Chris Davis

I’m Chris. My full-time job is part of an operations team managing the corporate quality program for a local leak repair company here in Spruce Grove. This will be my second year as coach with Ravens. We service many different types of businesses, from food and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies to the oil and gas industry, as well as a significant client in nuclear energy generation. I have been involved in youth sports for roughly ten years. My past coaching positions were in soccer and hockey. Volleyball is relatively new to my family and I and has become one of our favourite sports. My Son was blessed with playing for Team Kootenay in the BC Summer Games this past summer, which spurred my interest in Volleyball. I look forward to coaching the Ravens 17U boys team this upcoming season.

Zach Deacon

Zach came to Ravens to help toss for tryouts. He wasn’t in the gym 5 minutes before becoming a full blown Coach. Can’t keep him away from the game. Zach’s impressive playing highlights include:

– Team Alberta

– Junior Team Canada

– Vancouver Island University

– Olds College

Ravens are lucky to have such an incredible coach. Zach’s playing history will lend well to helping local athletes develop and achieve their dreams.

Anatole Nykolyshyn

Anatole is excited to be joining the Ravens coaching staff this year as the Assistant Coach of the Men’s U-16 Volleyball Program. With a passion for volleyball that began in Grade 6 (by winning the York County Championship in Ontario), he continued to hone his skills for the next 35 years playing high level men’s and co-ed volleyball in both Winnipeg and Edmonton.

Anatole previously coached club volleyball in St. Albert and ran a number of development volleyball youth camps. His attention to detail and focus on skill development with his teams can be seen today as many of these players are having a lot of success on the court with their respective high school teams. 

Anatole also had a lot of success coaching his son’s fastball and baseball teams in St. Albert as they were growing up.

Anatole has carved out a successful career in assisting families and business owners plan for retirement, working as a Certified Financial Planner. This takes years of dedication, a commitment and passion to a long-term dream and continued hard work. Successful athletes need the same kind of work ethic to reach their goals!

Anatole is looking forward to working with the U16 boys this year. 

Carolan Harvey

Hello everyone, my name is Carolan, I started playing volleyball at the age of 12 in both school and club. My coaching journey started in junior high where I assisted teachers in coaching the younger teams when I wasn’t playing. I took a break from playing volleyball after high school and turned to competitive boxing but felt like I was missing something and that’s when I became a coach for the Ravens. I have coached under the Ravens for the last 3 years, and this year I had the opportunity to coach the SPACHS JV Boys team. I am super excited for the upcoming season with the U16M! 

Spencer Moore

Hi, my name is Spencer, I’m currently a Financial accountant that works with NPO organizations. In my spare time, I like doing anything active, but volleyball has a special place in my heart, aside from that I enjoy cooking and hanging out with my pets. I look forward to coaching and supporting the organization I used to play for. 

Larry Matthews

John Tucker

I’m John, I am part of the leadership team of a local environmental company that does oil spill cleanup around the world. I have been involved in organized youth sport in many different roles for many years. My roles have included coaching and board positions which lead to my current role as President of the Ravens Volleyball Club. Over the past 5 years volleyball has become a huge part of my life as an executive of the club, a coach and most recently as a referee. I look forward to coaching and sharing my love of the game to a new generation.