Meg LeBlanc was born and raised in Estevan, where she discovered her passion for hockey at a young age. Her love for the sport led her to develop a deep interest in health and fitness, shaping her future career.

In 2015, Meg left Estevan to pursue her hockey career, attending Notre Dame College in Wilcox, where she played one season with the AAA Female hockey team in the JWHL. She then completed her final season of AAA hockey in Melville before moving to Edmonton, Alberta. While in Edmonton, she played hockey for NAIT and the University of Alberta, earning numerous accolades, including ACAC Rookie of the Year, Top League Scorer, and MVP.

Meg holds a Personal Fitness Training Diploma, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist Certificate, and is a Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Over the past nine years, she has dedicated herself to learning the most effective training methods to help athletes and individuals achieve their goals.

Currently a full-time trainer and coach, Meg has extensive coaching experience, including two seasons as the assistant coach of the U15 AA Estevan Bruins and a coaching role at Sacred Heart Hockey Canada Skills Academy. She has also worked with Seven Hockey in Edmonton, training athletes from minor hockey to the NHL.

In the fall of 2024, Meg opened Athlete World, a state-of-the-art training facility designed to support elite athlete development. The facility features specialized hockey shooting lanes and comprehensive athlete development programs tailored for all sports. Combining her athletic experience with formal education, Meg provides top-tier fitness, health, and coaching services to help athletes reach their full potential.

Melissa Deitz is a passionate advocate for empowering young athletes through sports. As the Co-Owner of Lemon Wedge Marketing Group with her great friend & business partner Robert Godfrey, Melissa brings over two decades of experience in marketing, sales and event management.

Driven by her commitment to gender equality in sports, Melissa is proud to announce the launch of the All Girls Hockey Camp! This groundbreaking camp is designed to provide female hockey players of all skill levels with top-notch coaching, mentorship, and a supportive community where they can thrive and excel.

As a mother of three active children, Melissa understands the unique needs of athletes and the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment with positive role models. Her vision is to create opportunities for young athletes to develop not only their skills on the ice but also their confidence and leadership abilities off the ice.

Robin Ulrich is a former University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey captain and CanadaWest All-Star. An HP1 certified coach, Robin is currently an Assistant Coach with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey program and works with Huskie Development as a coordinator and instructor of grassroots female programming. She has previously served as the Interim Head Coach and as a Skill Development Coach in the Huskie program. Prior to rejoining the Huskies in 2024-25, Robin spent five season as the head coach of the Saskatoon U18 AAA Stars. She has also coached in the Team SK U18 High Performance Program multiple times. She is currently a Coach Mentor in the Team SK U16 program, as well as a part of Hockey Canada’s Women’s Master Coach Developer Program. 

Robin, who originally hails from Lampman, SK, holds a Masters in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership from UBC, along with Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Saskatchewan.

Robin is the owner of TwoSeven Hockey Development, which teaches skill development through quality instruction, game-like progressions, and consistent feedback. Robin’s education background leads to a strong focus on teaching in progressions and in a way all players can understand, learn, and experience growth.

Alex Clarke grew up in rural Saskatchewan and moved away from home at 15 to play in the Saskatchewan U18 Female AAA league. After high school, she continued her hockey career at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN, where she played four years of college hockey.

Following graduation, Alex returned to Saskatchewan and transitioned into officiating as a way to stay involved in the game. Her dedication and skill have led her to incredible opportunities, including the 2022 Olympics, the PWHL, AHL, WHL, and multiple National and Provincial championships.

Beyond the rink, Alex works full-time as an Agricultural Lender for Rabobank. She and her husband farm near Weyburn, SK, while raising their two children. She enjoys staying active, exploring great food, and spending time with friends.

Kim began her yoga journey studying Anusara, an alignment-based Hatha practice, before developing a deep love for Vinyasa Flow. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Namaskar Yoga in Saskatoon and is a 200-hour E-RYT with Yoga Alliance, as well as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). With over 20 years of teaching experience in both yoga and professional dance, Kim brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her instruction.

