Team Twelve Trainers:
Head Trainer - Mike Slean
Mike created Team Twelve Training 7 years ago after 4 years of independent training. Mike graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor of physical and health education and a bachelor of education. He is a Level 1 Crossfit Trainer, a certified personal trainer - Can-Fit Pro, and a certified personal trainer - CPT - CSEP.
Mike played five years of varsity volleyball at the University of Toronto where he won 5 provincial championships and was named first team all-star all five years. Four of those years Mike was honoured as an All-Canadian selection or honourable mention. For seven years Mike represented Canada on the World Beach Volleyball Tour. Currently Mike is competing provincially and focusing on coaching younger athletes through his beach volleyball company Solstice Sport.
Contact Mike - mike@team12training.com
Personal Trainer - Mike Carey
Michael Carey is a graduate of the Durham College Fitness and Health Promotions program. Michael is a Certified Personal Trainer/Can-Fit Pro (CPT) and is currently working on his personal training certification for -CPT-CSEP. He is currently involved in instructing Cross-Training and Team training in Pickering and Brooklin. Michael has years of experience in volleyball with his father, Dave Carey, being the past president of Volleyball Canada. Michael has been responsible for instructing beach volleyball clinics, volleyball kid’s camps, and running adult volleyball leagues. Mike has an extensive hockey background. He started at the age 4, playing hockey and taking a lead role as captain on many of his teams. He has traveled to Europe for both hockey (2004) and rugby (2006). He then played on the North York Rangers Hockey Team in 2007 and then was accepted to attend the Atlanta Thrashers training camp. Michael is also very involved in the community at his old elementary school (Rosebank elementary school) helping coach volleyball teams.
Contact Mike - mcarey@team12training.com
Personal Trainer - Lucas Blair
Luke has just completed his final semester at Durham College in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program. Luke's is very interested in CrossFit and Bodybuilding. Luke will be involved in programs in Pickering and Brooklin. Lucas is a Certified Personal Trainer - CSEP-CPT.
Coach - Kevin Matthews
Kevin completed a successful volleyball reign at Seneca two years ago. During his time at Seneca, Kevin was honoured with numerous individual and team awards. He is a two time first team OCAA All-Star and has competed for teams that won silver and bronze at the OCAA Championships.
Kevin just completed his first season of coaching with the Seneca Sting Men's Volleyball program. They finished the season 10-3 and were the Central-East Division Champions. All of T12's volleyball programs will benefit from Kevin's expertise.
Coach - Mark Reilly
Mark is co-owner of Solstice Sport Beach Volleyball. Mark played indoor volleyball with Mount Royal College, where he won a National Championship. After college, Mark played professionally in Japan and Bulgaria. On the beach, Mark has competed on both the FIVB World Tour and on the AVP in the United States.
Mark created PVB Canada an organization that runs camps, clinics and now operates a club system for youth volleyball players. Interclub had a great second season thanks to Mark and his excellent coaching staff. Every year PVB introduces the game to hundreds of new athletes and gives many others the opportunity to improve their games.
