Ciaran McGovern
Personal Details
Biography
Club:
Full-Time Training Center
Languages spoken:
English
Idols (in sport or other):
Brother
Favourite activities outside of sport:
Reading philosophy
Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):
Brother- Rory, Sister- Meghan
Pre-competition rituals / superstitions:
Listen to classic music
Training Location(s):
Gatineau, QC
Preferred sport events / Specialties:
Volleyball
Coach(es):
Vincent Pichette, Glenn Hoag
Senior national athlete since:
2010
Nickname (s):
Cmac
College/ University (year graduated):
University of Calgary
Focus of studies:
Classics/Greek and Roman Studies
Other sports participated in:
Soccer, Tennis
Favourite movies / TV shows:
Gladiator, Boondock Saints/ Entourage, It’s always sunny in Philidelphia
Favourite quote / motto:
Greatness isn’t born … it’s grown.
It would surprise you to know that I …:
Play the piano
National titles (include event, year):
2010- CIS National Champion, Men’s Volleyball
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2011:
Canada West Champion
CIS Bronze Medalists
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:
CIS Champion
Canada West Bronze
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:
Junior World Championships- 12th place
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:
NORCECA Championships – 2nd place
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2007:
National Champion- Team Alberta
World Championship appearances – Best results by year:
2009 Junior World Championships- 12th place
Major awards (ex. CDN Player of Year, Hall of Fame inductee):
U18 Alberta Volleyball Player of the year.
NORCECA Championships – Best setter
Canada West all star
