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Vancouver Island University
Dr Abe Avender
Dr Abe Avender

Bio

Coaching:

2019 CCAA National Bronze Medalist
2019 PACWEST Gold Medalist
2018 PACWEST Silver Medal
2018 CCAA Nationals 5/6th place
2017 CCAA and PACWEST Coach of the year
2017 PACWEST Silver medalist
2016 PACWEST Bronze medalist
2014-15 PACWEST Provincial Bronze and 3rd in league play
2012-13 2nd in league play (16-8), PACWEST Silver medalist, CCAA Nationals Fourth
2011-12 1st in league play (20-4), PACWEST Silver medalist
Team Canada Men’s Volleyball: Team Doctor - Pan American Cup - 2012
Volleyball British Columbia: Men’s U20 Head Coach - National Team Challenge Cup - 2012
VIU Men's Volleyball Head Coach 2010-Current
VIU Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach 2008-2010
Canada Games 2009 - Team BC Assistant Coach and Team Doctor
NTCC 2010 - Team BC - Assistant Coach and Team Doctor

Professionally:
• Official Provider of Chiropractic and Injury Rehabilitation Services to Mariner Varsity Athletics
• Doctor of Chiropractic - Clinic Director of Island Optimal Health & Performance
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - National Strength & Conditioning Association

Athletically:
• Malaspina Varsity Men's Volleyball Athlete 1996-99
• University of Victoria Varsity Men's Volleyball Athlete 1999-2002