Cheri Wright

Cheri Wright’s (nee: Lansdown) volleyball career began in Edmonton playing for the Edmonton Volleyball Club in 1988 and won her first national championship 1991. Cheri was also a member of the Alberta Provincial Team program from 1989-1993 which included a silver medal at the Canada Games. Cheri began her CIAU (now USport) career in 1992 with the UofA Pandas winning a silver medal in her first year followed by three national championships! Unfortunately, Cheri was not able to play during the 1995-1996 season due to injury. During her UofA Pandas volleyball career, Cheri played both power and middle.

Cheri was a team captain with the Pandas, and won various awards including:

First Team Canada West All-star (1994, '95, '97, '98)
National Championship Tournament All-star (1995, '97, '98)
Honourable mention for CIAU All Canadian Team (1994, ’95)
First Team All Canadian (1998)
National Championship Tournament MVP (1998)
Pandas Volleyball Team MVP (1998)
Bakewell Trophy, Most Outstanding Female Athlete at the UofA (1998)
Alberta Provincial Beach Champion (2000)
Bronze Medal at the Canadian Beach Championships (2000)
Inducted to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (team award)

Cheri was also a member of the Canadian Women’s Junior National Team from 1994 to 1997 and represented Canada at the World Universiade Games in 1995.

Coaching Experience:

2018-present - Pandas Volleyball Club
2016-Present - Westminster Junior High
2015-2016 - Pandas 12U clinics

Cheri is looking forward to the upcoming Pandas Club season.