OCAA EAST WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW
Quick glance at the 11 teams that make up the OCAA East Division.
Will be updated as further information becomes available.
Algonquin
Thunder
2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Semifinal (3-0 vs.
Fanshawe)
Key Returning Players
Breann Wheeler - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Jori Armishaw - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Key Departures
Emily Graham - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Key Recruits
Katie Both
Devon Brown
Coach's Quote
"Algonquin women's volleyball will be looking to return to the
provincial championship with a brand new squad, as they will be
returning only three players from last year's roster. They look to
continue with the high level of play that has been a trademark of
the Thunder for several years."
Everton Senior, Algonquin Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 14-6 (2nd East)
2010-11: 12-8 (4th East)
2009-10: 8-12 (8th East)
2008-09: 18-2 (1st East)
2007-08: 14-0 (1st East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 1
Bronze: 1
Last OCAA Medal: 2008-09 (Bronze)
Boreal
Viperes
2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 0-20 (11th East)
2010-11: 0-20 (11th East)
2009-10: 0-20 (11th East)
2008-09: 1-19 (11th East)
2007-08: 4-11 (5th Central East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
Cambrian Golden Shield
2011-12 Post-Season: OCAA Silver
Medalist
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 19-1 (1st East)
2010-11: 19-1 (1st East)
2009-10: 14-6 (4th East)
2008-09: 7-13 (8th East)
2007-08: 8-7 (4th Central East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 3
Silver: 4
Bronze: 3
Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Silver)
La Cite
Coyotes
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Marie-France Cayer
Valeria Quintanar
Kaitlyn Kennedy
Key Departures
Kelly Bernard
Cindy Carrier
Key Recruits
Ana Martin
Matayla St-Jean
Coach's Quote
"We look forward to this up-coming season! We have a lot of fresh
talent, motivated players. This year looks pretty promising."
Line Prud'homme, La Cite Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 5-15 (9th East)
2010-11: 10-10 (6th East)
2009-10: 8-12 (7th East)
2008-09: 8-12 (7th East)
2007-08: 1-13 (5th East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
Durham
Lords
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Natasha Jakovljevic
Melissa Semeniuk
Key Departures
Ashley Mulholland - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Jenn Sheehan
Key Recruits
Leah Saar
Amy Hogan
Coach's Quote
"I expect this line-up to return to the winning ways that fans of
the program have become accustomed to at Durham College. We have a
great group of players who knows what it takes to win."
Shane Christopher, Durham Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 7-13 (8th East)
2010-11: 10-10 (7th East)
2009-10: 17-3 (1st East)
2008-09: 15-5 (3rd East)
2007-08: 13-2 (1st Central East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 3
Silver: 3
Bronze: 4
Last OCAA Medal: 2004-05 (Bronze)
Fleming
Knights
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 4-16 (10th East)
2010-11: 2-18 (10th East)
2009-10: 4-16 (9th East)
2008-09: 2-18 (10th East)
2007-08: 3-11 (4th East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
George Brown
Huskies
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 9-11 (7th East)
2010-11: 4-16 (9th East)
2009-10: 2-18 (10th East)
2008-09: 5-15 (9th East)
2007-08: 1-14 (6th Central East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
Georgian
Grizzlies
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze
Semifinal (3-0 vs. Nipissing)
Key Returning Players
Mackenzie Roy
Kelsey Buckley
Erin McClean
Natalie Buck - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Hannah Campbell - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Key Departures
Bailee Yasher
Key Recruits
Allison Marshall
Katharyn Avery
Emma Schreiber
Coach's Quote
"We've had a strong exhibition season and we have a really good
group this year. Our veterans have come back strong and are showing
the rookies the way. Our rookies are developing quickly and we are
excited about the continued growth of our returning players.
We are looking for a big year."
Brad Graham, Georgian Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 14-6 (3rd East)
2010-11: 12-8 (5th East)
2009-10: 14-6 (5th East)
2008-09: 13-7 (4th East)
2007-08: 9-6 (2nd Central East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: 1982-83 (Gold)
Loyalist
Lancers
2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (3-0 at Nipissing)
Key Returning Players
Jenny Richardson - OCAA East Rookie of the Year (2011-12); OCAA
All-Star (2011-12)
LeeAnne Jeffs - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Kirsten Talsma
Kristen Curtis
Key Departures
Leighann Bishop
Key Recruits
Amy Parker
Chantal Cormier
Robyn Beauchamp
Coach's Quote
"This year will be a battle in the East conference as teams are
getting much stronger. We have a good squad that has the potential
to be a contender. With an equal number of returning and recruited
players, and the versatility of some players, the coaching staff is
very excited for the upcoming season."
Tony Clarke, Loyalist Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 12-8 (6th East)
2010-11: 17-3 (3rd East)
2009-10: 15-5 (3rd East)
2008-09: 17-3 (2nd East)
2007-08: 9-5 (3rd East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
Seneca
Sting
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier
(3-2 at Niagara)
Key Returning Players
Claire Weisser - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Kim Cedros
Key Departures
Mariah Johnson
Key Recruits
Allan Ferguson
Amy Sayaveth
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-7 (5th East)
2010-11: 6-14 (8th East)
2009-10: 12-8 (6th East)
2008-09: 12-8 (5th East)
2007-08: 8-7 (3rd Central East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 12
Silver: 1
Bronze: 4
Last OCAA Medal: 2000-01 (Bronze)
Trent
Excalibur
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze
Quarter-Final (3-1 vs. Algonquin)
Key Returning Players
Emma Schlegl
Sarah MacLaren
Rebecca van Staalduinen
Key Departures
Jessica Clancy
Hayley Hancock
Key Recruits
Mira van Burck
Erin Clancy
Sarah Austin
Coach's Quote
"The coaching staff at Trent is excited to be working with a team
that is eager to build on last year's success. The girls have a
strong work ethic and are focused on improving and competing with a
strong OCAA East region this season. Trent is also looking forward
to hosting the OCAA Women's Volleyball Championship and profiling
women's volleyball in Peterborough this February!"
Peter Carter, Trent Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-7 (4th East)
2010-11: 18-2 (2nd East)
2009-10: 16-4 (2nd East)
2008-09: 12-8 (6th East)
2007-08: 10-4 (2nd East)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions