Gabriel Burlacu Named Head Coach of Men's Volleyball Program

Douglas College Athletics is excited to announce that Gabriel Burlacu has been named the Head Coach of the Men's Volleyball program. Burlacu comes with a wealth of experience in the local volleyball community, currently serving as the Technical Director and Head Coach of both the 16U and 18U boys' programs at APEX Volleyball Club. In addition, Burlacu was the Lead Assistant Coach for the UBC Men's Volleyball program from 2022 to 2024. He has also represented Canada as a member of the beach volleyball national team program.

"I'm honoured and excited to step into the role of Head Coach for the Douglas Men's Volleyball Program," said Burlacu. "Douglas has a strong tradition of excellence, and I'm eager to build on that foundation by creating a competitive, high-performance environment where our student-athletes can grow on and off the court. 

"I look forward to showcasing the talented local athletes in our community. My goal is to develop a culture of accountability, pride, and teamwork while positioning the program to compete for titles in the years to come."

"On behalf of Douglas College Athletics, we would like to welcome Coach Gabe Burlacu to the Royals family," said Brian McLennon, Director, Athletics & Recreation. "We are confident Coach Burlacu will build on our history of excellence."    

The Royals begin their PACWEST season this fall, and you can follow @douglasroyals and @dcroyalsmvb on Instagram for updates throughout the season. Burlacu will begin his role as Head Coach immediately.