When a team signs what was called a “historic recruiting class,” expectations for the season are going to be very high. And for NAIT’s men’s volleyball team, that was precisely the case. But in a season for the record books, they surpassed any and all expectations,...
The Ooks have named Phil Dixon as the new head coach of the men’s volleyball program after the departure of former head coach Jordan Taylor. Phil Dixon (pictured above) will take over as Head Coach for the men's volleyball team. Photo via NAIT Athletics The team...
The NAIT Ooks men’s volleyball team travelled north to Fort McMurray for the 2023 ACAC men’s volleyball playoffs.. The team was ranked third in the north coming into the weekend and was ready to make a run for the title. Game 1: #3 NAIT Ooks vs. #2 Lethbridge Kodiaks...
The NAIT Women's Volleyball Team has had a roller-coaster of a season. From untimely injuries and players having to adapt to new positions, the 4-18 Ooks have yet to reach their full potential, with January ringing in the second part of the conference season, the team...
The NAIT Ooks Men's Volleyball Team is looking to regain momentum as they prepare for the second half of the ACAC season. In September, the season was up in the air as the team lost critical players Winston Voogd and Jonathon Shapka. But the team has been able to...
After a successful 2021-22 season, NAIT’s men’s volleyball team is ready to take on another season with a full returning roster. As Head Coach Jordan Taylor says, the team has a great chance to compete for the championship again this year. “Other teams in our league...
By Kaytlyn Poberznick After a hard-fought season for many NAIT teams, only two have made the final four Provincial playoffs. Men’s volleyball and women’s basketball take on teams from the north and south this weekend on March 11 and 12. Men’s volleyball hosts...
By Kaytlyn Poberznick There’s no doubt that NAIT’s men’s volleyball team has made their mark in the Alberta Collegiate Athletic Conference (ACAC) standings. After managing to sweep all nine of their home games, they finished their regular season with a 14 and 2...
A familiar name is returning to NAIT’s coaching staff. Erminia Russo Thorpe is continuing her journey with the Women’s Volleyball team after having spent nine years away from the game. The former Olympian had success coaching the women’s volleyball team from 2010 to...
By Orrin Farries Benj Heinrichs, the NAIT Ooks women’s volleyball coach, is stepping back from the Ooks to pursue a different kind of coaching career with his new company Own It Wellness. Heinrichs spent eight years coaching at NAIT. Prior to leading the Ooks,...
