Albert Francisco
Winnipeg, MB
"Albert brings a mature professionalism to our program," said men's coach Cisco Farrero. "He exudes a quiet confidence and has an utmost belief in his abilities. He is ultra-athletic and can impact the game at both the libero and outside hitter positions. The former MCAC all-rookie team member, Albert will be a great addition to our program. Albert is also a very high-achieving student and will be finishing his business degree at the College."
Jhet Bowen
Winnipeg, MB
"To be able to add Jhet to our program is really exciting for us," said coach Cisco Farerro. "He brings athleticism and confidence to our already strong setter position. Jhet was drawn to College of the Rockies for our UVic East Kootenay Teacher Education program and to have an athlete of his caliber and pedigree with us for 4-5 years really solidifies the position long-term. In this past recruiting class, we were able to add 2 athletes (Boston Thiessen and Matthew Janzen) from Team Manitoba's Canada Cup winning team and are excited to add Jhet who is a member of the 2023 Canada Cup winning team. Athletes that are a part of that program have been very well-coached and have played in a lot of big games in front of big crowds. Jhet is also a heck of a human being, and I can't wait to have him in our gym as a long-term fixture in our College community."
Luke Margenau
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"Luke is a great addition to our program," said men's coach Cisco Farrero. "He has the length, athleticism and work ethic needed to be a strong PACWEST middle blocker. A Canadian living in Dubai, Luke will bring a different level of life experience and confidence than the average recruit; he's been a leader on both his high school and club teams, and I am so excited to add him to our middle blocker depth chart. Luke has an outgoing social personality, is a strong student, and is the kind of human being we want representing the Avalanche program."
Noah Hadwen
Regina, SK
"Noah is a very high ceiling student athlete recruit, and I am thrilled to add him to our 2024 recruiting class," said men's coach Cisco Farrero. "At 6'8 he brings serious length to our roster and should make a significant impact at the net. In addition to his on-court potential, Noah is an extremely strong student, and our engineering program is a great fit for him to begin his post-secondary education. I am very excited to add another Saskatchewan athlete to our program and can't wait to get Noah in the gym."
Theo Clarke
Prince George, BC
"I'm really excited to add Theo Clarke to the Avs men's volleyball team," said coach Cisco Farrero. "Early in this recruiting class we identified a need to continue to add size to our roster and Theo definitely has the size and length to make an impact during his career in the PACWEST. He combines his 6'6 frame with a great work ethic and is a great teammate. Athlete character is important to our team and Theo upholds strong values of teamwork and camaraderie. He also brings exciting positional versatility to our team as in addition to opposite he has middle blocker and outside hitter experience and a great overall skillset as a lefthanded attacker. Theo comes from a top high school and club program in Prince George, is a strong student with a plan to study Kinesiology here at the College, and I can't wait to get him into our gym."