

To be announced

Dakota is currently a student at the University of Lethbridge taking a combined Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences and Science Education. She is very excited to be back with LVC as she grew up playing for LVC throughout her high school years. After graduating from Vauxhall she moved to Brampton, Ontario where she played out of Sheridan College for a year before moving back home. This is Dakota’s third year coaching, starting with being an assistant coach for Taber Wham U13 Girls, then moving to Medicine Hat and was the head coach for the U16 SEAVC Girls Black team where they brought home a provincial banner. She is very excited to be with LVC U17 Blue and looks forward to the upcoming season. 

16u girls - blue

Co-head coach

Olivia Roest

16u girls - blue

Co-head coach

Russ Jensen

16u girls - blue

Assistant Coach

Alison Pilsner

Alison grew up in Southern Alberta and played many sports but volleyball was always her favorite!  She played volleyball on scholarship at the University of South Carolina.  In South Carolina she coached Club Volleyball for many years before moving back to Canada in 2007.  She has just recently got back into coaching.  

Alison has an Education Degree and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology.  She taught junior high in South Carolina for a few years.  Once she moved back to Canada she worked at Lethbridge College managing the fitness and recreation programming.  She currently works at the U of L as the Director of Student Wellness Services.  She is excited to share her passion of teaching and health/wellness with the U16 LVC girls team for the 2026 season. 

16u girls - white

head coach

BRITTANY NOBLE

16u girls - white

assistant coach

PAM MCDONALD

16u girls - red

head coach

To be announced

16u girls - red

assistant coach

To be announced

15u girls - blue

head coach

Michelle TYslau

Coach Michelle grew up in Lethbridge.  She has played and coached many different sports; however, volleyball has always held a special place in her heart!  She is a dedicated and decorated athlete who played post-secondary volleyball with a scholarship till she was forced to stop to finish her degree.  She graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degree and later returned to Gonzaga University to receive her Master of Education degree in 2014.  While finishing her degrees and working as a K-12 teacher in Lethbridge, Michelle has coached and assistant coached various girls’ and boys’ teams with ages ranging from 8 – 20 years in school, club, and college levels of development.  She took a break from coaching and playing while she had her children and, in the past 6 years, has recently re-invested in the coaching role and has greatly enjoyed stepping back onto the court.  Michelle is very excited to share her knowledge and love of the game with the U14 girls’ team for the 2025-2026 season.

15u girls - blue

assistant coach

TYLER KERAIFF

15u girls - white

head coach

To Be Announced

15u girls - white

assistant coach

To Be Announced

14u girls - blue

head coach

Tiffany Kiist

Tiffany Kiist grew up in Lethbridge and developed her love for volleyball playing with the LCI Clippers before continuing her career with the Lethbridge College Women’s Volleyball program (now Lethbridge Polytechnic), where she competed for three years. She began coaching immediately after high school, working with college summer camps and the Stars Volleyball program (now Cubs to Kodiaks).

Tiffany went on to coach JV and Senior Girls volleyball at LCI and has coached numerous U15 and U16 girls teams with Lethbridge Volleyball Club. After taking time away from coaching to raise her three children, she has returned to the sport as her kids enter their own volleyball journeys. Tiffany now coaches U12, U13, and U14 boys, U12 girls, and school programs at Senator Joyce Fairbairn and G.S. Lakie, bringing a strong foundation, community connection, and passion for athlete development back to the court.

14u girls - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

Teneille brings a strong background in both playing and coaching volleyball, with experience spanning grassroots development to the club level. She played volleyball from junior high through the provincial level, culminating in a 4A provincial championship during her grade 12 season. This competitive playing experience, helped shape, a solid understanding of the game and a passion for athletes development. 

Transitioning into coaching, Teneille has worked at multiple level levels, including serving as a assistant coach with the LCI high school volleyball program. She has also held the role of a head coach for the Foremost Falcons junior high team in their hometown, where they focus on skilled development, team, culture, and fostering a love for the game and young athletes.

Currently, Teneille is in her third year as an assistant coach with the Lethbridge volleyball club. In this role, she continues to support athlete growth by emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and competitive mindset, while contributing positively to the overall club environment.

Teneille is committed to developing confident, hard-working, athletes, and helping players reach their potential both on and off the court.

14u girls - white

head coach

To Be Announced

Abbie is a former competitive volleyball player who has been involved in the sport since a young age. She is passionate about coaching and enjoys helping young athletes learn the game, develop strong fundamentals, and progress both on and off the court. Abbie’s focus is on creating a supportive and encouraging environment where players can grow and develop a love for volleyball.

