Garth Pischke
Garth Pischke (born August 12, 1955) is a Canadian volleyball coach. He is a former head coach of the University of Manitoba men's volleyball team.
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| Full name | Garth Pischke | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 12, 1955 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Winnipeg, Manitoba | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 364 cm (143 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 351 cm (138 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| College(s) | University of Winnipeg University of Manitoba | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current team | Manitoba Bisons | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Attacker | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Last updated: April 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Pischke played for the University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba in his university career, winning the CIS championship three times. After university, Garth played professionally in the International Volleyball Association for both El Paso and Denver, where he was both rookie of the year and MVP. On the international level, Garth Pischke represented Team Canada at two Olympic games. He played for both the youth and junior national teams, and was named to the 1976 Olympic Men's Volleyball team in his grade 12 year.[1]
Coaching career
Pischke began his coaching career with the University of Manitoba Bisons in 1979, and continues to be their head coach to this day. During his time there, he has won 2 Canada West championships, 9 CIS championships, and has been named CIS coach of the year 6 times.[2]
On the international level, Pischke coached the Canada men's national volleyball team from 1996 to 2000. During that time period the team rose from the 21st ranked team in the world to the 10th ranked team in the world.[3]
Personal life
Both of Pischke's children play volleyball. His son, Dane, played for the University of Manitoba, while his daughter, Taylor, plays professional beach volleyball.
References
- Still, Mike (9 October 2014). "Getting To Know Garth". The Manitoban. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- CIS. "Past Awards". CIS. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- MHSAA (6 October 2009). "Garth Pischke". Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved 3 December 2016.