Ericka discovered her passion for volleyball later than most athletes, beginning her journey at the age of 26. Despite starting later in life, she quickly embraced the sport and joined her first team, No Limit. Playing primarily as an outside attacker and opposite attacker, Ericka brought determination and energy to the court, developing her skills while contributing to her team’s dynamic play.
Volleyball soon became much more than just a sport for Ericka. It provided her with a strong sense of belonging and community. Through the challenges of training, competition, and teamwork, she experienced significant personal growth. The game helped strengthen her self-confidence, improved her mental health, and taught her the value of perseverance both on and off the court.
Beyond the physical aspects of the sport, volleyball also allowed Ericka to build meaningful and lasting relationships with teammates and others in the volleyball community. What began as a new activity at 26 evolved into a powerful and positive force in her life, shaping her character and reinforcing the importance of resilience, connection, and passion. Due to her positive attitude, Ericka was entrusted to take on the role of Competition Leader during SEVA’s 2025 Championships.
The transition from player to competition leader has proved to be anything but difficult for her. She stated that with the same skills you apply on the court, you apply as Competition Leader. Communication, strategic thinking, and coordination.
Sabinah Clement, holds the positions of; Vice President of the ECVA and Member of FIVB Board of Administration, and Head of International Financial Centres, Global Incorporations Vistra Licence Holdings (BVI) Limited.
Sabinah Clement has dedicated her lifetime to sports, excelling both as a distinguished multi-sport national athlete (athletics, netball and volleyball) and as a passionate and highly regarded sports administrator.
Her commitment to advancing the development of sports and the interests of athletes has been demonstrated through her active participation on various executive and advisory boards across local, regional, and international sporting organisations.
As a legal and corporate governance professional, she has become a pivotal voice in shaping policies and regulations that prioritise athletes' well-being and the principles of good governance in sports.
Driven by an unwavering passion for fairness, equality, and athlete-centered decision-making, Sabinah has earned widespread recognition and numerous accolades on the global sporting stage. Her tireless advocacy for inclusive policies, particularly for women in sports, and transparent governance has left a lasting impact on the sports community.
Sabinah’s contributions to the world of sports are particularly notable in her work with volleyball and the Olympic Movement, where she has held and continues to hold various influential roles. These roles have allowed her to champion initiatives that elevate the standards of excellence, integrity, and fairness in the sporting arena.
* 1st Vice President of the BVI Olympic Committee
* Member of the Board of Administration of the International Volleyball Federation (“FIVB”), the world governing body of volleyball.
* 1st Vice President of the Board of Administration of the North, Central American and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (“NORCECA”).
* Longstanding member of the Legal Commission of FIVB – a working group responsible for advising on constitutional changes, corporate governance and providing general guidance to the Board of Administration.
* President of the Legal Commission of NORCECA.
* Former Chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal of FIVB – a tribunal responsible for considering and rendering decisions in respect of disciplinary and anti-doping matters involving member federations, athletes and other bodies of the international organisation.
* Vice President – Eastern Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Federation
* Governance Officer of the Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (Also served as the President for 12 years and Treasurer for 8 years)
* Compliance Officer of the BVI Olympic Committee and Virgin Islands Volleyball Association. Also appointed as Designated Person for both organisations for reporting purposes to the Financial Investigation Agency.
In her professional life she is the Head of International Finance Centres of Vistra, a global corporate solutions company, where she has responsibility for its global incorporations businesses across a number of jurisdictions including BVI, Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Samoa and Delaware. She holds advanced degrees in Law, Corporate Governance and Business Administration.
Brenda Allen, committed and versatile volleyballer, transitioned from track & field to volleyball in 1986 while in high school and quickly rose through the ranks to join the national team. Determined to earn court time, she trained with both female and male squads, mastered all front-row positions, and secured a permanent starting role. Her club career with the Rebels and national team assignments saw her excel as an outside hitter, middle blocker and opposite when tactical needs demanded.
Career highlights and awards
- National and regional competition: represented her country at OECS, Leeward Islands, and World Championship Qualifiers.
