We'll be busy building our teams this upcoming week. If you've been asked to reach us, please email info@winnipegvolleyballacademy.ca.
Good luck to all athletes!
Our 17U & 18U teams are each looking for athletes for key positions. Tryout space is still available. Register now!
University level coach and athlete, All-Canadian recipient, regularly selected as All-Star, MVP and captain, and Saskatchewan Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee
Volleyball Coaching Experience Highlights
Volleyball Athletic Experience & Achievement (Highlights)
Played at the JV, Varsity, Provincial, Western Canada Games, Canada Games, and University levels.
Coached at National and University levels, a Team Canada and Olympic volleyball athlete, and FOUR-TIME Hall of Fame Inductee.
Volleyball Athletic Achievements & Awards (Highlights):
Competed at the JV, Varsity, Provincial, National, University, Continental, Norceca, Pan-American, World, and Olympic levels.
Awards & Recognition:
Played nationally and professionally. Represented Canada at the Olympics, Pan-Am Games, and won three consecutive GOLD MEDALS at the World Masters. Hall of Fame Inductee!
“I’m hoping to improve on 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 pumped that she’s sharing 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 WVA beautifully. Wanna know why?
Not only does she value the WVA’s 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:
And it was as if this was just her warm-up. Then, she switched to Beach Volleyball, and:
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!
It’s no doubt it’s Wanda for the WIN again - this time for the WVA, and most importantly, our BLAZERS athletes!
Wanda's a very important member of our Academy family at the helm of our technical training, working with each of our teams and also mentoring our coaches!
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Although this is a virtual space, we acknowledge that we gather on Treaty 1 Territory, and that Manitoba is located on the Treaty Territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk Nations.
We acknowledge Manitoba is located on the Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit.
We respect the spirit and intent of Treaties and Treaty Making and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.
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The Winnipeg Volleyball Academy is an inclusive Volleyball Club and offers a safer space for athletes who are 2SLGBTQ+.