Our Coaches
The Ice Volleyball Club expresses heartfelt gratitude for our amazing coaches. We cannot thank you enough for your unwavering dedication and hard work towards our teams. Your time and effort are invaluable and truly appreciated. Thank you for helping us grow and succeed both on and off the court.
18U Girls
HEAD COACH:
Darren Horn
NCCP Certified Level 3 Performance Coach (Indoor Volleyball)
NCCP Certified Level 2 Advanced Development Coach (Beach Volleyball)
ASSISTANT COACHES:
Jen Teed, Emily Carroll & Mike Thompson
coaching principles
Guiding Principles:
All athletes have the right to a NCCP Certified coach.
All coaches have the responsibility to:
- Have the required training to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, emotionally and socially safe for all athletes and participants.
- Have the required training to be able to provide a responsible learning environment that incorporates Volleyball Canada’s teaching methodologies, technical guidelines and long-term athlete development principles.
- Ensure that all training is current and updated as required, to be able to provide a safe and responsible sport experience for all.
Coach Requirements
All Yellowknife Ice Volleyball Club coaches require the minimum, just to be at the gym training with our athletes:
- Annual background screening: Criminal Records Check / Screening Disclosure
Volleyball NT Screening Policy - Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Safe Sport Training
- Volleyball NT & Volleyball Canada Annual Membership
Additional minimum requirements needed to travel to Alberta Premier competitions, Alberta Provincial Championships and the Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals....
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Making Head Way in Sport
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Making Ethical Decisions
- Volleyball Canada Foundations of Volleyball
- NCCP Level II Advanced Development Coach certification needed (minimum) for Head Coaches