08/02/2026
MEET THE COACHES: WinMan Wolves 18U Boys
Building a great volleyball team starts with setting a vision, and for our 18U Boys, that vision comes down to a coaching staff that has lived every side of the game—from developmental courts all the way to international podiums.
Leading the charge is Tim Au, whose name is practically synonymous with Manitoba volleyball. A long-time Physical Education teacher and current Physical Education & Health Consultant for RETSD, Tim brings over three decades of coaching wisdom to the floor. He’s an NCCP Level 3 coach, a former Canada Games Gold Medal winning assistant coach, and someone who has medaled in every single club season at Provincials. From taking WinMan teams to national gold to currently sitting on the Volleyball Manitoba Board of Directors, Tim’s drive to develop high-level athletes is matched only by his deep roots in the sport.
Joining him is Mike Pittman, a coach whose passion for the game is completely contagious. Mike’s journey began on the court as a dominant setter for the Selkirk Royals before earning a spot on the National Juvenile Team and taking home "Best Setter" honors at Nationals. After stepping away for a period, he returned to the game with renewed enthusiasm—and hasn't looked back since. Over the last six years, he’s coached multiple teams to provincial titles and currently serves as a Lead Development Coach with Volleyball Manitoba, bringing technical mastery and energy to every practice.
Also on the staff is Stefan Lavallee, someone who knows exactly what it’s like to wear the WinMan jersey because he was once in those exact shoes. As a player, Stefan was part of a rare group that won Provincial titles every year from 15U through 18U, capping it off with a National Championship in 2015. After competing on the University of Manitoba Bisons golf team, Stefan returned to his volleyball roots. Now a PE teacher at Steinbach Regional, he recently guided the Steinbach Sabres JV Boys to a Provincial Gold and Silver.
Rounding out this phenomenal crew is Chris Voth, whose resume speaks volumes at every level of volleyball. Currently the Head Coach of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s program—where he led them to a historic Canada West title and earned U SPORTS Coach of the Year honors—Chris brings world-class expertise to our bench. Before coaching, he enjoyed a standout playing career with the Manitoba Bisons and played professionally across Europe, capturing seven national titles over a decade as both a player and coach. Add in his experience with Volleyball Canada (from representing Team Canada as an athlete to coaching the NextGen team and Canada’s U21 team), and our athletes have an extraordinary mentor in their corner.
With decades of championship pedigree, U SPORTS caliber leadership, elite setter experience, and true club loyalty on the bench, this season is shaping up to be something special.
Welcome Coach Tim, Coach Mike, Coach Stefan, and Coach Chris!
