Our Coaches
The Selkirk Royals Volleyball Club is fortunate to have a dedicated team of volunteer coaches who bring a wealth of skills, knowledge and expertise to the court. These coaches are not only passionate about the sport, but they also possess a deep understanding of its technical aspects. They are committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth in their athletes.
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To maintain their coaching credentials, these volunteers participate in ongoing training and development programs. They stay up-to-date with the latest coaching techniques, strategies, and rule changes, ensuring that their players receive the best possible instruction.
The Selkirk Royals volleyball program would not be the success it is today without the tireless efforts and exceptional skills of its volunteer coaches.
Jeff Scarcello
Co-Director/Mentor Coach
Jeff was the Selkirk Royals Varsity Volleyball Coach from 2012-2022. In 2013, 2016 and 2017 Jeff led the Royals to 3 MHSAA championships and in 2012, 2014 & 2018 to a finalist finish. Jeff is a physical education teacher at Lord Selkirk Regional and has a long background as a player and coach in Manitoba. Jeff was a setter with the University of Winnipeg for three years and has been a midget Provincial Team Coach with the MVA in 2005 where they finished 2nd at National Elites. This is Jeff’s 18th year involved with the Selkirk Royals Boys Volleyball Program and has led the 16U Royals in 2008 & and 15U Royals in 2016 to VM Provincial Championships. He is a fully certified Level 2 coach.
Club Board Members
Ryan Penner
Co-Director/15U Head Coach
Ryan is a Royals Alumni who played his Varsity Volleyball from 2003-2005. Ryan was an assistant coach for the University of Manitoba Women’s volleyball team from 2006-2008 and an assistant coach in 2016 with the Manitoba 18U Men’s Canada Summer Games team. Ryan has coaching experience at the University, Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Provincial team level and is a fully certified Level 2 coach. As a Royals coach, Ryan has won 4 MHSAA provincial championships and 2 VM club provincial championships. He is currently a Phys. Ed teacher in the Lord Selkirk School Division and the head coach of the Selkirk Royals Junior Varsity Boys team.
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Richard Hodges
Club Accountant
Richard is a parent alumnus of Royals Volleyball, both High School and Club, both boys and girls with 3 AAAA volleyball championships to our family's credit. He believes that the Royals volleyball program provides a great opportunity for our kids to grow and develop not only in the sport but also in life. He is proud to be part of this organization and give back to a Club that has provided many worthwhile opportunities. He has been involved with organized sports coaching hockey and soccer, managing hockey and lacrosse teams and many volleyball and basketball canteens. His volleyball career consists of recreational playing and scorekeeping at the National Championships.
TEAM BLACK
Adam Trudeau
13U Head Coach
Adam was a member of our royals volleyball program school and club 2014 thru 2018. Playing on very successful teams winning a club provincial championship, a AAAA Junior Varsity provincial championship, and a AAAA Varsity provincial championship! This will be Adam’s 5th year coaching with the club, 2nd as a head coach! He also assists with our JV boys volleyball team at the high school.
Cade Chisholm
13U Assistant Coach
Troy Kozun
14U Head Coach
Troy played volleyball in the Royals club system for 4 years from 2012-2015 and the school team for 3 years from 2014-2016. In his career he has primarily played right side and defensive replacement. In 2016 he was part of the team that won the MHSAA Varsity Boys Volleyball Championship. In the last 6 years, Troy has gained experience as a head coach at the junior high level, as well as an assistant at the club, JV, and Varsity boys levels. This is Troy's first year as a head coach with the Royals club.
Jack Mandryk
14U Assistant Coach
Ryan Penner
15U Head Coach
Ryan is a Royals Alumni who played his Varsity Volleyball from 2003-2005. Ryan was an assistant coach for the University of Manitoba Women’s volleyball team from 2006-2008 and an assistant coach in 2016 with the Manitoba 18U Men’s Canada Summer Games team. Ryan has coaching experience at the University, Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Provincial team level and is a fully certified Level 2 coach. As a Royals coach, Ryan has won 4 MHSAA provincial championships and 2 VM club provincial championships. He is currently a Phys. Ed teacher in the Lord Selkirk School Division and the head coach of the Selkirk Royals Junior Varsity Boys team.
Talin Thompson
15U Assistant Coach
Mark Doornbos
16U Head Coach
Mark is currently the Selkirk Royals Varsity Head Coach. He has played volleyball at many different levels and has coached volleyball for several years. From 2014-2019 he has coached his high school teams to four provincial medals. In 2015 he coached his 15U club team to a Div 1 (Tier 1) 5th place finish at Nationals. He is a certified coach and is awaiting his final evaluation to be a fully certified Level 2 coach.
Noah Doornbos
16U Assistant Coach
Wade Drzystek
17U Head Coach
Wade is a former Royals club and school player from 1995-97. Wade has coached various age groups within the school volleyball program in Winnipeg and East Selkirk. He is currently the assistant coach of the Selkirk Royals Varsity team. This is Wade's third consecutive year coaching with the Royals Volleyball Club. Wade is currently working towards his level 2 coaching certification.
Liam Allen
17U Assistant Coach