Tania Polcyn

Coaching Maverick VB since:

2021

Certification Level

Advanced Development Coach (Trained)

Playing History

I grew up competing in other sports such as Soccer (University level) and Badminton (University, Provincial and Regional level). I started focusing more on Volleyball in 2003 and it became my passion from then on to play and learn more about the game. Whether it’s Beach 2s, Indoor 4s or 6s, there is so much that Volleyball has to offer and a wonderful community to enjoy it with. I competed in the Volleyball Canada Senior Nationals (Women’s Masters age category) in April 2023. I help to run and continue to participate in a number of indoor and beach volleyball leagues in Ottawa. 

Coaching Experience

– Coach with Team Ontario Regional Program (U14G, 2023 & 2024 camps)
– Assistant Coach of U15G National Team (2023-24), Head Coach of U14G High Performance Team (2022-23), Assistant Coach of U12 Mixed (2023-24 and 2021-22) with Maverick Volleyball Club
– Head Coach of U16G team, Ontario Summer Indigenous Games (July 2022)
– Badminton and Soccer coaching with various age groups

Coaching Philosophy

Favourite Quotes:

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
– Winston S. Churchill

Volleyball coaching philosophy: “Fast, family, fun, fortitude and ferociousness.”
– Karch Kiraly

Current Career

– Manager at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (20+ years experience in the federal public service)

• Recipient of a 2024 CFIA Organizational Award
• Recipient of the 2019 CFIA President’s National Award for Leadership in People Management

– Certified local volleyball referee