About Us
At By Request Volleyball and Coaching, we are fuelled by our shared love for the game and the joy of seeing players grow and excel on the court. Heather and Blake are dedicated to creating a dynamic and supportive environment where volleyball enthusiasts can elevate their skills to new heights or test their skills in competitive leagues. With Blake's wealth of experience and passion for coaching and Heather's focus on health, strength and organisation, we strive to bring out the best in every player who walks through our doors.
Coach Blake
Coach Blake is a firm believer in the potential for athletes to progress regardless of their age. The key factors, according to him, are mindset, discipline, and finding joy in the process. With thirty years of experience under his belt, Coach Blake's journey includes playing at Seneca College and Niagara College, leading teams at rep volleyball clubs for ages 14U to 17U since 2021, coaching Team Ontario, guiding beach volleyball players for the International Veteran Volleyball Association (IVVA) in Spain, and proudly representing Canada on the international stage with the Master's Volleyball team.
Coach Heather
Heather is the Operations Manager at By Request Volleyball and Coaching. She has recently added 'volleyball coach' to her repertoire of skills but is not new to the sport nor coaching. Her drive to play on the Canadian Masters volleyball team and enhance her own skills is what spearheaded By Request Coaching. Heather's experience owning an Oxford Learning Centre for 20 years, instructing at a gym, as well as being a certified wellness coach and neurodevelopmental consultant, made her a natural candidate to assist in clinics and become a developmental coach for youth at a local volleyball club.