MEET THE TEAM
ABOUT US
Our team at YF Volleyball is made up of dedicated professionals with a passion for helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the court.
Our team includes experienced trainers, coaches, and support staff who are committed to providing high-quality service and personalized attention to each and every one of our athletes. We have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, which allows us to offer a wide range of training and coaching options to help athletes achieve their goals.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to take your game to the next level or a young athlete just starting out in the sport, we have the resources and expertise to help you succeed.
The Team
Meet the talented and dedicated professionals at
YF Volleyball Performance.
Will Young, BKin. CPT
Owner & Head Coach
Will started YF Volleyball back in 2013 while still a member of the University or Calgary Mens volleyball team. He works with thousands of volleyball athletes yearly and has become one of the premier strength and skills coaches in the sport. Will thrives in high performance environments working with some of our top athletes as well as our college and university programs.
Specialties:
• 16U-18U+ Outside hitters, liberos, middles.
• Injury/Rehab/Return to play
• Programming
• Mentorship
Playing career:
• 2008-2011 (Mount Royal College - Captain)
• 2011-2014 (University of Calgary - Captain)
Connor Frehlich, BSc. CPT
Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach
Lead On-Court Skills Coach
Connor is a highly experienced strength and conditioning coach who has participated in various high-level semi-professional sports, including serving as captain of the University of Calgary Men’s Volleyball team and training at the national level for bobsled and Olympic weightlifting.
Connor has experience training in a variety of disciplines, including Olympic lifting, sprint training, power lifting, and weight conditioning, and believes that these disciplines can be applied to people of all backgrounds and experience levels to achieve their training goals.
Connor is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and progress in their training, and encourages clients to step outside their comfort zones to become the best versions of themselves. His training philosophy focuses on developing strong foundations, regardless of an individual’s skill level, and pushing clients to succeed at challenges they may have previously struggled with.
Kayla Nixon
On-Court Skills Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Program Development Coordinator
Kayla is an excellent choice for any athlete looking to work on their setting or defensive skills. Kayla played as a Libero at both SAIT and CAMOSUN College racking up some impressive accolades along the way Before becoming a Libero in College, Kayla played as a setter in U13-U17.
As an athlete:
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Played Libero for SAIT Trojans 2013-2016
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Played Libero for Camosun Chargers 2016-2017
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Won Silver Medal at CCAA Nationals 2017
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Received Team Leadership Award 2016-2017
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CCAA Academic All Canadian Award 2016
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ACAC All Conference Team 2015-2016
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Team Alberta – Beach and Hardcourt
As a coach:
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Head Coached U13-U14 Canada West Girls
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Head Coach of the Rally Pointe Summer Beach Program
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Certified Personal Trainer
Austin Ellchuk
Strength & Conditioning Coach
On-Court Skills Coach
Shantelle Jonassen
On-Court Skills Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Social Media & Marketing Director
Shantelle is passionate about all things volleyball and strength and conditioning! She has spent the last 7 years working as a personal trainer and volleyball coach. This is where she grew her drive to support others to become the strongest versions of themselves for sports performance. Shantelle is also huge youth mental health advocate and prides herself on supporting her athletes both mentally and physically. She is an excellent coach for anyone looking to improve their passing, defence and left-side hitting skills
As an athlete:
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Starting Leftside - SAIT Trojans 2013-2017
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SAIT WVB Rookie of the Year 2013/14
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SAIT WVB Trojan of the Year 2014/2015
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Team Alberta Beach
As a coach:
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Assistant Coach - Canada West 2015-Present
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Assistant Coach - SAIT Trojans 2021/2022
As a strength coach:
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Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
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Corrective Exercise Specialization (NASM)
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Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM)
Logan Williams
On-Court Skills Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Logan brings the energy to both the court and the weight-room. A third year student at SAIT, Logan plays Leftside & Libero for the Trojans. Logan is an excellent choice for any young athlete looking to improve their game
As an athlete:
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College of the Rockies Avalanche
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-3rd Place PACWEST (2021-2022)
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SAIT Trojans (2022-
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-Leftside/Libero
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-CCAA Academic All-Canadian
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6 years of Volleyball Experience
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Team Alberta Beach
As a coach:
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Camp Coach - Rally Pointe Volleyball Camps (2021-
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Assistant Coach - Canada West U17
Amber Adolf
On-Court Skills Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Doctor of Chiropractic
Rehab/Return to Play Specialist
As an athlete:
Team Alberta 2010 & 2011
Red Deer College - 2012-2014
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ACAC Rookie of the Year – 2013
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ACAC All-Conference Award - 2014
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ACAC Provincial Champion & Tournament MVP – 2014
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CCAA All-Canadian Award - 2014
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CCAA National Champion & Tournament MVP - 2014
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ACAC Female Athlete of the Year – 2014
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Red Deer College Female Athlete of the Year - 2014
University of Calgary - 2014-2018
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Canada West Champion 2017/18
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4th place finish USPORTS Nationals
As a coach:
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Current 14U Jr. Dinos Volleyball Team Assistant Coach for 2023/24
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13U Jr. Dinos Volleyball Team Assistant Coach 2022/23
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16U Jr. Dinos Volleyball Team Head Coach 2018/19
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Jr. Dinos Dinomites Program Coach - 2018/19
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Jr. Dinos Fall/Summer Program Coach - 2018/19
Education
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DC from University of Western States (2023)
-MSc in Sports Medicine from University of Western States (2023)
-BSc Human Biology from University of Western States (2021)
-BKin General from University of Calgary (2020)
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Sam Drybrough
On-Court Skills Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
As an athlete:
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Setter - University of Alberta Golden Bears
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2019-2024
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Libero Experience at U of A
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2023 & 2024 CanWest Champion
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2022 & 2024 USport National Champion
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3x Academic All Canadian
As a coach:
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5 years coaching at Bears Volleyball Camps
YF VOLLEYBALL PERFORMANCE
Contact
info@youngfitness.ca
Tel. 403 922 4496
SOUTH - #150 5423 61st Avenue SE
NORTH - #250 10 Stonehill Place NE