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 - Matt Leech - OWNER OF ELITE SPORTS MEDICINCE AND CONDITIONING
BSc Specialized Honours Kinesiology and Health Science
CSEP - CPT
Matt has completed his Senior Year for a Certificate in Athletic Therapy at York Unviversity. He is now certified with a CAT(c). He has worked as a Team Student Therapist for two years with the York University Men's Hockey Team. He also spent single seasons working with the Ryerson Rams Mens Volleyball, Mens Hockey and Womens Soccer Team as Team Student Therapist. Previously he worked for a season as the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Team Therapist for the Dwyer Senior Boys Football Team. Matt has played both competitive hockey and football at the high school and varsity levels and has competed in wakeboarding at the intermediate level for 5 years. Well versed is sports therapy and conditioning with a strong knowledge in both biomechanics and nutrition, Matt is a good trainer and resource.
Contact Matt - matt@elitesportsmed.org
Personal Trainer - Mike Yaskovitch
Bio coming soon.
Personal Trainer/Placement Student - Luke Blair
Luke is currently in 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.
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.
