Caleb Funk, a 6-foot-7 middle from Strathmore, Alberta, has joined the UBC Okanagan Heat men香蕉视频直播檚 volleyball freshman class for 2017-18.
Funk comes to the Heat after three seasons each with the Strathmore High School Spartans and the Canuck Stuff Volleyball Club.
As a Spartan at Strathmore, where he also played hockey and baseball, Caleb was named his volleyball team香蕉视频直播檚 Rookie of the Year in 2014-15 and Most Valuable Player in 2016-17.
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In 2015-16 he finished third in the provincial tournament, and second in Tier Two-Division One at the national tournament. Funk香蕉视频直播檚 last season with CSVC, 2016-17, he led them to a gold medal at the provincial tournament.
In 2016, Caleb finished third at the National Team Challenge Cup as a member of Team Alberta, and was selected for the Youth National Development Program.
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As a student at UBCO, Funk plans to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree while majoring in International Relations.
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UBC Okanagan men香蕉视频直播檚 volleyball head coach Brad Hudson was full of praise for the incoming freshman. 香蕉视频直播淐aleb is a prototypical Canada West middle blocker. He is big, strong, and has a great motor. He is also a humble, tireless worker who I am certain will maximize his gifts. It香蕉视频直播檚 also quite clear he is a terrific teammate and will make every effort to better those around him.香蕉视频直播
Funk is one of two middles that have committed to UBCO, the other being Shawn Zhao from Richmond香蕉视频直播檚 R.A McMath.
The upcoming season schedule for the Canada West volleyball team will be released on Wednesday, June 21. Check for details at