About Genesis Athletics Kelowna
We want a better future for Kelowna.
From the very beginning, Genesis Athletics Club has had a big vision. It is born out of the transformational impacts that sport can have - for better and worse. Our leaders want to see all players benefit from athletics, a place where youth of all backgrounds feel accepted.
One phrase we hold close is "Sport is Second." It's a reminder that, to keep first things first. Although we love training, competition, and success, at the end of the day, character and community is what lasts - long after we hang up our cleats!
Over the last three years, we have seen participation grow from a small, seasonal program of 12 youth to year-round operations that involve over 300 young athletes from our city! Through it all, the vision of transforming Kelowna through sport remains the same.
We'd love you to join us on this journey!
Thank you for visiting!
Jadon Ward, Genesis Founder & Director
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jadon Ward - President / Director Technical Development
Jared Hanenburg - Vice President / Director Player Development
Leigh Goossen - Director of Communications
Sarah Ward - Treasurer
Coaching Roster 2023
Jadon Ward
PLAYING HIGHLIGHTS:
2x BC Provincial Champion (2008, 2010) with W.L. Seaton Secondary
2x Team BC Athlete, including NTCC in Gatineau QC in 2012
2x CCAA Nationals with Columbia Bible College (2011-2014)
Top-5 in CCAA kills nationally during the 2013 season
CIS (U-Sport) at Thompson Rivers University in 2015 before getting injured
2x years in ACAC (Briercrest Clippers) playing beside his brother, Tilon Ward
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
10+ years coaching school and club volleyball
2x U14 Baden Cup Champion as coach (2011, 2014)
Founder, Former Co-director of Phoenix Volleyball Club, in Saskatchewan
Head Coach Rutland Secondary School (2021-Present)
NCCP Trained Level 2 Volleyball Coach
Head Coach, BC Summer Games Zone 2 Okanagan 2022, 2nd Place Finish
William Hogaveen
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
Assistant Coach, 2021 Genesis Athletics Club, U18 Team
Assistant Coach, 2022 Rutland Secondary School, Senior Boys
Assistant Coach, 2022 Rutland Secondary School, Junior Boys
NCCP Trained Level 1 Coach
Jared Hanenburg
PLAYING HIGHLIGHTS:
Team BC Athlete, 2nd Place Finish with Zone 2 at 2019 BC Cup
2021 Valley Champions, KCS Knights (Undefeated in League Play)
Team Captain, KCS Knights, 2018-2021
Club volleyball with T2, Joust Volleyball, and KVC
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
3 Yrs Coaching High School Volleyball (2020-2022)
Head Coach, 2022 KCS Grade 9 Boys (4th place finish)
NCCP Trained Level 1 Coach
Currently at Okanagan College with aims to become high school teacher
Ty Baskin
PLAYING HIGHLIGHTS:
2x Team BC Athlete
Pacwest Bronze medalist (2018-2019)
2x years playing with the UBCO Heat (2019-2021)
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
3 Yrs Coaching High School Volleyball (KVC, RSS)
2023 BC NAIG Team BC volleyball U19 AC
2 Yrs Coaching with Volo Beach
