Daniel Jansen Van Doorn Explained

Daniel Jansen Van Doorn
Fullname:Daniel Jansen Van Doorn
Nickname:JVD
Nationality:Canadian
Birth Date:21 March 1990
Birth Place:Langley, British Columbia
Hometown:Langley, British Columbia
Height:2070NaN0
Weight:980NaN0
Spike:3510NaN0
Block:3210NaN0
College:Trinity Western University
Position:Middle blocker
Years:2009–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
2016–2018
2018–2019
2019-2020
Teams:Trinity Western Spartans
Tourcoing Lille Metropole
Pamvohaikos
Tours VB
Vammalan Lentopallo
Knack Roeselare
Nationalyears:2014–2021
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Updated:Aug 10, 2016

Daniel Jansen Van Doorn (born 21 March 1990) is a former Canadian male volleyball player. He was a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team, a gold medallist at the 2015 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship, and a competitor at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1]

Personal life

Daniel Jansen Van Doorn was born in Langley, British Columbia to parents Marvin and Carolyn. He has four siblings, two of whom have also played volleyball at a high level. Daniel started playing volleyball at the age of 14, and grew up idolizing former national team member Sébastien Ruette, who became his inspiration to pursue a career in volleyball.[2]

Career

Club

Daniel was a member of the Trinity Western Spartans from 2009 to 2013. During his time there, he helped the team win back to back CIS Volleyball Championships in 2011 and 2012, as well as a second-place finish in the 2010 tournament. After graduating in 2013, he signed with French team Tourcoing Lille Metropole. He helped the team rise from a 12th place standing at the halfway mark in the season to finish first in the Pro B Championship, and earn promotion to the Pro A Championship.[3] After two years with the team, he left and joined Greek side Pamvohaikos, before moving back to France to play for Tours VB. In 2017, he helped the team win the CEV Cup against Trentino.

National team

Daniel joined the senior national team in 2014. He has helped the team win gold at the 2015 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship, and was a member of the squad that finished 5th at the 2016 Summer Olympics. During the 2017 World League Finals, he also helped the team win bronze.

Sporting achievements

Club

National team

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Asif. Hossain. Canada’s men’s volleyball team ready for Rio after long Olympic absence. Canadian Olympic Committee. 22 July 2016. 22 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Daniel Jansen Vandoorn. olympic.ca. 9 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Daniel Jansen Vandoorn. olympic.ca. 9 June 2017.