2013 16U ATHELETE OF THE YEAR

When Carter made his high schools senior team this past season in grade 10 his development excelled both competitively and skillfully.  Carter’s dedication and desire routinely raise his level of play to a competitive nature regardless of the event. He's not afraid to become a motivator and leader on any of the teams he plays for as leadership comes naturally to him. 

Carter assisted his NAVC Club team in the Alberta Volleyball Association Premier tournaments to win 2 Bronze and 1 Gold medal. A lot of his team’s success was made easier by Carter’s offensive contribution.  He was often counted upon to score in dire situations. He commanded attention from his opponent and rarely was taken off the court due to his consistency and reliability as a teammate. The team continued on to win the Provincial Championships where Carter was named tournament All Star

Being a high level multi-sport athlete can be challenging due to the time commitment put towards staying at the top of each sport.  Carter has proven an innate ability to not only constantly improve his own skills, but also continue to be an integral part of his team’s success.  According to assistant coach Devon Shanks “Carter gets along very well his all his teammates and is very coachable.”  

The Gold Bears assistant coach Gustavo Tenorio shares how “Carter has always shown a great deal of respect towards the coaching staff, volunteers, parents, teammates and opponents.  On the court he always made himself available when the team needed him, which continues to show his leadership skills, athleticism, excellent technique, outstanding performance and confidence for such a young man.” 

As a member of Team Alberta Provincial Team Program, Alberta Volleyball looks forward to assisting Carter in his pursuits in the sport, as he continues to contribute to the successes of the programs for which he is involved.