- Beach volleyball: began competing in 2010; represented the national federation at four CAC Games (first appearance, 2010 — 8th place; most recent, 2023). Won the inaugural ECVA Beach Championship (St. Lucia) with partner Shanicia Dyer and earned bronze at ECVA 2023 with partner Genelle Lake.
- Individual honors: MVP (OECS, ECVA, Leeward Islands), Best Server, Best Reception, Best Outside Attacker, Best Middle Blocker, Best Scorer, All-Tournament selections.
- Collegiate achievements: attended Lindenwood University on a partial volleyball scholarship (1999); four-year varsity starter, All-Tournament Team, Scholar-Athlete, All-American, and consistent Honor Roll recipient while earning a BA in Marketing and later an MBA in International Business. Coached a junior varsity team during graduate studies.
- COACHING: Brenda Began coaching while still an active player and continues as a beach volleyball coach, developing players at national and junior levels. Led junior team to training camp in Paraguay (2025) and served as Chef de Mission for the national Pan Am junior team.
- OFFICIATING: Active local referee and official at regional events, including referee duties at the inaugural U19 ECVA Beach Tournament (St. Kitts, 2023), and is also the Secretary General of SKAVA.
- SPORTS ADMINISTRATION: Recently elected to the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) and serving as Secretary of SKAVA. She also serves as the ECVA Administration Assistant/Manager and on the Control Committee overseeing games operations: athlete safety inspections, fair play enforcement, rules compliance, and ensuring athletes’ voices are heard.
Philosophy and legacy
An athlete and leader who believes hard work, adaptability and giving back open doors to achievement. She attributes much of her development to her mentor and lifelong coach, Glenn Quinlan, whose belief and guidance shaped her on and off the court. She remains dedicated to fostering the next generation of players and serving her sport at every level.
Brenda is also available for coaching, speaking engagements, and sports development consulting. (Contact details available on request.)
𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑑,
𝐴𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑂𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑜, 
𝑂𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠,𝐾𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑦, 
𝐸𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝐿𝑒𝐵𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑐.Glenn Quinlan, GQ or Mr President as he is affectionately known, is a legend in the sport of volleyball not only in his native St Kitts and Nevis but across the volleyball community in the Caribbean.
He has served with distinction as Player, Coach and Administrator, sometimes doing all three at the same time!
Glenn was initiated into volleyball at the College of the Virgin Islands (now the University of the Virgin Islands) when he attended that institution from 1979. Prior to this, Glenn’s passion was basketball, representing St Kitts and Nevis at regional tournaments. Coach Blake from CVI had a profound impact on Glenn which shaped his enthusiasm and strategic outlook for the sport.
Glenn represented St Kitts and Nevis in volleyball as a player from 1984 to 2005, He was also selected as part of an All-Star OECS team that played against the Barbados National Team in Barbados.
Glenn has been a successful coach at the club level in St Kitts as well as at the regional level. He guided the St Kitts and Nevis national senior women’s team to three OECS gold medals, in St Kitts in 1991, Grenada 1992 and in Anguilla in 2004.
Glenn assumed the Presidency of the SKAVA in 1995 and has ensured that the national flag has been represented in regional tournaments and board rooms. Notwithstanding the limited resources available, the sport has provided numerous opportunities for young athletes, male and female, to obtain a college education while playing volleyball overseas.
Glenn has also made a sterling contribution in the administrative field at the regional and international levels: President of ECVA from 2007, Executive Vice President of NORCECA from 2008 and ultimately all the way up to the world body, as Member of the FIVB Board of Administration since 2016. Through these institutions he has been able to mobilise significant resources for the smaller National Federations by way of coaches, playing courts, equipment and training for local coaches, referees and scorers.
Of recent vintage, Glenn was instrumental in securing resources to host several youth beach tournaments for the smaller National Federations across the Caribbean, to develop their talent. Glenn’s only elusive goal so far, has been the absence of a dedicated facility for volleyball in his native land.
NORCECA commissions are specialized, expert-driven bodies under the Board of Administration that manage, develop, and promote volleyball and beach volleyball across North, Central America, and the Caribbean. Comprised of representatives from member nations, these 11+ commissions (including Athletes, Coaches, Medical, Refereeing, and Press) enhance governance, operational efficiency, and event organization.
