Mervin Mingo is a dedicated and accomplished volleyball player from Dominica, known for his leadership, consistent work ethic, and excellence across both indoor and beach disciplines. Introduced to the sport at age eight while attending Will Strathmore Stevens Primary School, Mervin’s passion for volleyball has driven steady development from youth competition to international tournaments.
Career highlights
- Early development: Represented North East Comprehensive School in multiple age-group competitions, establishing a strong competitive foundation.
- Club play: Made his National Volleyball League debut in 2023 with Sunrise Sports Club, where he quickly emerged as a leader on and off the court and a key contributor to the club’s performance.
- Beach volleyball: Transitioned successfully to beach play and built a standout partnership with Bill Frederick. Together they placed third at the 2023 ECVA Junior Beach Championships in St. Kitts and captured back-to-back gold medals at the ECVA Junior Beach Championships in 2024 and 2025. The pair also finished fourth at the 2025 ECVA Senior Championships. Mervin has competed in numerous ECVA and NORCECA beach tournaments, including NORCECA events in El Salvador.
- Regional indoor volleyball: Represented Dominica at regional indoor events, including the 2023 ECVA U23 Championships where Dominica won bronze and Mervin was honored as Best Libero. He was also a member of the senior national team that won silver at the 2024 ECVA Senior Championships and bronze at the 2025 Men’s Final Four.
Tournaments
- 2023: ECVA Junior Beach Championships (3rd place)
- 2024: ECVA Junior Beach Championships (gold); ECVA Senior Beach Championships; NORCECA Beach Tour — El Salvador
- 2025: ECVA Junior Beach Championships (gold); ECVA Senior Beach Championships (4th place); NORCECA U21 World Championship Qualifier
Playing profile
- Position: Libero / defensive specialist (indoor); beach specialist (defense and transition)
- Strengths: Exceptional defensive instincts, consistent serve-receive, high work rate, strong leadership and team communication
- Attributes: Coachable, resilient, and team-oriented—brings energy and discipline to training and competition
Mervin’s steady progression from a promising youth player to a regional standout reflects a rare combination of talent and dedication. With significant junior and senior successes and growing international experience across ECVA and NORCECA events, he is widely regarded as a rising leader in Caribbean volleyball with a bright future ahead.
