🏐 2026/27 Coaches

Scott Horon - 15U Black - Head Coach

Scott is a certified Development Coach, and a trained Advanced Development Coach. His coaching philosophy is built around passion, hard work, and personal growth. Scott believes volleyball is about much more than wins and losses — it is an opportunity for athletes to build confidence, develop leadership skills, learn teamwork, and create lifelong friendships. He encourages players to challenge themselves, support one another, and compete with intensity.

Scott’s passion for volleyball began in Grade 6, and the sport has remained a major part of his life ever since. Still actively playing today in an adult league, he brings the same excitement, competitiveness, and love of the game to every practice and match he coaches. His lifelong connection to volleyball helps him relate to athletes at every stage of development while creating an energetic and positive environment both on and off the court.

Scott has Head Coached 14U, 15U, and 16U club teams and Junior High School. He has also assisted the Senior Girls at Vegreville Composite High School, and assistant coached the Lamont boys High School team, helping young athletes develop their abilities and compete at a high level.

Scott served as an Assistant Coach for the Zone 7 boys team at the 2026 Alberta Winter Games, helping support and develop young athletes as they competed at a high level. Scott will also be taking on the role of Head Coach for the Zone 7 girls and boys beach teams at the 2026 Alberta Summer Games being held this July 16-19th in Strathcona County. 

Hailey Robertson - 15U Black - Assistant Coach

Bio Coming Soon...

Nicole Anderson - 14U Isbister - Assistant Coach

Nicole developed a love and passion for volleyball growing up in Sherwood Park. She played volleyball all through her school age years from grades 7-12 at Clover Bar Jr High and Salisbury Composite. She played with the Sherwood Park volleyball club throughout these years as well, as an outside hitter and defensive specialist. Nicole gained experience competing at both provincials and nationals with the Sherwood Park volleyball club. 

Nicole was recruited to play her first year of post secondary volleyball with Keyano College in Fort McMurray, AB. After one season she moved back home to be closer to her family. She then played with the MacEwan Griffins, as libero, where they won the ACAC championship title and gained a berth to nationals. 

Nicole then took a break from playing volleyball to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and start a family. Nicole is excited to be involved with volleyball once again and join the coaching team with Park. 

McKenna Schrader - 15U White - Assistant Coach

McKenna grew up in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where she danced, and played soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Although she loves all sports, volleyball is her favorite. She began playing volleyball in grade 3 for school and joined a club in grade 6. McKenna also played for three years in the ACAC for The Kings University College and is currently finishing her Degree in Social Sciences.

McKenna began her club career with the Prince Albert Toppers, playing from 13U to 15U, before switching to the Sask Stealth and concluding with an 18U provincial gold medal. During the pandemic, she trained with the Saskatchewan Provincial Team. Additionally, she played Sr. A volleyball from grades 9 to 12.

McKenna has always played as an outside hitter but has a special interest in the defensive aspect of the sport. She is a strong advocate for girls and Indigenous youth in sports. Known for her encouragement and voice, McKenna loves cheering on her teammates and bringing smiles to their faces, a passion she is excited to continue as a Coach!

McKenna is looking forward to not only sharing her knowledge and passion for the sport but to also encourage others to follow their dreams and to help them love the sport she has loved her whole life! 

Lauryn Draker - 15U White - Assistant Coach

Lauryn grew up in Sherwood Park, where she developed a love for sports, community, family and school. Lauryn grew up playing volleyball, basketball, handball, soccer, swimming and so much more as she truly found a passion in sport. Lauryn has played 11 years of volleyball; through junior high at FR. Haythorne and continuing through to Bev Facey High School. Developing her game and finding love in the sport, as a setter and libero, which accelerated her volleyball career into many club seasons, and soon into committing to a university team. 

Lauryn played for 5 years in the ACAC on the Kings University Women’s Volleyball Team as a libero and defensive specialist, where she graduated with a Social Science degree, with a minor in Kinesiology. She continued her academics, and is now completing her After Education Degree, in Elementary Education and aspiring to become a teacher.

