TRAINING
OUR TEAM
STEVE GRAHAM
Head Coach
Coach Steve began playing high school volleyball in 1986. He played on a grass pitch in his hometown of St. John's Antigua. In 1991, he formed his first volleyball team with a group of friends and competed in the local volleyball league. Soon after, he was named captain of the National Volleyball Team, and represented the country in a regional under-19 tournament. In 1992, Steve was chosen to compete for the Senior National Team. In 1996 he competed in the FIVB Olympic qualifier in Trinidad and Tobago. After college, he continued to play for the National Team until 2010.
COACHING CAREER:
During his playing career and subsequently to this day, he has had multiple coaching stints: 1991- 1992 – Player coach – Rockersville Headhunters Volleyball Team. 1991- 1993 – High school coach – Jennings Secondary School Volleyball Team. 1996- 1998 – Paragons Female Volleyball Team. 1996- 1999 – School Volleyball Head Coach. 1998- 2004 – Great Danes Volleyball Club. 2001- 2003 – Assistant Coach Female National Team. 2004- 2010 – Paragons Volleyball Club Player Coach. 2011- 2017 – Durham Attack Volleyball Club (head coach/assistant coach) 2017- Present – Durham Rebels Volleyball Club (head coach/ assistant coach)
VOLLEYBALL ACHIEVEMENTS:
1998 – 4th Place / OECS Annual Volleyball Regional Tournament 1999 – Leeward Island Volleyball Championship BEST SETTER 2000 – Sportsman of the Year Nomination 2000- MVP Leeward Island Volleyball Championship 2000- OECS Volleyball Championship BEST SETTER 2000- 2004 Gold / Leeward Island Volleyball Championship Tournament 2002- Bronze / OECS Volleyball Championship. 2004- Bronze / OECS Volleyball Championship 2005- Annual Volleyball Championship 2005- FIVB Olympic Qualifier. 2006-2007 – Gold/ Leeward Island Volleyball Championship. 2009 - FIVB Olympic Qualifier.
Courses & CertificationS:
Student Aide Program: 1992 1996 2000 2002 FIVB: 1999- Referee Certification 2001- Level 1- Coach 2009- Level 1- Coach refresher. 2017- OVA Coach Certification
Darliani Olivera
Assistant Coach
Coach Darliani Olivera has been a valued member of the Dadli Training coaching team for the past year. Originally from Rio Negro, Paraná, Brazil, her passion for sports began at the age of 11, and she skillfully balanced her love for both volleyball and basketball throughout her university years. This lifelong connection to sports, coupled with her dedication to working with children, inspired her to pursue a career as a physical education teacher specializing in physiology and physical fitness.
As a mother of an active volleyball player, Coach Darliani brings a unique perspective to her role. She understands the importance of nurturing talent and instilling a lasting love for sports in young athletes. Her mission is to help each athlete reach their full potential while promoting personal growth and peak performance.
With her infectious enthusiasm and extensive expertise, Coach Darliani is an inspiring force on our team, making a meaningful impact on the development of our athletes. We are proud to have her as part of Dadli Training.