May 8, 2025: Volleyball Canada is proud to announce the 2025 Men’s National Excellence Program (NEP) – an initiative offering high-performance athletes advanced training, competition preparation, and long-term development in a centralized environment.
This year’s roster was selected following the first-ever in-person identification camps held this past winter. The inaugural format was successful; offering a competitive and transparent pathway to NEP selection and setting a strong foundation for future years.
The NEP continues to play a critical role in preparing Canada’s top prospects for international competition and long-term success within the national team system.
2025 NEP Men’s Roster:
Jordan Low-Ring, S, ON
Stone Riley, S, ON
Aleksa Rakic, L, ON
Samuel Blackwood, L, NS
Cooper Spehr, MB, ON
Jesse Perrin, MB, ON
Miles Hiscox, MB, BC
Sean-Patrick Sawyer, MB, ON
William Bouchard, MB, QC
Brayden Long, OPP, AB
Seifeldin Shaheen, OPP, ON
Cole Schroeder, OH, MB
Hendrix Lepp, OH, BC
Marcus Barrett, OH, ON
Mason Lange, OH, ON
Mathieu Gilbert, OH, QC
Staff:
Head Coach: Dave Preston
Medical Lead & Athletic Therapist: Melissa Healy
Coordinator & Manager: Matheus Braz
For more information about Volleyball Canada’s youth national team programs, visit:
https://volleyball.ca/en/national-teams/indoor-men-nep