The Lethbridge Sport Council is proud to be launching: Your Quality Life (YQL). In YQL we hope that, with the help of the community, we can highlight positive sporting and active lifestyle experiences throughout the greater Lethbridge area. With YQL we hope to be able to draw attention beyond just the competitive aspects of sport, but the important role it plays in: personal development, relationship building, and living an overall quality life.
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In this episode, Ainsley sits down with Todd Caughlin, Athletic Director of the Kodiaks, to talk about his career, coaching philosophies, and proudest accomplishments. Todd shares stories from his early days in sport, his coaching journey in the U.S., and what makes Kodiaks culture so unique. Please join us in listening to an exciting and passionate conversation with the Lethbridge Polytechnic athletic director.
2 Sept 2025
YQL Stories - From the Ground Up - Part 1
In this episode, Ainsley sits down with Neil Langevin and JJ Ondrus, founding members and long-time coaches of the Pronghorns Women’s Rugby team. As the program marks its 25th anniversary, they reflect on how it all began, the early challenges of building a team from scratch, and the unwavering community support that helped it thrive. They share stories of national championship runs, the impact of strong team culture, and how the program has continued to grow over the decades.Please join us in listening to an insightful and motivational conversation with two of Lethbridge’s most influential coaches!
21 Jan 2025
Christa & Kelly Deguchi - OLY
Welcome back to a special bonus episode of YQL Stories, hosted by yours truly, Alex Engel. We at the Lethbridge Sport Council were fortunate enough to get invited to the Lethbridge Judo Club where I got to sit down with Olympians Christa and Kelly Deguchi during their tour across Canada!
The Deguchi sisters blazed a path to the Olympics that was very unique and inspiring. With their Mother from Japanese descent, and their Father from Canada, Christa and Kelly were faced with a choice of what country they wanted to represent in their sport of Judo. From Christa’s rise to the top of the Judo world, winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Kelly following her sister's footsteps while also wanting to lead her own path, this is an interview you will not want to miss!
Please join me in listening to some of the most respectful individuals I have ever met, Canadian Olympians, Christa and Kelly Deguchi!
We encourage our listeners to share, like, and subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel as we have more Lethbridge Olympians on the horizon!
Donations: https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council (https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council)
Our Programs: https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs (https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs)
Sport Volunteer Hub: https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/ (https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/)
6 Dec 2024
YQL Stories - Coach Larry Steinke OLY
In our season 2 final episode of YQL stories we are very excited to present world renowned Track and Field coach, Larry Steinke. Coach Steinke continues to build his legacy in producing Olympic athletes who are not only elite in their respective sport, but more importantly are good people. Larry is the head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns athletics and has also been a part of the Canadian National Team program for over 20 years. Throughout our conversation we discuss Coach Steinke’s approach to competition, his coaching philosophy, and a sprinkle of his recipe for success!
Please join us in listening to the extremely knowledgeable Canadian sport legend, Larry Steinke!
We encourage our listeners to share, like, and subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel as we have more Lethbridge Olympians on the horizon!
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Our Programs: https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs (https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs)
Sport Volunteer Hub: https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/ (https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/)
22 Nov 2024
YQL Stories - Joe Meli OLY
On this episode of YQL stories we are fortunate enough to hear from Joe Meli, a decorated Judoka hailing from Lethbridge Alberta who initially pursued a promising career in hockey, ended up transitioning to the sport of Judo in which he represented Canada at 4 summer Olympic Games. Joe is a sport enthusiast, a local legend, and most importantly a family man who has exemplified how to represent Canada on the world stage with respect and sportsmanship.
Please join us in listening to the incredible story of the Lethbridge Legend, Joe Meli!
We encourage our listeners to share, like, and subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel as we have more Lethbridge Olympians on the horizon!
Donations: https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council (https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council)
Our Programs: https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs (https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs)
Sport Volunteer Hub: https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/ (https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/)
8 Nov 2024
YQL Stories - Micheal Barwegen OLY
Today, we have the pleasure of hearing from Micheal Barwegen, a soccer referee who represented Canada on the world stage at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Starting his career at just 12 years old in Coaldale, Micheal has since risen to the top of international refereeing, officiating major events like the CONCACAF Gold Cup, FIFA U-17 World Cup, and more. In this interview, we’ll explore his Olympic journey, the pressures of high-stakes officiating, and his role in inspiring the next generation of referees.
Please join us in listening to the powerful perspective of Lethbridge’s own professional soccer referee, Micheal Barwegen!
We encourage our listeners to share, like, and subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel as we have more Lethbridge Olympians on the horizon!
