My Passion for Volleyball

I adapted my lifestyle to maximize my playing time. Always thinking how to get my feet on a sand court. From the area I lived, to the school I attended, the girlfriend I was dating and even vacation destinations!

Volleyball Announcer

Since 2002, I have commented live volleyball events for both indoor and beach volleyball.

2019 – Montreal Challenger Celtique, Laprairie Open, Provincial Beach Championship in Ste-Agathe

2018 – Laprairie Open, Boucherville Open, Provincial Beach Championship in Ste-Agathe

2017 – Laprairie Open, Provincial Beach Championship in Ste-Agathe

2014 – University Indoor Mens & Women Season – Montreal Home Games

Volunteer – Ball Retriever

It was a pleasure to be a volunteer ball retriever during FIVB Beach Major Series in Fort Lauderdale. It was a great opportunity to be on center court with legends like Phil Dalhausser and Kerry Walsh from the United States. It was fun to see fellow Canadian athletes Sam Schachter and Sam Pedlow and other international teams Gibb/Crabb, Evandro/André, Herrera/Gavira and more.

2018 – FIVB Beach Major Series in Fort Lauderdale (Ball Retriever)

2017 – FIVB Beach Major Series in Fort Lauderdale (Ball Retriever)

JP Godbout in action as a volunteer ball retriever on center court during the 2018 FIVB Beach Major Series in Fort Lauderdale.

Pro Beach Volleyball Player

Since the 1990’s, I played thousand of games and hundreds of tournaments taking part in 10 Canadian National Championships and 20 Quebec Provincial Championships. Thanks to my partners in this wonderful journey to excellence.

Jean-Patrick Godbout playing beach volleyball in 2012 with the Mikasa VLS-300.

Jean-Patrick Godbout awarded the 2008 Quebec beach volleyball season champion.

Coaching Beach Volleyball around the World

Since 2005, I had the opportunity to be involved in the development of high level athletes in beach volleyball. I was inspired by other coaches like Steve Anderson, Lauren McLeod, Glen Hoag, like It’s fascinating to be one of their guides in their journey to improve towards their full potential. I would like to congratulate remarquable athletes like Guylaine Dumont (CAN), Marie-Andrée Lessard (CAN), Hugo Rosso (CAN), Simon Fecteau-Boutin (CAN), Ivan Reka (CAN), Melody Benhamou (FRA), Déborah Giaoui (FRA), Linlin Matuatu (VAN), Miller Elwin (VAN), Henriette Latika (VAN), Joyce Joshua (VAN),

Coaching Beach Volleyball on Mele Beach in Vanuatu back in 2010 with Jean-Patrick Godbout.

Beach Volleyball Grassroot Development Program in outer islands of the south pacific. Project in collaboration with the international federation and National Olympic Committee.

Vanuatu Beach Volleyball coaching staff back in 2010 with Joe Joel, Jean-Patrick Godbout, Debbie Masauvakalo, Steve Anderson and Lauren McLeod at the Beach Stadium in Port Vila.

Interview with Jean-Patrick Godbout at the 2010 Oceania Beach Volleyball Championship in Noumea, New-Caledonia.

Jean-Patrick Godbout with Team France athletes Melody Benhamou and Deborah Giaoui at the 2011 FIVB in Quebec city.

2014 Vanuatu Beach Volleyball fundraising activity with Jean-Patrick Godbout, Miller Tata, Linline Matauatu and Ian G. Kerr in Port Vila on Efate island.

Jean-Patrick Godbout in 2010 with the Vanuatu National Olympic Committee.

Community Beach Cleanup

Beach Court Locator