Brett Walsh

Brett Walsh
Personal information
Full name	Brett James Walsh
Born	(1994-02-19) February 19, 1994 (age 30) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hometown	Calgary, Alberta
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	84 kg (185 lb)
Spike	347 cm (137 in)
Block	315 cm (124 in)
College / University	University of Alberta
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Poitiers
Number	8
Career
Years Teams 2012–2017 2017–2018 2018–2020 2020–2021 2021–2023 2023– Alberta Golden Bears Gi Group Monza Knack Roeselare Halkbank Ankara PAOK Thessaloniki Poitiers
National team
2016–  Canada
Honours Representing  Canada Men's Volleyball FIVB World League 2017 Curitiba Team NORCECA Championship 2021 Durango City 2023 Charleston 2017 Colorado Springs 2019 Winnipeg
Last updated: 14 August 2024

Brett James Walsh (born February 19, 1994) is a Canadian professional volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team, representing Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

Club

He played university volleyball for the Alberta Golden Bears where he won National Championships in 2014 and 2015 and was named the CIS Men's Volleyball Player of the Year in 2016.[1][2]

National Team

Walsh first played for Canada in 2016, and was named to the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World League squad.[3]

He was a member of Canada's squad for the 2022 FIVB World Championship, as well as the 2024 Summer Olympics.[4][5]

Honours

College

• • 2013–14 CIS Men's Volleyball Championship, with Alberta Golden Bears[6]
  • 2014–15 CIS Men's Volleyball Championship, with Alberta Golden Bears[7]
  • 2015–16 CIS Men's Volleyball Championship, with Alberta Golden Bears[8]
  • 2016–17 U Sports Men's Volleyball Championship, with Alberta Golden Bears[9]

Individual

• 2015: CIS Men's Volleyball Championship - MVP

References

1. "2018-19 University of Alberta Golden Bears Volleyball Media Guide" (PDF). U Sports. 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
2. "Of the Year" (PDF). U Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
3. "Team Roster - Canada - FIVB Volleyball World League 2016". Archived from the original on 15 August 2016.
4. "Team Roster - Canada". volleyballworld.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
5. "Brett Walsh - Bio". olympic.ca. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
6. "2013-14 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
7. "2014-15 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
8. "2015-16 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
9. "2016-17 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.

External links

• Brett Walsh at Volleyball Canada
• Volleybox player profile