14u girls - white

assistant coach

To be announced

Kaela Corazza is an assistant coach with the Lethbridge Volleyball Club, bringing a strong blend of leadership, mentorship, and community-minded energy to the court. A lifelong builder and creative entrepreneur, Kaela owns and operates Public Image Co., a local branding and production studio, and has deep roots in the Lethbridge business community.

Kaela joined LVC because she believes deeply in the impact sport can have on young girls — building confidence, discipline, communication, and resilience. She is passionate about youth development and creating environments where athletes feel supported, challenged, and proud of their growth. She brings the same values she applies in business — work ethic, teachability, and teamwork — into the gym.

Her favourite part of coaching is being on the floor with the athletes, helping them understand the “why” behind their decisions, and celebrating those moments where hard work and belief translate into tangible progress. Kaela’s goal is for every athlete to feel seen, encouraged, and capable, while enjoying the process and the pride that comes from pushing themselves as a team.

14u girls - red

head coach

To be announced

14u girls - red

assistant coach

To be announced

13u girls - blue

head coach

To be announced

13u girls - blue

assistant coach

To be announced

13u girls - white

head coach

To be announced

13u girls - white

assistant coach

To be Announced

12u girls - blue

head coach

to Be Announced

12u girls - blue

assistant coach

to Be Announced

12u girls - white

head coach

to Be Announced

12u girls - white

assistant coach

to Be Announced

boys Teams

men's jr kodiaks

head coach

To Be Announced

  • NCCP Certified Advanced Development Coach
  • 17 seasons as the varsity boys head coach at Magrath High School (2010-present)
  • 3A south zone champions in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2021
    • 3A provincial bronze medal in 2012
    • 3A provincial champions in 2014 and 2021
    • 4A south zone champions in 2022
    • 4A provincial champions in 2022
    • SAHSVL coach of the year in 2010-JV, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021, and 2022
  • 6 seasons as a head coach for Lethbridge Volleyball Club (2022-present)
    • 4 seasons as the head coach of LVC Kodiaks 18U men’s team in 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026
    • 1 season as the head coach of LVC 17U Blue women’s team in 2024
    • Eight division 1 Volleyball Alberta 18U premier medals (5 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
    • Volleyball Alberta 18U division 1 provincial champions in 2023
    • Volleyball Alberta Performance Coach of the Year in 2023
  • Assistant coach of Alberta Jumplete 18 men’s team (2023)
    • USA Volleyball BJNC 18 open division national champions in 2023
  • Founder of Reach Volleyball Camp
    • Organizing volleyball camps since 2011
    • Coaching volleyball camps since 2013
  • Loves to develop resilient attitudes in students and athletes
 

men's jr kodiaks

assistant coach

To Be Announced

men's jr kodiaks

assistant coach

To Be Announced

17u/18u mens - white

head coach

To Be Announced

17u/18u mens - white

assistant coach

To Be Announced

17u/18u mens - white

assistant coach

To Be Announced

17u mens - blue

head coach

To Be Announced

17u mens - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

Coach Devo has a life passion for the sport of Volleyball. He supports a holistic approach to athlete development and is an advocate for a team-first culture. Coach Devo has been playing competitive volleyball for more than 30 years in southern Alberta. After medalling twice as a player at Provincials during his time as an athlete at Catholic Central High School, he returned to coach the boys team to a provincial silver medal in 2003. He has coached a number of teams at the high school level until 2019 when he shifted to continue coaching a number of his kids hockey, baseball and fastpitch teams, as well as Volleyball teams at St.Joe’s from 2021-2025. Coach Devo took over the Lethbridge COED Volleyball League in 2003 as President and continued with that role until 2021 promoting adult volleyball in Lethbridge. Returning to coaching volleyball with LVC in 2022 he has coached a number of successful teams to a variety of Premier and Provincial Div 1 medals.

 

17u mens - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

16u boys - blue

head coach

To Be Announced

 

Coach Devo has a life passion for the sport of Volleyball. He supports a holistic approach to athlete development and is an advocate for a team-first culture. Coach Devo has been playing competitive volleyball for more than 30 years in southern Alberta. After medalling twice as a player at Provincials during his time as an athlete at Catholic Central High School, he returned to coach the boys team to a provincial silver medal in 2003. He has coached a number of teams at the high school level until 2019 when he shifted to continue coaching a number of his kids hockey, baseball and fastpitch teams, as well as Volleyball teams at St.Joe’s from 2021-2025. Coach Devo took over the Lethbridge COED Volleyball League in 2003 as President and continued with that role until 2021 promoting adult volleyball in Lethbridge. Returning to coaching volleyball with LVC in 2022 he has coached a number of successful teams to a variety of Premier and Provincial Div 1 medals.

