2026-2027 Coaches

Head Coach Korry

Coach Korry joins us for her third season, having previously coached at the 16U and 17U levels. With a lifelong passion for volleyball, Coach Korry spent her playing career as a setter, appreciating the opportunity to be involved in every play and help execute game plans. While competitive post-secondary volleyball wasn't in the cards, Coach Korry remains deeply connected to the world of sport through her role in the Department of Recreation and Athletics at Carleton University, where she focuses on ticket sales and student engagement with the varsity teams.

Her dedication to the sport extends to volunteering with Volleyball Canada at various events in the Ottawa area. On the court, Coach Korry enjoys the analytical side of the game. She loves digging into stats and using them to shape training, believing that a strong volleyball IQ is the key to transforming good teams into great ones. Beyond the Xs and Os, Coach Korry is a firm believer in the holistic benefits of sport. She sees volleyball as the ultimate team sport, fostering essential skills like communication, collaboration, resilience, accountability, and goal-setting. Interestingly, Coach Korry's athletic background also includes a significant commitment to Karate, where she earned a black belt at 13 after years of high-level training and competition in Perth. Many valuable lessons from that journey, such as discipline and perseverance, are now woven into her coaching philosophy.

Ultimately, Coach Korry's goal is to cultivate a positive and valuing environment for athletes. She wants to lead by example through hard work, dedication, and fun, creating a space where athletes feel safe to fail, knowing that trying and learning are the most important steps. As Hannah Montana wisely put it, "Nobody's perfect, you live and you learn it!".

Assistant Coach

Head Coach Troy

Before relocating to Perth with his family and joining LUVC, Troy had coached with Durham Attack, one of Canada’s premiere volleyball clubs, for over 15 years. There, he coached various age groups from 12U to 18U, including house leagues, specialized developmental camps, private performance camps, mental strength development camps, and off-court physical training sessions for both men’s and women’s programs. Troy’s focus had been 17-18u programs and preparing players for post secondary opportunities. Many players coached by Troy have played on post secondary teams or semi professionally, but more importantly many have gone on to coach themselves for love of the game and have become volleyball players for life!

Troy has also participated in numerous technical developmental workshops for coaches, collaborating with some of Canada’s most influential trainers like Dustin Reid (TMU), Dwayne Cochrane (DC), and Ian Ibbit (BrockU). He has had the privilege of collaborating on club programs like the Cognitive Coach, with Professional Sports Psychologists and Certified Mental Performance PHDs Kyle Paquette and Brenley Shapiro, who both train mental toughness and VMR with professional and Olympic athletes across various sports including organizations like Curling Canada and Arizona Coyotes.

In addition to comprehensive volleyball motor development, Troy integrates significant training cues in his programs to help players elevate their performance through mental strength, resilience development, and VMR. Two of his favorite expressions are “Play without fear” and “Play for yourself.”.

Assistant Coach Mark

Coach Mark is what happens when boundless enthusiasm collides headfirst with minimal volleyball experience—and somehow, it works. While his vertical jump is mostly theoretical and his bump technique is… abstract at best, Mark shows up for (almost) every practice with unmatched passion and a playlist from 1997. (Exceptions apply during lobster season and maple syrup season—he has his priorities). He may not demonstrate to you how to spike, but he will remind you to believe in yourself, hydrate, and always tie your shoelaces before warmups (even if he forgets what a K1 is).

What Coach Mark lacks in volleyball skills, he makes up for in motivational speeches that may or may not involve movie references, dramatic hand gestures, and occasional interpretive dance. His goal? To help every player feel like an MVP. He’s not just coaching volleyball—he’s coaching vibes.

Head Coach Alana

Coach Alana returns to us for her fourth season as a head coach and comes to the club with a passion for personal development and wellness in all aspects of life. She was an athlete from a young age, playing a variety of sports. She has become a yoga and meditation instructor as well as a life coach, helping people become their best selves!

She started playing volleyball in grade 4 at school, fell in love with the game, and played until her third year of college. She has experience playing all positions throughout her career and is grateful to share her knowledge with the next generation of players in Lanark County!

Alana believes in having fun, giving it all you got, and supporting your teammates.

Assistant Coach Kyle

We are excited to have Coach Kyle return for his fourth season, a coach who notably led our U15 team to a Provincial Silver Medal in 2024, and our U16s in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. While he has played volleyball his whole life, playing various positions, his athletic background also includes a strong focus on competitive club basketball. Kyle's entry into volleyball coaching was unexpected, but he quickly found it to be a big passion. His coaching philosophy centres around the belief that hard work and fun go hand-in-hand. He believes in creating an energetic environment and is known for being quick with a joke to keep spirits high. Strategically, Kyle enjoys focusing on the offensive game, adept at finding the optimal mix of powerful hits and intelligent play choices.

Leveraging his professional background as a CPA, Kyle brings a distinct strength to the court with his keen understanding and application of statistics and numbers, providing his teams with data-driven insights. More than just tactics, Kyle is driven to coach because he wants to impart the incredible life lessons that

sport offers, such as time management, organization, discipline, hard work, and teamwork, skills he values deeply from his own athletic journey.

Head Coach Leah

Coach Leah first discovered her love for volleyball in Grade 7 after spending several years playing basketball. While she enjoyed competing on her school teams in Grades 7 and 8, it was making the team in Grade 9 that truly sparked her passion for the sport. Although she had always dreamed of playing club volleyball, the opportunity wasn’t available locally—until a new club was established in her area. Eager to be part of something she had long hoped for, Leah jumped at the chance to get involved.

