TORONTO WEST VOLLEYBALL CLUB - Key Persons
Toni is a 2020 graduate from Coach Byron's FALCONS where, over five seasons, she learned the ins & outs of the game, but also developed a passion for interacting with the people that make up T-WEST. Toni is
presently a student at Toronto Metropolitan University but finds the time to assist her previous coach with
the FALCONS. Toni has been most successful in managing, teaching and relating to her young athletes to the
point where she bench coached the team to a GOLD MEDAL in the 2022 Provincial Championships!
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Advanced Performance Coach
- Supports Coach
- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR and HEAD COACH 18U HAWKS & 13 / 14U RAPTORS
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT OPERATIONAL MANAGER & HEAD COACH - FALCONS
Byron is working this season to complete his Advanced Development Coaching Certification (Level 2 NCCP).
Byron has also completed his Advanced Certification in Cheerleading and Level 1 Trampoline. Byron has a
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT COACH - IMPERIALS
Casandra is a 2020 graduate from Coach Byron's FALCONS where, over five seasons, she learned the ins &
outs of the game, but also developed a passion for interacting with the people that make up T-WEST. Casandra is a tireless and skilled supporter of Sierra and the IMPERIALS. Casandra is also a most valued member of the coaching staff as she is always ready to assist where needed.
Job Titles:
- T - WEST As an Assistant Coach
Claire joined T-WEST as an assistant Coach in 2012. Following her teacher training, Claire returned to T-WEST
where she presently supports Coach Anwar and the HAWKS. Claire's excellent coaching skills can be
attributed to her extensive playing experience as well as her teacher training. She is passionate about
developing young athletes to have a successful volleyball career. We look forward to Claire assuming her own
Ed has been with T-WEST since the very early 2000's bringing to T-WEST a wealth of experience and volleyball
knowledge. Ed is a certified Advanced Development Coach (Level 2 NCCP) and looks back on a long and
successful career of coaching both Beach Volleyball and Indoor Boys. Ed has coached many teams at the
highest levels, winning Gold Medals at both Provincial and National Championships. Ed has also been very
George has served as the Toronto West Volleyball Club's Vice-President since 1983. George has been a key contributor to the club's success over the past forty years. During the earlier years, George was one of the Toronto West's top left-handed setters, and later on a successful coach for many of our youth teams. George also served the community as a inspired high school volleyball coach and music teacher at Richview CI. Over the years, George has also excelled in the Latvian Community as a Concert Cellist, a renowned Composer, Orchestral Director and presently as International Cultural Ambassador for Latvia.
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT COACH - GOLDEN EAGLES
Job Titles:
- Club President
- DIRECTOR, PROGRAM COORDINATOR & COACH - CONDORS
John started playing volleyball in his native Switzerland. In Canada, his playing experience includes setting for the U of T Varsity Blues, playing in the Ontario A/AA leagues, and, finally, competing at the Golden Masters level in the USVBA National Championships.
This season, John assists Coach Anwar with the 14U RAPTORS and coaches the 14U CONDORS. In addition to
his role as the President of T-WEST, John serves as the Program Coordinator and chief Administrator. John is
a certified Advanced Development Coach (Level 2 NCCP) and a Gymnastics Development Coach. He also has
Development Coaching Certification from the Swiss Volleyball Federation. John founded the Toronto West
Kay is a Director of the Toronto West Volleyball Club and serves as Corporate Secretary. Kay has a BSc and extensive experience in the screen printing/apparel retail business since 1970. Over the past decades, Kay has also served as T-WEST Equipment Manager. Kay continues to lead an active life of leadership in Seniors' wellness programs in the Mississauga Indian Community.
Job Titles:
- ASSISTANT COACH - GOLDEN EAGLES
Samuel is a graduate of Coach Ed's 2020 Golden Eagles who has returned to assist his former coach while
taking a year off from studies at Guelph U. where he hopes to make the Varsity Volleyball team in 2023.
Taylor has returned to Toronto West, first as HAWKS Assistant Coach and then supporting the WINGS since