Sonny Sekhon, an Edmonton community builder, coach, and advocate, shared how unstructured play with his family and his early experiences in soccer and hockey shaped his lifelong connection to sport. He discussed the influence of supportive coaches and mentors, along with the importance of making hockey more accessible through affordable options such as ball hockey and community programming. Sekhon reflected on his work with Free Play for Kids, where sport became a tool for building confidence, leadership, life skills, and belonging among underserved children and newcomer families. Through his involvement with As One Hockey, the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, and South Asian Heritage Night, Sonny continues to create opportunities, strengthen representation, and help young athletes feel welcomed and supported.

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Sam Fix, an Edmonton-area educator, PGA of Canada golf professional, and leader of the Vimy Golf Academy, shared how growing up with hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and golf shaped his competitiveness, independence, and love of sport. He discussed his journey from studying science and pursuing medicine to discovering his passion for education and working with young people. Fix explained why coaches and parents should encourage healthy competition while helping athletes handle setbacks, build confidence, and compete without sacrificing their character. He reflected on his work at Vimy, where he focuses on creating a welcoming team environment, developing well-rounded athletes, and ensuring young golfers continue to enjoy the game while preparing for the mental and physical demands of competition.

Elizabeth Stewart, a Class A professional with the LPGA and PGA of Canada and head coach of the University of Alberta Pandas women’s golf team, shared how growing up with soccer and volleyball shaped her competitive spirit, leadership, and appreciation for strong team environments. She discussed beginning golf at 17 following a shoulder injury and the dedication required to develop from an inexperienced player into an accomplished collegiate golfer and golf professional. Stewart explained why parents and coaches should support young athletes without adding unnecessary pressure while helping them embrace failure, remain curious, and separate their identity from their results. She reflected on her work as a coach and instructor, where she focuses on creating a sense of belonging, growing opportunities for women, and helping young players pursue excellence while discovering their place in golf.

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Jason Chimera, a longtime NHL player and Edmonton hockey product, shared how his early experiences in minor hockey shaped his competitive spirit, work ethic, and love for the game. He discussed the importance of patience, recovery, adaptability, and continually reinventing yourself to succeed at higher levels. Chimera reflected on the veterans who welcomed and supported him, memorable NHL call-ups, playoff hockey, and his decision to challenge harmful traditions within team culture. Now coaching young female athletes, he focuses on accountability, communication, enjoyment, and helping players develop as people while discovering his own identity and approach as a coach.

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Raju Virk, a longtime Edmonton soccer coach and founder of Breaking the Silence, shared how his experiences in soccer and wrestling shaped his competitive spirit, independence, and work ethic. He discussed the lasting influence of positive mentors and explained why parents should support young athletes without placing excessive pressure on them. Virk reflected on coaching youth soccer for more than 15 years, where he prioritized personal development, strong relationships, and helping players become good people over simply winning championships. Following the loss of his best friend, Raju created a growing community movement that promotes open conversations, accessible resources, and early support for mental health.

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Kurtis Mucha is a Sherwood Park–born hockey coach and former goaltender who played for the Portland Winterhawks and Kamloops Blazers in the WHL before finishing his career with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, where he won two national championships. Kurtis reflects on his journey from a young player who gradually transitioned into goaltending, sharing how early experiences with his family, outdoor hockey, and role models like Patrick Roy helped shape his passion for the position. Mucha also discusses the evolution of goalie development, emphasizing the importance of being a well-rounded athlete, playing multiple sports, and balancing structured training with unstructured play to avoid burnout. Today, he leads the goalie development at Vimy Hockey, coaches the Edmonton Oil Kings’ goaltenders, and uses his playing and coaching experiences to mentor young athletes navigating competitive hockey pathways.

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Darren Hupfer, an Edmonton-born former Alberta junior golf champion, Golf Canada team member, and professional golfer, shared how his athletic journey began in hockey before he transitioned fully into golf as a teenager. He discussed the importance of multi-sport participation, family support, and early experiences on par-3 courses, which helped build his confidence and love for the game. Hupfer reflected on his rapid rise through junior golf, earning a spot on Golf Canada’s development team and learning valuable lessons about accountability, competition, and personal growth. Darren is also working to provide affordable, inclusive access to golf and life-skills development for youth in Edmonton.

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Jake Lanferman, the Head Coach of the Edmonton Riverhawks, joins the Community for Episode 11! Lanferman reflected on how growing up in Ardrossan playing both hockey and baseball shaped his athletic development, emphasizing that multi-sport participation helped him avoid burnout and become a more complete competitor. He credited his parents—especially his father—for instilling discipline, work ethic, and a process-oriented mindset that later influenced both his playing career and coaching philosophy. Lanferman discussed how experiences at baseball showcases and college baseball in the USA opened his eyes to the elite level of competition, motivating him to focus on his strengths while continuously improving weaker areas of his game. As a coach, he now prioritizes character, accountability, and community involvement just as much as athletic ability, believing youth sports should help develop strong people as well as strong athletes.

Lanferman spoke about the importance of resilience and learning through adversity, noting that failure in baseball taught him lessons that translated directly into life outside of sports. He described how coaching younger athletes has shifted his perspective from focusing purely on performance to helping players build confidence, leadership, and consistency in their everyday habits. Lanferman also highlighted the value of small communities like Ardrossan, explaining that the support system around local sports programs helped create lasting relationships and opportunities for athletes to grow.

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