 Tracy Knudsen and Renee Michiels - Co-Presidents Scorpions Volleyball Club I am excited to announce that Tracy Knudsen and Renee Michiels have agreed to take on the role of Co-Presidents as I have decided to step down after 11 yrs.
I will take on the role of Past President and will volunteer to be the indoor/outdoor development program coordinator. I will also do promotional work and will help out with our Beach and Grass Volleyball Programs. Coach Tracy and Coach Renee are no strangers to the club has they have been deeply involved in the club since they arrived as Coaches and sitting on our Board of Directors. The importance of succession planning was important to me so the club could continue to flourish. I do believe that we have in place two strong co-presidents, a Board of Directors and Coaches that believe in community based volleyball. The pandemic has and will continue to affect us. It has made us rethink how we live our lives. The club must continue to redefine how we can move forward safely to provide volleyball for the youth of our community. I am thankful for all the board members, coaches, volunteers, players, parents past and present that allowed me to fulfill my dream of starting a youth volleyball club in Cambridge. What we have accomplished is significant.
A special shout out to Tammy Ball and Steve Furnace. You have been with me since 2010 and it is truly appreciated. I must thank my wife Debra and children Dylan and Katie who have allowed me to dedicate most of my free time since 2010 to running the club. So a GIANT thank you to the COACHES that stepped forward to help. We could not do it without you! I look forward to see where the club goes under Tracy and Renee’s excellent guidance. Paul Langan
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 The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is very proud to announce that Renee Michiels has agreed to be a Board of Director for the club.
Renee is currently the coach of the Scorpions 17U Green competitive girls team. She is also responsible for the successful introduction of youth volleyball programs in Ayr, Ontario. Renee is former University of Windsor varsity player who still plays. She has over 25 years of playing experience. Paul Langan, President of Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club states, " Renee is a dynamic community minded person. Her commitment to volleyball in the community is best exemplified by the explosive growth of youth volleyball in Ayr Ontario. She was the lead coach when we started the program in Ayr last year. The Ayr programs are so popular we can barely keep up with the demand. We are very fortunate Renee has agreed to be on the board." The Scorpions club is moving forward slowly and safely in their fall programs. For more information on the club go to http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca  The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club is very proud to announce that Coach Renee Michiels will be responsible for implementing the fall/winter 2020-21 youth volleyball programs in Ayr Ontario.
Renee has been coaching with the club for three years. She is a former University of Windsor varsity player and has played volleyball for over 30 yrs. Paul Langan, President Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club, " Youth volleyball is alive and well in Ayr. Renee's enthusiasm last year lead to our programs being filled in our inaugural year in Ayr. She is the natural choice to continue to coach the young athletes and grow the program." The program in Ayr is a developmental program for boys and girls Grades 4-8. We are always reviewing the program and may extend ages depending on gym time available. Currently due to the pandemic we have not started registration yet. Keep checking our website and social media for details.  Katelynn Monteiro, Megan Bailey and Renee Michiels The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club are very proud to announce that Katelynn Monteiro and Megan Bailey will be the head coaches for the Scorpions 1 development program in Cambridge. Renee Michiels will be the head coach for the program in Ayr Ontario.
Both Katelynn and Megan are previous competitive players with over 15yrs of playing experience. They previously coached competitive teams for the Scorpions. Katelynn returns for her second year in the Scorpions 1 program. Renee brings over 25yrs of playing experience, including playing for the U. of Windsor Lancer. She is also a head coach for our Scorpions 17U girls green competitive team. The Scorpions 1 program is for Grade 5 and 6 boys and girls wanting to learn volleyball. The fall and winter sessions are 9 weeks long and include three tournaments. The fall session cost is $90. Paul Langan, President of Scorpions Volleyball states, " Last year Katelynn ran a dynamic program. With Megan returning to coach in Cambridge for this program, we can continue to grow and expand to different areas of the city. Renee has started our volleyball program in Ayr in 2019 and it is now our fastest growing area in the club. I have consistently stated in the past, it is the coaches in our developmental program that are the foundation for the present and future success in the club." Due to the pandemic we have not updated the website with our fall/winter 2020-21 programs. Keep checking at : http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca  Renee Michiels and Samantha Warner - 17U Green Team Coaches The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club are very proud to announce that Renee Michiels and Samantha Warner are going to coach the Scorpions 16U Girls Green Team.
