Coaches for the 2025 Club Season.
We are also proud to work with some very talented and skilled coaches who are really great people.
Our coaches believe in creating healthy environments where athletes feel valued and safe as they build confidence in their skills.
Teamwork isn't just a word for our BLAZERS, it's a core value in our definition of success.
Our coaches form a very important team of mentors within the BLAZERS Volleyball Academy and we're always looking for more!
13U BLAZERS:
Madison Hefferman, Nolan Houde
14U BLAZERS INFERNO:
Kaia Baily, Noah Ouimet
14U BLAZERS HEAT:
Kelly Bowen, Maryna Haliulko
15U BLAZERS:
Olivia Schuster, Linda-Joy Kaddu
16U BLAZERS:
Jessie Pretula, Flora Wong
BLAZERS TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS
Wanda Guenette Lori-Ann Mundt
Meet Wanda G
Wanda has played nationally and professionally - representing Canada at the Olympics, Pan-Am Games, and winning three consecutive GOLD MEDALS at the World Masters. And let's not forget she's also a Hall of Fame Inductee! Wanda is not only one of our Technical Specialists - she also leads our Beach Volleyball program.
When it comes to our BLAZERS programming, her goals are clear. “I’m hoping to improve on the athletes' techniques. I look forward to seeing them gain more confidence and trust in their abilities as they improve.”
Despite her humble and gentle nature, Wanda’s an incomparable force when it comes to volleyball skill, experience and knowledge. And we’re so grateful that she shares it with our athletes! “I hope to share my passion for volleyball with them, and I want my experience to be of help to them. I want coaches and athletes to feel that they can ask me anything.”
Wanda fits into the BLAZERS beautifully. Wanna know why? Not only does she value our inclusive approach, but when asked about her impressions on her first night, her face lit up and she said, “Hey, they’re playing volleyball and smiling. We’re off to a good start!”
She’s accomplished so much so far (she’s still playing) that it’s tough to summarize without missing important details, but here are a few highlights of her career to this point:
- Named All-Canadian.
- Represented Canada at the Olympics in Atlanta in ‘96.
- Played professionally for 10 years (Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Belgium).
- Competed for Canada in:
- TWO World Cups,
- THREE Pan-Am Games, and
- FIVE NORCECA Championships!!
And it was as if this was just her warm-up. Then, she switched to Beach Volleyball, and:
- WON THREE consecutive GOLD medals at the World Masters Games.
- Coached Team Manitoba at three Canada Summer Games.
- Competed for Canada at:
- ANOTHER Pan-Am Games, and
- ANOTHER World Championship!!
Wanda’s also been inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. To add to this incredible legacy, WANDA G also runs her own personal training business.
You thought that was it, didn’t you? Well nope! She’s also a HOUSE MUSIC DJ!
Introducing Lori-Ann Mundt!
Lori-Ann is also an incomparable force when it comes to volleyball experience and knowledge! Here are some of her career highlights to date:
VOLLEYBALL COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Saskatchewan Midget Provincial B Team, Head Coach 1990
- University of Winnipeg, Assistant Coach 1994
- Men’s Strong Contender Army Volleyball Team, Head Coach 1998-2000
- Canadian Forces 17 Wing Winnipeg Men’s Volleyball Team, Head Coach 2001
- CISM Women’s National Volleyball Team, Head Coach 1999-2004
VOLLEYBALL ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
Competed at JV, Varsity, Provincial, University, National & International Competitions: Continental Cup, Norceca, World Universiade Games, Canada Cup, Pan-American Games, World Championships and Olympic Games.
- Canadian Olympic Team 1996
- Canadian National Team 1991-1996
- Canadian Junior National Team 1990
- University of Regina 1989-1991 - Female Athlete of the Year / All Canadian Rookie of the Year & GPAC Rookie of the Year
AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
- 2018 Saskatchewan Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee (Personal Achievement)
- 2019 Saskatchewan Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee (1989 Canada Summer Games Team)
- 2001 Canadian Forces International Female Coaching Award Recipient
- 2002 Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (Personal Achievement)
- 2004 Volleyball Canada Hall of Fame Team Inductee - (1995 Women’s National Volleyball Team)
See why we say our athletes are lucky to work with such incredible mentors?!