Glynn Turns Pro

(FREDERICTON, NB) Nick Glynn’s (BBA’22) career as a member of the REDS’ men’s volleyball team may have come to an end, but he isn’t finished playing volleyball.

The Fredericton native has signed with Nordenskov UIF of Denmark’s top pro league.

“I’m very excited to be able to continue playing volleyball at the professional level,” said Glynn. “This is always something I wanted to do after finishing my university career.”

During Glynn’s career with the REDS, he played in 215 sets in 64 matches, averaging 1.05 kills per set, 2.04 assists per set, 1.32 digs per set, and 0.26 blocks per set.

In his first season, 2017-18, Glynn helped the REDS capture the final Atlantic University Sport men’s volleyball championship before UNB joined the RSEQ the next season.

The outside hitter, who chose Denmark over an offer from a Swedish team, is the latest REDS alum to join Europe’s pro ranks.

“I think it shows that UNB has a competitive program,” he said. “This program can develop high level players and provides the opportunity for those who want to keep playing after university the ability to do so.”

“We’ve had a number of our athletes over the past several years who have moved onto to either our national program or professional volleyball overseas,” said REDS’ head coach Dan McMorran. “We’re pleased that our program can provide the training, development, and an environment for them to continue in this sport following their university careers.”

“My time as a RED prepared me well for the jump to the pro level,” added Glynn. “We have access to high quality facilities and coaching, both on the volleyball court and in the weight room, which is great for developing athletes.”

Glynn says his goals for his first pro season are simple.

“Find a way to contribute to the team’s success in any way possible and help the team win its first league championship,” he said.

Nordenskov finished second in the ten-team Danish league last season and lost in the championship series of the league’s playoffs but is poised to improve in 2024-25.

Glynn heads overseas later this month, ahead of the league’s regular season beginning in September.

Coach McMorran is happy to see Glynn making the jump, and says the UNB alum has, throughout his career, had to work harder than most.

“He was not recruited to come here out of high school,” said McMorran. “He asked to meet with me a few days before the first day of classes in his first year, accepted the role we could provide at the time, and never looked back.”

“He developed into one of the most versatile players we’ve had,” added McMorran. “He set for us, played libero, and played left side, sometimes coming off the bench, and ending his career being a valued starter and leader. He embraced every role we asked him to play and got better both technically and physically every year, which made him an exceptional role model for our incoming players. No one has worked harder for this.”

STORY BY: Andy Campbell/UNB Athletics

FILE PHOTO: James West/for UNB Athletics