16U Boys

Our 16U boys program is designed to accommodate the volleyball athlete who is leaning towards making volleyball their primary sport. This program trains 3-times a week and competes regularly This program aims to reinforce the core principles of volleyball while beginning to introduce more advanced techniques, strategy and skills. Tigers volleyball club follows Sport for Life's Long Term Development Stages; our 16U program leads athletes through the Train to Train stage which see's athletes develop several performance components including physical, technical-tactical, mental, and emotional.

The 16U program will compete in VNS' 16U age class. Our 16U team trains three times a week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8-10pm at the Canada Games Centre and Sunday afternoons from 12-2pm at Dalplex. This program will compete in the local Super Series, VNS Provincials, out of province events as well as a one major event in either Western Canada or the US.

About the program

Our Coaches

Kristen O'Brien - Truro, NS

• Tigers VC Athlete (2011-2012) - Provincial Champion

• Dal Tigers MVB Athlete (2012-2017) - Team MVP (2017), Team Captain (2016-2017), AUS All-Star (2013,14,15,16,17), AUS Playoff MVP (2015), Team MVP (2017), AUS MVP (2017), 2nd Team All Canadian (2017).

• Tierp Crows MVB Athlete (2017-2018) (Swedish Eliteserien)

• Dal MVB AC and Head of Recruitment (2023-2025)

• UNB WVB AC (2020-2023)

• Trained Advanced Development Coach

• 6th season as HC at the club volleyball level, 3rd season with Tigers 16U

Adam Sandeson (AC) - Lower Truro, NS.

• Tigers VC Athlete (2012-2013) - 2X Provincial Champion

• Dal Tigers MVB Athlete (2013-2017) - 2X AUS All Star (2016,17), AUS Libero of the Year (2015)

• TMU Bold MVB Athlete (2018-2019) - OUA East 1st Team All-Star

• 6th season coaching with Tigers VBC

• Certified Development Coach

Drake Hill (AC) - Lower Sackville, NS.

• Tigers VC Athlete (2013-2014) - Provincial Champion

• Dal Tigers MVB Athlete (2014-2016)

• 6th season coaching with Tigers VBC

• Citadel High Boys Volleyball AC (2018-2022)

• Halifax Grammar Boys Volleyball AC (2024)

Jasper Kristmanson (AC) - Fredericton, NB.

• 1st season coaching club volleyball

• Reds VBC and Team NB athlete (2012-2016)

• Dal Tigers MVB Athlete (2016-2021)

18U Boys

Our 18U boys program is designed to introduce athletes to high performance training. Our 18U program trains 4-5 times per week and utilizes a number of training tools including hitting boxes, setting targets, blocking mats and a serving machine. This program has a strong emphasis on technical training paired with teaching athletes advanced skills and tactics. Tigers volleyball club follows Sport for Life's Long Term Development Stages; our 18U program aims to teader the line between the Training to Compete and Training to Win stages. Although not always the case we are looking for athletes who have specialized in the sport of volleyball and have aspirations of playing at the next level.

The 18U program will compete in VNS' 18U age class. Our 16U team trains 4-5 times a week including, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8-10pm at the Canada Games Centre and Sunday's from 10am-1pm at Dalplex, as well as some additional training times throughout the week. This program will compete in the local Super Series, VNS Provincials, multiple out of province events as well as Volleyball Canada Nationals.

About the program

Our Coaches

Angus Rhuland (HC) - Halifax, NS.

• Dal Tigers MVB Athlete (2005-2012)

• Canada Games Head Coach (Niagara 2022), 3X Canada Cup HC.

• Certified Performance Coach

• VNS Support 4 Sport Coach of the Year (2019)

• 10th season coaching club volleyball, 5th season as 18U Tigers HC.

Luke Rideout (AC) - White Rock, NS.

• Tigers VC Athlete (2020)

• Dal Tigers MVB Athlete (2021-2023)

• Dal MVB AC (2024-2025)

• True Sport Ambassador

• 4th season with 18U Tigers

• VNS Beach Coordinator (2023-24)

• 18UB Team NS AC (2023), 17U Team NS HC (2025)

Matt Sweet (AC) - O'Leary, PEI.

• UNB Reds MVB Athlete (2007-2013) - UNB Rookie of the Year (2008), AUS All-Star (2011)

• UNB Reds MVB AC (2014-2015)

• 5th season with 18U Tigers

• Trained Development Coach