May 19, 2010 (Fort McMurray, AB): Keyano College Athletics is pleased to announce that Sean Seywright of Winnipeg, Manitoba has been hired to coach the Huskies women’s volleyball team.

Seywright, 31, replaces third-year coach Melissa Laluk who recently relocated to Fernie, B.C.

Seywright brings 15 years of coaching experience to the Huskies women’s team. The Huskies finished the 2009-10 season with a 7th place finish at the ACAC Championships.

Seywright is excited about the move west.

“Keyano offered a great athletic program...from its Athletic Director, directors and coaches, to its upcoming talent,” said Seywright, who coached Winnipeg’s Kelvin High School Clippers women’s volleyball to three-consecutive Winnipeg School Division One titles, including an unblemished record of 39-0 in league play from 1997-1999

 “The chance to become part of (Huskies Volleyball) and be part of such an up-and-coming program was too good to pass up. I am hoping that in the near future we can build on the depth of the team and meet last year’s mark and push to a top five.

“Long-term I would like to help this program grow to a level where they podium every year and start looking at nationals as a serious option.”

Seywright takes his volleyball seriously and is totally immersed in his drive and dedication.

He attends coaching development seminars during the summer at the University of Washington and is a fully certified NCCP Level III coach.

He is also head coach and director of the prestigious Blazer Volleyball Club in Winnipeg.

During his tenure as head coach with the Big Sand Volleyball Club, he coached more than 10 teams (under-16 and under-18) during a six-year stretch.

Seywright coached teams have won several provincial championships and attended national championships. He has also assisted more than 50 athletes in their goal to secure post-secondary volleyball scholarships, be it in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport or National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I or II schools.

His impressive resume includes the fact that he has also coached Team Manitoba.

Of his own coaching philosophy, he states that his goal is: “To create a positive environment where the team can learn and develop as athletes both on and off court and to help teach positive life skills through sport. To maintain those goals through adversity and in the search of personal and team success.”

Asked what is most memorable moment as a volleyball coach is to date, Seywright responded:  “The first was coaching 16-under club with Big Sand. That year our team went 83-11 for the year, won provincials without losing a set and only lost one game at nationals. It was the closest to perfection I have come with a group of athletes.”

“The second was coaching the third 18-under team in my BVC club. When we finished the season, I felt as though in the four or five years we had spent working together, the athletes and I had really connected. I felt that I had made an impact on their life that went far beyond the volleyball arena. I know all of the young women on that team are destined for great things in life and to be part of that is special.”