Garth Pischke

Garth Pischke (born August 12, 1955) is a Canadian volleyball coach. He is the head coach of the University of Manitoba men's volleyball team.

Garth Pischke
Personal information
Full nameGarth Pischke
Born (1955-08-12) August 12, 1955
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
HometownWinnipeg, Manitoba
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Spike364 cm (143 in)
Block351 cm (138 in)
College(s)University of Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Coaching information
Current teamManitoba Bisons
Previous teams coached
YearsTeams
1979–1996
1996–2000
2000-2020		Manitoba Bisons
Canada Men's Volleyball
Manitoba Bisons
Volleyball information
PositionAttacker
Number5
National team
1973–1984 Canada
Honours
Representing  Canada
Men’s Volleyball
NORCECA Championship
1997 Caguas
1999 Monterrey
Pan American Games
1999 Winnipeg
Last updated: April 2, 2020

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.

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See also

References
  1. Still, Mike (9 October 2014). "Getting To Know Garth". The Manitoban. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. CIS. "Past Awards". CIS. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  3. MHSAA (6 October 2009). "Garth Pischke". Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
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