About Us
At Tri City Volleyball Club, we believe in building more than athletes—we build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the game. Based in Cambridge, Ontario, our programs focus on developing youth girls through high-quality volleyball training in a fun, supportive, and empowering environment.
Our coaches are experienced mentors who are passionate about teaching the fundamentals of volleyball, while also helping players grow as individuals. We emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, and personal growth, ensuring every athlete feels valued and motivated to reach her potential.
Whether your daughter is just discovering the sport or looking to take her game to the next level, Tri City Volleyball provides a safe, inclusive, and positive space where girls can learn, compete, and belong.
At Tri City, we’re more than a club—we’re a community united by the love of volleyball and the goal of helping every athlete succeed on and off the court.
Excellence through effort
Respect and inclusion
Community and character
Growth mindset
Meet the Coaches
Sean Manzi
22 years coaching at every level
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Sean Manzi has been coaching and playing volleyball since 2003. In his 22 years of coaching experience, he has led teams at all levels from 15U to NCAA DI to Canadian USports.
As a university coach, he has produced multiple All-Conference, All-American and All-Canadian players. He has helped 7 different players go on to play professionally in Europe.
At the junior level, Sean has been a head and assistant for a handful of youth teams from San Diego to Maine. Along with coaching teams, he has also worked camps throughout North America every summer since 2003.
Shane Whalen
Shaping champions to achieve full potential
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Shane Whalen believes that true success is achieved through commitment, hard work, and preparation. He provides athletes with the tools and guidance they need to reach their highest potential, while emphasizing that the results come from the effort they choose to put in.
Throughout his career, Shane has coached and developed athletes who have achieved success at every level, including: National and Provincial Titles, U.S. Tournament Champions, U16 Grand Prix Champions, High School Championships (boys and girls), and All-Star Game Champions.
Shayla Whalen
Fostering excellence on and off court
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Shayla Whalen is a committed volleyball coach with a strong background in athletics as both a player and leader. She emphasizes technical development, strategic awareness, and teamwork, while fostering a disciplined and supportive environment for athletes. Shayla is dedicated to guiding players to reach their full potential and to promoting excellence both on and off the court. She is striving to be a professional athlete and allows her athletes to understand mindset.
💡 Fun fact: Shayla also designed the original Tri City logo, which remains a proud part of the club’s history.
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