Lauryn grew in her leadership during her time at the Kings University where she was team captain and was honoured to receive the Leadership Award for two consecutive years. She is known to be energetic, optimistic, positive and strives to create a space where everyone feels welcome.

Throughout her years in volleyball, Lauryn has grown as a leader and coach through playing the game, coaching kids volleyball camps and reffing. She is super excited to continue her journey with Park as she is looking forward to inspiring the next generation, lots of fun, sharing her knowledge and helping athletes develop their passion for the sport! 

Brooke Risselada - 15U White - Head Coach

Brooke grew up in Edmonton, where she first discovered her love for sports at Edmonton Christian High School, competing in volleyball, basketball, and badminton. While she enjoyed all three, her true passion has always been volleyball!

She spent the majority of her club career playing for the NOOKS before continuing her athletic journey in the ACAC with The King’s University Eagles. During her five years with the Eagles, Brooke made a lasting impact on the program. In her third year, the team captured a Bronze medal at the ACAC Provincial Championships. She went on to earn All-Conference recognition in both her fourth and fifth years, and in her final season was honored as both an All-Canadian and an Academic All-Canadian. Brooke also received the Women’s Volleyball MVP and Women’s Athlete of the Year awards from The King’s University Athletics. Brooke also holds the ACAC record for most kills in one match. 

Brooke recently graduated from The King’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and aspires to become a child psychologist in the future. She is thrilled to begin her coaching journey, and she is passionate about sharing her love for volleyball while helping young athletes grow in both skill and confidence.

Kari Huk - 18U White - Assistant Coach

This is Kari’s second year coaching with the Park Girls Volleyball Club. She is a Certified Development Coach with Volleyball Canada and brings with her a strong background in both coaching and competitive play.

Kari has over 20 years of experience as an educator and has coached high school, club, and provincial team volleyball. Her coaching reflects a deep understanding of the game, with a focus on athlete development, teamwork, and skill refinement.

As a setter, Kari played college volleyball from 1996–2000, including one year with Medicine Hat College and three years with Grant MacEwan. During her playing career, she was part of two ACAC provincial championship teams and two CCAA bronze medals. She was also recognized as an ACAC All-Star for her performance on the court.

Kari is passionate about fostering a positive, high-performance environment where athletes can grow in both confidence and skill. She is excited to bring her energy and experience to the Park program and looks forward to supporting her athletes on and off the court.

Megan Isbister - 14U Isbister - Head Coach

Megan Isbister grew up in the Sherwood Park area, graduated from the U of A earning a teaching degree and is now a full-time teacher at Bev Facey High School. She teaches full time Mathematics but also has a love and passion for sports.

Since Megan started teaching in 2001 she has coached senior high school volleyball, nearly every season. She has coached at the high school level for 15 plus years. She recently took a few years off from coaching when she began her family. Now, that her children are grown and beginning to love sport themselves, she has returned to coaching both volleyball and soccer. She has a passion for developing and empowering young female athletes. She focuses on developing players skills while trying to create a positive but competitive environment for all her female athletes.

Megan grew up involved in several sports through-out her junior and senior high years but found a love for Volleyball. She played through her junior and senior years as a setter and took her team to the provincial championship tournament in her senior year with the Ardrossan Lady Bisons. In University, Megan went on to play provincial level Team Handball. She played on the Alberta Women’s Handball team for several years, where the team travelled and played nationally and played in a couple international tournaments. Megan continued to play Volleyball and soccer in the Edmonton Women’s competitive leagues over the last 20 years.

Curtis Soprovich - 14U Isbister - Assistant Coach

Bio coming soon...

Cassy Sides – 14U Diewert - Assistant Coach

Cassy played club volleyball with NAVC for five years and grew up playing a variety of sports, including hockey, basketball, and soccer. She also coached at Westminster Junior High School for 5 years alongside Cheri Wright.

