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Skyline Coaches · Calgary, Alberta

Youth Volleyball Coaches in Calgary

Meet the NCCP-certified coaches leading Skyline's girls and boys club teams. Great coaching goes beyond skills and systems: it shapes confidence, character and a lifelong connection to the game.

Trust

Why Calgary Parents Choose Skyline Coaches

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Coaches Who Build Character and Skill

Skyline’s Calgary coaches are passionate, well-informed leaders whose goal is to help young athletes grow, as volleyball players and as people. They bring a wide mix of playing and coaching experience, and they share one belief: volleyball teaches lessons that last a lifetime.

Strong technical knowledge is a given. What sets our staff apart is how much they care about each athlete’s well-being and progress, at practice, at tournaments and beyond the gym.

Qualified, Caring Volleyball Coaches

Handing your child to a club is a big decision, and we treat that trust with care at every level of the program.

Calgary families can count on coaches who are:

  • Former university and college players, high-performance athletes and certified coaches
  • NCCP-certified head coaches leading every club team
  • Role models who coach with professionalism, integrity and respect
  • Always learning through clinics, workshops and staff training each season

One Shared Coaching Philosophy

Every Skyline Calgary team and camp is coached with one philosophy and one set of training standards.

From a first-year U13 player to an experienced U17 competitor, athletes train in a program that values:

  • Solid volleyball fundamentals
  • Reading the game and understanding tactics
  • A competitive spirit and a coachable attitude
  • Safe, respectful, athlete-centred practices

The result: clear expectations, encouraging coaches and steady progress in every season an athlete spends with Skyline.

Teams

Team Coaches

The head and assistant coaches for each Skyline Calgary club team.

  • Jennifer Pente

    Jennifer Pente

    U13 Girls Black

    Head Coach

  • Travis Shield

    Travis Shield

    U13 Girls Blue

    Head Coach

  • Jessica Van Mill

    Jessica Van Mill

    U14 Girls

    Head Coach

  • Renae Gill

    Renae Gill

    U14 Girls

    Assistant Coach

  • Emily Lumley

    Emily Lumley

    U15 Girls

    Head Coach

  • Zeel Mistry

    Zeel Mistry

    U17 Girls

    Head Coach

  • Cindy Riemel

    Cindy Riemel

    U17 Girls

    Assistant Coach

  • Gregory Lanoix

    Gregory Lanoix

    U16 Boys

    Head Coach

Staff

Coach Bios

Meet the coaches leading our teams this season.

Jennifer Pente

Jennifer Pente

U13 Girls Black Head Coach

Meet Coach Jen! With a background in nutrition and wellness, she is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, develop healthy habits, and grow both on and off the court. She believes in creating a positive, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, personal growth, and a love for the game. She is excited for the season ahead and looks forward to watching the girls grow together as a team!

Travis Shield

Travis Shield

U13 Girls Blue Head Coach

Coach Travis brings 9 years of competitive indoor and beach volleyball experience. Having trained and competed at both power side and setter, Travis represented Northwest Ontario (Region 1) in the Ontario Summer Games. Travis is a Professional Mechanical Engineer, husband, and father of two who brings a deep passion for volleyball and athlete development.

Jessica Van Mill

Jessica Van Mill

U14 Girls Head Coach

A lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast, Coach Jessica played competitive volleyball throughout high school and began coaching at a young age. Drawing on her athletic experience across multiple sports, she strives to help young athletes build their skills, confidence, teamwork, and love for the game.

Renae Gill

Renae Gill

U14 Girls Assistant Coach

Coach Renae has been playing volleyball for the past five years, primarily as a libero! She has also been coaching for two years, and she is thrilled to be stepping into her first season as a club volleyball coach. She is incredibly excited for the season ahead and looks forward to building connections with the athletes and fellow coaches, creating a positive team environment, and watching each athlete grow and develop both on and off the court.

Emily Lumley

Emily Lumley

U15 Girls Head Coach

Emily is a fourth-year Psychology student at the University of Calgary with a strong background in volleyball. She played seven years of competitive indoor volleyball in Grande Prairie and has five years of competitive beach volleyball experience. Emily is passionate about helping athletes build their skills, confidence, and love for the game while creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

Zeel Mistry

Zeel Mistry

U17 Girls Head Coach 12+ Years

Setter with over 12 years of playing experience, represented MSU and Gujarat in National University Championship and National Games of India.

Coach Zeel has over 12 years of volleyball playing experience, including representing her university and national-level competitions in India. She is passionate about coaching and helping young athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and develop a love for the game.

For her, coaching is not just about winning games; it’s also about building teamwork, confidence, discipline, and a positive team environment.

She can’t wait to get on the court, work with the athletes, and make this a fun, competitive, and memorable season for everyone. Let’s go, Skyline!

12+ Years Playing ExperienceNational University Championship CompetitorNational Games of India Representative
Cindy Riemel

Cindy Riemel

U17 Girls Assistant Coach 5 Years Coaching

Outside Hitter with 11 years of playing and 5 years of coaching experience. Represented the Kootenays at BC Summer Games.

Cindy brings 11 years of playing and 5 years of coaching experience to the volleyball court. As a previous BC Summer Games competitor and competitive club player, Cindy is passionate about athlete development and giving back to the volleyball community. She strives to create a positive, encouraging environment where athletes feel supported, build confidence, and embrace new challenges. At Skyline, she is excited to help each athlete develop their skills and reach their full potential, both on and off the court.

11 Years Playing Experience5 Years Coaching ExperienceBC Summer Games CompetitorUniversity of Calgary Graduate
Gregory Lanoix

Gregory Lanoix

U16 Boys Head Coach

Born in France, Greg brings over 10 years of playing experience and 8 years of coaching experience with both boys' and girls' teams. His highlights include leading a girls' 16U team to the second round of the French Championship against older junior teams and becoming a two-time regional champion as a player-coach for a senior team. Trained in mental coaching since 2020, he is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and mental strength at every level.

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Coach With Skyline in Calgary

We are proud of the coaches guiding our athletes, and we are always looking for more. We hire head and assistant coaches for our club teams, plus staff for camps and programs. If you are an experienced coach who wants to build athlete-centred teams, we would love to hear from you.

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Programs

Volleyball Camps and Programs in Calgary

From drop-in open gyms to summer day camps and position training, there is a Skyline program for every young player.

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