They operate under the Board of Administration to implement strategic goals, ensure compliance with FIVB rules, and foster technical advancements in the region.
Mr. Rawle Lee is a respected International Indoor Volleyball Referee from Antigua and Barbuda, with a career spanning over a decade. Beginning his officiating journey in 2010, Mr. Lee has demonstrated unwavering commitment and excellence in the field of volleyball officiating.
In 2017, he went on to complete the FIVB Continental Referee Course in Mexico where he was selected as an International Referee Candidate. This achievement earned him the distinction of becoming the first and currently only International Indoor Volleyball Referee from Antigua and Barbuda.
Mr. Lee has officiated extensively in ECVA competitions, gaining recognition as one of the most seasoned and respected referees within the region. A landmark moment in his career came in 2025, when he represented Antigua and Barbuda at the XVIII Men's Senior Pan American Cup, making history as the first Antiguan referee to officiate at this level.
Beyond his international accomplishments, Mr. Lee is deeply dedicated to the growth and development of volleyball in Antigua and Barbuda. As the Local Referee Coordinator for the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association (ABAVA), he has led referee development programs and in 2025, successfully onboarded eight new referees into the system. He also spearheads the ABAVA Business League, creating new opportunities for competitive play and community engagement.
Mr. Lee’s leadership, passion for the sport, and dedication to excellence continue to inspire the next generation of referees and contribute significantly to the development of volleyball both locally and regionally.
A Michael Peters Story: From Boardroom to Beach/Court 🏐🇸🇽
In a world that often separates business from community, Michael Peters stands as a powerful example of how leadership, service, and passion can intersect to build something greater than oneself.
When Michael Peters was appointed to the position of Operations Director at Princess Juliana International Airport, he knew he was stepping into more than just a prestigious position. He was accepting a responsibility—to serve Sint Maarten not only economically, but socially and culturally.
With a background rooted in strategic planning and operational excellence, Michael could have remained within the comfort of corporate circles. But his vision extended beyond the runway. He saw the potential in sports—particularly volleyball—as a vehicle for unity, youth empowerment, and national pride.
Though he had never played volleyball himself, Michael didn’t let that stop him from becoming a champion for the sport. When the opportunity arose to join the Sint Maarteen Volleyball Association, as a director, he didn’t hesitate.
“Anything for the development of sports—especially our country, Sint Maarten. I see it as an opportunity to give back to the community in whatever shape or form,” Michael shared.
His words echo a truth many forget: You don’t have to be an athlete to make a difference in sports.
Michael's involvement will bring a fresh wave of energy to the association. His corporate expertise will help streamline operations, improve outreach, and strengthen partnerships across the island. More than that, his presence will inspire others in the professional world to see sports as a worthy investment—not just in infrastructure, but in people.
Bill Frederick was first introduced to volleyball at the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School. Although it didn't immediately show rise to the top, his determination and love for the sport were undeniably.
He represented the school at various secondary school competitions, finishing in 2nd place at the 2022 competition which also happened to be his last year of high school.
He then moved on to the Dominica State College to pursue an associate’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology while still pursuing his volleyball dreams. Around that time, he also started representing the Club One Volleyball Club in the National Volleyball League, being part of back-to-back league winning squads.
His hard work and love for volleyball caught the eye of the National team coaches, leading to his selection to represent Dominica in both beach and indoor volleyball. Bill, and his partner Mervin Mingo were permanent fixtures on the podium at the ECVA Junior beach tournaments, finishing 3rd in 2023 and 1st in 2024 and 2025. He has also participated in the ECVA senior beach championships and the NORCECA continental tour.
Bill has also seen success in indoor volleyball, placing 3rd in the 2023 ECVA U23 indoor tournament and 2nd in the 2024 senior champions.
A new chapter in his life has opened as he earned a scholarship to play NAIA volleyball for the Culver-Stockton College in the United States, while pursuing a degree in Radiology.
His dreams go way further as he strives towards becoming a professional volleyball player.
