May 28, 2021: Volleyball Canada is pleased to announce the Indoor Men’s U21 team for 2021, which is comprised of athletes with the potential to represent Canada at the 2028 Olympic Games. The program will run in Gatineau, Quebec, from July 5 to early October.
“After a successful virtual training session last year, we are excited and ready to get to work in person in Gatineau,” said Ryan Marsden, men’s U21 head coach. “We have selected a very good group of athletes that can’t wait to represent our country. We appreciate all the support of those who made this program possible in 2021.”
This team will represent Canada at the FIVB U21 World Championships scheduled to take place in Italy/Bulgaria from September 23 to October 3.
“This group of athletes represents the future of the men’s program, and I congratulate the hard-working players and coaches who kept the momentum going during the pandemic,” said Julien Boucher, Volleyball Canada high performance director for indoor teams. “We’re looking forward to seeing them train and compete later this year.”
The program will be led by head coach Ryan Marsden and assisted by Ian Eibbitt and Gabriel deGroot.
Team Canada U21 Men’s Roster:
Steven Abrams, Georgetown, ON
Chris Byam, Bow Island, AB
Samuel Cooper, Hamilton, ON
Michael Donovan, London, ON
Cole Duncanson, St. Catharines, ON
Mathias Elser, Calgary, AB
Isaak Fast, Winnipeg, MB
Maxime Gratton, Orleans, ON
Isaac Heslinga, Orangeville, ON
Cole Ketrzynski, Toronto, ON
Darian Koskie, Winnipeg, MB
Jon Lockie, Winnipeg, MB
Jonathan Pickett, Wiarton, ON
Jonathan Portelance, La Prairie, QC
Cory Schoenherr, Waterloo, ON
Erik Siksna, Markham, ON
Jacob van Geel, Calgary, AB
James Vincett, Calgary, AB
Jackson Young, Etobicoke, ON
Program Staff
Ryan Marsden – Head Coach
Ian Eibbitt – Assistant Coach
Gabriel deGroot – Assistant Coach
Lionel Bonnaure – Performance Analyst
Jovana Smoljanic – Athletic Therapist
Louis-Jean Tremblay – Strength Coach
Wes Chen – Team Coordinator
Volleyball Canada media contact:
Jackie Skender
Mobile: 613.794.7676
