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Staff and Coaches

Expert Coaching for Peak Performance

Building Skills, Strategy, and Strength

Our professional coaches bring years of experience and a deep understanding of the game to help athletes refine their skills and build game intelligence. They identify strengths and weaknesses, tailoring drills and strategies to individual needs. Beyond physical training, they foster mental toughness, discipline, and a strong work ethic. In a supportive yet challenging environment, our coaches prepare players for success on and off the field.

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

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Chris Milne believes there’s more to athleticism than just physical strength. Alongside strength and conditioning, Chris brings a holistic approach to training with a focus on mindset, physical and mental performance and stress resiliency. Through his disciplined practice, Chris is dedicated to having a lasting impact on everyone he coaches.

Phil Curtis

Phil Curtis

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Phil Curtis knows first-hand the importance of developing a strong mental game. After finding his feet in the Sherwood Park minor baseball, Phil played at Jamestown University as a pitcher and helped his team win NCAA Super Regionals in 2008. Phil spent 8 years playing in the Western Canadian Baseball League and then went on to become Head Coach of the Weyburn Beavers for 7 years where he won Coach of the Year twice and holds the North American Summer Baseball wins streak record. Phil is our Calgary Bucks General Manager and coaches U18 Black. They compete in the Baseball Alberta Elite League and have won two silver medals in provincials in the last three years. As a teacher and coach, Phil helps cultivate loyalty, hard work and respect.

Jordy Alexander

Jordy Alexander

Pitching

Jordy Alexander’s baseball career has seen him play in 10 different countries. While playing at Olympic College in Washington, the Vancouver native was drafted as a pitcher with the Kansas City Royals. Jordy has also seen the Canadian National Team through three World Cups as the pitcher. Today, Jordy coaches the University of Calgary Dinos and for Absolute Sports.

Cory Curtis

Cory Curtis

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After a life spent in baseball, Cory Curtis was thrilled to take home gold at the 2023 Alberta Summer Games. Born in Sherwood Park, Cory grew up with the A’s before studying at Vancouver Island University and playing for the Mariners. After a season of graduate coaching, Cory went on to coach in Weyburn, SK. Today, Cory is the Bucks 15U Black Head Coach.

Ian Finlay

Ian Finlay

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Ian Finlay grew up in the Centennial Little League. A skilled catcher and centre infield player, Ian is a natural-born leader who loves connecting with and holding players accountable. A lifelong ball fan, Ian loves watching the sport live and will always remember watching Philip Humber pitch a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners.

Cam Williams

Cam Williams

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Cam Williams wants nothing more than to help the next generation of baseball stars thrive. With roots in Coquitlam Little League, Cam represented Team Canada at the Junior League World Series in Michigan before eventually playing for the University of Calgary Dinos. Today, Cam is the head coach of the Dinos and the Weyburn Beavers.

Luke Senft

Luke Senft

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Luke Senft has had a passion for baseball ever since he first played catch with his dad on the front lawn of his Abbotsford home. Now a coach for the University of Calgary Dinos and the Calgary Bucks, Luke has two Canadian College Baseball Conference victories under his belt; one as a player and one as a coach. An avid sports fan, Luke believes in always being prepared and leading by example.

Cooper Finch

Cooper Finch

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Cooper Finch’s baseball career has taken him across the world. A catcher and corner infielder who helped Austria’s Stockerau Cubs take home gold in Europe’s largest tournament, Cooper got his start with Absolute Sports and the Junior Dinos program before playing college ball. As a coach, Cooper believes in holistic player growth beyond skill development.

Dave Ruhr

Dave Ruhr

HittingOutfield

Dave Ruhr will always remember his home run in Nicaragua that launched Team Canada into the World Cup. Born in Regina, started play in BC and spent his formative years playing in Calgary, Dave played college ball for Allan Hancock and Georgia Southern before his World Cup debut. Dave always has a positive attitude and excels at explaining the benefits behind drills when coaching.

Cory Wirth

Cory Wirth

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Calgary’s Cory Wirth loves nothing more than working with athletes to understand their goals and create a path to help them make their baseball dreams a reality. A skilled infielder and pitcher, Cory’s crowning achievement has been watching his players reach new heights in AAA baseball before playing at the college level in the US and Canada.

Zach Tanton

Zach Tanton

Pitching

Zach Tanton is passionate about sharing the skills he’s learned throughout his storied Triple-A career. A Strathmore native who later starred in Baseball Alberta and American Legion Baseball, Zach has played against teams from across the globe. Now a coach who believes in leadership on and off the field, Zach recently led his team to victory in 15U Baseball Alberta provincials.

Brady Wilson

Brady Wilson

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Brady Wilson will never forget his Western Canadian Baseball Championship victory with the Okotoks Dawgs. A lifelong ball player, Brady grew up playing for the Redbirds. After a stint of college ball in California, Brady returned to Canada for school and launched his WCBL career. Today, Brady loves using his wealth of experience to help players fine-tune their game.

