Julie Longman
Julie rejoins our Leaside Beach Program after an historic season with the Ryerson Rams. Julie was a key contributor to the Ram's 2017-2018 undefeated season en route to winning both the OUA and USports Championships. In addition to Julie's stellar college career, Julie has an extensive beach volleyball background. In 2009, Julie won the 14U Canadian Nationals Beach Championship. In 2011 and at the young age of 15, Julie won double gold at the Beach Provincials in both the 16U and 18U age groups. The following year, Julie represented Canada at the 2012 FIVB Swatch Junior Beach Championships. As a student in Child and Youth Care, Julie is a great mix of volleyball experience, teacher and role model for young aspiring players.
Julie rejoins our Leaside Beach Program after an historic season with the Ryerson Rams. Julie was a key contributor to the Ram's 2017-2018 undefeated season en route to winning both the OUA and USports Championships. In addition to Julie's stellar college career, Julie has an extensive beach volleyball background. In 2009, Julie won the 14U Canadian Nationals Beach Championship. In 2011 and at the young age of 15, Julie won double gold at the Beach Provincials in both the 16U and 18U age groups. The following year, Julie represented Canada at the 2012 FIVB Swatch Junior Beach Championships. As a student in Child and Youth Care, Julie is a great mix of volleyball experience, teacher and role model for young aspiring players.
Patrick Strzalkowski
Patrick returns to our Leaside Summer Beach Program after an exciting 2017-2018 indoor season. In 2017, Patrick played for Madawaska Madmen of the Premier Volleyball League before travelling to Europe to play for VC Gotha in Germany. Patrick is a natural teacher for young players as witnessed at our Leaside Indoor House League and at the 2017 Leaside Summer Beach Camp. Prior to joining Leaside, Patrick was an outstanding player for the University of Guelph from 2010-2015. He was known for an intimidating jump serve and powerful kills. He was team MVP for 2013-2014 and Captained the team the following year. He was a CIS Academic All-Canadian from 2012-2015. He was also a member of Team Ontario from 2010-2013 leading the team to a National Championship in 2012.
Patrick returns to our Leaside Summer Beach Program after an exciting 2017-2018 indoor season. In 2017, Patrick played for Madawaska Madmen of the Premier Volleyball League before travelling to Europe to play for VC Gotha in Germany. Patrick is a natural teacher for young players as witnessed at our Leaside Indoor House League and at the 2017 Leaside Summer Beach Camp. Prior to joining Leaside, Patrick was an outstanding player for the University of Guelph from 2010-2015. He was known for an intimidating jump serve and powerful kills. He was team MVP for 2013-2014 and Captained the team the following year. He was a CIS Academic All-Canadian from 2012-2015. He was also a member of Team Ontario from 2010-2013 leading the team to a National Championship in 2012.
Gregory Vukets
We are very happy to introduce Gregory as a new coach counsellor for 2018. As a native of New Zealand, Gregory was a member of New Zealand's U18 Indoor National Team in 2013 and 2014. In addition to his indoor game, Gregory's background includes impressive beach volleyball experience. In 2014, Gregory was an AAU U16 Beach Volleyball Champion. In the same year, Gregory represented New Zealand at the U17 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. His international experience continued with a 9th place finish at the 2016 U19 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. Gregory's easy going nature will be great for our young developing athletes.
We are very happy to introduce Gregory as a new coach counsellor for 2018. As a native of New Zealand, Gregory was a member of New Zealand's U18 Indoor National Team in 2013 and 2014. In addition to his indoor game, Gregory's background includes impressive beach volleyball experience. In 2014, Gregory was an AAU U16 Beach Volleyball Champion. In the same year, Gregory represented New Zealand at the U17 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. His international experience continued with a 9th place finish at the 2016 U19 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. Gregory's easy going nature will be great for our young developing athletes.
Theanna Vernon
This summer, Leaside is very fortunate to have the 2018 OUA and USports Championship Most Valuable Player, Theanna Vernon, join our Summer Beach Camp. Prior to attending Ryerson, Theanna was an OVA All-Star in 2012 and 2013 as well as a Volleyball Canada National Championship All-Star in 2013. Theanna has distinguished herself as a collegiate volleyball leader after earning the 2014 OUA Rookie of the Year and as a 3-time OUA First Team All Star. While balancing her volleyball training and Social Work studies, Theanna is also a leader away from the court as a volunteer at the MLSE Launchpad and Ryerson’s Blood Clinic.