After completing her Bachelor of Social Work at Carleton University, Coach Leah began her coaching journey during the 2023–2024 season as an assistant coach with the U13 team alongside Coach Bri and Coach Jenna. She later moved up to the 15U level, where she found the perfect balance between refining foundational skills and introducing more advanced techniques. She’s excited to return to the bench once again, this year at the 16U level!

Outside of coaching she is completing her teacher education at SUNY Potsdam and hopes to teach at the elementary level in Lanark County one day.

Coaching Philosophy:

“I believe in coaching with a growth mindset—where effort, learning, and resilience matter most. My goal is to help athletes not only improve their skills but also grow as individuals. I value character, discipline, and respect just as much as performance, and I strive to create an environment where challenges are seen as opportunities to grow.”

Assistant Coach Jason

Assistant Coach Theresa

Head Coach Erin

Erin has loved sports for as long as she can remember and started playing volleyball at the age of 10. Although she’s relatively new to the Ottawa area, she played throughout high school and in club volleyball in the Essex County area. Later, she coached high school volleyball in St.Catharines, where she enjoyed helping young athletes build their skills and confidence. After a five-year break from the game, Erin is excited to be back on the court—both playing and coaching—and is thrilled to be joining Lanark United to help foster a love of volleyball in the next generation.

Outside of volleyball, Erin spends her summers playing softball, another sport she’s passionate about. She’s also a big animal lover and enjoys spending time outdoors with her pets. Erin brings great energy, experience, and enthusiasm to the club, and she’s looking forward to the season ahead.

Assistant Coach

Head Coach Bri

Coach Bri began her volleyball journey at the age of 11, competing at the club level and quickly developing a lifelong passion for the sport. By the age of 20, while pursuing her degree in education, she stepped into coaching—and hasn't looked back since. Over the years, Coach Bri has brought her energy and expertise to programs across Alberta, Toronto, and then most recently to founding LUVC.

Her coaching highlights include several provinical top 3 finishes, a national gold medal, and the success of many former athletes who have gone on to compete at the post-secondary level or become coaches themselves. For Coach Bri, these milestones reflect not only athletic achievement but also the growth and development of well-rounded individuals.

As a mental health professional, Coach Bri is deeply committed to fostering grit, resilience, and self-compassion in her athletes. She believes that youth sports offer powerful life lessons, helping young people navigate challenges, build character, and celebrate success.

Coach Bri's philosophy is simple but impactful: it's essential to have as much fun as possible which holding ourselves and our teammates to a high standard. Her coaching approach emphasizes confidence, teamwork, and personal integrity—alongside strong fundamentals and a love for the game.

Assistant Coach Nick

Nick joins us for his third season as a volleyball coach, building on years as a hockey player, hockey coach, figure-skating parent, and power skating coach. Coach Nick believes that your mindset is the most important part of your game, and that it defines how much success - and how much fun - it's possible to have.

What he may lack in volleyball-specific skills, Coach Nick makes up for in his sheer enthusiasm for sport and his dedication to learning about the game. He can be counted on to show up with a new fun warm-up drill and a heart-felt speech about the privilege of playing sports with your friends.

When he's not on the bench or in the gym, you can find Coach Nick spending time with his family, traveling to Portugal, or running with his dogs.

Head Coach Steph

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Assistant Coach Katie

Coach Katelyn is excited to begin her first year coaching volleyball and bring her passion for the game to the court. A former high school player, Coach Katelyn fell in love with the athleticism, teamwork, and lifelong skills the sport provides. 



She is eager to support and grow alongside the athletes this season, helping to create a positive and encouraging environment where players can develop both on and off the court. Coach Katelyn looks forward to fostering confidence, discipline, and a strong team spirit in every athlete she works with.

Head Coach "Big Rob"

Coach Rob brings valuable experience in youth mentorship and coaching to LUVC. He volunteered with the Bassmasters Youth Fishing Program for 8+ years and has three years of experience coaching youth soccer (U10 to U14) in a co-ed house league setting. His focus is on creating a fun, inclusive environment where athletes can grow in skill, confidence, and teamwork.



Coach Rob has a lifelong connection to sport. He grew up playing community softball. He also played high school rugby, competed in archery and studied martial arts—experiences that shaped his commitment to discipline, personal growth, and sportsmanship.

Outside of coaching, Coach Rob is an avid outdoorsman and accomplished competitive bass angler, having competed in fishing tournaments at both local and provincial levels across Canada and the United States. His experience in high-pressure competition brings a unique perspective to coaching—emphasizing preparation, focus, and mental resilience.

He is also a proud father of two daughters who are active in multi-sport programs at school and in the community. Whether coaching or cheering from the sidelines, Coach Rob is deeply committed to supporting youth in sport and encouraging a lifelong love of physical activity.

He continues to build his coaching knowledge through volleyball-specific training and believes that great coaches lead with encouragement, patience, and a genuine belief in their athletes’ potential.

Assistant Coach Lisa

Head Coach Jenna

Coach Jenna comes to the club with a passion for health and wellness. She started playing sports from a young age, from dance to hockey. She has experience as a youth athlete in both recreational and competitive levels.

She started coaching when her kids were little as a way to share her love of sports and empower them to grow and nurture their own athletic abilities. From soccer, baseball, and football, she has coached and trained across several sports and all age groups.

Coach Jenna empowers her athletes to be strong, dedicated, and focus on health and well-being in sport. Her health care background has helped her share and encourage athletes to train safely and optimize movements through safe sport and concussion awareness and prevention.

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