Coming from a big volleyball family with several varsity athletes, the sport has always been a big part of her life. Today, she enjoys playing volleyball, golf, and pickleball. Cassy is excited to help our 14U athletes build strong foundational skills, develop confidence on the court, and most importantly, have fun this season!

Madison Diewert - 14U Diewert - Head Coach

Madison is new to her role as a Head Coach for a club volleyball team, but comes with previous experience as assistant coach with Park for 3 years and of Ross Sheppard’s Junior Women’s volleyball team in 2021. She fell in love with volleyball during her years playing club, school, and beach volleyball throughout U13-U18, which has given her a deep understanding of the game.

Madison recently earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Human Resources and an accounting minor. She continues to play volleyball in the EVA league, demonstrating her unwavering passion for the sport.

Excited to continue with Park Girls volleyball, Madison is eager to work with the Park 14U team to help young athletes develop both on and off the court.

Sam Palichuk – 16U White - Assistant Coach

Sam is excited to start her third season coaching with Park. She has lots of coaching experience including head coaching the SCA high school Jr team and assistant coaching multiple seasons along the way. With 12 seasons of playing volleyball under her belt, Sam has a wealth of knowledge that she is excited to share with the next generation of athletes.

Sam is going into her first year of personal fitness training at NAIT and excited to embark on that new journey.

Sam has an eye for the technical side of the game and is always looking for ways to help players improve while encouraging them along the way. Sam takes pride in the little details that will help athletes grow and reach their full potential.

Brooke Schmidt – 16U White - Assistant Coach

Brooke brings six years of club-level volleyball experience and a lifelong passion for sports to the court. Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, she was honoured with both the Athlete of the Year award and the Hal Souster Award, recognizing not only her athletic ability but also her leadership and character. These experiences helped shape her love for sport and her drive to help others grow through it.

Brooke has four years of coaching experience at the junior high level—one of those as a head coach, leading her team to an undefeated season and a gold medal. She has also spent two seasons as an assistant coach at the high school level, where she continues to develop her coaching style and deepen her knowledge of the game.

Heading into her third year of a Business degree at MacEwan University, Brooke plans to pursue a career in real estate. She’s excited to bring energy, encouragement, and a team-first mindset to her role with PARK and looks forward to helping athletes build their skills, confidence, and love for the game.

Kayla Reierson - 16U White - Assistant Coach

Kayla is a passionate volleyball coach with a genuine love for the sport and commitment to giving back to the community. With over 10 seasons of playing experience and first year of coaching under their belt. Kayla brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every coaching season.

Her dedication to coaching stems from a desire to share her expertise, inspire a love for the game, and empower athletes to reach their full potential.

Marc Mihal - 18U White - Assistant Coach

Marc has been playing Volleyball for over 35 years. Like most kids, he was first introduced to volleyball in Grade 7. He was a setter from grade 7 through today, but in high school also trained as a middle. After high school, Marc decided that he would try college, and NAIT was the destination. Starting off the year as a setter, it was decided mid-season that he was destined for the middle position. Only one year of college and work called.

Throughout the years, Marc has been a part of many incredible teams and he has played with and against Alberta’s best. In the first year that Beach Volleyball was introduced to the Alberta summer games, he won gold. Silver at CO-ED Nationals, Silver at Master Provincials, 14 League championships in both men's and co-ed divisions. During this time, he started to delve in coaching helping out at NAIT, Kings College, and Grant McEwan playing against both men's and women's teams.

He looks forward to his second year working with Park to build on a successful program that is fun and challenging for the athletes.

Aaron Bauder – 15U White - Assistant Coach

Hello, my name is Coach Aaron.  Mental training is the heart and soul of what we do in volleyball, and I am fiercely dedicated to making it a cornerstone of my coaching skillset. The pressure of high-level competition can either make or break a player, and that’s where mental toughness truly shines. I am deeply committed to helping our athletes forge an unbreakable mindset, one that fuels their focus, drive, and unwavering confidence. Through mental conditioning, we transform challenges into opportunities and setbacks into comebacks. The mental strength we build as a team isn’t just about winning games; it’s about forging champions who rise above adversity, inspire their teammates, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. In volleyball, as in life, it’s this relentless mental fortitude that truly sets us apart.

