For Dad: Mississauga native takes award-winning volleyball career to TMU.

Ben after he was awarded the Jason Senechal Memorial Award by the Ontario Volleyball Association.

Posted September 28, 2026 6:35 am.

Ben Charles is coming off back-to-back years in Beach Volleyball nationals (with partner Connor Gunn).

After winning the Jason Senechal Memorial Award for fair play and sportsmanship, Ben just started his U-Sports career at TMU.

Ben Charles

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