Luke Campbell - Program Director & Girls Indoor Head Coach
I am the Program Director and Coach of the Greater Melbourne Volleyball Academy, the head coach for the Junior and Pro boys squad and assistant coach for both the boy and girls GMVA squads.
As a player I was part of the National Mens Indoor Team from 1998 to 2008 playing in an Olympic Games, two World Championships, a World Cup and three Continental Championships. I also played professional volleyball for eight years in Spain, Holland, Germany, Montenegro and Saudi Arabia. In 2009 I was part of the National Beach Volleyball program and played in 5 FIVB World Tour events.
Aside from GMVA I am the Head Coach head and program coach at St Michaels Grammar & Mentone Grammar and private coach for various players through Victoria.
As a player I was part of the National Mens Indoor Team from 1998 to 2008 playing in an Olympic Games, two World Championships, a World Cup and three Continental Championships. I also played professional volleyball for eight years in Spain, Holland, Germany, Montenegro and Saudi Arabia. In 2009 I was part of the National Beach Volleyball program and played in 5 FIVB World Tour events.
Aside from GMVA I am the Head Coach head and program coach at St Michaels Grammar & Mentone Grammar and private coach for various players through Victoria.
Allister Lyne - Head Coach of Beach Volleyball
I have been playing volleyball for the past 13 years. I started as an indoor player until I discovered the joys that beach volleyball can bring. I have played 3 seasons on the FIVB World Tour as well as several events on the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour and the New Zealand Tour. I have been playing on the Australian Tour for the past 10 years.
I am currently the Tournament Director of the Victorian Beach Tour and recently became a part owner of Vic Beach.
I am currently the Tournament Director of the Victorian Beach Tour and recently became a part owner of Vic Beach.
Damien Whitburn - Head Coach of Boys Senior Indoor
I have been playing volleyball for over 15 years and have represented Victoria and Australia at juniorr and youth levels. I am currently playing mens AVL with the Uni Blues and have been captain of this side for the last four years.
I have been lucky enough to play volleyball with and against some fantastic people in a number of great countries and through coaching GMVA I am looking forward to helping our athletes reach their full potential and goals in volleyball.
I have been lucky enough to play volleyball with and against some fantastic people in a number of great countries and through coaching GMVA I am looking forward to helping our athletes reach their full potential and goals in volleyball.
Mick Stevens - Head Coach of GMVA Youth
I started playing volleyball in yr 7 and instantly fell in love with the game. After 18 years of playing and coaching I still love it. As a player I’ve represented my state from U16's - U21's, captained AVL team's and a proud member of Yarra Ranges Volleyball Club for the last 15 years. I’ve coached all levels of State League as well as multiple State Teams. I currently work as a Volleyball Coach for Wesley College and am excited to work with the amazing group of coaches at GMVA. What’s been more special for me than what I’ve achieved as a player and coach is the friendships and relationships I’ve made off the court. I’ve made life long friends that have mentored me and journeyed through life with me. GMVA gives me the opportunity to coach the sport I love as well as building relationships and working with young people.
Stephane Hamelin - Head Coach of GMVA Junior Boys
Stephane is a Canadian national and played 4 years of university volleyball in the CIS in Canada before heading to Europe to play professional volleyball in France.
He comes to Australia with a wealth of experience and is now a full time primary teacher in Camberwell. The teaching background along with professional volleyball make Stephane a fantastic teaching coach and an asset to our program.
He comes to Australia with a wealth of experience and is now a full time primary teacher in Camberwell. The teaching background along with professional volleyball make Stephane a fantastic teaching coach and an asset to our program.
Tamsin Hinchley - Beach Head Coach
Tamsin Hinchley is one of the few athletes in the world to be a dual-sport Olympian. She has represented Australia in two Olympic Games and has played over 350 international matches for her country. Her most recent and favorite achievement is placing 5th for beach volleyball at the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 with her partner Natalie Cook.
