Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce that 19 athletes have been selected for 2024 National Excellence Program (NEP).  Entering its fifth year, the Women’s program conducted its yearly talent identification consisting of virtual applications, and in-person identification camps delivered across the country, with the final list of athletes invited to train full-time at the Richmond Olympic Oval in BC this fall.

NEP provides a full-time daily training environment to athletes in grades 11 and 12 from September to December 2024. In addition to providing technical and tactical training in line with the Senior Women’s National Team, NEP will also provide competition opportunities with local University and college programs, strength and conditioning, nutrition education, mental performance, as well as ongoing educational support.

“The National Excellence Program is crucial part of the Women’s National Team in identifying and developing top talent in Canada from an early age. The current level across Canada is extremely promising, with the selected individuals being exceptional athletes.

Women’s volleyball in Canada is entering an exciting era, and I am excited to begin working with the next generation athletes,” said NextGen Lead Coach Matt Krueger.

2024 National Excellence Program

Name (position, province)

Ashlyn Gent (Libero, Alberta)

Abby Wasutyk (Middle Blocker, Saskatchewan)

Alicia Thibodeau (Outside Hitter, Quebec)

Ana Nastase (Setter, Ontario)

Brooke Fermaniuk (Outside Hitter, Alberta)

Ella Hope (Middle Blocker, Ontario)

Emerson Matthews (Outside Hitter, Saskatchewan)

Jorgie Cornish (Outside Hitter, Alberta)

Kate Sinclair (Middle Blocker, Alberta)

Lea Pendergast (Outside Hitter, Ontario)

Lydia-Jayne Wigston (Middle Blocker, Alberta)

Maya Bukovcan (Middle Blocker, Ontario)

Molly Beaty (Setter, Indiana)

Remy Catojo (Setter, Manitoba)

Sara Gray (Libero, Saskatchewan)

Savannah Jamieson (Opposite Hitter, Nova Scotia)

Sofia Zabjek (Outside Hitter, Ontario)

Sydney Bell (Opposite Hitter, Ontario)

Zoey Purvis (Setter, Manitoba) 

Staff

Head Coach: Matt Krueger

Assistant Coaches: Sandra Lamb & Nikki Harris

Physiotherapist: Kevin Valcke

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Cody Piwowar-Desilets

Sport Dietitian: Cristina Sutter

Mental Performance Consultant: Ciara Malone

Team Coordinator: Jennah Paron

For more info on this program, please contact Jennah Paron, Women’s National Team Coordinator jparon@volleyball.ca

Volleyball Canada Media Contact:
Jackie Skender
jskender@volleyball.ca
Mobile: 613-794-7676