Inside the Hive
Built by former professional athletes and driven by science, Kinetika Hornets is where competitive volleyball meets cutting-edge biomechanics research.
“To make high-quality volleyball training accessible to everyone.”
Where Sport Meets Science
Kinetika Hornets was founded on a simple but powerful idea: what if we could use the latest in biomechanics and AI research to help young athletes train smarter, perform better, and stay injury-free?
Our coaching team brings together professional volleyball experience from international stages — Team Mexico, Team Albania, and Brazilian Superleagues — with academic expertise in kinesiology and athletic therapy.
The result is a training environment unlike any other: one that develops not just skills and athleticism, but also discipline, teamwork, and a deep love for the game.
Meet the Team
Our team is made up of former varsity, professional, and international athletes, including individuals who have proudly represented their countries at the senior national level. We embrace cultural diversity and cultivate an inclusive, welcoming environment. Our mission is to make high-quality volleyball training accessible to everyone.
Elizabeth Salas
Founder of Kinetika
Former Pro Volleyball Player, Team Mexico
Dr. Elizabeth Salas, a former member of Team Mexico and the Canadian Beach team, is a university lecturer in Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy. She is also a postdoctoral fellow at TMU, where she is currently researching AI-driven injury prevention and performance optimization for volleyball players.
Sokol Hakrama
Technical Director / Coach
Former Pro Volleyball Player, Team Albania
Sokol is a former member of Team Albania and Stroossen Professional Volleyball Club. He has a BA in Physical Education and specializes in teaching volleyball techniques to children and youth. He is a physical education teacher in Mississauga helping youth develop physical literacy.
Pedro Reis
Volleyball Coach
Former Pro Volleyball Player & College Athlete
Originally from Brazil, Pedro has 12 years of experience in developmental and professional volleyball. He had the chance to participate in 3 Superleagues in Brazil as a libero and was selected MVP in 2021. He currently plays for Centennial College.
Tony Tran
Coach
Former Varsity Volleyball Player, Centennial College
Tony is a former varsity volleyball player who competed for Centennial College earning the MVP in the 22/23 season. He has taken his expertise to coaching youth with prominent clubs in the GTA.
Cristiane Chaves
Coach
Former Collegiate Volleyball Player, NAIA & NJCAA
Cristiane is a former collegiate volleyball player who competed on full scholarships in both the NAIA and NJCAA, representing Indian Hills Community College and nationally ranked Point Park University. In Brazil, she played for top clubs like Sport Club do Recife, Náutico, and AABB, as well as universities including Mauricio de Nassau, UFPE, and FBV. Now in Canada, she's passionate about sharing her experience to help develop the next generation of athletes.
Sky Yeung
Coach
Former U18 Hong Kong Men's Volleyball Team
Sky played on the U18 Hong Kong Men's Volleyball team. He competed for both the University of Hong Kong and Centennial College Varsity teams. Additionally, he has served as a high school coach at Shatin Pui Ying College, nurturing the next generation of volleyball players.
Bogdan Lucus
Coach
Multi-Sport Athletic Coach
Coach Bogdan brings a wealth of multi-sport experience to the volleyball court, shaping athletes into well-rounded competitors. With a strong background in basketball, track and field and rugby, Bogdan has developed a unique approach that blends athleticism, strategy and team work into every volleyball training session.
Train With the Best
Ready to experience volleyball training backed by science?
Join Kinetika Hornets today.