Vision Elite Academy
Meet Our Coaching Team

BETTER COACHES,BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER RESULTS

Our system develops players and coaches. We invest in our coaches through a unique Coaching Academy guided by our Head Coach, delivering consistent, quality instruction that compounds year after year.

Volleyball
Luc Tremblay - Head Coach & Founder
Founder

Luc Tremblay

Head Coach & Founder

27 Provincial Championships2007 National ChampionMultiple Top 5 National Finishes

Founder of Volleyball Winnipeg and VISION Elite Volleyball Club, Luc has been coaching for over 30 years—shaping athletes and building programs.

30+ Years Experience • NCCP Master Coach Developer • Vision Elite Founder

Meet Our All Locations Coaching Team

Our experienced coaches bring expertise, passion, and dedication to develop every athlete's potential

Luc Tremblay

Luc Tremblay

Head Coach & Founder

Coaching Academy Director
30+ Years
30+ Years Coaching ExperienceNCCP Master Coach DeveloperVision Elite Founder

Founder of Volleyball Winnipeg and VISION Elite Volleyball Club, Luc has been coaching for over 30 years—shaping athletes and building programs.

Nancy Xu

Nancy Xu

Coach

30+ Years
30+ Years Playing & Coaching ExperienceFormer University-Level Player (China)NCCP Certified

Brings over 30 years of volleyball experience as both player and coach, including 6+ years coaching in Canada. Known for her supportive, high-energy approach.

Drew Webber

Drew Webber

Coach

15+ Years
BC Summer Games CompetitorProvincial Team TrainingNCCP Certified

From Coquitlam, BC, Drew fell in love with volleyball during grade 10 and competed at BC Summer Games, bringing deep relationship-focused coaching philosophy.

Cass Field

Cass Field

Coach

10+ Years
University-Level PlayerYouth Development SpecialistNCCP Certified

Specializes in youth development and creating positive, supportive environments for young athletes to grow and excel.

Chris Wingfield

Chris Wingfield

Coach

12 Years
28 Years Law Enforcement12 Years Coaching ExperienceNCCP Advanced Development Coach

Recently retired police officer with 28 years of service with Winnipeg Police. Has been coaching for 12 years with extensive experience from U13 through U17 levels.

Arabella McKim

Arabella McKim

Coach

4+ Years
8 Years Competitive Playing4+ Years High-Level CoachingSport Management Student

Full-time coach with 8 years of competitive playing experience. Dedicated to developing athletes with over 4 years of high-level coaching experience.

Zeel Mistry

Zeel Mistry

Coach

12+ Years
12+ Years Playing ExperienceNational University ChampionshipNational Games of India Competitor

Setter with over 12 years of playing experience, represented MSU and Gujarat in National University Championship and National Games of India.

Cindy Riemel

Cindy Riemel

Coach

4 Years
10 Years Playing Experience4 Years Coaching ExperienceBC Summer Games Competitor

Outside Hitter with 10 years of playing and 4 years of coaching experience. Represented the Kootenays at BC Summer Games.

Owen Croften

Owen Croften

Coach

1+ Years
1+ Year Coaching ExperienceClub Volleyball PlayerYouth Development Focus

Active club volleyball player with Ace and Dome Defenders. Over a year of coaching experience with passion for sharing volleyball knowledge.

Alex Skirukha

Alex Skirukha

Coach

First Year
2024 SCC Strongman Canadian Champion2024 OSG World's Strongest Teen2024 Alberta's Strongest Teen

First-year coach bringing unique athletic background from competitive Strongman. Three years high school volleyball experience with impressive strength titles.

Darrel Fingland

Darrel Fingland

Head Coach

30+ Years
30+ Years Coaching ExperienceDynamo Volleyball Club Founder (2013)NCCP Certified

Darrel has coached volleyball across multiple age groups and competitive levels for over 30 years, founding Dynamo Volleyball Club in 2013 with a track record of provincial and national success.

Dwayne Louis

Dwayne Louis

Coach

4 Years
4 Years Coaching ExperienceYouth Development SpecialistPassionate Athlete Developer

Dwayne, 28, has been coaching volleyball for the past four years with a focus on watching athletes grow and improve. His passion for the sport drives his commitment to helping others develop a love for the game.

Kerry Kalupar

Kerry Kalupar

Coach

16+ Years
16+ Years Coaching ExperienceBig Brother Since 1979Multi-Program Coaching Background

Kerry has been a Big Brother since 1979 and began coaching girls' volleyball in 2008. He has worked with Balmoral Hall, WinMan, Bison, Vision, and enjoyed a long coaching run with Dynamo Volleyball Club.

Stephen Ingram

Stephen Ingram

Coach

12+ Years
12+ Years Playing Experience4 Years Varsity ExperienceJV & Varsity Coach

Stephen, 21, is passionate about volleyball and has played since 6th grade. He played varsity for four years at Shaftesbury High School and now coaches both JV and varsity teams while pursuing his goal of becoming a doctor.

Isadora Schlickmann Gil

Isadora Schlickmann Gil

Coach

12+ Years
Started Playing in Brazil (Grade 2)4 Years High School VolleyballLibero & Left-Side Hitter

Isadora began playing volleyball in Grade 2 in Brazil and has made the sport a major part of her life. She played JV and Varsity as a libero and left-side hitter, bringing international perspective to her coaching.

Erin Alarilla

Erin Alarilla

Coach

2 Years
NCCP Certified Coach2 Years with Volleyball WinnipegUniversity of Winnipeg Researcher

Erin is an NCCP-certified coach who has been part of Volleyball Winnipeg for the past two years. She believes volleyball should be both fun and developmental, helping young athletes grow in skill, confidence, and teamwork.

Join Our Coaching Team

Are you passionate about volleyball and developing young athletes? We're always looking for dedicated coaches to join our team.