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Matt and Alykhan are the most encouraging and supportive coaches I’ve ever had the privilege of playing for. They cared for me not only as one of their players, but about me as an individual. Always helping me with whatever issue I was having that day or week, they taught me how to gain confidence in myself on and off the court.. They taught me how to work on my mental game, improve my physical skills, and become a smarter player. These two coaches are so passionate and love the sport of volleyball. They love being able to mentor each athlete. Matt and Alykhan were able to make practices fun while making us work hard. They created an environment that I was able to look forward to every week. I still keep in touch with them today and they continue to check in with me.
Playing for Natalie and Maddy was such a privilege. They helped build me as a player but also as an individual. They are coaches filled with integrity, positivity, and enthusiasm. These two were not only supportive but they were organized, punctual, and clear communicators. They helped foster the relationships of all the girls, through all the fun team bonding activities that they would go out of their way to plan. I always appreciated how passionate they were in every aspect of their coaching. They ran practices that I was always excited to attend, as they were constantly finding new and interesting drills that increased my knowledge and skills immensely.
In my second year, my team and I were lucky enough to complete a hattrick of gold medals; a trifecta of an AVA win, a Provincial win, and a National win. While the skills and commitment of my teammates are absolutely part of the reason for our success, the camaraderie we had with each other and with our coaches (Maddy and Kyleigh) should be given more credit. There is absolutely no way we could have done as well as we did if Kyleigh and Maddy had not given as much time and effort to building our foundation as they did. The fact that we were all friends and cared for each other beyond our volleyball skills made the wins all the more sweet.
Being a Wolf is something that I will always be grateful for!
I cannot explain the amount of fun I’ve had playing for these coaches. Matt and Alykhan love the sport themselves. They helped me as an athlete become better and love this game more than I already did. They push their athletes hard, but make it fun along the way. These two coaches are the best I’ve ever had because they care about you as an athlete and an individual. If you get down, they’re right there to boost you back up again. Throughout the seasons I played for them, they helped me develop my mental and physical game and I could not be more grateful. I feel so privileged to have played for Matt and Alykhan.
Playing volleyball for the Wolves has helped me achieve my dream of being a post-secondary athlete. The Wolves provided a safe and positive environment, where I was encouraged to take risks, make mistakes, and feel supported. It allowed me to become a better athlete, and a better person. Without the support of my Wolves coaches and teammates, I would not be playing sports today.
The culture of the club is what initially stood out when I was trying out; all of their athletes were welcoming and friendly. This was reinforced each year, as I was always surrounded by great people. The coaches go beyond teaching skills and basics, they teach the strategy of how to read the game, as well as how to improve the mental aspects of play. Volleyball is such a psychologically demanding sport where it can be easy to dwell on mistakes or negative outcomes. The Wolves helped me improve my mental toughness and provided the skills, confidence, and courage to thrive under pressure.
I played for NWVC for 3 years and I am forever grateful for all of the amazing memories that I got to have and continue to make with the NWVC community. I got the opportunity to be coached by Matt, Alykhan and Natalie and I can say they are the best coaches I’ve ever had.
The thing that makes the Wolves stand out is that they want to create lasting relationships with their athletes for the rest of their lives. Every time you walked into the gym, the coaches would ask you how your test went that day, or when your next school volleyball game would be so they could come and watch. Even after my career as a Wolf, the NWVC coaches continue to support my athletic career by coming and watching me play post-secondary rugby at the Usport level. Even though it’s a completely different sport that they are not coaching, they have contributed to my athletic success and capabilities from the years of coaching I got to have from them.
With this being said, the Wolves don’t just teach you how to play volleyball. They teach you how to overcome that mental game, grow from your mistakes, and simply become a better person. This club has allowed me to grow into the athlete I am today and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with the Wolves and will forever cherish the community and beautiful souls I got to meet along the way.
Playing with the NWVC Wolves club was such a positive and memorable experience for me. The coaches created a really supportive and motivating environment where I felt encouraged to grow, both as a player and as a person. They were always approachable, gave helpful feedback, and truly cared about each athlete’s development.
I especially appreciated how they balanced competitiveness with having fun, which made every practice and game something I looked forward to. No matter what was going on outside the court, playing with this club and stepping onto the court always gave me a chance to clear my mind and focus on something I loved. Even though I wasn’t directly coached by them, Matt W. and Alykhan went out of their way to help and give me guidance.
It was super special to start my first year of volleyball with Kyleigh as my coach and then have her as my coach again for my last season. I learned so much on and off the court, and I count myself very lucky to have been part of this team. I got to play for the Wolves for three years and I will be forever grateful for the experience.
One of the things that stood out most was the team atmosphere. Everyone was welcoming, and it felt like being part of a community rather than just a team. The experiences I had here helped build my confidence, improve my skills, and create lasting friendships. I’m really grateful for the time I spent with the club and everything it taught me.
I’ll be honest, being coached by Alykhan & Matt helped me reach my potential as a player. They are intentional, impactful, and have incredible integrity in their positions. Within the first three months of playing for them, I had grown exponentially in my skill and ultimately in my confidence as well. I have a high challenge-drive, and they were always ready to direct my focus on what I could work on next. They push their players to see them succeed and thrive in their individual strengths, knowing what each athlete brings to the court. The best part is, they have fun through training! There are not too many practices I can remember that did not have a little bit of humour involved, if not a lot! I am forever grateful for the influence they have both had in my journey as an athlete.
Joining the Wolves was the best decision for our family. It wasn’t just about winning; it was about character, teamwork, building lasting friendships, and fostering the next generation.
I had 2 daughters that played for the Wolves and I love that they promote a positive, family-like atmosphere where every player feels supported. I saw incredible growth in both my daughters both on and off the court. One of my daughters was coached my Matt and the other by Alykhan, and they both had such great positive experiences. Both coaches focused on mentoring, not just training, which helped boost my daughters’ confidence in all areas of their lives.
Both of my girls have now returned to coach for the club and they enjoy being able to “give back” to the club and to the sport. This speaks volumes about the positive environment and culture the club has fostered. My girls continue to be supported and mentored by the same coaches that they had when they were playing; a true testament to the powerful, supportive nature of this organization.
My love for volleyball began before I had even played the sport; it started by watching my older sister. I still remember my first practice with the Wolves. I had been watching my sister’s National’s practice when Matt came up to me and asked if I had my shoes — and then if I wanted to join their practice. From that moment on, and for the next three years, I called myself a Wolf. Those years were pivotal in shaping who I am, both as a person and as a player. I joined the Wolves as a high-emotion, high-energy, and sometimes frantic athlete, but I left playing with passion while learning how to compete with calmness and confidence.
I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of the NWVC community and to have been coached by such amazing people: Matt, Alykhan, Natalie, and Maddy. I had never experienced coaches who believed so strongly in my potential and understood what I could achieve. Being part of the Wolves felt like being part of a family. Our coaches cared deeply about our lives beyond volleyball, genuinely investing in each athlete as an individual. That environment sparked my desire to pursue post-secondary volleyball — a journey I am now living. Even though my time playing with the Wolves ended, being a Wolf never did. The girls and coaches continue to support me by coming to watch me compete at the next level. What made the experience even more special was the relationships I formed beyond just the team. I grew incredibly close with many of the girls’ parents, who became like a second set of parents to me. Their encouragement and presence meant so much, and some of them still come out to watch my post-secondary games. The Wolves community extended far beyond the court, surrounding me with people who cared about me not only as an athlete, but as a person.