Partnership allows local volleyball athletes to train with Olympian

Peterborough, ON – (April 30, 2025) – A select group of local volleyball players recently had a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills by attending a high-performance clinic led by Canadian Olympic volleyball player Justin Lui. 

The clinic, held on April 15 at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, was a collaboration between the Fleming Phoenix varsity volleyball program and the Peterborough Thunder Volleyball Club. It was designed to help develop and inspire the next generation of volleyball talent in the area.  

Lui, a standout libero for Team Canada and former NCAA athlete, brought energy and expertise to the court, offering the almost 200 participating athletes advanced technical instruction, feedback, and insights into the work and discipline required at the national level. 

“The volleyball community has been my space for many years, so I think it’s hugely important to give back to the community,” Lui said. “Now, as an Olympian, I feel I can offer immense knowledge to the younger kids, and I am happy to share.” 

Lui, who played with Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics, started playing with a Durham volleyball club, eventually moving on to play for Team Ontario, Canada’s National Junior Team, and the Canadian Men’s Olympic Team. He also played for Stanford University while attending school and has played professional volleyball in Europe. 

Throughout the one-evening session, Lui engaged the athletes in several drills and skill-building exercises before taking questions from participants. 

Members of the Fleming Phoenix men’s and women’s varsity volleyball teams were present to both help with the clinic and gain some insight from Lui’s experience. 

“Working with Peterborough Thunder to host this clinic offers Fleming the opportunity to strengthen the relationship we have with local volleyball families and athletes,” said Greg Jefford, Fleming’s Director, Student Experience and Athletics. “It also gives our local athletes a chance to see the Fleming Phoenix athletic facilities and learn more about the college’s varsity volleyball program when they are looking to play at the post-secondary level.” 

About Fleming College 
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 85 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni. 

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