Mount Royal University Cougars setter Grant Hill has been selected once again to join Canada’s U21 men’s national volleyball team, marking his second straight call-up after a stellar sophomore season with MRU.
During the 2024–25 season, Hill quickly made his presence felt in Canada West play. In 20 matches (72 sets), he recorded 582 assists, placing him seventh in the conference.
Hill has already represented Canada at the international level with the U21 World Continental qualifiers and the TeamUp Cup in Paraguay (May 1–12, 2025). In Paraguay, he joined teammate Ryan John and players from across U SPORTS, blending high-level competition with cultural and community service. The experience, which included construction projects, youth clinics, and volunteer opportunities in rural Chaco, was transformative. Hill described it as “life-changing,” citing a broadened perspective on sport, service, and cross-cultural connection.
As a second-year student-athlete, Hill’s elevated play and leadership set a tone of growth and promise for MRU’s young roster. His national team involvement brings added confidence, experience, and credibility to a program undergoing transition. Earning a spot as a U21 repeat, Hill is setting a standard of excellence and ambition on and off the court.
Hill and the Canadian U21 squad are expected to participate in upcoming international tournaments, taking place in Alberta and China. His return to the program is a strong indicator of continued personal development, national-level confidence, and MRU’s upward trajectory in Canada West volleyball.
Hill and the Canadian U21 squad are preparing for a competitive summer of high-level volleyball. Their upcoming slate includes:
U21 NORCECA Pan Am Cup – August 5 to 10 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, near Calgary, Alberta.
U21 World Championships – August 19 to September 1 in Jiangmen, China.
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