COACHING STAFF FOR 2023/2024 SEASON

– Oversees and directs the overall operation of the Thundercats Volleyball Club.
– Acts as visionary and guides the Club in its strategic programs and growth.
– Efficiently manages the financial resources of the Club.
– Represents the Club at a Regional, Provincial and National level.

Taylor Swift Song that reminds us of him: “You need to calm down”

Lloyd has been a part of the Thundercats Volleyball Program since its inception in 2010. His love and passion for the sport, dedication to the athletes, and year-over-year success as a coach has earned him the respect of his peers. Lloyd oversees the technical direction of the club and provides guidance and support to the coaches.

Experience:
York University Men’s Volleyball, 2004 – 2006
Connex Men’s Volleyball, 2001 – 2013
Thundercats Volleyball, 2010 – Present

This is Jen’s tenth year with the club and 7th year as the club’s Administrative Coordinator & (select) Teams Parent Manager. Having managed her daughters team 14U through to 18U, casual conversations with Thien regarding the club led to, “Let me fix your website,” and she’s still here today making his volleyball life both organized and miserable. You can catch her snapping photos and uploading to the IG account but you’ll never see her in front of the camera.

Kat is no stranger to the Thundercats community. She has been with Thundercats for multiple years having had two athletes in our rep program.  Parent manager and scorekeeper extraordinare, she is bringing her expertise to the Admin team. 

Favourite Taylor Swift lyric:

And they said
“There goes the last great American dynasty”
“Who knows if she never showed up, what could’ve been”
“There goes the maddest woman this town has ever seen”
“She had a marvelous time ruinin’ everything

Coach Cass has been with Thundercats for 7 years, competing for the club her 16u, 17u and 18u years and coaching with Rise from 13u-17u. Cass loves to travel and explore new cultures (ask her about Germany and she could go on for hours). She also loves animals, owning two Guinea pigs and a Cane Corso puppy!

Taylor Swift song that reminds us of her: Bejeweled

Fave lyrics:
“Best believe I’m still bejeweled
When I walk in the room
I can still make the whole place shimmer”

Rosanna has been with Thundercats since 2015. She doubles as the resident Club Photographer and Assistant Coach.

As a coach, her goal is to provide the young athletes with support and advice to help them mentally prepare on and off the court.

Outside of Thundercats, Rosanna has been active in the Chinese 9-Man Volleyball community for over 15 years. When she isn’t playing volleyball 3 days a week along with coaching, she occasionally goes off to travel the world.

www.rosannau.com

Thundercats Player 2011-2014

Assistant coach:
Pegasus Volleyball 2015-2017
Thundertcats Volleyball 2017/2018

Head Coach:
Pegasus 17u Boys 2018/2019
Thundercats Legacy 2019-2021
Thundercats Elevate 2022-2023

Alesandro has helped recruit 12 players to the OUA and OCAA in the span of two years. 

Thundercats Alumni 2017-2018

Coaching:
Thundercats Blaze 17u-18u Girls 2018-2020
Thundercats Charge 17u-18u Girls 2020-2022
Thundercats Legacy 17u Boys 2020-2021
Thundercats Legends 15u-18u Girls 2020-2024

Humber College Mens Varsity Team 2021-Current

Favourite Taylor Swift Song: Lover

Jim Phan has been with Thundercats since 2022. He has over a decade’s worth of experience playing volleyball.

He is about fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and personal growth. With a natural charisma and genuine mentorship, Jim creates an environment where athletes thrive, pushing past their limits and achieving greatness they never thought possible.

Outside of Thundercats, Jim has been active playing in a number of competitive leagues throughout the year (Chinese 9-man Volleyball & Scarborough Men’s Volelyball). When he isn’t playing volleyball, you can find Jim snowboarding, riding his road bike, or on a plane.

Ethan has been with Thundercats from the age of 12 starting in the grassroots (Junior Academy) program and graduated with Thundercats Legacy in 2021. He is going into his second year officially as an assistant coach but began helping younger teams from the age of 14. Outside of volleyball he is entering his second year at the University of Toronto for a Computer Science and Mathematics.

Coaching:
Thundercats Ronin 2019-2021
Thundercats Nexus 2021 – Current
Thundercats Blaze 2021 – Current

Ethan has been with Thundercats from the age of 12 starting in the grassroots (Junior Academy) program and graduated with Thundercats Legacy in 2021. He is going into his second year officially as an assistant coach but began helping younger teams from the age of 14. Outside of volleyball he is entering his second year at the University of Toronto for a Computer Science and Mathematics.

Coaching:
Thundercats Ronin 2019-2021
Thundercats Nexus 2021 – Current
Thundercats Blaze 2021 – Current

This is Timothy’s first year with Thundercats Volleyball and we are welcome to have him. What a great addition to our club!

Experience:
Connex Men’s Volleyball: 2017-Present
-2019 NACIVT champions

Centennial College Men’s Volleyball : 2018-2021
-2021 OCAA East Division All Star

My background and knowledge comes from being involved in every sport from Track to Spikeball, but competitive swimming and competing at the Olympic time trials is the reason for my passion as a coach. From the inception of the Thundercats I have been head coach for the U12, U13, U14, U15, and U16 Boys and Girls Teams. My coaching philosophy demands effort with a proven track record of developing technical skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork, revolves around fostering a positive, supportive, and motivating environment, where players feel empowered to push their limits and grow both as athletes and individuals. I believe in instilling a strong work ethic, the value of sportsmanship, and a winning mentality through discipline, perseverance, and respect. With every team, I strive to cultivate skilled and resilient athletes, by guiding my players to reach their full potential, all while building strong connections that last beyond the game.

Jaskarn Kalsi
Noah Park

CHLOE LEUNG
MYLES MEIMANDI
JERMA

MICHAEL CORAPI

MARK LIM

MINH KHOI TU

KIAN AYACHE