I enjoy coaching young athletes and helping them to push their limits to reach their goals. I try to bring the same ethic to the court as a coach and a player. I believe everyone has the ability to be be a top athlete so long as they do their best and always put 100% into every training, match and strength session. I believe volleyball should be fun but that doesn't mean taking it easy- it means trying new things, pushing your limits and at the end of the day feeling proud that you have achieved something either individually or as a team
I enjoy coaching young athletes and helping them to push their limits to reach their goals. I try to bring the same ethic to the court as a coach and a player. I believe everyone has the ability to be be a top athlete so long as they do their best and always put 100% into every training, match and strength session. I believe volleyball should be fun but that doesn't mean taking it easy- it means trying new things, pushing your limits and at the end of the day feeling proud that you have achieved something either individually or as a team
Shannon Winzer - Casual Head Coach of Girls Indoor
I’m originally from Vancouver, Canada and first started playing volleyball at primary school when I was 10 years old. After high school I went on to play at the University of British Columbia in Canada from 1998-2002, one of the most successful and well regarded programs in the country. Since then I've played 3 years in the English National League, 5 years in the Australian National League where I captained Uni Blues to a National Championship and I also played 2 years with the Australian National Team (2008-2009). Recently, I decided to start a family and take a break from elite level volleyball and as a result my focus has shifted from playing to coaching...although you can still see me suit up at state league for the Southern Cross Cobras.
I am excited for this opportunity to coach GMVA athletes, I love coaching young players and challenging them on and off the court. I expect a lot out of the players I work with because I believe that being successful in any sport is only 10% talent and 90% hard work and determination.
I am excited for this opportunity to coach GMVA athletes, I love coaching young players and challenging them on and off the court. I expect a lot out of the players I work with because I believe that being successful in any sport is only 10% talent and 90% hard work and determination.
Peter Rivett - Assistant Coach, beach and indoor
As a coach I am constantly seeking to learn. I was quite late in coming to Volleyball and feel I have a great deal to make for. I have had a great experience coaching at a school and state level since 2004. My experience as a player with elite level basketball gives me some insight to emotions and thought processes at a playing level and my experience as a minister and youth worker gives me insight into the emotion and developmental paradigms of young athletes. My playing at a beach and state league level is a work in progress, that is enough said about that really.
I am excited about being part of GMVA this year because of the opportunity it affords me to learn and develop my coaching. I am also looking forward to bringing new perspectives to the coaching and care of athletes as well as assisting in developing relationships between GMVA and Schools programs.
I am excited about being part of GMVA this year because of the opportunity it affords me to learn and develop my coaching. I am also looking forward to bringing new perspectives to the coaching and care of athletes as well as assisting in developing relationships between GMVA and Schools programs.
Lauren Bertolacci - Casual Head Coach of Girls Indoor
As a player I have played professionally the last 5 years in Europe in Spain, Germany and France. I am a setter and have been a member of the Australian Women's team since 2005. I look forward to working with the GMVA athletes, getting more involved in coaching, and helping junior athletes in Victoria realise their potential and see what they can achieve in the very large world of Volleyball.
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Nick Arena - Assistant Coach
Nick has been a volleyballer for over 30 years and still competes in the Vic Beach State Tour, an absolute volleyball tragic. He played indoor volleyball with Melbourne Uni Renegades Volleyball Club for many years and now coaches at St Bernards College and also in the State Indoor and Beach Volleyball Programs
Linford Bennett - Assistant Coach for Boys and Girls
Having started my volleyball career back in 2005, I have come a long way since then, both in terms of development on the court and the person I am becoming off the court. At first it was a sport I just played cause, then as I started to get more and more involved, I realised what great environment volleyball can be. First trying out for GMVA in 2005, since then having been a part of various state league, state teams, AVL teams and even spending a year playing college in Canada I have been coached by some incredible coaches who have taught me some valuable things along the way. As an older athlete with the academy, it is my wish to pass on some of the knowledge I’ve learned through my playing experience onto the next generation of players and hopefully help offer some knowledge