News Archives: Sam Tu’ivai Named ACAC VB Coach of the Year
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
NWP Wolves Sam Tu’ivai Honoured ACAC 2023-24 Volleyball Coach of the Year.
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce Sam Tu’ivai of the Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) Wolves has been named the ACAC Men’s Volleyball North Coach of the Year.
Coach Tu’ivai has had a positive impact on the NWP Wolves Athletics program since he started with the wolf pack in 2016. With over 20 years of experience in both playing and coaching volleyball, Tu'ivai's dedication to the sport is evident when watching him interact with his team. He is passionate and dedicated to the on- and off-court development of his athletes.
“The leadership, competitiveness and dedication Sam has created with the team is a testament to his incredible coaching standards,” said Lauren Hale-Miller, Acting Athletics Manager for NWP Wolves. “His players have a great deal of respect for him. It has been very rewarding to watch this year’s team compete and execute game plans so precisely. We are truly lucky to have such a dedication and passionate coach at NWP.”
Tu'ivai's coaching excellence is no surprise to the NWP Wolves Athletic program due to him earning this title twice before. The first time in 2016, when he coached the then GPRC Wolves Women's Volleyball team to an ACAC Silver Medal and 4th place at Nationals. The second time being in 2020 when he changed the momentum of the Wolves Men’s Volleyball program.
"We are excited to honour Sam with this award for a third time, and to have his expertise leading our athletes. We all look forward to where next season will take this team,” said Hale-Miller.
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2023 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship hosted by Keyano College in Fort McMurray, AB.
