FCVC Coaches: Dedicated To Success
FCVC remains one of the most successful clubs in Canada due in large part to its group of dedicated, knowledgeable, volunteer coaches. Our coaches put the hours in the gym for the love of the game and to see their young athletes develop their volleyball skills. If you're passionate about volleyball and want to give back to the next generation, we'd love to work with you!
If you are interested in joining our coaching group, please contact our VP of Volleyball at vp_volleyball@forestcityvolleyball.com with a summary of your experience and availability. We welcome newcomers and long-timers alike... if you're an FCVC coach it's your dedication that sets you apart.
Competitive Team Head Coaches
2020/21 season
- Bob MannGirls 14U Banyon
Over 20 years experience coaching club volleyball.
- Youth Development Chair, Forest City Volleyball Club
- Head Coach, Acorn Development program
- Former Region 3 and Ontario Summer Games coach
NCCP Level 2
When you win, say nothing, when you lose, say less. (Paul Brown)
- Bryan WimalasekeraBoys 14U RangersBryan WimalasekeraBoys 14U Rangers
Years coaching with FCVC: 2 Head Coach and 5 Assistant Coach
Bryan was a High School and varsity athlete in Fencing. He also enjoys playing basketball, golf, and hockey.
- Chris DaviesBoys 13U CycadChris DaviesBoys 13U Cycad
- Chris SmithBoys 15U CenturionChris SmithBoys 15U Centurion
- Chuck ChelladuraiGirls 13U Lorax
More than 10 years experience coaching club volleyball.
- Head coach for 8 years of club soccer
- Assistant coach with national championship FCVC 16U girls team
- Graduate of Kineldiego Volleyball Club, precursor to FCVC
NCCP Level 1
I can't play being mad. I go out there and have fun. It's a game and that's how I'm going to treat it. (Ken Griffy Jr.)
- Dave PhoenixBoys 16U Icarus
More than 25 years coaching experience at the high school and club level.
- National Championship, provincial championship winning club coach
- Four-time WOSSA, OFSAA championship coach
- Former Head Coach, Region 3 Ontario Winter Games team
NCCP Level 2
Competitive sports are played mainly on a five-and-a-half inch court, the space between your ears. (Bobby Jones)
- Fred GalloGirls 16U MerbauFred GalloGirls 16U Merbau
- Jason McKeeBoys 18U Baobab
More than 20 years experience coaching volleyball, basketball and hockey.
- London Conference champion and OFSAA champion Head Coach, Oakridge Secondary School
- Head Coach of OVA Champion and National silver-medalist teams, Forest City Volleyball Club
NCCP Level 1
It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters. (Paul "Bear" Bryant)
- Joffre RiboutGirls 18U Methuselah
More than 25 years coaching experience at the club and university level.
- Former Head Coach, Acadia and Western University Women's Volleyball
- AUS and OUA West Coach of the Year
- Chair and Head Coach of Volleyball Nova Scotia Indoor and Beach Volleyball
NCCP Level 3 (Indoor and Beach)
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. (Babe Ruth)
- Josh WestgateBoys 17U HyperionJosh WestgateBoys 17U Hyperion
- Lloyd RumbleGirls 17U Helios
More than 20 years experience coaching at the high school, club, regional and college level.
- Two-time OCAA Coach of the Year, Fanshawe College Women's Volleyball
- Winner of multiple OVA provincial championship medals
- Qualified NCCP Level 1 Coach Instructor
NCCP Level 3 (in training)
There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either IN or you're OUT. There is no such thing as life in-between. (Pat Riley)
- Matt KingBoys 17UMatt KingBoys 17U
- Michelle LangeGirls 12U PineMichelle LangeGirls 12U Pine
Years coaching with FCVC: 2
- Nancy Dool-KontioGirls 15U KauriNancy Dool-KontioGirls 15U Kauri
- Peter GauldGirls 13U Evergreen
More than 15 years experience coaching boys and girls volleyball at the high school and club level.
- Multiple OFSAA and OVA provincial championships with both boys and girls teams
- Provincial and National championship winning girls club coach at 13U and 14U
- National bronze-medal winning girls club coach at 15U
NCCP Level 1
Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do. (John Wooden)
- Peter SumGirls 16U Sequoia
Coached club and highschool for more 5 years.
- Worked 3 years as a youth development coach
- Selected as Region 3 assistant coach for Ontario Summer Games gold-medal winning team
- Worked as leader in Summer Camp
NCCP Level 2
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime. (Babe Ruth)
- Rob MizakBoys 13U CycadRob MizakBoys 13U Cycad
Years Coaching with FCVC: 3
- Sergio ChuyGirls 12U Maple & 15U AspenSergio ChuyGirls 12U Maple & 15U Aspen
Over 15 years of Experience coaching youth Volleyball and Soccer at various levels
- 2019 Team Ontario White coach-Girls
- 2018 Region 3 girls coach at Ontario Summer games
- 30 years of experience as Volleyball referee-Provincial level
NCCP level 2 trained (Advanced Development coach)
If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only Plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. (Bruce Lee)
- Susan BuckmanGirls 14U Mahogany
More than 15 years experience coaching club volleyball.
- OUA, CIAU all-star and team captain, University of Ottawa Women's Volleyball
- OVA Developmental Coach of the Year
- Graduate of Kineldiego Volleyball Club, precursor to FCVC
NCCP Level 2 (in training)
Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates. (Magic Johnson)
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