The Coaching Team

Naz has been the driving force of Lincoln Cannons since the club was created, and has picked up local and national awards recognising the work he has done. Naz is the club Head Coach, developing and supporting the coaching team as well as running Women 1. Naz has also assisted at National Tournaments and England Cadet camps.

Danny qualified as a Level 1 UKCC Volleyball coach in early 2017.  Since then he has helped in coaching the Mixed Team, Men 2, and Women 1 in different seasons, as well as being a key player for the Men 1 squad. This season he continues in his role as Head Coach for the Men 1 team.

Donna is a Level 1 UKCC Volleyball coach who has actively supported a number of teams at our club and previously ran the Lincoln College Volleyball Academy. Donna has been Assistant Coach of various Regional teams in competitions since 2007, and is now returning to her position as Assistant Coach for Women 1.

Kye qualified as a Level 1 UKCC Volleyball Coach in early 2017, and has since also achieved a Level 2 qualification. He was previously the head coach of Women 2 and Development, and has now taken on the role of Head Coach for the Men 2 squad while continuing to support the Development squad.

Tyler qualified as a Level 1 UKCC Volleyball coach in early 2017, and since then he also attained his Level 2 Coaching qualification. Tyler has supported the coaching team for years as an assistant and last season as head coach for Men 1, and this season has taken on the role of Head Coach for Women 2.

Naomi joined Cannons in 2016 and has played for both Women 2 and Women 1 over the years. Naomi coached the University of Lincoln’s local league team, and was assistant coach for their BUCS teams before agreeing to join the Cannons coaching team.

Barry qualified as a Level 1 UKCC Volleyball coach in early 2017. Barry has supported the club with his coaching skills for many years, particularly our Local League. As our Local League has expanded this season, Barry has taken on the role of Head Coach for our Local League Mixed A team.

Leon has been a Cannon for 16 years, and has loved every minute of it! Leon is a qualified referee, a Level 1 UKCC qualified volleyball coach, and is currently the Head Coach for Mixed B. Leon has been a key player for the Local League, Men’s Regional and Men’s National teams throughout his time as a Cannon.

Josh has been playing volleyball for over five years, starting at university in the BUCS and local league teams and leading him to Cannons. Josh is also a qualified referee and valuable member of both Men 1 and Men 2. Josh has decided to join the Cannons coaching team and support Mixed A.

Caitlin joined Cannons in 2017 and has been a valuable member of both the local league and women’s regional teams. Caitlin began supporting the coaching team 2021/2022 Season by assistant coaching the local league teams during matches, and has now taken on the role as Head Coach for the Development squad.

Iara (E) has been a Cannon for many years now, and an integral member of both the Women 1 and Women 2 squads. E has always had a passion for helping others, and has decided to use this to support the coaching team by becoming Assistant Coach for the Development Squad, as well as being one of our Welfare Officers.

Harri qualified as a Level 2 UKCC Volleyball coach in 2010. Harri joined Lincoln Cannons in 2016 and has been coaching since 2005. He has coached a variety of teams in the university and regional leagues and helped as an assistant coach to the Men’s 1 Team. He is currently one of our reserve coaches.