This summer, Leaside is very fortunate to have the 2018 OUA and USports Championship Most Valuable Player, Theanna Vernon, join our Summer Beach Camp. Prior to attending Ryerson, Theanna was an OVA All-Star in 2012 and 2013 as well as a Volleyball Canada National Championship All-Star in 2013. Theanna has distinguished herself as a collegiate volleyball leader after earning the 2014 OUA Rookie of the Year and as a 3-time OUA First Team All Star. While balancing her volleyball training and Social Work studies, Theanna is also a leader away from the court as a volunteer at the MLSE Launchpad and Ryerson’s Blood Clinic.
Cailin Wark
This will be Cailin’s first summer with Leaside and we hope not her last. Cailin brings with her a background in OVA rep ball including Provincial Championships in 2012 and 2016. In 2015, Cailin was named to the OVA All-Star Team and selected to Team Ontario. Cailin continued her successful volleyball career at the collegiate level where she was named to the OUA All-Rookie Team in 2017. This past year was Cailin’s best yet after being selected to the OUA First All-Star Team on her way to winning the OUA and USports National Championships. Off the court, Cailin volunteers for Jays Care and Rising Rams.
This will be Cailin’s first summer with Leaside and we hope not her last. Cailin brings with her a background in OVA rep ball including Provincial Championships in 2012 and 2016. In 2015, Cailin was named to the OVA All-Star Team and selected to Team Ontario. Cailin continued her successful volleyball career at the collegiate level where she was named to the OUA All-Rookie Team in 2017. This past year was Cailin’s best yet after being selected to the OUA First All-Star Team on her way to winning the OUA and USports National Championships. Off the court, Cailin volunteers for Jays Care and Rising Rams.
Jori Mantha
We are super excited to have Jori join our coaching staff this summer. Jori has a storied volleyball career that most young players aspire to. After winning a club National volleyball championship and being selected a National Championship All-Star, Jori went on to be a standout collegiate player at McMaster University. While studying Sociology at McMaster, Jori was a 5-Time OUA All-Star and 2-Time All-Canadian leading the Marauders to 4 OUA Championships, a CIS Silver medal and 2 CIS Bronze medals. After training with the Canadian National team, Jori played professionally in Cyprus and is currently playing in Slovenia, winning the Slovenia title in 2018. Jori has a vast amount of volleyball knowledge and we welcome our athletes to ask Jori for his insights.
We are super excited to have Jori join our coaching staff this summer. Jori has a storied volleyball career that most young players aspire to. After winning a club National volleyball championship and being selected a National Championship All-Star, Jori went on to be a standout collegiate player at McMaster University. While studying Sociology at McMaster, Jori was a 5-Time OUA All-Star and 2-Time All-Canadian leading the Marauders to 4 OUA Championships, a CIS Silver medal and 2 CIS Bronze medals. After training with the Canadian National team, Jori played professionally in Cyprus and is currently playing in Slovenia, winning the Slovenia title in 2018. Jori has a vast amount of volleyball knowledge and we welcome our athletes to ask Jori for his insights.
Carleigh Semeniuk
We are honoured to have Carleigh coaching beach to our young and developing athletes. Carleigh spent the academic year playing beach volleyball for a Top 20 NCAA Division I university. Her beach experience started young when she won Silver at the 12U Ontario Beach Championship in 2011. Carleigh’s 8-year volleyball career includes Silvers at the 2014 & 2015 National Beach Championships, Silver at the 2015 Canadian NORCECA Beach Trials and Gold at the 2016 U19 Canadian FIVB World Championship Trials. Carleigh represented Canada at the 2016 U19 World Championships in Cyprus.
We are honoured to have Carleigh coaching beach to our young and developing athletes. Carleigh spent the academic year playing beach volleyball for a Top 20 NCAA Division I university. Her beach experience started young when she won Silver at the 12U Ontario Beach Championship in 2011. Carleigh’s 8-year volleyball career includes Silvers at the 2014 & 2015 National Beach Championships, Silver at the 2015 Canadian NORCECA Beach Trials and Gold at the 2016 U19 Canadian FIVB World Championship Trials. Carleigh represented Canada at the 2016 U19 World Championships in Cyprus.