Respect
Thinking and acting positively toward others and ourselves.
Club de volleyball Cascades
The club
Club de volleyball Cascades is a non-profit founded in 1988 and recognized by the City of Gatineau and Volleyball Québec. An operations coordinator works closely with the board of directors to run and grow the Club. We bring together close to 500 players and about 30 dedicated coaches.
Mission
Who we are
1988Founded in
500+Athletes
30+Coaches
Our mission: to develop youth volleyball in the Outaouais through:
- Quality recreational and competitive programs, from first steps to excellence.
- Complete coaching support and access to sports facilities that offer the right environment and conditions.
- Promoting sport and excellence.
Our vision: more confident, thriving people, thanks to the values and experiences gained by playing this exciting sport with our Club.
Club de volleyball Cascades
Our values
Commitment
Investing in our own development and in that of the people around us.
Sportsmanship
Pulling in the same direction, celebrating each other's great plays, and recognizing our opponents' great plays too.
Rigour
Approaching every opportunity with intention and staying consistent in what we do.
Passion
Letting passion lead, so we push ourselves and give our all to everything we take on.
Coaches
Athlete support
About 30 coaches lead our teams (see each competitive team).
- Spécifik Performance handles strength and conditioning for competitive teams: one weight-room session a week at their facility, plus a gym session before one practice. Athletes have direct access to their professionals.
- Optimum Performance Athlétique handles strength and conditioning for Sport-études: one session a week at their facility and a second in the gym with one of their trainers.
- Excellence sportive Outaouais: each season the Club registers a training group, giving athletes discounted access to services such as sports medicine, sport psychology and nutrition. The Club also runs group workshops for all its athletes.
Our coaches
A team of qualified coaches
More than 30 coaches guide our athletes, from first steps to college level.
Head coach, Sport-études
Gregory Antoine-Pilorge
- Coaching since 2009
- Head coach of the Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons women's D1 team since 2018
- NCCP Level 3 certification
- Assistant coach, Team Québec Élite 2025 (Volleyball Québec)
- Assistant coach, Team Québec at the 2022 Canada Games (bronze medal)
- Involved with Équipe du Québec programs since 2013
- Previously coached at McGill University (Martlets), Collège Français and École secondaire De Mortagne
Head coach, men's D1 Griffons
Rémi Cadoret
- Former player for the Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons and the Université Laval Rouge et Or
- Team Québec and Team Canada (national development team)
- Identified by Volleyball Canada for the Paris 2024 Olympic pool
- MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (University of East London)
- BSc Kinesiology (Université Laval)
- Assistant coach, Rouge et Or 2022-2024
- Lecturer in kinesiology, UQO
Assistant coach
Isabelle Lebeau
- Assistant coach, Griffons Blue 16U Girls Excellence
Background to be confirmed with the coach.
Assistant coach
Éliane Tassé-Baby
- Former Griffons de l'Outaouais player (MVP of the bronze-medal match)
- Kinesiologist
- Assistant coach, Griffons Blue 17U Girls Excellence (with Nicolas Ouellet and Grégory Pilorge)
Background to be confirmed with the coach.
Head coach
Daniel Leduc
- Chair of the Club's board of directors
- Head coach of the Griffons U16F Excellence
- 30+ years of coaching
Background to be confirmed with the coach.
Assistant coach
Myriam Cloutier
- Dentist, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Université de Montréal
- Multidisciplinary residency, Université Laval
- Former Griffons de l'Outaouais player (18U girls, middle)
- Assistant coach, men's college D1 Griffons
- Coach, Club's 16U boys Centre Espoir
Full 2025-26 coaching staff
Coach
JP Brousseau
Head coach
Marc Osborne
Head coach
Kelly'Ann Côté-Dorion
Head coach
Rhéal Jr St-Pierre
Head coach
Dennis Noël
Assistant coach
Félicia Côté
Assistant coach
Gabriel Cormier
Assistant coach
Pierrot Barrette
Assistant coach
Laurence St-Pierre
Head coach
Christian Giroux
Assistant coach
Laurence Bélisle
Assistant coach
Charles-André Vinette
Head coach
Roger Jr Picard
Assistant coach
Joël Vienneau
Assistant coach
Jérôme Lauzier
Head coach
Frédéric Demers
Assistant coach
Sharon Bélanger-Johnstone
Head coach
Alexandre Brunet
Assistant coach
Antony Métayer
Alumni
Elite pathways
Griffons who went on to college, university, Team Québec and beyond.
