Coaches
At Barn Owls Volleyball Club, we take tremendous pride in the exceptional coaching staff we have assembled. Each of our coaches boasts an impressive background as former high-level competitors, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. With their guidance and mentorship, our athletes have the opportunity to elevate their game and pursue a future in volleyball at the post-secondary level.
Our coaching team is comprised of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the sport and understand the unique challenges and demands faced by aspiring student-athletes. They have walked the very path our athletes strive to traverse, gaining invaluable experience along the way. Their firsthand understanding of the game, combined with a deep passion for teaching and nurturing talent, sets them apart from the rest.
Matt Carter
Jason Friesen
Jason was a setter at Douglas College, winning back-to-back provincial BCAA titles. After his playing days, Jason coached various boys and girls teams at the club, provincial and BC Games levels. Most recently Jason was the Head Coach of the Barn Owls Boys 15U and 16U teams.
Adrian Gerber
Adrian grew up playing volleyball in Victoria. He competed at the summer games and provincial team level as well as at high school (Lambrick Park) and University (UVic). As both a teacher and on staff with Young Life, he has coached boys volleyball for many different schools and clubs over the past 20 years in the Kootenays and Okanagan. For the past 7 years his focus has been on developing young athletes who are new to the sport of volleyball.
Norm Hanson
Kyle Joslin
Kyle was a setter for the College of the Rockies and the University of Manitoba before playing professionally in Switzerland. He is a former assistant coach for the UBCO Men’s Volleyball Team, and since becoming a full time ‘Chip Guy’, he has helped coach KSS and the Barn Owls at the 15U and 16U level. He also has the best hair in Kelowna.
Brian Kroschinsky
Coach Brian is a proud graduate of George Elliot Senior Secondary where, under legendary coach Doug Meraw’s leadership, the Dominoes were two time provincial bronze medallists. Brian went on to play four years at the University of Alberta aiding the Golden Bears to two podium finishes. In recent years (relatively speaking) he has assisted with three of the medalling KSS Senior Boys teams, but he is obviously most proud of coaching the 2023 Barn Owls Boys 13U and 14U teams to provincial gold medals.
Darryl McCrady
Lauren McCrady
John McParland
John played collegiate volleyball at Langara College and at the university level for UBC Vancouver. John is a teacher in the Central Okanagan School District where he has been coaching for over 20 years. He is currently coaching the KSS Junior Boys after the past 20 seasons at the senior boys level. John has completed a Master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration. John still competes today, touching a high 8’9’' on his spike touch.
Chris Siebring
Michael Sodaro
Mike played 3 years of volleyball in Kelowna at OUC where his team won a Bronze medal at Nationals. He has been coaching in Kelowna for over 20 years, and has been involved with a variety of age groups ranging from 11 to 18 years. Presently, Mike is the head coach of the 3-time AAA Provincial Championship Senior Boys KSS Owls. As the President of the Barn Owls Volleyball Club, Mike oversees the excellent team of coaches at our volleyball club.
Trevor Taylor
Trevor has been working with kids for all his career as a PE teacher. He has coached volleyball since he started back in 2003. He continues to work on developing his skills as a coach and inspiring players to become part of the Okanagan volleyball community. Some of his coaching accomplishments include a silver medals for his daughter’s U14 and U15 club provincial championships. He also has helped guide our U13 and U14 Barn Owl Boys to two gold medals.
Tammy Tse
Mitch Walker