HEAD COACH: Neal Harlos

Neal was selected to be the head coach of the Dinos in October 2015. He became the 6th Head Coach of the Dinos Fastball program, and the 2024 season will be his 10th year with the club. Neal brings a wealth of coaching experience to the program, and in 2016 and 2018 he was selected the WCSA coach of the year. He has led the Dinos to three medals at the Canadian Collegiate National Championships winning bronze in 2018 & 2021 as well as silver in 2019. The team has medaled in each year he has coached at the WCSA championships, earning silver in 2023 and winning the championship most recently in 2022.

Neal started coaching in minor ball 19 years ago. He coached club teams for 12 years that included a club team that he started in Calgary the Xtreme where he coached for 10 years before stepping away to focus on the Dinos program. His teams have received numerous medals throughout the years competing at both A and B Provincial Championships, Western Canadian Championships, National Championships, Alberta Summer Games, and tournaments in the United States and across Canada. Neal is a certified NCCP level 2 coach and is working towards his level 3. He is passionate about coaching and helping his players improve not only on the field but off the field as well. He is always trying to adapt and improve his coaching methods to help individuals who have the desire to elevate their game.

Off the ball field Neal likes to spend his time at the gym, disc golfing, and cycling where he is proud to be a ten-year participant in the Tour of Alberta for Cancer that raises money for cancer research in Alberta.

Assistant Coach: Greg Tarr

Greg joined the Dinos for the 2019 season. He has been involved as both as a fastball player and as a coach in Calgary for many years, and brings valuable experiance to the team.

In 2011, Greg was a founding member of the Calgary Adrenaline Fastball Association, and served as President for five years. During his time with the Adrenaline he was Head Coach at numerous A Provincials, consistently medaling at those championships. He also had sucess in coaching teams in the CWFA, GPLS, At Canada Cup, Western Canadian Championships, and National Championships. He is a certified Level 2 NCCP Coach and is always looking to improve his coaching skill set. Greg works hard and is dedicated to the sport and his players; and he expects the same out of them.

Off the field Greg enjoys family time, golfing, and playing hockey.

Assistant Coach: Victoria Kehler

Victoria grew up playing softball in B.C. for Ridge Meadows Rage and Coquitlam Classics until she moved to Calgary to play softball at the University of Calgary. Victoria played first base and pitched for the Dinos where she received two first team all-star awrds for playing first base, placed first in the WCSA league, and won a bronze and a silver medal at the CCSA National Championships. Victoria was a two time recipient of the Dino Pride Award which is given to a player for their exemplary committment and dedication to the team on and off the field. Victoria has been coaching in and around Calgary for the past seven years through ASA, South Bow River, Foothills Fury and Nose Creek Softball. She is NCCP Competition Introduction trained and CAN Pitch trained on top of her 20+ years of experiance as a player.

Assistant Coach: Karen Sondergard

Karen grew up playing softball in Calgary Alberta and is a former member of Kaizen 97 and Adrenaline in Calgary. As a member of the Kaizen, she won silver at national championships in 2013 and won provincial gold in 2013,2014, & 2015. Karen was a catcher for the University of Calgary Dinos from 2014-17 and part of the 2014 WCSA Gold medal team. In 2016 she received a first-team WCSA all star award for catcher and was named the University of Calgary Dinos Competitive Club female athlete of the year. She also received a WCSA all academic award in 2017. For the past 6 years Karen has been coaching catchers on competitive club teams across southern Alberta. She has mentored and trained catchers who have gone on to play for DI NCAA programs, with an emphasis on building leaders on and off the diamond. Karen completed a Master of Science degree in Economics from University College London in 2022, and currently works in Calgary as a Product Manager.

Hitting Coach: Amanda Sanderson

Amanda returns to the Dinos after a sabbatical. She brings extensive playing experience to the program which includes;  Team Canada Elite in 2005,  Canadian Junior A National Champion in 2007,  NAIA Collegiate National Champion in 2007, Two-time All American, NAIA Player of the year in 2009, Sooner Athletic Conference player of the year in 2009. Amanda graduated with her Master's degree in Human and Health Performance from Oklahoma City University along with CoSida ESPN academic honours. Amanda has been an assistant coach for both, A and B competitive Fastball provincials, Western Canadian Championships and the Alberta Summer Games Zone 2 Team. She is looking forward to the 2024 season!

Physiotherapist: Carlee Anderson

Carlee is a graduate with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2015 and has also completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary in 2012. She is a CPA Orthopedic Level III Manual Therapist who is certified in Biomedical Dry Needling and can requisition Diagnostic Imaging. She is also experienced with athletic taping/strapping and Kinesiotaping. Her clinical interests include SI joint dysfunction, acute low back pain, neck pain, TMJD, craniovertebral dysfunction and shoulder injuries. Growing up in Champion, AB, Carlee was involved in several sports at competitive and recreational levels as both an athlete and a coach. She is most passionate and experienced with figure skating, equestrian, volleyball and softball. She currently spends time as a clinical volunteer on the International Figure Skating circuit. Carlee believes in taking a comprehensive and individualized approach to rehab in order to maximize the athletes' recovery and performance.