Kodiaks men’s volleyball signs talented setter Antonio Di Giusti
The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men's volleyball team is thrilled to welcome another member of the 2025 graduating class – talented Calgary setter Antonio Di Giusti.
The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men's volleyball team is thrilled to welcome another member of the 2025 graduating class – talented Calgary setter Antonio Di Giusti. Di Giusti was a key member of the All Saints High School Legends, helping the team qualify for 4A provincials last November.
A six-foot-three setter, Di Giusti honed his craft as a member of the Volleyball Alberta YYC Eagles club team which included a training trip to Europe.
Di Giusti credits his high school coach Ms. Dayna MacKenzie, for helping him grow as an athlete.
"I'm so thankful for my time with All Saints; it really helped me elevate my game and fall in love with volleyball," says Di Giusti. "I'm thankful for the teammates I've had over the years, and I'm hoping to make them proud when I wear the Kodiaks jersey."
Kodiaks Head Coach Greg Gibos says he first saw Di Giusti during 4A provincial championships which were held at multiple venues, including Lethbridge Polytechnic.
"Antonio was an athlete at provincials who was playing at such an elite level that we started to make a connection," says Gibos. "He was truly at his best when it mattered most, and his team made a great run into the semi-finals of the tournament. When the pressure really rose, we saw how great of a teammate Antonio could be."
Gibos says Di Giusti prioritized visiting the polytechnic campus again, after provincials.
"Truth be told – he blew us away during his visit here in November and multiple members of the team were encouraging us to not let him leave without an offer," says Gibos. "It's then we knew he made a connection to our program. There's a lot of belief between both Antonio and our program that he can truly be one of the best athletes in the country."
Di Giusti says the overall competitive nature of the program and team connection is what drew him to the Kodiaks.
"During my visit, the level of play in the gym was incredible," he says. "I know this is going to push me to become a better athlete, and I thrive in that challenge. I want to be somewhere where I feel cared for and there's a strong desire to win. I can't wait to represent this program and school."
Di Giusti has enrolled in the polytechnic's General Arts and Science – Kinesiology Pathway program with the hopes of working in sports medicine.
The Kodiaks open preseason play this month with competition starting in October.