Wyatt Hummel is the Director of Baseball at ATHX Performance, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the sport. A standout player for the Okanagan College Coyotes from 2015 to 2019, Wyatt played a pivotal role in leading the team to a League Championship in 2018. He continues to hold the program’s single-season ERA record, a testament to his talent and impact on the field. Wyatt’s baseball career extended beyond college play, as he competed in the West Coast League for the Kelowna Falcons during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. His dedication to the game also saw him playing for the Welland Jackfish in the Intercounty Baseball League in 2022. These experiences provided Wyatt with a well-rounded perspective on both competitive and developmental baseball.

In addition to his playing career, Wyatt served as a Pitching Coach for The Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Academy from January to June of 2022, further developing his coaching abilities and commitment to player development. With a strong foundation in both playing and coaching, Wyatt is passionate about fostering athletic growth, helping players reach their full potential, driving excellence in the baseball community, and moving athletes on to the next level of their academic and baseball careers.

Tanner Kirwer is a dynamic marketing professional and accomplished baseball coach with a unique blend of experience in sports and business. Tanner’s journey began on the diamond where he excelled as a baseball player. After earning a scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 baseball at Niagara University, he balanced his athletic pursuits with a degree in Business Marketing, laying the foundation for his career beyond the field.

Following his college career, Tanner was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays as an outfielder, where he spent five years in their organization making it to AA. His time with the Blue Jays was marked by growth and development, eventually leading him to play his final two seasons with the Seattle Mariners, where he finished his professional career in AAA.

With a deep understanding of both team dynamics and the business side of sports, Tanner transitioned into marketing, leveraging his leadership skills and strategic thinking he adapted during his playing days. As Marketing Director and Baseball Coach to our academies, he applies his unique perspective to drive brand growth, cultivate relationships, and inspire the next generation of athletes.

Tanner’s ability to blend athletic excellence with marketing has made him a valuable asset to both our baseball academy and the business side of ATHX. He continues to coach and mentor our aspiring athletes while leading innovative marketing strategies.

Evan Bourassa joins ATHX Performance as the 18U Assistant Coach. Evan brings a winning mindset, having seen success at the provincial level as both a player and a coach. Winning provincials with the St. Albert Cardinals as a player in 2013, 15’, 18’, 19’, and once more as an assistant coach in 2022. Success continued in 2025 as Evan assisted in helping the Zone 5 team take home gold at the Alberta Zone Championships. Since concluding his playing, Bourassa has been developing his coaching skills while working with the St. Albert Development Program. Here, he developed a passion for drill design and player development. Evan looks to maximize the time spent on the field, turf, and in the gym.

Evan is passionate about creating a competitive environment, surrounded by fellow athletes and coaches who believe in getting better every single day. His experience working with the catching position will be an asset to the program.

ATHX Performance is proud to welcome Halen Knoll as a pitching coach for the academy. Halen brings extensive experience as a collegiate athlete and a proven track record of success at the elite summer collegiate level. He competed at the University of Mary (NCAA Division II) and with the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks (CCBC), while also showcasing his talents over multiple seasons in top-tier summer leagues.

Halen spent two summers with the Fort McMurray Giants and one with the Sylvan Lake Gulls in the WCBL, before becoming a standout with the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League. In 2023, he earned the prestigious title of West Coast League Pitcher of the Year after finishing the season with a 2.20 ERA over 73.2 innings pitched. His dominance on the mound helped cement his reputation as one of the league’s top pitchers.

Bruce Barber, originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and now residing in Edmonton since 2018, has devoted 44 years to coaching baseball, beginning in 1980 with Thunder Bay Little League. A Baseball Canada Level III Certified Coach, Bruce has led and assisted numerous teams across all levels, including the Port Arthur Nationals, Westfort Internationals, TBJBA Jr. “A” Cardinals, Thunder Bay Junior Jacks, Mountain Jacks, TB Lakers, ThunderWolves, and most recently the Community Park Pirates and ATHX 18U program. His coaching career includes multiple championships—highlighted by Little League Senior Canadian titles (1992, 2003) and OBA Provincial titles in 1999 and 2006—along with countless All-Star successes. Bruce’s dedication to player development and community sport has earned him numerous honors, including the 3M Coach Award (1996), TBJBA Coach Award (1997), City of Thunder Bay Volunteer Award (2003), and the Ontario Volunteer Service Award (2006), reflecting his lifelong passion for the game and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

Liam Bilodeau-Minty is a former college pitcher with five years of coaching experience and a strong background in player development. He spent three seasons competing with Prairie Baseball Academy (PBA) in Lethbridge and two seasons with the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks (ECH). Liam currently serves as an assistant coach with the 15U ATHX Performance team, where he also provides a wide range of private lessons for athletes of all ages. Known for his ability to connect with players and break down complex mechanics, Liam specializes in developing pitchers and helping them build consistency, confidence, and command on the mound.

Zach played here at ATHX in his final high school year before going on to play college baseball at the University of the Fraser Valley. During his time at UFV, he gained valuable experience competing at a high level and learning what it takes to excel both physically and mentally. Now back at ATHX as a coach, Zach brings that same dedication and insight to the athletes he works with.

Currently studying Kinesiology, he’s passionate about helping players train smarter, move efficiently, and perform at their best—both on and off the field.

Meet our head coach Kathryn Fuhr. Kathryn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She has been involved with softball for over 30 years. With appearances at many provincials, westerns and national championships.

Most recently coaching with Team Alberta at the Canada Summer Games and won a bronze medal as a player there in 1997.

She is a member of both Softball Manitoba and Softball Canada Hall of Fame. We are so lucky to have Kathryn coach the team this year!

Rhonda was born and raised in Edmonton. She started playing Softball at the age of 8 and quickly became a competitive pitcher. Through her career, she has had the opportunity to play all over North America. She has multiple Provincial and two National Championships. She has several top pitcher and MVP awards; she threw 1 of her 4 perfect games at a National Championship Tournament. She played in Panama City, Florida for Gulf Coast College and took them to a third place finish and the NJCAA National Championship. She then played NCAA Div 1 at Stetson University in Deland Florida finishing her senior year with a 1.13 ERA and 221 SO in 216 innings. She is a member of the Softball Alberta Hall of Fame.

Rhonda has been a Pitching Coach for 20+ years and is CANPITCH certified. She has been coaching U8 to U15 with the Beaumont Blitz Softball Association for a few years. She was an integral part of the 2026 Team Alberta Bronze medal finish at the Canada Summer Games in NFLD. She is currently coaching U17A in St.Albert.

Her philosophy is that she wants all athletes to improve physically and mentally throughout the year working hard to improve weaknesses. She has played under various coaching styles and believes that the power of positivity is most effective in teaching youth of various ages. The goal for the athletes attending ATHX is to prepare them for college and train them to be recruitable, focusing on what it takes to get to the next level.