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Make Every Day Your Masterpiece, an Interview with Tuomas Sammelvuo

Wes Chen and Momentum Volleyball recently sat down with Tuomas to get his thoughts on joining the Canadian Men’s National Team, the Canadian volleyball system, and a few of his coaching philosophies.

Photo credit: Matt Stewart / Volleyball Canada

The newest head coach of the Canadian Men’s National Team, Tuomas Sammelvuo, is one of the most successful and respected coaches in the world. He joins Canada after previously coaching the Finnish and Russian national teams, having also won a silver medal with Russia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

This past season saw Tuomas winning the CEV Champions League with his Polish professional club...



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Wes Chen spent over 10 years with Canada's national teams in roles including team management, athlete pathways, and international events. Before that he was a coach with the Men's Volleyball program at Queen's University, winning a pair of OUA championships in 2010 and 2012. A sports researcher and writer, he brings readers closer to those in and behind the scenes by sharing their stories and love of volleyball.

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