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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Nuance Hockey - Sean Connauton

Mah Golf - Matt Mah

Alligator Pie - Taylor Medak

Ashaan Jiwani

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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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Nuance Hockey - Sean Connauton

Mah Golf - Matt Mah

Taylor Medak

Ashaan Jiwani

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Elizabeth Stewart

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