Coaches

We are a non-profit and as a result our coaches coach for the love of the sport. Our coaching team has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart safe sensible and comprehensive skill development to some of the best players in the Okanagan on the beach and indoor.

We believe in building strong positive relationships and each and every athlete is valued greatly with dignity and respect. Above all we encourage fun and hard work in an energetic environment in which players can grow not only as volleyball players but as teammates and individuals as well.

All our coaches are fully trained by participating in the NCCP - (National Coaching Certification Program) offered by Volleyball Canada.

 

 

Each one of our coaches also have taken the RCM Pledge - Responsible Coaching Movement which is a call to action for sport organizations, parents, and coaches to enact responsible coaching across Canada - on and off the court.

All our coaches understand the importance of building a team, they are confident and capable and they know how to lead with both their heads and their hearts. Our coaches understand that they are coaching kids and teaching volleyball, they coach from a positive perspective and actively work to catch the athletes doing things right and they understand the importance of creating a safe environment for the athletes to push their limits in.

Our coaches know how to be demanding without being demeaning, they want to make a difference in the lives of our kids and they understand the concept of athletes first and winning second and they want to develop in each athlete a winning attitude and commitment to achieve their best for the team. Each and everyone of our coaches believes in teaching sound technical and tactical volleyball skills while continuing to foster the love of the game.

Choosing a coach is not taken lightly and the vetting process is quite complex. If you or anyone you know would love to join our team as either a head coach or assistant coach then contact us at your earliest convenience so we can get the ball rolling. Previous experience is required and willingness to learn even more is a must.

Our 2025 coaching staff will be assigned to a team and made public once we have completed tryouts based on the need of our athletes.

 

Sylvia Green - Administration

Wayne Green - Club Director, Head Coach Bio Coming Soon.

Jenn Green - Board of Directors - Assistant Coach. Bio Coming Soon
2024 ACAC Hall of Fame Athlete Inductee - The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is thrilled to announce Jennifer Green of the Medicine Hat Rattlers as a 2024 inductee into the ACAC Hall of Fame in the Athlete category.  Jeni's impact on the Women’s Volleyball program at Medicine Hat College during her tenure from 1990 to 1994 is etched in the annals of the institution's athletic history. Her remarkable achievements on the court, coupled with her academic dedication, have solidified her as one of the college's most celebrated athletes.

Shallen Letwin - Head Coach 2024 17U Fire, Head Coach 2022 15U Fire, 2023 Head Coach 16U Fire
Coach Shallen Letwin will be entering into his fifth year with +Energy . Shallen has over 16 years experience in being a head coach within club volleyball in BC. He is a certified advanced development coach and moved to Kelowna from the Fraser Valley. Shallen was previously the Club Director and Head Coach for Elevate Volleyball Club. He has experience with coaching 14 to 17u teams and lead the teams to 3 provincial medals in division 1. Shallen also coached the 2024 Zone 2 BC Summer Games indoor team to a Silver Medal!!! Shallen has a passion for coaching volleyball and believes in helping athletes become progressively better in their skills and game strategy. He pushes his teams to compete intensely while creating a learning and supportive environment to support growth and development. Shallen has 2 daughters that have played in club volleyball and a wife who is a big fan of cheering on the teams, so volleyball is in the family!

Darin Blaskovits - Assistant Coach 2024 17U Fire, Assistant Coach 2023 16U Fire, Assistant Coach 2022 15U Fire  - Bio Coming Soon.

Nelson Gonzales - Head Coach 2024 14U Storm, Assist Coach 2022 15U Wave, Head Coach 2023 14U Wave, Assist Coach 2023 16U Wave
Coach Nelson has been an active member of the volleyball community for 35 years.  With a natural progression from competitive player to coach, his most recent designations have been head coach of the Immaculata Regional High School Junior Girls and head coach of the St. Joseph Colts’ grade 7 girls team.  Along with these key roles Nelson is also the lead Setting Coach for +Energy. If you wish to become a successful setter then this is your guy!!
Nelson believes commitment, hard work, respect, sportsmanship and grit will create successful outcomes not limited to this season but extending into the future as players embark on this “life sport”. Nelson is also a Certified AOC setting coach.

Euan Robertson - Head Coach 2024 15 Fire, Assistant Coach 2024 17U Storm, Head Coach 2023 16U Wave,  Head Coach 2023 14U Fire, Head Coach 2022 15U Wave.
Coach Euan has been coaching volleyball of all ages for over 30 years. Euan is originally from Victoria where he was a key fixture of the mainstream volleyball scene as one of the owners of TopSpin Volleyball Club which is still to this day one of the largest volleyball leagues in western Canada. He loves helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the court. Euan has a passion for the sport along with his wife and seven kids who spend almost all of their spare time on or around a volleyball court.  He is a certified AVP Professional Beach Coach, AOC certified in Beach, Indoor and Setting. Certified NCCP Development coach and working toward obtaining his NCCP Performance Coach certification for Indoor.

Mandi Albanese - Bio Coming Soon.

Tessa Poetsch Head Coach 2024 14U - Bio Coming Soon.

Bella Green Assistant Coach 2024 14U -Bio Coming Soon.

Kevin Yano - Assistant Coach 2023 14U Wave, Assistant coach 2024 15U Storm.
Kevin moved to Kelowna from Calgary in 2021 after a career in education. He played volleyball for two years at the University of Regina and several years after that in both men’s and co-ed leagues in Alberta and Saskatchewan.  He has several years of coaching experience for both boys and girls’ school and club teams at the junior and senior high levels. This will be Kevin’s second year with +Energy and we are looking forward to having the girls hear yet another experienced voice.

More Coaches and Bio coming soon!