Meet our Team

PRESIDENT & U17 HEAD COACH

Samantha began her volleyball career playing for the Stars during her high school years. In 2018 she returned to the sport by coaching at Stars and Collingwood School during the high school season. Samantha is an NCCP Development coach (formally Level 1). In 2020 she was appointed to the Stars Board of Directors and in 2023 appointed as President. Outside of volleyball, Samantha works in operations at a real estate developer. Samantha is very excited to be with Stars after benefitting herself from years of coaches volunteering their time and effort to impact lives through the power of sport.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Laura began coaching with the Stars in 2014, but has been coaching volleyball at various levels since 2009. During the school season, she head coaches the Junior Girls team at St. Thomas Aquinas and in 2024 head coached the BC Summer Games Zone 5 U15 team. Laura played club and school volleyball on the North Shore until grade 12, and from 2020-2023 played post-secondary volleyball at CBC as a serve receive libero. Through her years coaching and college volleyball experience, she brings a vast knowledge of strategies and techniques to teach her players.

Laura is passionate about the sport and eager to challenge players to unlock their potential and try new things, while making new friends and having some fun along the way. When not on the court, she is a certified web and graphic designer and has been working for VenueKings.com, a ticket broker on the North Shore,

PAST-PRESIDENT

Sandy has been with the Stars from the start, and has coached U14 and U15 as well as the Youth League. She has coached Elementary school grades 6 and 7, and at Handsworth Secondary school, grades 8 through 10. In her younger days, Sandy was an avid volleyball enthusiast playing indoor and outdoor ball, predominantly beach doubles and triples. More recently, she has taken part in outdoor (recreational level) 6s. In her spare time, she enjoys Irish dancing and step dance.

DIRECTOR & U14 ECLIPSE HEAD COACH

Karen has been coaching with the Stars since 2010. She has coached girls' volleyball on the North Shore, both high school teams and club teams, for 15 years. Since 2010 she has coached at Handsworth. Karen played volleyball in high school, for UBC in 1979 to 1984 (mostly Junior Varsity, but also some Varsity) and then women's club volleyball, followed by many years of co-ed rec ball. She is NCCP certified as an Advanced Development Coach (formerly Level 2).

Karen is passionate about the importance of team sport to teenage girls and is thrilled to be able to coach with the wonderful coaching and club admin team at the North Shore Stars. Karen has two grown daughters who also coach with the Stars from time to time. When she is not on the volleyball court, you can find Karen practicing construction law as a partner at Dentons Canada LLP.

DIRECTOR

Abigail has been involved with Stars since 2016 after her daughter was first selected for the U14 team. In her high school and university days, Abigail was a volleyball enthusiast and played on numerous teams both at school and in the community. More recently she coached the Windsor High School Girls Bantam Team in 2016 and the Girls Juvenile Team in 2017. Abigail currently sits on the Stars Volleyball Club Board, which she been on since 2018. Abigail is a lawyer by profession, a Partner at Harper Grey LL, working mainly in Health and Insurance Law.

DIRECTOR

From the bantam to senior level in high school, Sara played for the Handsworth team and for the Stars as a Left-side/power hitter. She studied Psychology and Humanities at Simon Fraser University.

Sara has been coaching at the Stars since 2016 and has been a referee with the LMVOA since 2015. Sara joined the Stars Board of Directors in 2024 to assist with administrative duties.

U14 FLARE HEAD COACH

Bobbi’s passion for sport started young. She played volleyball throughout high school In her small home town of Quesnel, BC, where with great team effort and coach dedication the team qualified for provincials her senior year. In grade 12 she also coached the junior girls at Correlieu and was assistant to the junior boys team. After high school, she played varsity soccer for Thompson Rivers University and UBC Okanagan.

Graduating with her teaching degree in 2006, she coached many sports in a variety of settings. Moving to North Vancouver in 2022 brought many new opportunities. After coaching Bantam Girls Volleyball at Handsworth this year, she is super excited to become a part of the Stars community. Bobbi shares a passion for volleyball and recognizes the positive role of sport in young people’s lives. She is looking forward to working alongside the exceptional group of people at Stars.

U15 HEAD COACH

Emma began playing club volleyball with the Stars at U14 and has been with the club ever since. She has been coaching on the North Shore since 2018 at both Windsor and Stars. Emma graduated from Windsor in 2021 where she played as a middle blocker. She is currently studying at BCIT and is excited to be helping out at Stars for another season!