Renee Michiels is a former University of Windsor Lancer varsity player. She has over 15 years experience playing in adult women's leagues. She is returning to the Scorpions for her 4th year as the Head Coach of the 17U Green Girls Team. Samantha Warner is a former Scorpion club player and varsity player with the University of Waterloo Warriors. Samantha Warner will be the assistant coach for the Scorpions 17U Green Team. Paul Langan, President of Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club states," It is amazing the small community of Ayr can produce such quality coaches like Renee, Samantha and Pam Knechtel. Renne and Samantha work great together. There is a very positive vibe on their team. I am looking forward to watch that team in 2020-21." Keep checking the Scorpions website for details on the tryouts. http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca  The Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club are very proud to announce that Renee Michiels and Samantha Warner are going to coach the Scorpions 16U Girls Green Team.
Renee Michiels is a former University of Windsor Lancer varsity player. She has over 15 year experience playing in adult women's leagues. She is returning to the Scorpions for her 3rd year as the Head Coach of the 16U Green Girls Team. Samantha Warner is a former Scorpion club player who has just finished a fantastic varsity career with the University of Waterloo Warriors. Samantha played an important part in the Warriors OAU Bronze medal this year. Samantha Warner will be the assistant coach for the Scorpions 16U Green Team. Paul Langan, President of Scorpions Youth Volleyball Club states," We are super excited to have Renee and Samantha together coaching in the club. Renee has proven, in her two years in the club, her ability to be a quality head coach. Samantha, as a former Scorpion and university player, has shown class and dedication to the sport that I am sure will translate to a great coaching career." Keep checking the Scorpions website for details on the tryouts. http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca  Renee Michiels and Lee Boyadjian The Scorpions Volleyball Club is very proud to announce that Renee Michiels will be the head coach of our Scorpions 15U Gold team for the 2018-19 fall/winter season. Lee Boyadian will he her assistant coach.
Head Coach Renee is a former standout varsity player at the University of Windsor. She is one of the most dominant middle blockers to ever come out of this area. She has over 20 years of playing experience and is entering her second year coaching for the Scorpions Club. Assistant Coach Lee Boyadjian is entering her 4th year with the club and has proven herself to be one of the clubs most reliable and dedicated coaches. Paul Langan, Founder of Scorpions Volleyball Club states, "I am extremely excited to see Coach Renee continue her coaching career in our club. Her future in the club continues to grow brighter each day. With Coach Lee as her assistant, i believe we have an excellent coaching combination." For more information on the club and future tryouts continue checking our website at https://scorpionsvolleyball.ca .  Tom and Renne The Scorpions Volleyball Club is very pleased to announce that Tom Podstawka and Renee Michiels will be coaching the high school developmental program that starts in October.
The co-ed program gives athletes a chance to improve on their volleyball skills and is also where the Scorpions 15u White Select team is chosen from. That team gets an additional practice a week and enters 5-6 non OVA tournaments. Tom Podstawka will lead the program and is an accomplished athlete. Tom is a head coach in the Scorpions Competitive Beach Program and has been head coach for Scorpions Indoor competitive teams for three years. Renee Michiels is a former standout varsity player at the University of Windsor. She is one of the most dominant middle blockers to ever come out of this area. She has over 20 years of playing experience.This is the first year for Renee coaching with the Scorpions. Paul Langan, Founder of the Scorpions Volleyball Club states, " Tom has already proven he is a quality coach in our club. Renee is a coach that will have a bright future with the Scorpions. We are so very proud to have them both in our club" To register for our high school development program go to http://scorpionsvolleyball.ca |
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