On Tuesday, November 19, STA will play host to the eighth edition of the TVRA Sr. Boys Volleyball All-Star Match.
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Each player will play a minimum of one set. Playing time will not be equal.
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Official warmups begin at 6:30pm. Game begins at 6:50pm.
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Mr. Volleyball presentations will occur after set one.
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The all-star game is a celebration of volleyball talent in TVRA. Sportsmanship and comradery are the focus.
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The event is free, so invite everyone – family, friends, coaches, teammates, etc. Images for social media use were sent by email to your coach
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Orange Team
Head Coach – Mr. Paul Duerden
Assistant Coaches – Ms. Caroline Lundquist (St. Thomas Aquinas), Mr. Martin Balco (St. Thomas Aquinas)
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Yellow Team
Head Coach – Mr. Steve Brinkman
Assistant Coaches – Mr. Bryan Kussner (A.B. Lucas), Ms. Valerie Popovich (St. Mary’s), Ms. Nicole Girard (Sir Wilfrid Laurier)
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Cameron Breddy
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Glendale
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1
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Ben Boersma
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Strathroy D.C.I.
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2
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Cody Johnson
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St. Joseph’s
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2
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Will McEachern
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Glencoe
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3
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Luke Bradish
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Lord Dorchester
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3
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Evan Dawson-Hull
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier
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4
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Jasper Fullo
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John Paul II
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4
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Will Halward
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Woodstock C.I.
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5
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Jack Kempster
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Parkside C.I.
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5
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Christian McCallum
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A.B. Lucas
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6
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Henry Yan
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London Central
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6
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Will Taylor
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St. Andre Bessette
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7
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Connor Gibson
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Oakridge
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7
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Miles Loney
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South C.I.
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8
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Mason Lange
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Medway
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8
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Jaxson Finnie
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Huron Park
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9
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Matthew Oates
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CSC Providence
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9
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William Davies
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Monseigneur-Bruyère
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10
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Keaton Mizak
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St. Thomas Aquinas
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10
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Ryan Langford
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Westminster
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11
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Xavier Hoben
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Saunders
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11
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Jaydon Ball
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East Elgin
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12
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Cristian Papel
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Regina Mundi
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12
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Davante Doey
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Montcalm
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13
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Josh Mosher
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West Elgin
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13
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Landon Findlater
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Central Elgin
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14
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Kealan Haindl
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H.B. Beal
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14
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Max Caskanette
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London Christian
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15
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Liam Doran
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Mother Teresa
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15
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Zach Brouwer
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Ingersoll D.C.I.
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16
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Liam Frewen
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Catholic Central
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16
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Lucas Sharman
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Banting
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17
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Ty Van Zantvoort
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College Avenue
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17
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Michael Henry
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St. Mary’s
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Paul Duerden’s volleyball journey began when he joined Canada’s National Team straight from Oakridge High School. Known for his skill and intensity, Paul quickly became one of the world’s top players. Over a 16-year international career, he starred as an opposite hitter for Canada and professionally across Europe, winning all four major European Cups and earning MVP honors in three, including the Champions League. As an analyst, Paul has covered both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics for CBC Sports. In 2018, he was inducted into Volleyball Canada’s Hall of Fame. Today, Paul shares his passion for the game as a coach with the Stratford Volleyball Club.
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Steve Brinkman was a mainstay on the Canadian national senior men's team for 17 years, backstopping a powerhouse squad known for its blocking prowess. Steve competed in over 300 international matches for Canada. Brinkman, a middle attacker/blocker, also enjoyed a lengthy professional volleyball career, competing around the world, including in France, Italy, China and Russia, and winning both the prestigious World Club Championship and European Cup Championship. Today, Steve teaches a younger generation of volleyball players with the Forest City Volleyball Club.
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