First National Rankings for Men's Volleyball

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
(regular season record) / points / (previous rankings)

1. Alberta (0-0) / 228.5 points / (-)
2. McMaster (0-0) / 180.5 / (-)
3. Laval (0-0) / 160 / (-)
4. Calgary (0-0) / 139.5 / (-)
5. Manitoba (0-0) / 106.5 / (-)
6. UBC (0-0) / 98.5 / (-)
7. Dalhousie (0-0) / 94.5 / (-)
8. Brandon (0-0) / 65.5 / (-)
9. Winnipeg (0-0) / 50 / (-)
10. Trinity Western (0-0) / 49.33 / (-)

McMaster Men's Volleyball Schedule

http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/teams/volleyball/mvball_schedule.htm

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Head Coach for 16u M.A.C. Volleyball Team

I've decided that with a new job and assistant coaching the McMaster men's volleyball team that I'm just not busy enough! Therefore I've taken the Head Coaching Position for the 16u Boys M.A.C. Club team. Details are not final of when tryouts will be and when or where we will practice, but I am very excited to get started.

If you are interested in trying out, please check back soon

Guest Coaching Appearance

For the past two days I have been helping out a friend, Mike Hall, with selection for his Jr Boys Highschool volleyball team at St Jean de Brebeuf High School in Hamilton. For me it was a great experience to teach some basic skills and get back into the coaching environment having taken about a month off from coaching since the end of the provincial team. As with playing, it was good to get the rust off a little! My ability to communicate effectively was we'll say a little off!
All in all, I was happy to help out and will continue to try and pop in to help out the team. They have many great pieces and it will just be a matter of being able to elevate their game to a higher level that will determine how succesful they are.

Passing of Joe Bolarinho

Peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family,on Tuesday August 25th, 2009, at the age of 55 Joe Bolarinho passed away after a long fight with liver cancer. Joe was the caretaker at Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School in Kingston (my highschool) for the past 32 years and a friend to anyone who he came in contact with. Being an athlete and spending vast amounts of time after after school waiting for practice, I remember Mr. Bolarinho always being there, to help with whatever we needed with. He wasn't a teacher so he didn't treat the students like students! It was quite alright to joke around with Mr. Bolarinho and he treated everyone with respect.
R.I.P. Mr. Bolarinho
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Assistant Coach of the McMaster Mens Volleyball Team

Well it's now official. I have accepted an employment position as well as the assistant coaching role at McMaster University.

I am currently the Marketing Coordinator for Athletics and Recreation. What that means is I will trying to bring greater awareness to athletics from the student body and community. The MSU and Athletics and Recreation already have a lot of great ideas. It will be my responsibility to make these ideas a reality.

As for coaching, I will be learning from my long term coach and friend Dave Preston. This is shaping up to be a pretty fun year as aside from our regular season, we've got matches in Kingston, California and British Columbia.

Only two weeks away and much to do to keep me excited.

New Link for all Games of 2008/2009 Season

Just found a link that my coach Suichi Mizuno put up of all our games in the 2008-2009 season of my team in Middelfart.

http://www.veoh.com/group/middelfart-vk
enjoy