Will Prince started basketball as a five year old boy and instantly fell in love with the game. His love for the sport grew as he went on to play with 30 organized basketball teams, winning numerous MVP's and awards. He went through ten week long camps between the leagues and played competitive high school basketball, placing third in the province on his senior team. Following this, Will added gold for his men’s league team to his accomplishments. In the last seven years, Will has been able to give back through volunteering as an assistant coach for junior high, and coaching men’s league and recreational tournaments. Will is a phenomenal player, coach, and teacher. His excitement for this sport will inspire many to start out young, loving a game and learning teamwork just as Will did twenty two years ago. 

Dawn was hooked after her first yoga class. It felt like a moving meditation, the first time her mind slowed down and felt truly connected with her body. In 2014 Dawn completed her 200-hour Akhanda YTT in India with World Conscious Yoga Family. She has additional training in Seniors YTT with Kristen Beaulieu and Pre/Postnatal YTT with Amy Bidrman. Dawn’s personal experiences with injuries and mental health help her to share with humility and an open heart her love for yoga in its many forms. Dawn believes the benefits of yoga, conscious movement and connection with our bodies and breath can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter their age or physicality.

At the young age of 4 years old Carolyn’s Mum taught her how to knit and it has been a huge part of her life ever since. Knitting is her stress reliever and creative outlet.

Carolyn has designed knitwear for Chatelaine and Country Handcrafts Magazines. She has entered original designs into competitions at the Calgary Stampede, Heritage Park, Millarville and High River Country Fairs and won dozens of first, second, third and best of show ribbons.

Carolyn loves passing along her knitting knowledge to others and helping them tap into their creativeness.

Serena has been a pickleball enthusiast for the last 5 1/2 years, competing in and running various tournaments as well as being an ambassador for the Pickleball Superstore.

 Since 2021 Serena has been mentoring and instructing new players to the game at various community centers around the city. She is currently working towards completing her level 1 IPTPA certification, so she can continue to foster her passion of coaching. 

Serena is looking forward to sharing her love of the fastest growing game in North America, with the New Brighton community this spring.

Sean McGovern is a seasoned hockey professional with a unique background as a player and coach. Before a six-year professional career in Europe, he earned a hockey scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 for St. Lawrence University. There he was exposed to both North American and European development styles and philosophies. 

Transitioning to coaching, Sean is entering his third year of coaching, now with the CIHA U-18 Academy, mentoring young athletes and refining their skills for the next level. As a player development coach and mentor, he has designed innovative yearly programs for minor hockey teams, focusing on skill enhancement, hockey IQ, and team strategies. His comprehensive approach includes on-ice sessions, coach mentorship, and tailored practice plans to elevate player performance.

Sean is dedicated to fostering growth, passion, and success in the hockey community.

Highlights:

Division 1 Player at St. Lawrence University
Professional player in Europe (6 years)
Current CIHA U-18 Academy Coach
Player development coach and mentor

Inquisitive Minds believes in the transformative power of education to unlock potential and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Their mission is to empower young learners through engaging, hands-on experiences that build confidence, foster critical thinking, and cultivate a deep understanding of mathematics. 

They offer 2 specialized programs: Math Explorers Program (Grades 1-4) and Middle School Math Program (Grades 5-9). Parents will receive regular progress reports and a personalized learning plan to help their child succeed. Their approach centers on making math make sense to learners, enabling them to build confidence and achieve their full potential.

The certified teachers bring over 15 years of expertise, providing personalized support and progress tracking to ensure every child’s success. With Inquisitive Minds, students embark on a journey of discovery, mastering essential skills for math and beyond.

Denise joined the New Brighton Resident Association in 2024 to share her passion for creating beautiful artwork through the Canvas Creations program and hasn’t looked back since!

After moving to Calgary from Northern B.C. in 1987, Denise fondly remembers the excitement and buzz of the 1988 Olympics while settling into her new “Alberta life.” Since then, Calgary has become her forever home, where she lives with her husband, two children, a crazy cat named Lucy, and an adorable Boston Terrier named Rocky. Denise holds a degree in education and is a certified professional trainer. Her love for art, creativity, facilitation, and working with people has taken her on quite the journey! From owning a cooking school and painting custom murals to designing websites and flying the friendly skies as a flight attendant, Denise has done it all. For the past 11 years, Denise has been working with a variety of passionate and talented people at Alberta Health Services as an Organizational Change Management specialist.

In her spare time, you’ll find Denise whipping up new recipes in the kitchen, camping, hiking, or bike-riding outdoors, tackling a new home renovation project, painting (whether it’s walls or a canvas), and spending quality time with friends and family.

Denise is thrilled to share the basics of acrylic painting and help everyone discover their “inner artist” – no matter their experience level – through the Canvas Creations program at NBRA.

It is Eliza’s belief that every BODY can practice yoga. It’s not about having strength or flexibility, it is about connecting with yourself and taking time for yourself.  Yoga is for all ages. Babies and children instinctively bring their bodies into yoga postures (ie: child’s posture, happy baby).  Eliza invites everyone to try yoga.  Fifteen years ago, she took her first yoga class and was instantly intrigued, inspired and continues to after so many years. Eliza is excited to share her passion for yoga with others and currently holds certifications from: RYS-200hrs, The Science and Soul of Yoga at Breathe Hot Yoga.

The Sportball instructors spread more smiles per square mile than anyone around, united in the belief that every kid deserves to play, laugh and develop a life-long love of movement and sport.  

Puddle of Mud Productions is an arts organization that caters to movers, shakers and thespians of all ages and specializes in programs to get children active and moving.  Consisting of over 25 arts educators with skills in dance, drama, voice, yoga, film, music and many other areas, Puddle of Mud Productions has catered to thousands of students since its inception in 2007.  Puddle of Mud prides themselves on the unique focus they instill on the creative side of learning, and use that as a catalyst for skills in any discipline.

Young Rembrandts is the leading art education program for children, proudly serving Calgary and areas with art and drawing classes for kids. Young Rembrandts provides children's art classes afterschool for kids ages 4-12 years old. Their drawing classes are designed so children can participate from preschool through sixth grade and never repeat an art lesson. 

As a team that’s been offering classes and workshops to schools and parents for over 10 years, Engineering For Kids is committed to making sure that students don’t miss the chance to explore the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math. They have made it their mission to ensure that students receive the hands-on, imaginative experiences they need to open their minds to new skills and bright futures. In addition to learning science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and engaging environment, EKK instructors help engineers-in-training develop problem-solving skills and discover how the world around them works. These skills are extremely beneficial for students of all skill levels, and their curriculum adapts to present age-appropriate challenges that grow with the students each year.