Jeff Palichuk - 16U White - Head Coach

Jeff was born and raised in Edmonton, with sports being a constant. He played every sport he could growing up, including hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball, and snowboarding.

This will be Jeff’s fifth year coaching at PGVC, and ninth year coaching club volleyball in the Edmonton area. He has also coached school volleyball at the Jr. High and Sr. High levels. He had the opportunity to head coach the Varsity Girls at SCA for two seasons, with two city finals, a zone championship, and a top 4 finish at provincials.

He has coached other community and school sports (baseball, softball, soccer, and archery) as well for the last 16 years.
He enjoys teaching the technical and tactical side of the game. He encourages players to continually progress in their individual skills, at the same time how to best contribute to team success. He cares about the player as a whole, providing a supportive and encouraging environment to grow, develop, and compete.

Jeff is really excited to continue coaching with the Park Girls Volleyball family, with hopes to build a strong competitive 16U team this season.

Tara Dunsmore - 17U White - Head Coach

Volleyball Alberta Premier Tournament Coaching Highlights:
2022 - Bronze - Div 1 - Premier 1 - 13U-White
2022 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 1 -14U
2022 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 2 -14U
2023 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 1 -13U-White
2023 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 2 -13U-White
2023 - 4th - Div 1 - Provincials - 13U-White
2024 - Silver - Div 1 - Premier 2 - 14U-White
2025 - Silver - Div 1, Tier 2 - Premier 2 - 15U-White
2025 - Gold - Div 1, Tier 2 - Premier 2 - 17U-White
2025 - 4th - Div 1 - Provincials - 15U-White
2026 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 1 - 16U-White
2026 - Bronze - Div 1 - Premier 1 - 18U-White
2026 - Silver - Div 1, Tier 2 - Premier 3 - 16U-White

This is Tara’s eigth year coaching with the Park Girls Volleyball Club and sixth as a head coach. She is a Certified Development Coach with Volleyball Canada.

Tara has successfully earned two diplomas from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, including Personal Fitness Trainer.  As part of this path at NAIT, she took courses in Movement Mechanics, Physiology of Exercise, Nutrition, Applied Physiology of Exercise, Functional Training and Assessment, Resistance Training and Assessment and received her AFLCA (Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association) and CPAFLA (Canadian Physical Activity and Lifestyle Approach) certifications.

Being involved in the sport of volleyball for over 30 years, Tara brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She began coaching volleyball during the 1998/1999 season as an assistant coach for the NAIT women's volleyball team while completing her Personal Fitness Training diploma.  It was not until recently that she continued her passion for coaching volleyball when her oldest daughter was eligible to play volleyball in Junior High school.

Tara has also assisted 4 seasons for the Lakeland Ridge’s Jr. & Sr. girls volleyball teams in Sherwood Park with her husband Patrick.  Together, their primary goal is the long-term player development of their athletes by focusing on strong fundamental and technical skills.  In addition to coaching volleyball, Tara has coached four seasons of soccer at the U6 and U8 age level where she completed a Canadian Soccer Association course for developmental athletes.

Tara played the setter position for NAIT during her 3 seasons from 1995-1998.  In her final season, she was awarded the Silver Torch Award as the team’s Most Valuable Player. In that same year, she was selected to the All-Star team for the ACAC North Division.

