Our Staff – Unity Volleyball

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staff

Unity Executive Team

DANIEL SHERMER

Executive Director

Daniel is the founder of the Unity Volleyball Club and has over 20 years of experience in the sport as an athlete, coach, and administrator. Daniel inherited his passion for volleyball from his father George, who was also an athlete and was a founder/partner in Beach Blast, the GTA’s premier indoor beach volleyball facility. Unity’s success is a direct result of Daniel’s vision and passion as well as the quality of coaches and volunteers he continues to attract.

COACH NEIL MASON

Chief Operating Officer

Neil Mason has dedicated more than 20 years to the sport of volleyball as a player, coach, and mentor. Neil has played a key role in helping Unity Volleyball grow into one of the region’s leading development systems. His experience in technical instruction, long-term athlete development, and structured coaching has helped shape a training environment where athletes receive thoughtful guidance, strong fundamentals, and the support needed to reach their full potential. Neil continues to be a driving force behind Unity’s competitive success and its reputation for building confident, capable, and well-rounded players.

technical development team

PYLYP HARMASH

Technical Director

As a volleyball player, Coach Pylyp has represented Ukraine on various prestigious platforms, earning numerous accolades and victories as (5 times champion of Ukraine ,3 times bronze medalist of Ukrainian championship ,4 times Ukrainian Cup owner , 2 times world Silver medalist of World universities games 2011 , 2015 , 2013-2019 Ukraine National team member .his athleticism, strategic play, and commitment to the sport have made him a standout player in the volleyball.

Fueled by a wealth of knowledge and a desire to contribute to the sport, Pylyp made the transition to the Canada . Now, as the Head Coach and technical director , Pylyp takes immense pleasure in sharing his extensive volleyball experience with aspiring athletes. Having navigated different levels of play, Pylyp possess a keen understanding of how to prepare future volleyball stars and guide them toward their aspirations

AARON JIN

Technical Development Coordinator

Coach Aaron is a former OVA athlete and current coach. With over 10 years of experience as an athlete, Aaron has fine tuned his skill set as a setter. He is a well respected player in the volleyball community and currently plays in the 9Man circuit. Throughout his OVA career, Aaron has led his team to success with back to back national titles to his name.

In addition to having a first-hand perspective of the game as an athlete, Aaron has an abundance of knowledge as a coach. While he specializes in setting, Aaron is a very well-rounded coach and has a deep understanding of the sport overall. He has coached at every level in our club – from our youngest athletes in the grassroots program to the oldest athletes in the rep program.

Unity Management & Operations Team

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meet our coaches

Unity Volleyball is a player-centered organization committed to serving the best interests of every athlete in our programs and teams.

Our leadership and coaching staff bring decades of experience and passion, providing the foundation through which Unity’s values and mission truly come to life. By focusing on growth, development, and community, we ensure that every athlete has the opportunity to thrive both on and off the court.

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Alan Deng

Amanda Keltz

I have played volleyball for about seven years on and off, and over the past two and a half years I have committed myself to the sport at a professional and competitive level. I developed many of my skills through Unity summer camps and training programs, which helped shape the athlete I am today.

I been playing volleyball almost my whole life but only played rep for 3 years. I’ve been coaching skills development at ronin volleyball for over 2 years and this is my first year assisting for a rep team.

Andrew Huebel

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Brian Kui

I’ve helped assistant coach my old elementary school volleyball team for a few years and this is my first year officially assistant coaching for leagues! I’ve played rep volleyball for 3 years and I absolutely love the sport. Coaching younger athletes is really fun and watching them grow as a player and build love for the sport brings me so much joy. Volleyball has always been, and will forever be, my source of happiness!

Bella Javier

Christian Espejo

Started at Unity as a rep coach transitioned to development programs and leagues – learning aspect from programs other coaches and players themselves

I’ve played volleyball for several years and also coached the boys team at my school. One thing I love about coaching is how it brings people together and builds real connections. It’s exciting to help players develop and enjoy the game. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends and staying active.

Catherine Scrozzo

Christopher Nguyen

With a lifelong background in Tier 1 high school volleyball, I competed as a team captain and earned nine tournament MVP awards while leading my team to numerous championship finishes. My years on the court shaped not only my technical skills, but also my commitment to discipline, teamwork, and strong on-court leadership.

I played NCAA Philippines. What I love about coaching is I can still do what I love and at the same time I can give back to the volleyball community and share my knowledge and experience.

Darryl Chua

Donald Feng

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I began coaching in 2021 after more than a decade of competitive volleyball experience. The sport has always been a place of focus and clarity for me, and that passion naturally evolved into developing athletes. I am a certified OVA referee and have coached teams up to Division 1, bringing both technical knowledge and on-court experience to every program I support.

Emma Ali

Evan Hochman

Evan Hochman is excited to coach the 17U Boys High Performance team this season. He played varsity volleyball at Western University for five years and later served as an assistant coach with the program. Evan also brings educational and professional experience in mental health and sport performance, helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and mental skills alongside their technical development. He is passionate about fostering a positive, team-focused environment where athletes can thrive both on and off the court.

5+ years serving as both an assistant coach and a head coach in the OVA. Began my journey playing for my high school and played varsity volleyball im Ecuador, South America. Continued with competitive squash and tennis after graduation. I coach because I believe sports is one of the most powerful tools for teaching youth about life, resilience, teamwork, discipline, and character.

Everett Tong

Gokce Cananoglu

Hi! I’m Coach Gokce, and I joined the Unity coaching family last year. I’ve been coaching volleyball for over eight years, beginning back home in Türkiye, where I also worked as a certified referee and taught Physical Education for 15 years. As a former judo champion, I bring discipline, focus, and confidence into my coaching. I love helping young athletes grow, improve, and discover their passion for volleyball.

