Iona Gillespie
Libero
Class of 2026
Six Pack Indoor Volleyball
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Iona Gillespie
Libero
Stats
Discipline for Recruitment: Women’s Indoor Volleyball
Height: 5′ 1″
Upcoming Schedule
11/4 – 17U Provincial Cup
11/11 – 16U Provincial Cup
11/26 – Volleyball Recruits Showcase
12/2 – 17U Challenge Cup
12/9 – 16U Challenge Cup
1/27 – 16U McGregor Cup
2/4 – 17U McGregor Cup
2/10 – 16UG invitational Tournament, Milton Edge
2/17-19 – Capitol Hill Classic, Washington DC
2/25 – 16U Bugarski Cup
3/3 – 17U Bugarski Cup
4/5-7 – Ontario Championships, Waterloo
5/4-5 – CanAm Classic, Detroit MI
5/23-26 – 16UG Youth Nationals, Edmonton
Athletic Accomplishments
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2023/24 Indoor Season - Leaside Volleyball Club (16U Leaside Dynamite)
2022/23 Indoor Season - Leaside Volleyball Club (15U Leaside Dynamite)
2021/22 Indoor Season - Leaside Volleyball Club (14U Leaside Dynamite) -
Northern Secondary School
D1 Junior Volleyball team (2023-2024)
Team Captain
Starting - Setter
Gold- South Regional finals
Silver- Northern SS. Invitational
Silver- York Mills Junior Girls InvitationalNorthern Secondary School
D1 Junior Volleyball team (2022-2023)
Starting - Defensive Specialist
Silver- City Championship
Gold- South Regional finals
Gold- Earl Haig Junior Girls Invitational
Gold- Northern SS. Invitational -
Northern Secondary School, Toronto, Graduating class of 2026
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Executive Team for Project NSS Give Back - Head of General Members (2023-2024)
Assistant Coach - Leaside beach volleyball camp (Summer 2023)
Assistant - Leaside Indoor volleyball house league (2022-2023 season)National Lifeguard
Athlete Bio
Five words you can use to describe yourself as a high performance athlete.
- Energetic
- Encouraging
- Passionate
- Tenacious
- Driven
Five words you can use to describe yourself off your field of play.
- Joyful
- Humble
- Resilient
- Social
- Friendly
Describe how you work in a team.
I love being part of a team. I love the energy, the atmosphere, and the bonding, on and off the court. I lift my teammates up by providing words of encouragement or by simply cheering them on. I understand my role and am passionate about us all working together to achieve a common goal.
Athletic highlights and how you felt when you received them:
Details coming
What are your interests outside of sports? Why do you like them?
I enjoy listening to music given that it makes me feel positive and satisfied while also helping me get through difficult moments.
I enjoy camping and portaging in the provincial parks during the summer. It allows me to put down my phone and take in the people and nature that surrounds me.
Who are your role models and why?
Zoe Fleck is my role model in volleyball. She too plays Libero and I hope to be able to read the game as well as her one day.
My parents are also great role models. My mom is strong, athletic and independent. My dad is a calming presence and always brings humour to my life. They’ve always put me first.
Involvement in other sports or extracurricular. Why is it important for you?
I enjoy most types of physical activity. I snowboard, I strength train. I have my PADI certification and love to snorkel and dive when possible.
Keeping active is important for me because I don’t like to sit still and it makes me feel good to move.
Academic highlights and how you felt when you received them?
Details coming
What program would you like to attend in school?
I enjoy mathematics, all sciences, civics and physical education in high school.
I’m curious about sports/health science, forensics, and law enforcement
How do you envision your school life in college/university?
My goal is to manage both my academic and volleyball careers. Along with pushing myself to be the very best student and athlete I can be, I aim to meet new people. On and off the court, I want to have an amazing experience and strong relationships with the people around me.
Athlete Video
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