Coaches: Girls

GIRLS PROGRAM COACHES

Meet our indoor coaches for our girls program. Each one is carefully selected to ensure your athlete gets the guidance they deserve.

Click on a coach’s picture to learn more about them!

18UG LEGACY [S25/26]

Tori Cowley

Head Coach

Tori Cowley

Head Coach

Coach Tori played club volleyball with Peel Selects, Team Ontario Beach and Varsity volleyball at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has competed for Canada on the International Beach volleyball stage for years including: at the U21 World Championships, FIVB world tour events, NORCECA tour and FISU World University Games. In 2015 she was a Canadian National beach volleyball Champion. Coach Tori is also a Naturopathic Doctor which is beneficial for her team athletes! She has coached with Phoenix for 9 years on the beach and indoor and has worked with a wide array of athletes and age groups. Fun fact - this past October Coach Tori was part of Canada’s first ever 4 on 4 beach volleyball team to bring home a bronze medal from Qatar at the ANOC World Beach Games!

Josh Binstock

Assistant Coach

Josh Binstock

Assistant Coach

Josh Binstock, who we all know and love, is a two-time Canadian Olympian. Prior to his illustrious Beach Volleyball career, he enjoyed a successful indoor career representing Canada at the World Championships as a member of the Junior National team and then going on to lead the U of T Blues to 3 OUA Championships, while receiving All Canadian, All Star recognition. Coach Josh is also a Clinician who specializes in treating volleyball specific injuries. He conducts arm swing and vertical jump programs at his clinic - Aethos. Additionally, he also runs the Binstock Angle.

Gabi Maciagowski

Assistant Coach

Gabi Maciagowski

Assistant Coach

Gabi played Division I volleyball at Loyola University Chicago before competing professionally overseas for six years. She has been the Director of Phoenix Beach Volleyball camps,for the past 4 years, bringing her leadership and love for player development to young athletes. Now pursuing a career in software sales, Gabi continues to share her passion, resilience, and competitive drive through coaching.

Tynan Gannett

Assistant Coach

Tynan Gannett

Assistant Coach

Tynan is a professional beach volleyball player in his third year on team Canada. Tynan moved here in 2023 from Nova Scotia where he grew up playing and coaching beach and indoor at the high school, club and provincial levels. He is now entering his third full season of coaching for Phoenix Volleyball club. Tynan has assisted in all ages of boys programming since beginning his work with Phoenix including the 4th and 6th place finishes the 18u boys programs achieved over the last two years. Tynan is excited to step into some new challenges this upcoming season, Co Coaching the 16u boys and Assisting with the 18u Legacy girls.

18UG FURY [S25/26]

17UG ODYSSEY [S25/26]

Mia Olear

Head Coach

Mia Olear

Head Coach

Mia started off with Phoenix as an athlete playing under the instruction of Coach Keith. She then graduated and decided to join the community in a different capacity as a coach. Mia has coached our prep programs and has also been a part of our club team staff going on 6 years now. Mia graduated from Ryerson University in April 2022 with her Bachelors of Commerce. This year she is coaching 13U Embers team and assisting Coach Matt with the 17U Heat team.

Lily Biasi

Assistant Coach

Lily Biasi

Assistant Coach

Lily played volleyball with Aurora Storm for six years prior to starting her bachelors degree at the University of Ottawa. During her time in Ottawa Lily spent 2 years coaching with the mavericks. She is excited to be joining Phoenix as an assistant coach, and bringing her experience to a new team!

17UG DAWN

David Kiswa

Head Coach

David Kiswa

Head Coach

David Kiswa has been with Phoenix for 4 years now. Starting off on the boys side, he assisted technical director Alain with his team and went on to head coach the girls’ 16U Fury team last year. He is currently studying the General Arts and Science program at George Brown College to pursue his career in the teaching field. Coach David also played for the George Brown College Men’s Volleyball varsity team during the 2023 season for which he received accolades - Second Team All-star, East All Rookie team and George Brown Men’s Volleyball Team MVP.

Myiah Forrest

Assistant Coach

Myiah Forrest

Assistant Coach

Myiah Forrest is a new addition to our coaching staff. Myiah played for Evolution growing up and admits she got into the sport later than most. This didn’t stop her from finding success in the sport. She now plays in the extramural league at UofT. Coach David assisted her team and that is where they met. Myiah joined Coach David for the tail end of last season and is excited to start assisting the Rising team!

16UG BURN [S25/26]

Pedro Santos Pinargote

Head Coach

Pedro Santos Pinargote

Head Coach

Pedro played 3 years with his provincial team in Ecuador which gave him the chance to then play for one of the most well-known teams in the country called Club Ducks. He played semi-professionally with Club Ducks for 8 months before moving to Canada. Pedro is currently a libero for the George Brown Huskies, and last year he had an excellent rookie season finishing 4th on the East Side of the OCAA. This year he will be playing with George Brown again and they hope it will be a great season! Pedro is excited to be coaching the 15U Burn team this year!

