U13 Boys
Head Coach: Darrin Sayers
Darrin Sayers brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Kodiaks this season. With over thirty years of playing experience—and still actively competing—Darrin has a deep understanding of the game and a natural connection with young athletes. With three years coaching experience, he’s excited to take on the U13 boys head coach role and help players grow their skills and confidence on the court.  Darrin places a strong emphasis on effort and attitude, believing that showing up with a positive mindset and giving your best—whether in practice or during games—is what truly drives development. He knows that when players put in the effort, the skills will follow.

Her  philosophy for youth sports is simple. She wants  girls to stay involved in sport and physical activity for as long as possible, helping them develop healthy habits, confidence, and a positive lifestyle that lasts a lifetime. She believes that when coaches and teammates create a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment, athletes can thrive both on and off the court.

She has  been coaching baseball and fastpitch for the past 10 years and have a lifelong passion for sport. As an athlete, she competed in high-level volleyball and fastpitch through my college years and also competed provincially in boardercross (snowboarding) and cross-country mountain biking.

Jacqueline is  a strong advocate for multi-sport athletes and believe that participating in a variety of sports helps young athletes develop physically, mentally, and socially. She is  looking forward to helping our players grow their skills, build confidence, develop friendships, and most importantly, enjoy the game.

U14 Girls 2 teams
Head Coach: Sharlene Speers
Sharlene has been passionate about volleyball her entire life. As a student-athlete, she helped her team win two provincial high school championships and played for two seasons with the Southeastern Alberta Volleyball Club (SEAVC). Her success earned her a scholarship to play for the Medicine Hat College Rattlers, where she competed as a right-side attacker. She continued playing competitive women’s and co-ed volleyball for many years before stepping away to raise her four children.

Her love of the game came full circle when her daughter developed an interest in volleyball, leading Sharlene back to the court as an assistant coach for two seasons. Now, with two daughters actively involved in the sport and playing in their second year with the CVC Kodiaks, she is excited to serve as head coach for her younger daughter’s team.

Sharlene is passionate about helping young athletes build skills, confidence, and a love for volleyball. Her energy, positivity, and genuine care create a supportive environment where players can grow both on and off the court.

Assistant Coach: TBD

Head Coach: Morgan Nelson  

Assistant Coach: TBD 

U15 Girls
Head Coach: Geoff Charles 
Geoff is excited to be coaching this season and helping athletes develop their volleyball skills, confidence, teamwork, and love for the game.

His coaching background includes 5 years coaching youth hockey, 5 years coaching youth softball, and 2 years coaching youth volleyball. Working with young athletes across multiple sports has provided him with valuable experience in skill development, leadership, team building, and creating positive environments where players can thrive.

As an athlete, he has  played volleyball for over 20 years, including indoor, beach, and wallyball. Also competing  on the Volleyball Saskatchewan Beach Circuit for several seasons. In addition, he played semi-professional hockey in Austria, which helped shape his understanding of commitment, discipline, teamwork, and performance under pressure.

Professionally, he  held leadership roles since the age of 22, including Pipeline Superintendent and management positions overseeing teams of up to 85 employees. These experiences have strengthened his skills in communication, mentorship, accountability, and motivating others to achieve their potential.

His coaching philosophy is simple: create a positive, supportive, and challenging environment where athletes can build skills, confidence, character, and a lifelong love of sport. He  looks  forward to helping each athlete grow while contributing to a fun and successful season.

Assistant Coach: Randi Mayan 
Randi is a  long time Cochrane resident, having lived, worked, and raised my family here for over 20 years. I am a local REALTOR® and enjoy being actively involved in the community through sponsorships and volunteering.

Outside of work she is  the captain of her  ladies’ volleyball team now for 3 seasons at the SLS Centre during the fall and winter, and also enjoys  pickleball and golf. She love s to travel with her  family and experience new places and cultures. 

Randi played volleyball throughout middle and high school in Red Deer, Alberta, and competed at the club level with the Red Deer Queens during the 2002–2003 seasons. She attended multiple camps every summer with the Red Deer College and plans to complete all of her coaching courses pre-season start. She was an OH and also played Libero and specialize in defence and attacking at the net. She is  excited to step into the role of the U15 assistant coach with Cochrane Volleyball Club this upcoming season.

U16 Girls
Head Coach: Erin Jones 
Erin is an NCCP-certified Development Coach and has served as a club head coach for the past two years. With nearly 30 years of volleyball experience—both as a competitive player and as a coach at various summer camps and clinics in Edmonton and Cochrane—she brings a deep passion and wealth of knowledge to the court.

Erin’s coaching philosophy centers on building strong fundamentals, fostering teamwork, and cultivating a positive, competitive, and inclusive environment where every athlete feels valued, empowered, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Assistant Coach: Michael Boonstoppel 
Mike is a lifelong volleyball player who’s been involved in the sport since the age of 9. Through school, he captained every team he played on, developing strong leadership skills and a team-first mindset that he now brings into coaching. He has continued to play competitively as an adult in co-ed leagues at the Volleydome and other gyms, competing in Tier 1 and Tier 2.

As the U16 girls assistant coach, Mike focuses on building confident, disciplined athletes through strong fundamentals, clear communication, and consistent effort. He brings a competitive edge while keeping the environment positive and supportive, helping players grow their skills, game IQ, and leadership, and ensuring they understand what it means to be a great teammate. His goal is to create a group that works hard, plays for each other, and improves every time they step on the court.