Kevin Scott
President
VVA Executive since: 2019 – Kevin began coaching with VVA in 2017 and has also coached the past several seasons in AA High School volleyball. Building on his playing experience at Grande Prairie College and in the Edmonton Men’s league, he is an avid learner of volleyball coaching principles and techniques. He is committed to seeing all players develop to do their best.
Al Carmichael
Registrar and Treasurer
VVA Executive since: 1994 – Al has coached eleven Provincial Champions between 18U Boys club volleyball and AAA high school boys, and one 18U Boys National Championship in 1994 – only the second BC team to do so, and the last team to do so for the next 23 years. Players coached by Al have gone on to college and university teams, played professionally in Europe and Asia, and represented Canada in international competition — including the Olympics. For the past decade, Al has shifted his focus in club volleyball to developing younger athletes where he advocates that success comes from equal parts passion, effort, and fun.
Michael Munro
Director of Coaching Certifications
VVA Executive since: 2020 – Mike takes on the role of liaison between the VVA and Volleyball BC regarding the mandatory coaching certification levels for all VVA coaches in their roles with the Club. Mike is a parent of two boys playing their club volleyball with VVA and has been with the club since the 2018 season. He has traveled extensively with the teams to various tournaments including Provincials and Nationals and enjoys seeing the ongoing enjoyment, passion, and skill development of all the players. Mike is looking forward to helping the club provide opportunities for youth to learn and grow in the sport of volleyball.
Leann Finlay
Club Secretary
VVA Executive since: 2020 – Leann is the parent of two boys, both playing U18 and has assisted as a team manager and active parent since 2015. Leann has a passion for community organizations and volunteering for youth sport, having sat on numerous boards and assisted in the organization of large sporting events. She brings extensive experience to VVA that will serve the club well as it modernizes to meet the needs of the volleyball community in Victoria.
Colleen Long
Director at Large
VVA Executive since: 2020 – Colleen is pleased to join the executive and make a contribution to the club. As a parent involved in the sport, she has extensive experience working with VVA teams and is looking forward to bringing that wealth of knowledge to the table for the benefit of the club.
Jim Peng
Web site Administrator
VVA Executive since: 2020 – Jim has several years of experience with VVA as a parent of two players, and is pleased to join the executive and make a contribution to the club. Jim will be contributing his wealth of experience in the technology sector to benefit the club in the administration of our web site.
Karli Breikss
Director of Health and Safety
VVA Executive since: 2022 – Karli is newly involved in VVA as both the parent of a U15 player and taking on the role of director of health and safety, and is eager to be part of the executive team.
Agi Mallory
Director at Large
VVA Executive since: 2022 – Agi is new to VVA and the parent of a daughter playing U15. As a strong supporter of youth sport and active participant in Victoria’s recreational volleyball community, Agi looks forward to bringing her knowledge and passion for the sport in supporting the club.