13U Girls - James

12/13U GIRLS

James Tecson - HEAD COACH

James has almost 20 years of coaching experience in volleyball for highschool, club & adult skills clinics for indoor and beach. Having started coaching at Terry Fox Secondary for the Junior Girls & currently head coaching at Pinetree Secondary for the Junior & formerly Senior Boys Programs. James has coached numerous Teams that have medaled in Districts, Provincials & Nationals for Highschool & Club.

He has also coached basketball & roller hockey and is also currently serving as the Cougar Club Director. He founded Poco Volleyball in 2010, a community-oriented volleyball group that has a main focus of building community & promoting active living through the sport of volleyball for all ages.

Joselle - ASSISTANT COACH

Having played volleyball all her life, Joselle is a dedicated member of every school team she attended as well as joining cougars as a player in 2023. Rising to the role of captain in both her school and club teams, she's learnt many values of the sport in addition to the ins and outs of a cooperative team. Joselle has earned two second-place medals in her tier at the 15U and 16U levels, and helped her team win first place in the Spring Women’s League season in 2025. She was awarded MVP two years in a row, followed by an athlete of the month recognition later in her high school career. In Grade 11, Joselle had assisted in coaching the SRT Grade 8 girls volleyball team—a role she plans to continue in the upcoming year. She had also been chosen as an All-Star player, representing some of the top athletes in each High School team.

Having grown up within the volleyball community, she wishes to further popularize the sport in order to create an even more positive, friendly, and exhilarating environment. As an athlete who seeks every opportunity to play, she hopes to inspire the same motivation to all young athletes climbing up the ranks of cougars volleyball club.

Dasha - ASSISTANT COACH

Dasha has been part of the volleyball community for over 5 years. Majority of her time playing she has spent as an outside hitter, but she has some experience as setter and opposite as well. In the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Dasha helped her team secure two silver medals for their tier in nationals. During the school season, Dasha led her team to become district champions. In addition to this, she was awarded MVP. Outside of volleyball, Dasha enjoys badminton, tennis and reading.

As her enthusiasm brings her deeper into the world of volleyball, she strives to introduce a new generation to the wonders of volleyball and share her passion and experience. Dasha believes that a good coach helps not only in volleyball, but in life as well.

Andrey - ASSISTANT COACH

Bio:

Andrey is an NCCP certified coach with over 30 years of competitive volleyball experience beginning as a youth athlete. In the last 20 years, he was the captain of a number of teams in the Vancouver volleyball leagues and tournaments, leading them to several wins. Andrey also served as a referee at VolleyballBC for a few years, officiating high schools/university games. In his professional career, Andrey is working as a System Administrator and holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his 3 children and his wife.

Philosophy:

I believe that each players performance and development affects overall success of the team.

All practices will be held at the Maple Ridge Christian School

Practice times:

Tuesdays 5 - 7pm

Thursdays 5 - 7pm

Club Fees for the season will be $TBD

*waiting on VBC to release tournaments fees

***Sportlomo (VBC Insurance) registration is $82.95 & is NOT included in team fees***

Club fees includes:

All team practices

Jerseys and other gear (Personal ball)

3 Volleyball BC Tournaments

Provincials

Not included in team fees:

Nationals

Any other tournaments the team and coaching staff would like to participate in

Fees associated with away tournaments

Cougar Volleyball guarantees a safe and fair training environment where all coaches will treat athletes with respect. The expectation is that athletes treat each other, and all coaches, with respect as well.

Unless explicitly stated, play time will not be equal. Cougar Volleyball is a competitive club program and athletes will be awarded with more play time if they demonstrate competency in the following areas (in no particular order):

Athleticism

Ball Control

Positional Skill

Positive Attitude

Desire to Learn

Leadership Attendance at Training

Commitment to the Team

Play time will not be decided by factors such as unsubstantiated favoritism or relationship with the coach.

If any athlete or parent has a complaint with their coach, please address it in the following manner:

1) WAIT at least 24-48 hours before any action

2) Respectfully bring the issue forward with the coach, either in person or via email. Discuss and look to find a solution that works for both parties.

3) If conflict persists, send an email to rmcougarvolleyball@gmail.com with the nature of the concern and the administrative team at Cougars Volleyball will look to mediate the conflict.

Tryout fee is $35.00, this is non refundable. Please ensure you can make the time before you register for tryouts.

Tryouts are held at the Cougar Volleyball warehouse.

Tryouts are the following dates:

Wave 1: Monday, November 10th

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wave 2: Monday, November 10th

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Callback tryout:

Tuesday, November 11th@ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

*12 spots available for this upcoming club season*