Guelph native Tim Warnholtz newest recruit for Men's Volleyball Gryphons
GUELPH, Ont. - The Guelph Gryphons men's volleyball team is pleased to announce the addition of Guelph native Tim Warnholtz to the program for the 2012-13 season
"Tim is a very gifted volleyball player and an even better man. His work ethic is second to none and he plays with unbelievable passion. We recruited Tim because he is the type of player that is not only a great talent but also a player of integrity and player that has a deep desire to play at the highest level possible," said University of Guelph head coach Cal Wigston who feels Warnholtz is a top five recruit in the country.
"Tim had opportunities to go where ever he wanted to play but ultimately chose to stay in his home town to play in front of his family and friends."
"Being from Guelph had an impact in my decision because family is important to me and being able to be close to them will be very nice," said Warnholtz.
Warnholtz, a 6-5 right side comes from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) where he played volleyball for four years. He was three times named the men's volleyball MVP at GCVI and the junior male athlete of the year in grade 10.
Additionally he competed club volleyball for Forest City in London, Ont. This past summer he competed with the U18 Provincial Team and won bronze at the National Team Challenge Cup (NTCC). He hopes to make the Canadian junior team next year after attending camp with the team this past year and looks forward to playing for the Gryphons next season.
"I chose the University of Guelph because the volleyball team has a very high potential for the next few years and I would love to be involved in that process and hopefully in some way help the team towards an OUA title," said Warnholtz. "Also, the level of coaching that will be available to me will help in achieving my personal goals as well as team goals."
Warnholtz hopes to pursue a Human Kinetics degree at the University of Guelph.
"Our program is committed to building a team that will compete at the CIS level and in order to do that we have to focus on skill and quality of character. Tim is a model for both," said Wigston.
Athletes who commit to any Guelph Gryphon team will be eligible to compete provided they are academically admissible and eligible to the University of Guelph.
