Conor Flood
Development Mgr
Conor focusses on the delivery of Development programmes including Club Support, Coach Education & Referee development, as well as our vast Schools and Youth programmes.
Arnolda Stankaitiene
Primary School Coordinator & Development Officer Southwest
Arnolda’s role in the Development department aims to support southwest clubs increase capacity and grow their resources. Arnolda also plays a driving role leading our primary school competitions.
Gabriel Akinwande
High Performance Coordinator & Anti-Doping Officer
Gabriel is the High Performance Coordinator at Volleyball Ireland, responsible for the planning and delivery of national team operations across senior and underage programmes. His role includes managing international travel, logistics, and team support, as well as acting as Team Manager at international competitions. Gabriel also serves as Anti-Doping Officer, leading the organisation’s Clean Sport education and compliance initiatives.
Graham Bell
Men's Head Youth Coach & Interim Senior Men's Head Coach
Responsible for leading the development and performance of Ireland’s men’s youth national teams, while also serving as Interim Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team. The role includes planning and delivering training programmes, managing international competitions, and supporting player progression across the high performance pathway.
Joe Hyland
Development Officer
Supports the growth of volleyball in Ireland through club development, participation programmes, and coach and referee education initiatives.
Matthew Ford
Financial Coordinator
Responsible for managing the financial operations of Volleyball Ireland, including budgeting, financial reporting, and oversight of income and expenditure. Supports organisational planning by ensuring accurate financial tracking and compliance with governance standards.
Erica Fatini
U18 Women Head Coach & Development Officer
Heads the U18 Women’s National Team, managing training and international competition, while also working as a Development Officer to grow the game through participation programmes, club support, and coach development.
Melissa Cupples
Beach Programme Director & Head Coach
Oversees the national beach volleyball programme, driving athlete development, competition planning, and pathway progression, while also acting as Head Coach for high performance training and international events.
Lina Dzurnak
Competitions & Events Administrator
Responsible for supporting the organisation and delivery of Volleyball Ireland competitions and events, including scheduling, administration, and coordination with clubs, officials, and venues.