leadership TEAM
Wade Gardiner - Executive Director of Encounter
Wade Gardiner - Executive Director of Encounter
Wade Gardiner - Executive Director of Encounter
Wade is a local boy, growing up in Sherwood Park. For twenty-five years he has coached local sports including basketball, hockey, running, and baseball. His coaching has taken place in a variety of venues: school sports, camp settings, and of course his own kid’s sports teams. For eight years, Wade also directed a drop-in centre for skate
Wade is a local boy, growing up in Sherwood Park. For twenty-five years he has coached local sports including basketball, hockey, running, and baseball. His coaching has taken place in a variety of venues: school sports, camp settings, and of course his own kid’s sports teams. For eight years, Wade also directed a drop-in centre for skateboarders and bmx’ers.
Vocationally Wade has worked as a local pastor specializing in the area of family, kids, youth, and young adults. He is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have three children.
Jon Courville - Director of Basketball
Wade Gardiner - Executive Director of Encounter
Wade Gardiner - Executive Director of Encounter
Jon comes to us from the small town of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. Growing up, he played many sports, including basketball, rugby, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, and cross-country. He played rugby for the University of British Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education from the University of Alberta. He
Jon comes to us from the small town of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. Growing up, he played many sports, including basketball, rugby, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, and cross-country. He played rugby for the University of British Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education from the University of Alberta. He has coached basketball since 2012 through various summer camps and school teams.
Jon has worked for the past six years as a teacher in Strathcona County and is married to his wife, Sydney.
Our SUmmer staff
Will Cadwell
Connor Fidelak
Will Cadwell
Operations Manager
Will is the operations manager of Encounter Sports. This role meets all of Will's favourite things: community, competition, and character building. Will has been playing basketball since elementary school, all the way through high school, to men's league, and has a middy jumper like DeMar DeRozan. Outside of Encounter, W
Operations Manager
Will is the operations manager of Encounter Sports. This role meets all of Will's favourite things: community, competition, and character building. Will has been playing basketball since elementary school, all the way through high school, to men's league, and has a middy jumper like DeMar DeRozan. Outside of Encounter, Will is currently knee deep in the world of marathon running, as well as being a student at MacEwan University.
Mya Rowan
Connor Fidelak
Will Cadwell
Golf & Volleyball Coordinator
Mya is the volleyball and golf coordinator for Encounter Sports. She is currently studying nursing at MacEwan University. As a former collegiate golfer and six sport high school athlete, Mya knows what it takes to perform at the highest levels while balancing the many demands of life. Mya is passionate about u
Golf & Volleyball Coordinator
Mya is the volleyball and golf coordinator for Encounter Sports. She is currently studying nursing at MacEwan University. As a former collegiate golfer and six sport high school athlete, Mya knows what it takes to perform at the highest levels while balancing the many demands of life. Mya is passionate about using sports as a platform to help youth build resilience, discipline, fulfilling relationships and a love for athletics!
Connor Fidelak
Connor Fidelak
Connor Fidelak
Communications Coordinator
Connor is our communications coordinator and volleyball coach this summer! He has played for over 10 years and is excited to help athletes grow in their volleyball skills. One area Coach Connor is very passionate about is perseverance through challenging moments in sport. He is always ready and willing to encoura
Communications Coordinator
Connor is our communications coordinator and volleyball coach this summer! He has played for over 10 years and is excited to help athletes grow in their volleyball skills. One area Coach Connor is very passionate about is perseverance through challenging moments in sport. He is always ready and willing to encourage the athletes to become the best versions of themselves, on and off the court. Connor is currently studying Software Development at NAIT.
Keenan Conn
Colin Doherty
Colin Doherty
Hockey Program Coordinator
Keenan is a skills based coach who has been working for encounter sports for 4 years. His goal is to develop athletes to their full potential as players and people and to use hockey as a tool to achieve their God given purpose. Keenan has gained experience both at Encounter and through coaching alongside some of
Hockey Program Coordinator
Keenan is a skills based coach who has been working for encounter sports for 4 years. His goal is to develop athletes to their full potential as players and people and to use hockey as a tool to achieve their God given purpose. Keenan has gained experience both at Encounter and through coaching alongside some of the world's top coaches, and currently plays college hockey at Briercrest College.
Colin Doherty
Colin Doherty
Colin Doherty
Hockey Program Coordinator
Colin has been with Encounter Sports on the hockey side for four years now. He is extremely passionate and dedicated to developing players not only on the ice, but more how they carry themselves off the ice. Colin specializes in powerskating and building strong shooting mechanics. He emphasizes hard-work and a pl
Hockey Program Coordinator
Colin has been with Encounter Sports on the hockey side for four years now. He is extremely passionate and dedicated to developing players not only on the ice, but more how they carry themselves off the ice. Colin specializes in powerskating and building strong shooting mechanics. He emphasizes hard-work and a player-first approach that balances skill development, hockey IQ, and love for the game. Colin can't wait for the summer camps to get started up and is excited to see all the players return to camp as well as some new faces!