Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge from his illustrious playing career with the National Team as well as playing oversees for 6 years during his professional career.  Since returning to Calgary, Bruce has coached at the club and provincial team level.  He is a technician who is able to breakdown each individual’s skill and then teaches it the correct way.  Many hours will be spent during practice, repeating these correct movements, until they become second nature.

Bruce Edwards brief overview 

As a coach:

• 15 years as Head Coach within Canada West Volleyball Club
• Performance Coach Trained (formerly known as NCCP level 3)
• 3 years as Head Coach St. Mary’s High School
• 7 years as Head Coach at Madeleine d’Houet Junior High School
• 3 years as Team Alberta Head Coach – 2 Gold medals at Western Elite Championships.

As a player:

• 18U National Club Champion (as the only 17U starter, first ever Alberta team)
• 4A High School Provincial Champion
• CIS Gold Medalist
• CIS Silver Medalist
• 8 years on National Team (6 as power hitter, 2 as Libero)
• 3 time National League Champion in Europe (1 * France, 2 * Austrian)
• 3 time National Cup Champion in Europe (1 * France, 2 * Austrian)
• 4th place finish in European Champions League
• 1994 World Championships
• 1995 & 1999 Pan-Am Games – Bronze medalist in 1999
• 1999 World Cup
• 2000 Best Passer – NORCECA Olympic Qualifier