Winter Break 2025 Nike Volleyball Camp at The Colosseum Markham

Neil Mason -Director of OVL

Neil  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.

Daniel Shermer - Director of OVL

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.

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.

With over 40 years of playing experience and more than 30 years dedicated to coaching, he brings unmatched depth and expertise to the sport of volleyball. His leadership extends beyond the court, having served as an elementary school principal for over 20 years, where he developed strong foundations in mentorship, education, and community building. His lifelong commitment to athlete development, coaching excellence, and youth education continues to shape the next generation of players and leaders.

Coach Guiam's passion for teaching began 15 years ago, over which time he has ran camps, clinics, and workshops throughout Canada and Asia. As a former basketball player and coach at the college level and semi-pro level he too focuses and prides on skill development for all ages, as he strongly believes in improving players both on and off the court should start. He too has worked with many NCAA and Pro level athletes like Andrew Nicholson (Orlando Magic), Jevohn Shepherd (University of Michigan), Mike Fraser (Overseas), Jamal Reynolds (NBDL), Brandon Tull (Spain), Ajahmo Clarke (NBDL), Gabe Osabuohien (Arkansas), Shakur Daniels (Southern Miss.), Kevin Thomas (Troy University), and Jonathan Tull (Central Connecticut).

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