Hanna Bucci

Assistant Coach

Lexi Iggulden

Assistant Coach

16UG IGNITE

Julien Jouen

Head Coach

Julien Jouen

Head Coach

Julien has been playing volleyball since he was 13 years old. During his club years, his teams consistently finished in the top three in the province. In high school, he was a part of the Team Ontario Indoor Team for 1 year and the Team Ontario Beach team for 3 years. He was then recruited to play for the Windsor Lancers men’s volleyball team, where he played as a middle for the past five years. In 2023, the Lancers team achieved a historic milestone by finishing 2nd in the OUA for the first time in the program’s history. In the same year, Julien was a member of the Beach Next-Gen Summer Team, where he had the opportunity to train with some of the best beach volleyball athletes in Canada. Julien regularly plays in various beach tournaments across Canada. We are very lucky to have him dedicate some of his time to the Ignite team!

Andrea Arellano

Assistant Coach

Andrea Arellano

Assistant Coach

Andrea has coached indoor volleyball comps for almost 5 years and has assisted various teams for the past 4. Andrea played club volleyball for 4 years and led her high school team to 3 TCDSB finals, coming in second in her grade 11 year and winning gold in her grade 9 and 12 years. Andrea is a great addition to the Ignite team and leads the team with ease and passion.

Anna Arrelano

Assistant Coach

Anna Arrelano

Assistant Coach

Former player at the University of Toronto Women’s Varsity Volleyball program during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons as a setter. Coached at various indoor volleyball clubs and summer camps for the past 4 years. Currently studying a double major in English and Women and Gender Studies at University of Toronto. Will be assistant coaching alongside Coach Andrea Arellano for the 4v4G and 6v6G teams and Coach Julien Jouan’s 15UG Ignite team.

16UG FIRE

Cathy Hall-Kemp

Head Coach

Cathy Hall-Kemp

Head Coach

Cathy is a former middle blocker for Wilfred Laurier University. She has been a women’s competitive player for 30+ years. She is a former physical education specialist with the TDSB. She is a level 1 developmental coach and has coached across the province, including with the Waterloo Tigers, Thundercats, YRDSB, as well as at Olympia Sports Camp. Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge. This will be Cathy's second year with the Fire team. They are lucky to have her!

Alex Quirke

Assistant Coach

Alex Quirke

Assistant Coach

Alex played volleyball with Aurora Storm for six years, finishing her club career as a libero and right side after gaining experience in every position on the court. She went on to complete her bachelor’s degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, where she continued to play indoor and beach recreationally. Alex is excited to be joining Phoenix as an assistant coach and looks forward to bringing her passion and experience to the team!

15UG RISE

Defne Eriskon

Head Coach

Defne Eriskon

Head Coach

Defne has five years of coaching experience with Forest City Volleyball Club in London, assisting U15–U18 girls’ teams and leading youth programs for ages 4–15. In addition, she has coached adult recreation programs for ages 20–60 through the Forest City Sport & Social Club and has coached high school developmental programs for Summit Youth. Certified Level 1 and Trained Level 2 coach, Defne is working on her Level 2 certification in the upcoming months. Coaching holds deep meaning for her, inspired by mentors like Keith Wasylik and Bob Mann who served as role models when she was an athlete and coach, she is driven to give back to the sport in the same way.

Lexi Iggulden

Assistant Coach

Lexi Iggulden

Assistant Coach

Lexi began playing volleyball at 15 and joined Phoenix the following year as a middle blocker. Just two years into her career, she earned a spot on the Youth National Team and later represented Team Ontario, winning a silver medal at the 2018 Canada Games. She competed at the varsity level for the University of Western Ontario, gaining valuable experience that shaped her approach to the game. Lexi has spent the last several summers coaching at our Phoenix Beach programs, helping young athletes build their skills and confidence. After graduating, she spent a year in Costa Rica, where she helped grow the sport by running developmental beach volleyball programs for kids and adults. Lexi is excited to share her passion, experience, and love for the game with the next generation of Phoenix athletes.

15UG SURGE

Emily Braam

Head Coach

Emily Braam

Head Coach

Emily has an extensive background in volleyball, having competed in the Ontario Volleyball Association for five seasons with Forest City Volleyball Club and London Volleyball Club. She played varsity volleyball and soccer at George Brown College for three years and competed in the OVA beach tour for two seasons. Emily has also been active in coaching, assisting with LVC summer camps, serving as head coach at Madawaska beach camps, coaching with the Beach Volleyball Academy for four years, and assisting the junior boys volleyball team at South Collegiate Institute.

David Kiswa

Assistant Coach

David Kiswa

Assistant Coach

TLS FURY

Andrea Arellano

Head Coach

Andrea Arellano

Head Coach

Anna Arellano

Assistant Coach

Anna Arellano

Assistant Coach

Davis Dejean

Assistant Coach

Davis Dejean

Assistant Coach

Davis is a former Phoenix player who was with the club for 3 years and has experience playing as both a middle and a right side. In the past Davis has coached beach programs for Phoenix. She is currently studying civil engineering at Queen’s and continues playing volleyball recreationally. Davis is looking forward to joining the 6v6 girls coaching staff and is excited for a great season!

6V6 EMBERS

Andrea Arrelano

Head Coach

Andrea Arrelano

Head Coach

Nate Addario

Assistant Coach

Anna Arrelano

Assistant Coach

Anna Arrelano

Assistant Coach

4V4 SPARKS

TBD

Head Coach

TBD

Assistant Coach