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.

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.