Russell Paddock

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Russell Paddock
Personal information
Born (1966-08-02) 2 August 1966 (age 59)
Oak River, Manitoba, Canada
Sport
Sport Volleyball

Russell Paddock (born 2 August 1966) is a retired Canadian volleyball player, and currently the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Brandon University. [1] He was part of the Canadian men's volleyball team at the 1992 Summer Olympics [2] in Barcelona.

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Playing career

Paddock played for the Manitoba Bisons for four seasons, [3] The Bisons were runners-up three of those years (1985-86, 1987-88, 1988-89) and 3rd place winners the other season (1986-87). [4]

While playing for the University of Manitoba Bisons, Paddock was a 1st team All-Canadian twice, in 1987-88 and 1988-89. [5] His time as a Bison is recognized as part of the Bison Walkway of Honour. [6]

Paddock played for the Canada men's national volleyball team for several years, including at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and the 1994 World Championships in Greece.

He also played professionally in Belgium and Germany. [3]

Coaching and administration career

In 2005, Paddock became the first coach of the Brandon Bobcats, coaching them until 2012. [1] He was named Coach of the Year for the 2009-10 season. [7] In 2012, Paddock was named Brandon University's Athletic Director. [8]

Paddock was named to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 "Russ Paddock". Brandon University. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  2. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Russell Paddock Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Russell Paddock". Volleybox. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "U Sports - Men's Volleyball Championship Results" (PDF). U Sports. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "U Sport - All Canadian Teams" (PDF). U Sports. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Bisons Walkway of Honour". Gobisons.ca. University of Manitoba. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "2009-10 Canada West Men's Volleyball" (PDF). Canada West. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Paddock named permanent Athletic Director". Brandon University. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Announces the Inductee Class of 2025". SIRC. Retrieved 21 July 2025.


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