u15 Boys Club Team

Anatole is thrilled to be entering his third consecutive year with the St. Albert Wolverines Volleyball Club. As Head Coach of the U14B boys’ team this past season, he led the squad to an impressive haul of three medals. The team struck gold at the Premier 2 tournament in Okotoks/Calgary, emerging as Division 2 champions. Building on that momentum, they continued to sharpen their skills in practice and clinched another gold at Premier 3 in Red Deer, this time in Division 1 (Blue). The season culminated with a hard-fought silver medal at the Provincial Championships in Olds/Innisfail.

This success was driven by Anatole’s unwavering commitment to skill development, team chemistry, and a balanced approach to both offence and defense. He credits much of the team’s achievements to the invaluable support of his assistant coaches, Troy Bruce and Dereck Porret, whose guidance played a pivotal role throughout the season.

Anatole’s coaching philosophy centers on nurturing young athletes through the sport of volleyball. His passion for the game began in grade 6 when he won the York County Championship in Ontario. He went on to play high school volleyball at West Kildonan Collegiate in Manitoba, reaching the provincial semi-finals in both grades 11 and 12. That early love for the game has kept him on the court for over 30 years, competing in high-level men’s and co-ed leagues in Winnipeg and Edmonton.

Anatole has previously coached club volleyball in both Spruce Grove and St. Albert. During the shortened COVID season, he led the U13 boys’ team in St. Albert to a strong 4th-place finish at Premier #1. The following year, as Head Coach of the U14 boys’ team, he focused on player development during a season without games.

In 2023, while co-coaching the U16 Ravens boys’ team in Spruce Grove, Anatole emphasized defensive fundamentals, passing precision, and proper hitting and blocking techniques. His approach paid off, with the team securing two gold medals—one at Premier #3 and another at the Alberta Provincials (Division 3) in Red Deer.

Beyond team coaching, Anatole has led several youth volleyball skills camps in St. Albert. These camps have been instrumental in shaping young athletes, with a strong emphasis on footwork and technical development. Many of his former campers are now thriving in high school and club volleyball programs.

Anatole’s coaching experience also extends to boys’ fastball and baseball, where he spent several years mentoring young athletes in St. Albert.

Outside of sports, Anatole has built a successful career as a Certified Financial Planner. He spent over two decades with Freedom 55 Financial and now runs his own firm, L&R Family Wealth Advisory Inc. His professional journey reflects the same dedication, discipline, and long-term vision he instills in his athletes. As he often says, “Successful athletes need the same kind of work ethic to reach their goals.”

Anatole remains deeply committed to developing young athletes in St. Albert and is excited to continue fostering growth, teamwork, and excellence for years to come.