2023-24 Fall Speakers
November 29 (Online)
8:00PM – 9:00PM
Pre-practice physical preparation for athletes (How to help prevent acute and overuse injuries)
Rhonda Schmuland – Briercrest College Women’s Head Coach
Rhonda Schmuland began her tenure as head coach of the Briercrest Women’s Volleyball program in 2022-2023. She joined the Clippers from Olds College, where she had led the team from a 0-24 season prior to her arrival in 2018-2019 to a 5-11 season record in 2021-2022 season post-COVID.
November 30 (Online)
8:00PM-9:00PM
Injury Prevention and Management
Lee Stevens – Craven Sport Partner & Physiotherapist
Lee is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, where he completed a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (2009) before moving on to the Masters of Physical Therapy program (2011). Upon graduation, Lee received the Craven SPORT services Sport Physiotherapy award, presented to the graduating student with the highest academic achievement in foundational and clinical science courses related to sport physiotherapy, as well as the School of Physical Therapy Award for Top Research Project. Lee has since gained the Certificate in Sport Physiotherapy designation through Sport Physiotherapy Canada, which involves additional training and specialization in the areas of athlete health and performance, emergency sideline care, athletic taping, functional return to sport training, exercise physiology, protective equipment, and concussion evaluation. Lee is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and works as a consultant with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan (SMSCS).
2024 Winter Speakers
January 23 (ONLINE)
8:00PM – 9:00PM
Arm Swing Evolution: Unlock More Velocity and Longevity in your Athletes Arm Swings
Nick Del Bianco – Athlete Wellness Academy Co-Founder
Nick is a former TWU Spartan earning 2 National Championships, 3-All Canadians and 1-Player of the Year award. He played professionally and represented Canada both on the court and on the beach.
January 24 (Online)
8:00PM-9:00PM
Concussion Education
Lee Stevens – Craven Sport Partner & Physiotherapist
Lee is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, where he completed a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (2009) before moving on to the Masters of Physical Therapy program (2011). Upon graduation, Lee received the Craven SPORT services Sport Physiotherapy award, presented to the graduating student with the highest academic achievement in foundational and clinical science courses related to sport physiotherapy, as well as the School of Physical Therapy Award for Top Research Project. Lee has since gained the Certificate in Sport Physiotherapy designation through Sport Physiotherapy Canada, which involves additional training and specialization in the areas of athlete health and performance, emergency sideline care, athletic taping, functional return to sport training, exercise physiology, protective equipment, and concussion evaluation. Lee is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and works as a consultant with the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan (SMSCS).
2024 Spring Speakers
March 27 (Online)
8:00PM – 9:00PM
The Setter/Hitter Connection
John Dunning – Former Stanford University Head Coach
John is an American volleyball coach who was the head women’s coach at Stanford University (2001–2016) and the University of the Pacific (United States) (1985–2000). In 32 seasons of collegiate coaching, he guided his teams to five NCAA championships – second most of any Division I women’s volleyball coach – and compiled an overall record of 888-185 (.828).[1] He is one of only two Division I college volleyball coaches to have won NCAA championships at two different schools.
March 28 (Online)
8:00PM-9:00PM
Sleep Performance
Ryan Flett – Ph.D., Mental Performance Consultant, Personal Best Solutions
Ryan has his BSc in Kinesiology, MSc in Health & Human Performance, and PhD in Psychosocial Youth Development, with emphases in Statistics and Counseling. He has worked with over 40 different sports, artists, and other performers, over his 20 years and approximately 15,000 hours as a consultant. Ryan also has more than 25 years of coaching experience. He has worked with thousands of grassroots, youth, college, and masters athletes, as well as elite athletes and coaches competing at the international level from the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile.
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Coaches please provide your full name, club name and NCCP # when you register.
Sask Volleyball will provide a discount code to Accredited Clubs.
Registration Costs for All 6 Speakers:
$10.00 + gst / Accredited Club member (Discount code required)
$20.00 + gst / Approved Club member
Fall/Winter/Spring Registration Deadline(s):
1 Week prior to event
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Registrants will receive Zoom links via email on Monday prior to the event
On January 1st, 2014, Volleyball Canada complied with the Coaches Association of Canada’s (CAC) NCCP Professional Development policy. Coaches who are “Certified” within any context now receive credit within the Locker database for approved professional development experiences. In order to maintain certification, certified Development Coaches & Advanced Development Coaches will need to accrue 20 points over a period of 5 years. Performance Coaches will need to accrue 30 points over a 5-year period. Please review the CAC’s FAQ for all the details.