18U – Head Coach Dennis Bokenfohr
Welcome back to the Jr Cascades, Coach Dennis Bokenfohr!
We are thrilled to announce Dennis Bokenfohr as the Head Coach of our Jr Cascades 18U team!
Dennis brings an incredible wealth of high-performance coaching experience to our program. Before returning to the Jr Cascades, Dennis served as the Head Coach of the UFV Cascades women’s volleyball program, where he built one of the most successful programs in Canadian college volleyball.
- CCAA National Champion
- PACWEST Champion
- CCAA National Bronze Medalist
- Led UFV to a No. 1 CCAA national ranking
- 22–2 regular season record
- Developed multiple PACWEST and CCAA All-Canadian athletes
- Years of experience developing athletes at the highest levels of Canadian college volleyball
- Current Jr Cascades coach with experience taking teams to Volleyball Canada Nationals
Dennis has a proven track record of developing athletes, building championship-calibre teams and creating environments where players are pushed to become better volleyball players and better teammates. His experience at UFV gives our athletes a unique opportunity to learn from a coach who has been at the forefront of high-performance volleyball in the Fraser Valley.
And now, he’s bringing that experience to our 18U Jr Cascades!
This group is going to be challenged.
This group is going to compete.
This group is going to grow.
And we are so excited to see what they can accomplish together in their final club season.
DEVELOP. COMPETE. BECOME.
17U – Head Coach Emmanuel Denguessi
We are incredibly excited to welcome Emmanuel Denguessi as our 17U Head Coach.
Emmanuel brings a wealth of high-level playing, coaching and leadership experience to the gym. Originally from Cameroon, Emmanuel represented the Cameroonian National Volleyball Team in international competition before coming to Canada to continue his volleyball career. As a player, he competed at the post-secondary level in Canada and was part of a CCAA National Championship-winning team. He also competed as a setter at a high level, including in the Vancouver Super League.
His coaching resume is equally impressive. Emmanuel served as the Head Coach of the Capilano University men’s volleyball program, where he focused on building a culture of professionalism, leadership and excellence both on and off the court. He was recognized as a PACWEST Men’s Volleyball Coach of the Year, and under his leadership, Capilano developed into a highly competitive program.
But what makes Emmanuel such a special coach is the perspective he brings to the athletes he works with. His volleyball journey has taken him from Cameroon to Canada, from national-team competition to university volleyball, and from player to coach and mentor. He understands what it takes to develop as an athlete—and the importance of using sport to develop confidence, character and leadership along the way.
- International player
- Cameroonian National Team
- CCAA National Champion
- PACWEST Coach of the Year
- Former Capilano University Head Coach
- High-level setter & Vancouver Super League player
- Educator, mentor & leader
This is a coach you are going to want to learn from!
We are thrilled to have Emmanuel bring his experience, energy and passion for volleyball into our gym!
16U – Coaching Staff
We are so excited to announce Mackenzie Coyle as our 16U Head Coach, joined by Mandelyn Erikson and Carlos Navarrete as Assistant Coaches!
This is a coaching staff with an incredible combination of university volleyball, high-performance club, Team BC and athlete-development experience—and we can’t wait to see what they bring to our 16U athletes!
Head Coach – Mackenzie Coyle
Mackenzie brings a seriously impressive volleyball résumé to the Jr Cascades!
- University of Windsor Lancers athlete – 2009–2014
- Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics
- Durham Attack Volleyball Club Head Coach
- Seneca Sting Women’s Volleyball Coach
- UFV Cascades Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach
- Team BC Regional Program Coach
- Jr Cascades Head Coach
- Volleyball BC Manager, Regional Programs
Mackenzie has experienced high-level volleyball from both sides of the court—as a university athlete and as a coach developing athletes through club, university and provincial programs. She has a passion for technical development, competitive excellence and helping athletes reach their potential.
Assistant Coach – Mandelyn Erikson
Mandelyn brings a wealth of experience as both a former UFV Cascades athlete and longtime coach.
- Former UFV Cascades middle blocker
- 10+ years coaching volleyball at multiple levels
- Team BC coach
- Jr Cascades coach
- Former Jr Cascades Head Coach
- Extensive experience developing youth athletes
Mandelyn has coached across multiple levels of the game and has been part of the Team BC provincial program, including as an assistant coach with the Women’s Red team. She has also been a longtime member of the Jr Cascades coaching community.
And she knows what it means to wear the Cascades jersey—Mandelyn played middle for the UFV Cascades, giving her a unique perspective on the pathway from youth volleyball to university volleyball.
Assistant Coach – Carlos Navarrete
Carlos brings valuable Jr Cascades and high-performance coaching experience to the 16U staff.
- Jr Cascades coaching staff
- Volleyball BC coach
- Former Jr Cascades 18U Summit Assistant Coach
- Experience developing athletes in a high-performance club environment
Carlos was previously part of the Jr Cascades 18U Summit coaching staff, working alongside Mandelyn, and brings that experience back to our program to help develop the next generation of Cascades athletes.
THREE COACHES. ONE MISSION.
This group brings experience, energy, knowledge and a genuine passion for developing young women through volleyball.
15U – Coaching Staff
We are incredibly excited to announce Grace Warkentin as our 15U Head Coach, joined by Connor Funk as Assistant Coach!
This coaching duo brings a great combination of high-level playing experience, volleyball knowledge, competitive experience and a passion for developing young athletes.
Head Coach – Grace Warkentin
Grace knows what it takes to compete at the next level.
- Former UFV Cascades outside hitter
- Former Douglas College Royals athlete
- PACWEST All-Rookie Team
- PACWEST silver medalist with Douglas
- CCAA National Championship participant
- UFV Canada West student-athlete
- Jr Cascades coach
Grace’s playing career took her through college volleyball at Douglas and UFV, giving her firsthand experience with the demands of high-performance volleyball. At Douglas, she established herself as one of the conference’s dangerous offensive players before making the jump to the Cascades and competing at the Canada West level.
But what makes Grace especially exciting as a coach is the perspective she brings to athlete development. She understands the work required to move from youth volleyball into college volleyball, and she knows what it looks like to train, compete and grow within a high-performance environment.
She is a competitor, leader and passionate volleyball person who understands that developing young athletes is about much more than teaching skills.
Assistant Coach – Connor Funk
Connor brings his own experience and passion for the game to the 15U coaching staff, helping create a gym environment where athletes can learn, compete and have fun while pushing themselves.
Together, Grace and Connor are ready to create an environment where our 15U athletes will be challenged, supported and encouraged to push their game to the next level.
TWO COACHES. ONE MISSION.
Our 15U program is about building the foundation for the next stage of the athlete’s volleyball journey.