WolfPack’s Pakhomenko and Wolf hoping to play for Canada
KAMLOOPS — The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack will have their largest appearance ever when Canada’s Senior Women’s Volleyball program opens its training camp on Monday (May 2).
The WolfPack will be represented by three individuals at the Winnipeg, Manitoba camp for the first time. Head coach Chad Grimm will be one of the guest coaches while players Iuliia Pakhomenko (4th year, outside hitter, Donetsk, Ukraine) and Alyssa Wolf (5th year, libero, South Surrey, BC) will be among the participants.
“This will be a great chance for all of us to gain some exposure and learn a lot,” said Grimm who got the invite to assist head coach Arnd Ludvig after the two met at the recent CIS Nationals. “From a professional development standpoint it will be a good chance for me to work with some top end athletes and at the same time learn from experienced coaches. I hope to get some insight on how the game is played at the next level. ”
“The beauty of the open tryout is that anyone who is interested and has the skills gets the chance to show what they can do. Alyssa certainly has the skills,” Grimm says about his players. “ Iuliia has been recognized for her play on the court the last couple of years. She will get a chance to see how the National team process works.”