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Posted: Mar 09, 2022

2021-22 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Players of the Year

2021-22 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Players of the Year

Edmonton, AB (March 9, 2022)

North Player of The Year:

The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Shae McIntyre of the NAIT Ooks has been selected as the 2021-22 ACAC Men's Volleyball Player of the Year (Sponsored by Volleyball Alberta).

This season, Shae McIntyre had an outstanding year for the NAIT Ooks and was a stabilizing force both in the front and backcourt. Standing at just over 6 foot 5, the left-side hitter was relied upon on a nightly basis for timely kills, precise passing, and elite level outside blocking. Shae led the ACAC North Division with a stellar 4.2 points per set while also being 2nd in the ACAC North in Kills per set, earning 3.38/set on a balanced Ooks offense.

NAIT Ooks Men's Volleyball head coach says, "Shae is an extremely competitive athlete that demands excellence from himself every day he steps on the court. He consistently brings intensity into the gym, which is infectious to others. Great players in the sport are said to be able to make others around them better, and Shae did just that this year for the Ooks, leading them to an ACAC best, 14-2 record."

Growing up, McIntyre was a wildly recognized multisport athlete, proficient in both volleyball and basketball. In his youth, the local Edmonton product was a member of the Team Alberta Beach programs, dominating in the sand, prior to joining the University of Alberta Golden Bears Volleyball team for the 2018-2019 U-Sport season. Now a proud Ook, his work ethic shows on and off the court; the third-year Forest Technology student's demeanor and presence are symbolic of what it means to be a student-athlete at NAIT, as he continues to contribute to the Ooks Men's Volleyball strong tradition of excellence.

This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2022 ACAC Men's Volleyball Championship hosted by NAIT in Edmonton, Alberta. 

 

South Player of The Year:

The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Karym Coleman of the Briercrest Clippers has been selected as the 2021-22 ACAC South Men's Volleyball Player of the Year (Sponsored by Volleyball Alberta). 

While Karym has been a great role model on and off the court, he has led the charge for Briercrest in his game intensity as well as posting a few impressive statics. He scored an incredible rate with having a total of 337 in overall kills, averaging 5.27 kills per set along with a .514 % hitting percentage. He also averaged .34 blocks and .41 service aces per set to round out his game.

"Karym is a player that has the ability to completely take over the game for us at any point. He comes to compete every night at such a high level it is incredible to watch. I appreciate the opportunity to work with him and I am thankful that he has been such a big part of our program. It is great to have a player like him committing to help us as a program reach our goals. He has not only had an impact on the court but has worked hard to have a positive impact on the community as he works with children in the community and the elementary school." Coach Mullan stated when asked about having Karym in the program.

Karym is from Belize City, Belize and is in is third year of eligibility in the ACAC. He is currently completing a Briercrest BA in Business Administration. Beyond his powerful performances in the ACAC, Karym has also represented Belize on the Men's National team. 

This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2022 ACAC Men's Volleyball Championship hosted by NAIT in Edmonton Alberta. 


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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.

For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca 

For additional information, contact:

Mark Kosak, ACAC
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca

Jordan Richey, NAIT
Athletic Director
780-471-7579
jrichey@nait.ca 

Stan Peters, Briercrest
Athletic Director
306-756-3200
speters@briercrest.ca 

 

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