U16 HEAD COACH

Camille has been a multi-sport athlete from a young age, with a particular passion for volleyball and tennis, which she still plays competitively. Throughout her volleyball journey, Camille has played various positions, including middle blocker, power hitter, and, in later years, setter. This diverse experience has given her insight into the specific skills required for each position.

Camille holds a Bachelor of Education, and a degree in Child and Youth Counselling, both of which she believes have equipped her to help young people reach their full potential. She is passionate about fostering a sense of belonging among youth and hold team sports in high regard.

U14 FLARE ASSISTANT COACH

J.J. recently joined the Stars coaching team after having coached the Handsworth Bantam team. A multi-sport athlete, she was a setter for Ashbury College and played varsity basketball for UBC. She played volleyball recreationally for most of her life. She recently relocated to Vancouver from California and is enjoying becoming a new member of the North Shore club volleyball community. Outside of volleyball, she is a veterinarian and sustainability professional.

U14 ECLIPSE ASSISTANT COACH

Natalie grew up on the North Shore and played volleyball through high school and recreationally during her four years at McGill University. She is a NCCP Level 1 certified coach and has been coaching with the Stars since 2013. Natalie also coaches at Handsworth Secondary Schoo1!

U14 ECLIPSE ASSISTANT COACH

Mehrnoush began playing volleyball at the age of 9, developing a love for the sport early on. Though she quit at 15 due to an injury, she channeled her competitive spirit into tennis, where she has been playing since 2018. She graduated from Handsworth Secondary in 2021, and is currently pursuing a Business Administration degree at Simon Fraser University.

When she's not at university or working at Athleta, she is either working out at F45, watching Formula 1, or at home reading a book.

Mehrnoush is extremely excited to join the volleyball community again and cannot wait to help out the U14 team this season! 

U14 ECLIPSE ASSISTANT COACH

Anika is a grade 11 student at St. Thomas Aquinas. She has played volleyball for her school and most recently, the Stars. She is looking forward to getting into coaching and nurturing her passion for volleyball!

U15 ASSISTANT COACH

Ryan started his coaching career with the Stars in 2022. During the high school season he assists the St. Thomas Aquinas junior girls team. Ryan's own volleyball journey began in high school at Kelowna Secondary School as well as the Kelowna Volleyball Club, where he played as a middle and then as a setter. He went on to obtain a degree while playing USPORT volleyball for the varsity team at Nipissing University in Ontario. His experiences as both a player and a coach have given him a well-rounded perspective on the sport, where he hopes to help young players achieve their goals.

U15 ASSISTANT COACH

Karina is a grade 11 student at Handsworth Secondary School where she plays as a middle blocker on the Senior Girls Volleyball team. Karina is in her third year of school volleyball and she has played two years of club volleyball with BCO where she won a provincial title as a 14U player. Karina is a multisport athlete having played fastpitch softball and soccer and she spent this year as an assistant coach with the grade 8 girls volleyball team at Handsworth. She loves working with younger players and is excited to coach with the Stars this season.

U16 ASSISTANT COACH

Jessie has been playing Volleyball since she was 10 years old. She played for 5 years at Notre Dame Regional Secondary and for the North Shore Stars her grade 9 and 10 club season. She returned to Stars as a coach in 2022 and is excited to continue. Off the court Jessie works for an engineering firm on the North Shore.

U16 ASSISTANT COACH

Alex began her volleyball career in 2008 and has been playing ever since. She coached at the high school level in 2021 in Toronto for her hometown team, the Etobicoke Titans.

She studied denturism at George Brown College while competing on the volleyball team there as a middle. Alex moved to Vancouver from Toronto in early 2024 and is excited to get back into coaching with the Stars!

U17 ASSISTANT COACH

Emily is a Stars alumna that played school and club all through high school. She graduated from UBC in 2024 with a degree in applied animal biology. She has been coaching with the Stars since 2019 and head coached the U16 team in 2022.

U17 ASSISTANT COACH

Tina's coaching career began in 2017 at Stars and St. Thomas Aquinas, but has been playing since she was young. She grew up playing club and school on the North Shore as a setter and put away her court shoes in grade 12. Today, she still plays in beach and indoor recreational leagues around the Lower Mainland with friends.

Outside of volleyball, Tina works as an early childhood educator at Holy Trinity Elementary, after finishing her BA in Education from SFU.

U17 ASSISTANT COACH

Alisa joined the Stars coaching team in 2023 after playing for the club for several years. She is currently a student at Simon Fraser University.