by Chris | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
RAY MYRTLE BUILDER Ray Myrtle started his volleyball journey in high school playing for Templeton Secondary, then returned to coach the school’s teams alongside Gordon Chamberlain. In 1971, Ray and Gord were hired by Volleyball BC to promote the sport in elementary...
by Chris | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
ART WILLMS BUILDER Art’s began coaching volleyball in 1966 when he created the Calgary Cals Volleyball Club in Alberta. He then moved to Vancouver in 1970 and began coaching the Vancouver Calonas, later known as the Chimos. As head coach, Art led the Chimos to a total...
by Chris | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
LARRY PLENERT ATHLETE Larry Plenert started playing volleyball for John Oliver Secondary School in 1970 and was named MVP of BCVA junior men’s provincials in his second season. He became a Team BC player shortly after, and helped the squad secure bronze in the Canada...
by Chris | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Helen Hunt ATHLETE Helen Hunt was already an extraordinary athlete before taking up volleyball. In 1955, she won gold in the women’s 100-metre freestyle at the Pan Am Games and set a new world record for the 100 free short course yards the following year. After...
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