I love volleyball! I’ve played rep volleyball with Unity my whole career from 13U-17U. I started as a setter and when I grew I became a pin hitter. Along with playing for so long I’ve also coached at Unity for about 4 years now. I’ve coached the High School Premier Leagues, Summer Camps, various select programs, and Jr & Sr Academies.

Jalen Won

Jocelyn Prowse

I’ve coached school teams for over 20 years and am now in my second year with Unity. I love seeing the growth children experience throughout a session. It’s been so fulfilling to know that kids have enjoyed their time working with me and my fellow coaches.

Coached basketball, badminton, and volleyball
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What I love about coaching is seeing my athletes improve and getting what they put in

James Lin

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Leah Monardo

My name is Misha Saidov, and I’m a current professional volleyball player and coach with over three years of coaching experience. I’m a member of Ukraine’s U21 National Team, competing among the top 8 teams in Europe at the 2026 EuroVolley and in the top 32 teams worldwide at the 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship. I also play for the Humber Hawks in Canada’s OCAA, where we won the 2025 OCAA Championship. As a coach, I focus on building strong fundamentals, fostering a positive team culture, and developing the mental resilience athletes need to perform at their best. I take pride in mentoring players not just to excel on the court, but to grow as leaders, teammates, and confident individuals off it as well.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Misha Saidov

Michael Sena

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2015-2023 Head Coach (Boys and Girls) Cavite State University-Imus Campus (Philippines), 2009-2012 Varsity Player of Cavite State University-Main Campus (Philippines), 2006-2008 High school Varsity Player.

I love coaching volleyball because it allows me to share my passion for the game while helping players grow in skill and confidence. Watching a team develop strong chemistry, improve through hard work, and celebrate their successes together is incredibly rewarding. Every practice and match reminds me why I enjoy guiding athletes and being part of their journey.

Micoh Tantoco

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Monica Zhuo

I started off with doing some coaching at Uoft Intramural Program, I then did one year with the OCAA and then I found myself with Unity.

My love for coaching comes from a joy of competition and sports bringing the best out of the players.

Miguel Sergio

Nathanyl Fuh

I’ve played this sport for over 12 years and fell in love with it from the moment I was introduced to it. My experience as a player shaped my coaching style, which focuses on growth, confidence, and creating a positive environment. I love seeing athletes improve and knowing I can help make their experience more enjoyable. As a younger coach, I bring energy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping players reach their potential.

Played two years at Seneca as a setter, coaching the past 7-8 years. I love watching kids evolve into the player they’ve dreamt to be.

Patrick Asuncion

Pylyp Harmash

3 years as assistant coach of Ukrainian professional team, 3rd year in Canada working with 17-18U boys.
2 times silver medalist of FISU games
5 times champion of Ukraine

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Robbie Ramdeen

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Shirley Lin

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Srdan Grozdanic

Simon Stanton

I started with Unity at 12 years old, coming up through the academies and rep teams. Now, I’ve come back as a new coach to bring my passion for the game back to Unity. I’m in my first year as a coach, but I’ve learned from the best of the best in my time as a player and it’s my hope that I can keep the same level of care within the club and it’s future. I’ll see you on the court!

I’ve head coached the 18u Unity, assistant coached the 17u Unity girls and Leaside Surge. I have also coached academies for unity for many years. What I love about coaching is giving the next generation of players as much wisdom as I possibly can, so that they can be better players and people. I am also a photographer.

Tyler Mac-Fung

Tyler Fuh

I’ve been exposed to volleyball since I was five, and loved the game since. I’ve played in development programs until grade 5 and then entered competitive volleyball until I got too old. I’ve won 1 13u boys provincial title, 1 14u boys provincial finals title,1 14u boys national title, 1 16u boys national finals title, 1 17u boys provincial 9th, and 1 17u national 9th. What I love about coaching is the opportunity to pass on the knowledge that coaches have given me to succeed onto the next generation. I quite enjoy when I can share the experience where the kids “click” with a skill and their face lights up. Now that I’m too old to play, I find joy in the competitive environments that I used to be in, except now I find it in coaching and cheering on the teams and players I’ve coached over the years.

Yannie Fan

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Why We’re Committed to Community

As a not-for-profit organization, Unity Volleyball is deeply rooted in community engagement. We believe in giving back—through school outreach, youth clinics, and mentorship opportunities. Our athletes don’t just train to compete; they learn to lead and uplift others.

Meet our

staff

DANIEL SHERMER ​

Executive Director

COACH NEIL MASON

Chief Operating Officer

PYLYP HARMASH

Technical Director

AARON JIN

Technical Development Coordinator

Unity Management & Operations Team

meet our coaches

Alan Deng

Amanda Keltz

Andrew Huebel

Brian Kui

Bella Javier

Christian Espejo

Catherine Scrozzo

Christopher Nguyen

Darryl Chua

Donald Feng

Emma Ali

Evan Hochman

Everett Tong

Gokce Cananoglu

Jalen Won

Jocelyn Prowse

James Lin

Leah Monardo

Misha Saidov

Michael Sena

Micoh Tantoco

Monica Zhuo

Miguel Sergio

Nathanyl Fuh

Patrick Asuncion

Pylyp Harmash

Robbie Ramdeen

Shirley Lin

Srdan Grozdanic

Simon Stanton

Tyler Mac-Fung

Tyler Fuh

Yannie Fan

Why We’re Committed to Community

DANIEL SHERMER