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Edmonton Collegiate Hawks
Baseball Edmonton is a consortium of investors who, in 2021, signed a 10-year lease with the City of Edmonton to operate RE/MAX Field; an iconic baseball stadium in the city. Alongside operating the Edmonton Riverhawks out of the facility during the summer, in 2021 Baseball Edmonton also took over operations of the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, formerly the Edmonton Collegiate Baseball Club.
The Edmonton Collegiate Hawks will give young aspiring Alberta baseball players the opportunity to combine a challenging collegiate baseball experience with an academic commitment at well respected post secondary educational institutions. The Varsity Hawks play in the highly competitive Canadian College Baseball Conference. The conference includes teams from: University of Calgary, Prairie Baseball Academy, Okanagan College, Thompson Rivers University, University of Fraser Valley, Victoria Collegiate, & Vancouver Island University. Edmonton Collegiate is excited to add a Junior Varsity program for developing players. The JV team will play other JV programs in the CCBC, as well as elite high school programs in Alberta. The goal of developing a truly well rounded collegiate athlete will be a reality under the guidance of reputable coaches and advisory members. The affiliation with the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League will provide many benefits for ECH athletes:
- the ability to have the iconic RE/MAX Field in the Edmonton river valley as the team’s home base
- four season training facilities that will ensure optimal skill and athletic development
- quality coaching and mentorship environment within the program
- a convenient training and playing schedule that will allow for a strong academic commitment while becoming the best player possible
- the opportunity to have collaborative training sessions with the WCL Riverhawks coaching staff
- job opportunities at Riverhawks home games to help with student financial commitments
- an integrated player identification system for players wanting to play summer baseball in various leagues(WCBL, WCL) as well as players potentially looking to transition to American college programs
Lanferman heads into his 4th year as Head Coach for Edmonton Collegiate, last season he led the program to a 4th place finish in the regular season with a 15-15 record. In the CCBC World Series the team lost in the semi-finals, ending with a 3-2 playoff record. In 2024, the pitching staff set a CCBC Team Earned Runs Against (ERA) league record with 2.73. 2023 was the second consecutive season Edmonton Collegiate has finished with an overall winning-record (18-17). Lanferman holds a 49-55 record over his 3-year tenure. In 2023, Lanferman was named the Head Coach for the Edmonton Riverhawks (WCL). Last summer he led the Edmonton Riverhawks to their first playoff berth as a franchise, finishing the regular season with a record of 32-22. Lanferman is a Fort Hays State University & University of British Columbia alumni, completing his B.A. Psychology at UBC. He recently graduated from the University of Western States, completing his M.A. in Sports & Performance Psychology. Lanferman helped coach Team Alberta in the 16U Western Canada Prospects Series (2023). The Sherwood Park native is proud to be heavily tied to the local baseball community as it grows and develops elite players.
Coach Moon is currently in his second year with Edmonton Collegiate. Levi played his minor baseball in Red Deer before attending the Badlands baseball academy for 3 years. He followed that up by joining SUNY Niagara (NJCAA), Prairie Baseball Academy(CCBC) & the Moose Jaw Miller Express(WCBL). After his college career Moon went on to play 5 seasons internationally starting in 2019 with the Kiel Seahawks(German Bundesliga) following that up by playing down under with Weston Creek Indians (ACT Div 1) in 2019-20, the Schwechat Blue Bats(Austrian Bundesliga) in 2021 & the Stockholm Monarchs(Swedish Elitserien) in both 2022 & ’23 while becoming a 3X-Allstar over that period (‘19, ’22 & ‘23). On the coaching side Levi was the assistant coach for the Neutral Hills Wranglers academy in 2022. For the 2022 & ‘23 season Levi was the head coach of the Stockholm baseball clubs U19 junior squad helping them achieve back to back 3rd place finishes at Swedish nationals. Since joining ECH following his playing career in 2023 Moon has also spent time with Vimy Ridge Academy, the Edmonton Expos U18 AAA team & the Edmonton Riverhawks.
Nathan has been an Assistant Coach with Edmonton Collegiate (formerly known as the University of Alberta Baseball Club & ECBC) since 2017, working with catchers. Nathan played his minor baseball in St. Albert before moving on to play at the collegiate level with the Prairie Baseball Academy and the University of Alberta Baseball Club. Coffin was also the Head Coach of St. Albert 15U & 18U teams from 2013-2015. Nathan has also been the Bench Coach with the Edmonton Riverhawks for the past three seasons.
Coach Wilson is currently in his first year as a Pitching Coach at Edmonton Collegiate. Jamie has been a professional coach for 10+ years, starting his coaching journey with Baseball New Zealand- coaching u13 and u15 National teams and being the regional development officer for the Auckland Baseball Association. Jamie has been coaching in Alberta since 2016 with various roles with the South Jasper Place Blue Jays and the Edmonton Expos. Jamie has been working at Vimy Ridge Academy for the past 5 years with the baseball program. He also coached in Okotoks, before moving to Alberta full time. During the 2024 Summer, Jamie was the Pitching Coach for the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League.
This is Hummel’s second year as a Pitching coach with Edmonton Colligate. He played for Okanagan College for his 5-year college career. During that time, Okanagan College would secure their first CCBC championship (2018), and Hummel would set a program record for lowest single season ERA (2019). Hummel also played two seasons for the Kelowna Falcons (WCL) in 2018 and 2019. In 2021/2022 Hummel was an assistant pitching coach for the Okotoks Dawgs before signing with the Welland Jackfish (IBL) for his first pro-season (2022). Hummel has also been the Director of Operations and head coach for the ATHX Baseball Academy in Edmonton since 2022.
Coach Flasch is currently in his 3rd year coaching with Edmonton Collegiate. Flasch serves as both the Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach. Coach Flasch has also been an Assistant Coach with the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League for the past two years and is a baseball instructor at Vimy Ridge Academy. Prior to joining ECH, Flasch was the Head Coach of the Central Alberta Sox & Northwest Prairie Pirates, as well as an Assistant Coach at the Badlands Baseball Academy. Dylan played his minor baseball in Lloydminster and has formerly played with the Badlands Badgers, Niagara County CC (NJCAA), Prairie Baseball Academy (CCBC), Lethbridge Bulls/Moose Jaw Miller Express (WCBL), & Team Saskatchewan. In 2017, Flasch was a CCBC All-Conference Shortstop and won the CCBC National Championship.
Ossanna is in his first year with the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks, serving as an assistant coach. He is also the Hitting and Catching Coordinator, as well as the Academy Head Strength Trainer for the ATHX Redhawks. He played for Phoenix College (NJCAA) and Minot State University (NCAA) during his 5-year college career. During his time at Phoenix College, the Bears made back-to-back World Series appearances. At Minot State, he was named First Team All Conference in 2022 and was selected to the NSIC All-Academic Team in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Ossanna also played two seasons for the Edmonton Riverhawks (WCL) including their inaugural season in 2022. In 2023, he led the Riverhawks in home runs. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona Ossanna has spent the last 4 years both training and working at Spooner Sports Institute. There he gained valuable experience and information about baseball performance, and was provided the opportunity to train alongside several MLB and professional baseball players.