Dallas Pauls has signed with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks men's volleyball team for the 2024-25 season. (Photo: Kodiaks Athletics/Lethbridge College)

By Justin Goulet

Kodiaks men’s volleyball team signs outside attacker Dallas Pauls

Mar 7, 2024 | 3:47 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A new signee has been announced by the Lethbridge College Kodiaks.

Dallas Pauls from Osler, Saskatchewan will suit up for the men’s volleyball team for the 2024-25 season. The 6’10” opposite attacker represented his home province at Canada Cup events.

He also led the Warman High School Wolverines to their first-ever appearance at the 5A provincial championship in 2023.

Kodiaks coach Greg Gibos said the team sees “unlimited potential” in Pauls.

Gibos, “He came for a day of training on his visit and our coaching staff was blown away with his receptiveness to feedback and ability to move a frame the size of his. When people see Dallas, they immediately see his blocking ability and size, but what we saw was someone who has a really strong desire to get better.”

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He added, “We could tell he was motivated to become the best version of himself, and also develop as a leader while he is here. His desire to push himself will be a lasting impact of becoming a Kodiaks. He can create angles and become one of the best attackers in CCAA.”

The name Pauls might be familiar to many in Lethbridge. Dallas’ brother Chase Pauls was a member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes until being traded to Prince George in December 2023.

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The Kodiak recruit said his brother has served as inspiration.

He remarked, “My brother was always someone who I looked up to, and he continues to push me to be better each day.”

“I know my strong desire to improve comes from him constantly pushing me to do my best.”

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Pauls said he is excited to join the Kodiaks.

He said, “From the moment I stepped on [the] Lethbridge College campus, it felt like home. The athletes made me feel so welcome, and after that first practice, I knew I wanted to be a Kodiak.”

Pauls said along with the welcoming atmosphere, the program’s tradition of excellence helped him in his decision to sign with Lethbridge College.

He stated, “Lethbridge has such a strong desire to win right now. I am a winner, and this competitive mindset was something that immediately attracted me to become a Kodiak.”

“You can feel in the gym that they are a group of caring individuals, but they also want to bring home the first national championship to Lethbridge College.”

The Kodiaks will see both of their opposite attackers graduate in the spring, so the team said recruiting a talented person to fill the position was a priority.

Coach Gibos said. “We think the world of Dallas, and we know he’s going to be an incredible member of the Kodiaks family.”

He added, “His leadership and ability to push himself will make our gym better from day one. I can’t wait to see what he accomplishes in his time here. He was heavily recruited by both U-Sport and other CCAA teams, so we are grateful he’s a Kodiak.”

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