 

16u boys - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

16u boys - white

head coach

To Be Announced

16u boys - white

assistant coach

To Be Announced

15u boys - blue

head coach

To Be Announced

15u boys - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

Sami grew up in Rimbey, Alberta where she both played and coached for Rimbey High School and competed at the club level with SLVC (Sylvan Lake Volleyball Club). She moved to Lethbridge to complete a Bachelor of Education and Science at the University of Lethbridge. She continued her coaching with the Chinook grade 9 boys team and looks to further develop her coaching expertise with LVC. Sami is passionate about sharing the knowledge skills she gained from her own coaches and focuses on developing confident, well-rounded athletes. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes strong relationships, a sense of community, and helping athletes grow both on and off the court.

15u boys - white

head coach

To Be Announced

Brent has always believed in giving back to the community and is happy to give back to a sport that provided him so many lessons growing up. This is Brent’s third year coaching with LVC. Brent’s previous volleyball coaching experience includes 7 years with grade 8 and 9 boys at St. Joseph school and 10 years at Catholic Central High School. Brent is passionate about developing high level volleyball players but even more interested in developing well rounded young men who give back to their community. 

15u boys - white

assistant coach

To Be Announced

Kai Polec grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta, and has a strong background as both a volleyball athlete and coach. He is currently completing his second year of Civil Engineering at Lethbridge Polytechnic while actively coaching and developing volleyball athletes. Kai competed at the high school and club levels with Catholic Central High School and Lethbridge Volleyball Club (LVC), serving as team captain in his Grade 11 and Grade 12 seasons and competing on top-10–ranked provincial teams at the U17 and U18 levels. As a former setter, he brings strong court awareness, communication, and game IQ to his coaching, emphasizing fundamentals, athlete confidence, and disciplined development.  

14u boys - blue

head coach

To Be Announced

Dustin McCubbing is a highly experienced volleyball coach entering his 30th year in the sport. He holds N.C.C.P. Volleyball Level 3 – Trained (Performance Coach) certification. Dustin is currently the head coach of the 5A LCI Rams Senior Varsity Boys Volleyball Team and is head coaching the 14U LVC Attack – Blue Boys team this season. Last season, he coached the 13U LVC Attack – Blue team to an undefeated year, capped by a division 1 – 13U Provincial Championship.

Dustin has over 17 years of head coaching experience with LVC at the U12–U18 levels including 4 seasons as the Boys Junior Kodiaks head coach. His LVC highlights include winning U17 Provincials in 2007, earning a Nationals Division 1 Tier 1 Bronze medal that same year, and capturing a U18 Provincial Silver in 2008.

In 2010 and 2011, Dustin served as head coach of Team Alberta U17 Boys, earning Western Canadian Elite Silver and Bronze medals, respectively. He also worked as a high-performance coach with Alberta Volleyball from 2008 to 2011, delivering skills development sessions throughout the province.

Additional coaching experience includes 10 years as an assistant coach at Lethbridge College, working with both women’s and men’s programs. He brings a strong commitment to athlete development and a proven record of success at both the grassroots and high-performance levels.

14u boys - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

14u boys - white

head coach

To Be Announced

14u boys - white

assistant coach

To Be Announced

13u boys - blue

head coach

To Be Announced

Gordon Vatcher has been coaching volleyball for over 20 years. He has coached all levels (school, provincials and national) both boys and girls. He has numerous school zone titles, top 5 provincial finishes and claimed a division 2 national title for U18 girls. He enjoys sharing the sport with the youth and cherishes the great team bonding moments that comes with the sport of volleyball.

13u boys - blue

assistant coach

To Be Announced

Kortlyn has been coaching volleyball for over seven years, working with athletes from U13 to U15, and loves helping young players build strong fundamental skills that lead to long-term success. This is her fourth season coaching with LVC, where she is passionate about developing confident, well-rounded athletes. She believes that a strong foundation in fundamentals is key to both athletic growth and future success in the sport. Kortlyn strives to create a positive, supportive environment that encourages effort, learning, and a love for the game. When she’s not coaching, you can find her hiking, reading, or enjoying time outdoors in the sunshine.