In 2008, the Toronto Diamonds Volleyball Club was founded by Clayton Carimbocas, under the belief that there was a need for a club that would challenge its players and prepare them for the next level. Scouting talent everywhere, Carimbocas found girls who were interested in trying a new sport, and in whom he saw potential as volleyball players.
For the Diamond’s inaugural year, they had one team made up primarily of girls who had never played the sport before. However, with Carimbocas’ training and a lot of dedication the girls picked the game up quickly, and by the end of the second year the Diamonds were on the volleyball community’s radar.
The past two years have been very prosperous for the club. The club has grown to 4 girls teams along with an 18u boys team. The club runs a house-league for 3 seasons of the year, and offers beach camps in the summer. The club has a reputation for developing top level talent, with 3 Diamond players on full scholarships to play D1 Volleyball in the NCAA, and 1 player joining a Canadian University team.
The Toronto Diamonds Volleyball Club are now one of the premier clubs in Canada, developing girls into tremendous athletes, competing on the national stage, and guiding the girls movement into the next stage of their athletic careers.
ABOUT THE TORONTO DIAMONDS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Head Coach, Has over 20 years of playing experience. Started playing indoor at age 14, and was named to the provincial indoor team by the age of 16. Coaching: 5 years experience with the Toronto Diamonds Volleyball Club. 3rd year as Head Coach for George Brown women’s team, Summer head coach for the Region 5 girls beach volleyball program. Achievements: Won several provincial and national championships, MVPs and All Canadian All-star Ontario Athlete of the Year
Coach Over 10 years of playing experience in volleyball. Also 10 years experience in the game of Football. She has a wealth of experience on a competitive side of sports, with her last championship being won this past summer. Coaching History 2 years coaching flag football to youths 4 years with Toronto Diamonds Volleyball as an asst. to Head Coach Clayton Carimbocas. Achievements: Won several national championships. Back to back All American awards.
Coach Played with Scarborough Titans throughout high school, and then for the University of Alabama at Birmingham on a NCAA Division 1 scholarship. Coaching: Entering 3rd Year in Coaching 2011-2012 assisting Mark Watson with U16 leading them to a Silver in their respective division at Provincial’s and at Nationals. Achievements: Won a spot on the 2nd Team All-Conference in 3rd and 4th year.
Coach Has been playing for over 20 years, and loves the game. Played on the first Scarborough all star team. Mark started coaching as a student in high school, as a student coach Coaching: Coached Basketball for 3 years with the Durham Bulldogs (OBA) Joined the Toronto Diamonds Volleyball for the 2011-2012 season Achievements: Lead his team to a silver medal in D3 Also lead his team to a Silver medal in their respective division at Nationals.