OUR COACHES

Ronin started with founders Kanitha and Courtney wanting to give back to the game that has been so good to them. Playing at the collegiate/university level, they have the privilege of knowing what it takes to compete at the next level. Courtney and Kanitha wanted to share that with athletes that have the same passion to learn. Their commitment to making each athlete improve grew Ronin to a point where more coaches were needed and that is exactly where we are today!

Coaches and staff with a passion to better each athlete that walks through our doors has grown Ronin from two founders into a great team of awesome coaches and staff. Our coaches use their own knowledge and experience of the game as well as Ronin philosophies to help our students develop into top level players. The name Ronin came from the ability to individually put time in to grow your own game and then impact the whole team! We have successfully influenced the volleyball community and will continue to do so. Come see the Ronin Difference and you’ll be happy to see your skills improve! 

Meet Our Talented Coaches

Kanitha Boranprasit

CO-FOUNDER

Kanitha started his post high school volleyball at 

  • Seneca College 1999-2000

  • Won Male Athlete of the Year at Seneca 

  • Won MVP of the Team at Seneca

  • Was recruited to play for the Dalhousie Men’s Volleyball Team (2000-2004)

  •  Won 4 consecutive Conference Championships at Dalhouise

  •  Won the NACIVT 9Man Tournament 3 years in a row with West Coast.

  •  In his 40’s, Kanitha led his team, the Ruffriders, to success at the 2022 USA Volleyball Nationals 40 Over Tournament. 

In his freetime, Kanitha loves to spend time with his family. Kanitha and Courtney, the Ronin co-founders, have two daughters, Brinley and Ellie. As a family, they love to spend time outdoors such as boating, biking, and camping. Kanitha loves to travel and hopes to one day take his family to his favourite spots around the world!

Courtney Kersten

CO-FOUNDER & GENERAL MANAGER

In 2003, Courtney began attending Central Michigan University (CMU) on a full ride scholarship. She redshirted her first year, then competed to become the starting setter in 2004 and kept that position until she finished playing in 2007. 

  • Team captain from 2004-2007.

  • 2 Time West Division Player of the Week

  • 4th most assists in a single season 

  • MVP at Preseason Tournaments. 

  • Holds Season Records in Assist, assist per match, service aces per set, block assist, and & total blocks at Central Michigan University. 

  • Career Records in 2nd in assist, 2nd in Assist per set, serves aces per set, block assist, & total blocks for Career Records

Courtney loves to spend time with her husband Kanitha and two daughters, Brinley and Ellie. She loves spending time with family in Ontario and in her home state, Michigan. Courtney enjoys being outdoors, especially biking, boating, and camping. Although Courtney likes watching her students compete, she is happy to watch any sporting event as well.

Mark Macalino

SR. COACH

  • Mark has been coaching at Ronin for over 8 years!

    -He played middle, outside, and libero at Seneca College (2008 -2009).

    -Coached at York University Men’s Volleyball team, specialising in passing and defence.

    -Played 9Man volleyball ( - current)

    Mark also has a passion for many sports. Mark played basketball in the Ontario Basketball Association for three years. Additionally he has been skateboarding for over 10 years even earning sponsorships! In his free time, Mark loves to hang out with his family, friends, and dog Londy.

Matty Shan

SR. COACH, OPERATIONS MANAGER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Matty played volleyball at

    -Niagara College - Libero, serving & defensive specialist

    -Durham College - Libero, serving & defensive specialist.

    -Coached with Aurora Storm

    Matty has been working in the volleyball industry for over 14 years. He has run many successful summer camps over those years and continues to do so with Ronin Volleyball. He oversees all the programming and athlete development at Ronin. Matty grew up playing baseball, still plays, and has a great love for the Toronto Blue Jays. His favourite foods are tacos and pizza. In Matty’s freetime, he enjoys hanging with his Pug/Shep mix, Charlie.

Taylor Hunt

COACH

  • Professional Experience

    - OK Fuzinar, Slovenia

    - Nea Salamina, Cyprus

    - Phitsanulok, Thailand

    - A.O.P. Kifissia, Greece

    - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

    - Mate Asher, Israel

    - Milonas, Greece

    - Hekimoglu Bursa, Turkey

    - AEK, Greece

    - Kerkis Samos, Greece

    Awards/Accomplishments

    - U21 Beach Volleyball National Champion (2009)

    - ACAC Mens Volleyball Player of the Year (Red Deer College 2010-2011)

    - Canada West Bronze Medalist (University of Alberta 2011-12)

    - Best Opposite Greek A1 League (Kifissia 2017-18)

    - Top Scorer Greek A1 League (Kifissia 2017-18 & 2018-19)

    - Record Holder Greek A1 Points/set in a single season (6.2, 2017-18)

    - Record Holder Greek A1 League Total Points in a single season (645, 2017-18)

    - Israel League Champions (2020)

    Coaching Experience

    -University of Alberta Summer Volleyball Camp (Summer 2011)

    - PBV Beach Volleyball Summer Camp (Summer 2014)

    - IVC Summer Camp (Summer 2015)

Jaydon Milne

COACH

  • Coaching history

    • Reach 18ub Head Coach 2024-2025

    • Reach 17ub Assistant Coach 2023-2024

    • Seneca College MVB Assistant Coach 2024-2025

    Playing History:

    • Played at Niagara College from 2017-2019

    • Played at Humber College from 2019 - 2023

    • Niagara College Team MVP

    • OCAA All Star

    • CCAA National Championships All Star

    • Three time OCAA Provincial Champion 

Issac Bevis

COACH

  • Coaching history

    • U18 Team BC Selects Assistant Coach (2022)

    • BC Summer Games zone selection head coach (2012)

    • 7 years experience coaching indoor and beach with mariners volleyball club

    Playing history:

    • Played volleyball at Vancouver Island University from 2017-2022 and captain from 2019-2022

    • PACWEST Championships First team all star

    • PACWEST Gold medalist

    • Canada Summer Games Beach Volleyball gold medalist

    • Played for Team BC Volleyball

Joshua Fadare

COACH

  • Coming soon

Craig Therkildsen

COACH

    • Played for Storm Volleyball Club

    • Won back to back Provincial Champions in 2017-2018

    • Won a Club National Championship in 2018

    • 2x Club National All Star

    • Setter for Dalhousie University From 2020-2022

    • Current Coach for Storm Volleyball Club

Victoria Harris

COACH

  • Coming soon

Matt Daykin

COACH

  • Coming soon

Hannah Joo

COACH

    • Played 4 years as a setter for Western University

    • Recorded 1000+ assists in last two years at Western

    • Played for Reach Volleyball Club in 18u

    • Started training with Ronin in 2016

More coaches coming soon!!

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