Patrick Johnston
Omega Sports Editor
September 20 2006

The WolfPack Men's Volleyball Team will have a new face join the coaching staff for the 2006-07 season. The addition is the experienced Chad Grimm. The Quesnel, BC native is joining the 'Pack from Denmark where he played three seasons of professional volleyball for squads in Denmark and Belgium.

Grimm is a former UCC Sun Demon from 1996-1998 where he was a two-time Provincial All-Star. He captained the UCC team to their first berth at the National Championships in school history. Grimm also played for the UBC Thunderbirds and was a two-time Canada West All-Star. Most recently, Grimm was the Head Coach of the Middelfart Volleyball Klub in Denmark where he took over a 1-9 club and coached them to a silver medal in the Danish Championships in their fist finals appearance in 27 years.

Head Coach Pat Hennelly is excited with the new look. "I coached Chad on Team BC (U-16) and at UBC, so it is nice to know that he is familiar with my style. We are on the same page when it comes to skill development but Chad brings a different approach and personality. It is a huge benefit to the program to have someone with Chad's experience both in coaching and playing. Chad will make an immediate impact on the program and of all the additions to the team this year, Chad is probably the most valuable" said Coach Hennelly of Grimm.

"I'm pretty pumped up for having Chad with us this year. He's kind of like a seventh, or even eighth man on the court for us", said WolfPack veteran Tim Flannigan. Grimm's wealth of knowledge, experience and skill will be a vital asset to the WolfPack this year.