Coaches

Aidyn-Justine Ladd  

Coach

Short Bio

My hometown is Moose Jaw: I became passionate about volleyball when I started playing in elementary school. I made my high school senior team in grade 10 and played for moose jaw club volleyball up until 18U.

I rekindled my love for playing volleyball while on maternity leave from my job as a paramedic and have been playing rec. Beach and court since. I love sharing my passion with others and inspiring players to keep practicing for skill and mental health.
My knowledge base is mainly in the medical and fitness/nutrition fields, and I look forward to instilling more knowledge on sports nutrition, conditioning, balance, and first aid among youth.
I am a mom, a full-time paramedic for Saskatoon and a nursing student in my studies. I have focussed my electives on nutrition and kinesiology classes specializing in the functional effects of physical activity relating to strength development and training, Anaerobic training, aerobic training, flexibility, and diet, along with the physical growth patterns of children and the effects of exercise on growing tissues.

Darren Cannell  

Canadian Elite Academy Head Coach

Short Bio

Darren has coached club volleyball for two decades. Was the president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association for ten years and a Volleyball Canada Director for the same. He has coached a provincial team, CANAM teams, and national teams.

Darren played 5 years university volleyball in Ontario (nominated all Ontario), senior club player, beach and on the master’s national team.

Toako Chie Imamura  

Volleyball Coach

Short Bio

Chie as a player in 1990 played in the Asian Junior Women’s Volleyball Championship and won gold. She was awarded the best setter award. In 1991 she played in Women’s U20 World Championship and won bronze. She was awarded the best setter award. In 1990 and 1994 she played for the University of Tsukaba Women’s Volleyball Team. Tsukaba University was one of the top teams in Japan. In 1987 the Tsukaba University came to Saskatoon to play against the University of Saskatchewan and again in 1990 and Chie came with them. In 1994 Chie came to Saskatoon to be an assistant coach at the University of Saskatchewan. She has since that time coached Club volleyball, High school volleyball, Community volleyball and done individual practice in the province. By many, she is considered to be one of the best setter coaches in the province.

Annika Radke  

Assistant Coach

Short Bio

I grew up in Calgary and played for several clubs including: TSA Volleyball Club, Dinos Volleyball Club, Cougars Volleyball Club and Canada West Volleyball Club from ages u14 - u18. I also played several years of beach volleyball throughout my time playing club. I was then recruited as a setter to play for the University of Saskatchewan Women's Volleyball team where I am currently in my third year on the team.
Throughout my time with the University of Saskatchewan I have had the opportunity to coach many small clinics, as well as be a head coach for Huskie summer camps. I have also been called in to help specifically coach setters for different club teams. 

Justin Nutter  

Coach

Short Bio

Playing Background

Played with JCVC from u12-14. Played with Shazaam Volleyball Club from u16-u18 winning provincials each year and a top 10 finish at nationals in final year. Played junior volleyball at St. Joseph high school in Saskatoon in gr.9 with a 2nd place finish in cities. Played on the senior volleyball team from gr.10-gr.12 with a 2nd place finish in cities and 2 city championships. Finished 3rd at provincials in gr.12.

Coaching

Justin has coached high school volleyball with sr. boys and girls' teams for 7 years in Saskatoon. The teams he was a part of had finishes which includes 3 city championships, two 2nd place finishes and two semi-final exits and a notable 2nd place finish at provincials one season. Justin has coached club for 6 seasons with the u16-u18 girls and boys age groups. He was able to capture a provincial championship with a top 10 finish at nationals along with two 2nd place finishes and two 3rd place finishes at provincials. Justin has coached with Team Sask for 5 summers with the age groups of u15-u19 men's teams. He has coached multiple camps over the past 12 years. Justin was also a part of team saskatoon boys' team which captured gold at the 2016 Sask summer games.

Ayaka Imamura  

Intern Coach

Short Bio

I have been played volleyball since I was 11 and my last club season was with the Saskatoon Lightning volleyball club. I am currently playing beach volleyball and I started when I was 15. I enjoy spending time coaching all the skills and knowledge I’ve learned over the years.

Daxtin Cannell  

Intern Coach

Short Bio

Position: Left side/Libero

Volleyball Experience:

Coached for two years as an Intern Coach

Club: Six years Four years JCVC 1-year HVC 1-year HHVC

Four Provincial 1st places

Beach Volleyball:

Five years Two Provincial 1st places

High School: Two ​years Junior 1-year Senior Three City Champs

One 2nd place

Highschool Awards:

Male athlete of the year Team MVP

Cadence Leith  

Intern Coach

Short Bio

I have played club volleyball for about 3/4 years, and I have played Beach volleyball for the past 5. I have done numerous camps with the academy. I have been coaching a short time with the academy but I love it!

Nadia Frassetto  

Intern Coach

Short Bio

I've played competitive club volleyball for four years. I began playing with JCVC and ended my last club season with the Saskatoon Lightning Volleyball Club. I also trained with the Elite Academy through the School Day

In 2021, I was an intern coach at a CVVC summer camp. I am looking forward to furthering my experience and knowledge about coaching being an intern coach this year at Making the Cut camp.

Olivia Anderson  

Intern Coach

Short Bio

Olivia has been playing volleyball for seven years and has an extensive high school, club and beach volleyball background. She has gained knowledge from many talented players and coaches and has grown a love for the sport. This is Olivia's first year coaching with the Academy, and she is excited to help others improve their skills and play some volleyball.

Samantha Leith  

Intern coach

Short Bio

I have played Huskies and JCVC club volleyball for multiple years and play beach volleyball as well. I have played all throughout high school.