To further enhance her practice, Kim has earned certifications in Kids Yoga and Pre-Natal Yoga. In 2019, she completed her Aerial Yoga Teacher Training and has since become passionate about aerial yoga, working to develop an Aerial Yoga Teacher Training program.

Kim is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for her students. She is deeply committed to giving back to the community and hosts “Yoga for a Cause” at OM Yoga Studio, supporting various organizations in need. Inspired by her experiences at yoga festivals, she launched the first OM Yoga Festival in 2019, bringing the yoga community together in a celebration of movement, mindfulness, and connection.

Trina is a Registered Social Worker with a passion for helping people. Trina has lived and worked in Southeast Saskatchewan her whole life, having a good understanding of the challenges and advantages of living in a rural area.

Trina has twenty years of experience in the human service field with experience working for non-profits, education, and private practice. Trina has worked in public schools in both urban and rural communities for more than fifteen years providing support to students and families.

Trina believes in people’s own inner strength and skills to overcome life’s obstacles. Trina believes in developing a trusting and collaborative relationship in which people feel valued and understood. Trina works to understand and support people to identify and access their own strengths and resources.

With more than 15 years of experience working with groups of people, sports team, community organization, or business, Trina loves to provide educational sessions about mental health. Trina can tailor educational sessions to suit your needs. Current session available to sports teams- Getting Game Day Ready.

If you need support, encouragement, and a real life example of what it looks like to balance, health, motherhood, and staying active with age, Kim is your girl!

Kim joined Encompass in 2014 as a member and it was evident that her passion for fitness was infectious. She soon left her career and joined Encompass to help others achieve their dreams of looking and feeling their best too. Who better to help you along than someone who has been through it? Kim’s  enthusiasm will push you through a workout, and her compassion will ensure that you achieve every goal that you set.

Kim is your go-to if you have any nutrition related questions. If you’re not seeing the results you’re looking for, it’s likely your nutrition could use a boost. Stop in to visit Kim and leave with the tools you need to look and feel your best.

Sydney Wanner has dedicated her career to wellness, sports, and fitness, with a strong passion for working with children and youth. Born and raised in Estevan, Saskatchewan, she takes great pride in contributing to youth development within her community.

Sydney is the Executive Director of the Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre and a CanFit Pro-certified Personal Trainer. She is also a Yinyasa Yoga for Youth teacher, bringing mindfulness and movement practices to young people.

With over 10 years of experience, Sydney has shared her expertise in schools, daycares, community centers, and fitness facilities, serving as a dryland coach for numerous local sports teams across various age groups. She has also spent years coaching girls’ basketball, from Grade 8 to Senior high school, fostering both skill development and confidence in young athletes.

Sydney is honored to work alongside many inspiring women who share her commitment to health, fitness, and community growth.

Chloe Sorenson was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, but spent her formative years in Bienfait, Saskatchewan. Her hockey journey began at the age of nine, and she quickly developed a passion for the game’s competitive nature. Growing up in Estevan, she played boys’ AA hockey, an experience that was instrumental in her development and laid the foundation for future success.

To pursue her goal of competing at the AAA level, Chloe joined the Regina Rebels, where she played for three seasons. During her time with the Rebels, the team achieved significant milestones, including winning the provincial championship, the Western Canada championship, and earning bronze at the ESSO Cup in 2023.

In February 2023, Chloe signed with the Minot State Lady Beavers, where she helped the team advance to the national stage, finishing as national runners-up. Now entering her sophomore year at Minot State, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Pre-Occupational Therapy and a minor in coaching. Her dedication to academics earned her a spot on the VPAA list for spring 2023 in recognition of her excellence in the classroom.

Looking ahead, Chloe plans to attend graduate school to further her career in Occupational Therapy. She also intends to remain in the United States, continuing to coach and mentor the next generation of hockey players while fostering her passion for the sport.