Dallas Soonias

Dallas Soonias (born April 25, 1984) is a male volleyball player from Canada, who competed for the Men's National Team as a right side hitter. He was a member of the national squad who won bronze at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Dallas Soonias
Personal information
Full nameDallas Randolph Soonias
NationalityCanadian
Born (1984-04-25) April 25, 1984
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
Spike356 cm (140 in)
Block323 cm (127 in)
College(s)Red Deer College
University of Alberta
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite
Current club Al Arabi
Career
YearsTeams
2006–2007
2007–2008
2008
2008–2009
2009–2011
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–		 Jadar Radom
Arago de Sète
Yaroslavich Yaroslavl
Montpellier UC
CV Almería
Hyundai Capital
Plataneros de Corozal
Fujian Volleyball
Al Arabi
National team
2004– Canada
Honours
Representing  Canada
Men's Volleyball
NORCECA Championship
2013 Langley
2011 Mayaguez
Pan American Games
2015 Toronto
Last updated: 6 July 2016

Personal life

Soonias is considered both Cree and Ojibwe. Along with his mother, he is registered at the Cape Croker First Nations reserve, whereas his father is Red Pheasant First Nation.[1]

Dallas is married to volleyball player, Jaimie Thibeault.[1]

They are both role models for Neechie Gear, a clothing brand which gives a 5% profit to give children the opportunity to participate in sports.[2] The title of the company refers to a Cree greeting, which is warm and friendly.[3]

Through Indigenous communities, he connects to youth to relate to them in a positive light, both through the court and through story telling.[4] Volleyball on the Move Clinic is an example of this, where he worked through the program in various elementary schools in Whitehorse, Yukon in partnership with Volleyball Yukon.[5]

Dallas has had experience assisted coaching at the University of Alberta for the men's volleyball team.[6]

References
  1. "Jaimie Thibeault - Taking to the court one last time". ONE VOLLEYBALL. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
  2. "Our Purpose – Neechie Gear®". www.neechiegear.com. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
  3. Thorton, Kevin (November 26, 2015). "Kendal Netmaker, set to succeed". Fort McMurray.
  4. Bureau, International Indigenous Speakers. "Dallas Soonias". International Indigenous Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
  5. "Community Volleyball Tour with Dallas Soonias | Champagne and Aishihik First Nations". cafn.ca. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
  6. "Saskatchewan Coaches Conference". www.saskcoach.ca. Retrieved 2018-10-08.


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