Braydon Kennedy

Braydon Kennedy

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Braydon Kennedy believes you can learn just as much from a loss as a victory. In his last game with the Calgary Bandits, Braydon’s team took an L in the provincial semi-finals. However, he used it as an opportunity to reflect and went on to play two years at the Prairie Baseball Academy. Today, Braydon enjoys coaching the next generation of outfielders.

Bauer Sewell

Bauer Sewell

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For Bauer Sewell, the skills that helped him win a Canadian College Baseball Conference in his first year with the University of Calgary Dinos are the same that make him shine as a coach: positivity, the desire to win and a love for the game. Born in Las Vegas, the skilled shortstop got his start with the Junior Dinos and Team Alberta before playing college ball in North Dakota.

Zach Bryksa

Zach Bryksa

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Zach Bryksa grew up playing with the Calgary Bucks. Now, he’s excited to share everything he’s learned with the next generation of AAA all-stars. A pitcher with the University of Calgary Dinos, Zach helped lead his team to a Canadian College World Series victory in 2022. Today, the natural leader is dedicated to sharing his expertise and love for the game with others.

Shane McPherson

Shane McPherson

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Shane McPherson started his baseball journey in the Calgary West Little League. After committing to the sport full-time, Shane enrolled in the Absolute Sports off-season program and settled in with the Calgary Junior Dinos. After graduating, Shane joined the Calgary Bucks as a coach and specializes in supporting pitchers and middle infielders.

Cole Kennedy

Cole Kennedy

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For Cole Kennedy, the relationships built on the diamond are as important as the game itself. An Airdrie native, Cole found his start in the Airdrie Little League. Now back on the ball diamond as a coach, Cole’s ability to adapt and willingness to learn empowers him to connect with players and help them push forwards.

Caelan Dalman

Caelan Dalman

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Caelan Dalman is a friendly and easy-going coach who loves helping infielders and hitters level up their game. After finding his feet in little league, Caelan went on to play for the Calgary Bucks before signing on for Junior College Baseball in California. During a stint in the Western Canadian Baseball League, Caelan was named an All-Star with the Weyburn Beavers.

Ben Franz

Ben Franz

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Ben Franz has started at every position on the diamond and knows just what it takes for all types of players to succeed. A University of Calgary Dinos pitcher and infielder, Ben helped the Dinos win the Canadian College Baseball Conference with a 4-0 playoff record. A lifelong ball player, the Red Deer native enjoys sharing his expertise with players of all ages.

Alex Tello

Alex Tello

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Alex Tello will always cherish those late-night practices before tournament weekends. With roots in Calgary Redbirds Baseball, Alex uses his communication skills and baseball know-how to help new athletes make their mark. An Absolute Sports and Junior Dinos alumni, Alex moved to the United States after high school to play college ball in Boston.

Cydnie Moore

Cydnie Moore

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Cydnie Moore is a talented first-base, third-base and pitcher with Team Alberta, Cydnie helped the women’s open team win bronze and coached the 16U team to the podium. With roots in Calgary’s North West Little League and Babe Ruth Calgary, Cydnie shines at adapting drills to individual players.

Ryan Omilion

Ryan Omilion

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Dayton Peters

Dayton Peters

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Dylan Soch

Dylan Soch

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Cale Yuzdepski

Cale Yuzdepski

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Colin Baxter

Colin Baxter

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Colin was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC and has played baseball since he was 5 years old. Colin played high school baseball with the North Shore Twins as a Pitcher/Outfielder. Colin is now a 4th year player for the University of Calgary Dinos, recently winning a national championship in 2022. Colin started coaching in 2023 and was the assistant coach for the 18U AA Bucks for the summer of 2024.

Truth Crosbie-Tripp

Truth Crosbie-Tripp

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Truth Crosbie Tripp is a first-year kinesiology student at the University of Calgary, where he is also a member of the Dinos baseball team. He started catching 9 years ago in Bow Ridge Little League Baseball and then played with the Bucks, most recently on the 18U Baseball Alberta Elite League (BAEL) team coached by Phil Curtis.

Mike Deans

Mike Deans

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Spencer Harbourne

Spencer Harbourne

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Spencer has been playing baseball for 8 years including two years of college experience with VIU and Douglas College. Spencer has also played in the WCBL for the Brooks Bombers. As a corner infield for the vast majority of his career he has plenty of knowledge in every position. Spencer has about 4 years of coaching experience including summer camps, private lessons, clinics, as well as experience coaching teams in both BC and Alberta. Spencer strives to create a fun experience for his players while also giving them the resources and lessons that will help them with several life skills in and outside of baseball.

Hailey Hill

Hailey Hill

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Jack Hooper

Jack Hooper

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