Patrick Dunsmore – 17U White - Associate Coach

Volleyball Alberta Premier Tournament Coaching Highlights:
2022 - Bronze - Div 1 - Premier 1 - 13U-White
2022 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 1 -14U
2022 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 2 -14U
2023 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 1 -13U-White
2023 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 2 -13U-White
2023 - 4th - Div 1 - Provincials - 13U-White
2024 - Silver - Div 1 - Premier 2 - 14U-White
2025 - Silver - Div 1, Tier 2 - Premier 2 - 15U-White
2025 - Gold - Div 1, Tier 2 - Premier 2 - 17U-White
2025 - 4th - Div 1 - Provincials - 15U-White
2026 - Gold - Div 1 - Premier 1 - 16U-White
2026 - Bronze - Div 1 - Premier 1 - 18U-White
2026 - Silver - Div 1, Tier 2 - Premier 3 - 16U-White

Patrick is a Certified Development Coach with Volleyball Canada. This is Patrick’s ninth year with the Park Girls Volleyball Club and his 2nd year coaching with our 17U program.

Patrick has been involved in athletics since he could walk. Growing up in Calgary, he competed in multiple sports—earning City Championships in soccer, basketball, and hockey—before discovering volleyball in junior high, a passion that has carried forward for more than 30 years. He began his volleyball journey as a setter before transitioning to outside hitter in high school. In 1996, he joined the SAIT Trojans men’s volleyball team as a walk-on, competing for four seasons in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). During his tenure with the Trojans, Patrick played a pivotal role in transforming the men’s volleyball program from a 2nd last place finish in the ACAC South Division to the No.1 Ranked team in Canada. Patrick contributed to this growth and was part of teams that earned a provincial bronze medal (1999), provincial silver medal (2001), and national silver medal (2001). He was twice named team MVP, earned ACAC All-Conference honors in consecutive years, and was selected to the All-Tournament Team at the 2001 CCAA National Championship. He also partnered with Mike Funk to capture the 1999 Alberta Men’s Beach Doubles Provincial Championship and currently holds three ACAC statistical records:
Best kills per game average: 6.33
Most kills in one match: 47
Most kills in a season: 462

After moving to Edmonton in 1999, Patrick continued to compete in men’s, co-ed, and beach volleyball leagues, where he met his wife, Tara. Together, they played competitively throughout Western Canada for more than a decade, winning 10 Tier 1 league championships and multiple co-ed tournaments. Now living in Sherwood Park, Patrick and Tara enjoy sharing their love of the game with their three daughters.

As a coach, Patrick emphasizes long-term player development, focusing on strong fundamentals, proper technique, and building a positive team culture. He encourages players to give their best effort, pursue both individual and team growth, and develop the confidence to reach their full potential. His approach challenges athletes to strengthen both their physical and mental skills. Prior to volleyball, Patrick coached soccer for 16 seasons with the Sherwood Park District Soccer Association, including five years as a head coach with the Phoenix program. He also holds multiple Canadian Soccer Association coaching certifications.

Ryan Marshall – 18U White - Head Coach

Ryan Marshall is a Certified Advanced Development Coach for Volleyball. He has his Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education Degrees from the University of Alberta.

Ryan has been coaching volleyball for over 20 years. His coaching resume includes 4 years of coaching U18 Men’s Club volleyball with both The Bears program as well as Park Elite Boys Volleyball Club, including a birth in the tier-one national semi-finals. Ryan has also coached high school senior men’s programs for 7 years. A highlight of his high school coaching career was winning a 3A provincial championship. Most recently he has coached junior high girls volleyball at both the senior and junior levels. Ryan has also been involved in coaching volleyball camps for students as young as 10 years old.

Ryan started playing volleyball for F.R. Haythorne junior high school in grade 7. In grade 10 he started every game, as a right side, for the Bev Facey Falcons senior team and by grade 12 he became captain of his high school team. He also played club volleyball throughout junior high and high school. Although two colleges approached him to play post-secondary, Ryan decided to attend U of A to complete his education degree and began his coaching career. Since then, he has played on competitive men’s and coed adult teams. Ryan recently hung up his playing shoes to spend his time coaching.

Ryan has been coaching with the Park Girls Volleyball Club since the 2019-2020 club season. Ryan believes that it is imperative that young volleyball players develop the proper skills and techniques while growing a passion and love for the game. Sportsmanship, teamwork and building character is essential to the success of his teams.