15Active elite players
123University careers (club figure)
5 000+Athletes trained since 1988
Rémi Cadoret
- Griffons du Cégep de l'Outaouais (college D1)
- Rouge et Or, Université Laval (U Sports)
- Team Québec and Team Canada
- Identified by Volleyball Canada for the Paris 2024 Olympic pool
- MSc Applied Sport Sciences (University of East London)
- Now head coach of the men's D1 Griffons
Naomie McWhinney
- Cascades Griffons U18 (co-captain)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons, D1 (RSEQ's top blocker)
- Memorial University (AUS Rookie of the Year)
- Team Québec beach volleyball 2025
- McGill Martlets (U Sports) 2026-27
Félix-Antoine Perron
- Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons, D1 (outside hitter)
- 2025 CCAA Player of the Year
- Team Québec beach volleyball 2024 and 2025
- Rouge et Or, Université Laval (U Sports) since 2025
- RSEQ Rookie of the Year 2025-26
Olivier Boulay
- Gatineau native, setter
- D1 provincial champion with the Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons
- Rouge et Or, Université Laval (U Sports)
- Fondation Aléo scholarship recipient
Gabriel Larivière
- Middle, Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons (D1 all-star)
- Rouge et Or, Université Laval (U Sports) 2026-27
Noémy Hammond
- Gatineau native, outside hitter
- Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons
- Carabins, Université de Montréal (U Sports)
Sephora Menye Obele
- Outside hitter, Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons
- Carabins, Université de Montréal (U Sports)
Ilse-Dulcie Yimga Tchouya
- Middle, Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons
- Carabins, Université de Montréal (U Sports)
Paya Namdari
- Outside hitter
- Carabins, Université de Montréal (U Sports)
Mia Amaryllis Abellard
- Outside hitter, college D2 and D1
- Citadins, UQAM (U Sports) since 2024
Roselyne Quessy
- Gatineau native, outside hitter / libero
- Team Québec beach volleyball 2025
- Patriotes, UQTR (U Sports) since 2025
Camille Auclair
- Outside hitter
- Vert et Or, Université de Sherbrooke (U Sports)
Paul-Marie Carbonneau
- Libero
- Vert et Or, Université de Sherbrooke (U Sports)
Cédric Sutcliffe
- Outside hitter, Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons
- Vert et Or, Université de Sherbrooke (U Sports)
Aleksi Martel
- École secondaire Grande-Rivière
- Team Québec Élite 2024 (indoor)
- Team Québec beach volleyball 2025 and 2026
- Libero, Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons (D1 all-star)
Mborne Josias Sadia
- Cégep de l'Outaouais Griffons
- Team Québec beach volleyball 2026 (Canadian Championship)
Briana Emery
- Cascades Sport-études program
- Team Québec Élite 2025 (Volleyball Québec)
- Selected for Canada Cup and 2025 Canada Games
Camille White
- Cascades de l'Outaouais / Collège Saint-Alexandre
- Team Québec Élite 2025 (Volleyball Québec)
- Selected for Canada Cup and 2025 Canada Games
The club
Board of directors
Dedicated, passionate people who play a key role in growing the club and creating a positive environment for our players, coaches and supporters.
- Daniel LeducPresidentpresident@volleyballcascades.com
- Luc SogneVice-Presidentluc.sogne@bell.ca
- Isabelle SogneTreasurerisa_sogne@hotmail.com
- Flora SigerisSecretaryfsigeris@hotmail.com
- Alain BoulianeDirectordynapro@videotron.ca
- Luc BujoldDirectorinfo@volleyballcascades.com
- Philippe EmeryDirectorphilippe.emery@cosmel.ca
- Frédérique GagnonOperations Coordinatorinfo@volleyballcascades.com
Partners
Thank you to our partners
Thank you to our partners and collaborators. Your support, trust and expertise help us reach our goals and give our athletes great service and follow-up.