Donations: https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council (https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council)
Our Programs: https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs (https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs)
Sport Volunteer Hub: https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/ (https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/)
25 Oct 2024
YQL Stories - Kacie Bosch OLY
For this episode of YQL stories I had the privilege of sitting down with Kacie Bosch, a Lethbridge native who not only made waves playing professional basketball in Europe but also proudly represented Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this past summer. Kacie’s journey from excelling at the University of Lethbridge to becoming an Olympian is truly inspiring. In this episode, we’ll dive into her experiences on the international stage, the challenges she faced, and her continued connection to her hometown community.
Please join us in listening to an insightful and motivational conversation with one of Lethbridge’s own Olympic stars!
We encourage our listeners to share, like, and subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel as we have more Lethbridge Olympians on the horizon!
Donations: https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council (https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council)
Our Programs: https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs (https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs)
Sport Volunteer Hub: https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/ (https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/)
11 Oct 2024
YQL Stories - Rachel Nicol OLY
In this episode of our YQL stories series, our guest is Rachel Nicol, a Canadian National Team Swimmer, three-time All-American, Olympian, and Pan-American Games champion. Rachel has also successfully obtained her masters degree in Kinesiology. We discussed her competitive swimming career from the grassroots level all the way to the top of the international stage.
Throughout our discussion we also talked about the balancing act of pursuing academia while being an elite athlete. Rachel explained her training regime, the impact of community while growing up in Lethbridge, the importance of taking care of your mental well-being, and many more aspects of what it takes to reach the peak of the swimming world.
Join us in celebrating the amazing career of Rachel Nicol by listening to our conversation.
We encourage our listeners to share, like, and subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel as we have more Lethbridge Olympians on the horizon!
Donations: https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council (https://my.charitableimpact.com/groups/lethbridge-sport-council)
Our Programs: https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs (https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/programs)
Sport Volunteer Hub: https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/ (https://sportvolunteerhub.ca/)
15 Nov 2021
YQL Stories - Chris Spearman
This YQL story features the now-former Mayor of Lethbridge Chris Spearman. Chris served as the mayor of Lethbridge from 2013 until 2021 and shared his personal and parental experience with active living with us.
6 Nov 2021
YQL Stories - Husky First Charger
For this edition of Your Quality Life we were lucky enough to have a chance to talk with Husky First Charger. Husky comes from the Blood reserve outside of Lethbridge. He is a skateboarding enthusiast and proud father.
9 Aug 2021
YQL Stories Episode 4: Lori Harasem
For our fourth edition of Your Quality Life we were lucky enough to have a chance to talk with Lori Harasem. Lori works at the City of Lethbridge in the Recreation and Culture Department and is part of a very active family with a husband that is an ultra-distance runner, and three active children.
Lori didn't have much experience with sport and active living through much of her adult life until the age of 40. Since then her lifestyle has drastically changed and has opened up many opportunities for her. This has left her with a wealth of stories and experiences that we were lucky enough to have her share with us.
28 Jul 2021
YQL Stories Episode 3: Chad Cheifmoon
For our third edition of Your Quality Life we were able to talk to Chad Chiefmoon. Chiefmoon comes from the Blood reserve outside of Lethbridge and serves on the Lethbridge Sport Council Board of Directors. Chad has been very open and willing to talk about many of the struggles he has faced in life, and the paths he has taken to overcome them. For Chad, his experience with the sport of lacrosse has been more than just a game, but a very deep, spiritual experience that has given him both a path to healing and to connect with his culture.
16 Jul 2021
YQL Stories Episode 2: Caroline Reimer
Welcome to the second edition of our YQL series. The story for this installment comes from our interview with Caroline Reimer also-known-as “Coach Meow”. Caroline Reimer has spent the past 11 years of her life involved with the sport of Roller Derby at the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild. 9 years ago Caroline began coaching and for the last 5 years Caroline has taken up the head coaching position. Her career in roller derby has opened up some incredible opportunities for her as for the last two years Caroline has held the position of assistant coach for Team Canada in the Junior Roller Derby Open Division.
28 Jun 2021
YQL Stories Episode 1: Chantelle Erickson
For our first ever issue, we were lucky enough to interview Chantelle Erickson. Chantelle is a certified personal trainer at Kinetic Indoor Cycle and Fitness, has been there for the last 7 years and worked as a fitness professional for 8. She is also a freelance writer for Canadian Running magazine and works as a running coach at Personal Peak. Outside of her professional career Chantelle has also taken up Ultramarathon running and has ran distances over 50km, 100km, along with a variety of marathons, relays, and other endurance events.
What may not be immediately apparent when talking to Chantelle, as she exudes the passion, positivity, and a wealth of knowledge indicative of a well seasoned runner, is that running and fitness didn’t become a part of her life until college. Chantelle first got introduced to active living at the age of 21 in college when her roommate invited her to come to the gym. That single invitation led Chantelle to embark on a path that would go on to reshape her life entirely.
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