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Meet Our Team

At Cutting Edge Ringette Academy, we are proud to have built a coaching team rooted in experience, passion, and a commitment to athlete development. Each year, we continue to grow our team by welcoming dedicated athletes, coaches, and mentors who bring unique experiences and a shared passion for helping athletes succeed. Our instructors range from athletes beginning their coaching journeys to experienced mentors with over 25 years of coaching and player development experience. Throughout CERA’s history, our team has included athletes and coaches who have competed at various levels of ringette, including National Team, Junior National, National Ringette League (NRL), Canada Winter Games, Alberta Winter Games, university ringette, AA, and Open-level programs. Our instructors have also achieved success as World Ringette Championship, Canadian Ringette Championship, and Western Ringette Championship medalists, with international playing experience at events such as the Finland Lions Cup. Many of our instructors are also pursuing post-secondary education or professional careers, bringing valuable leadership, teamwork, and mentorship skills to every camp. At CERA, we believe our instructors are more than coaches. They are positive role models who help athletes grow both on and off the ice.

Leadership

Paul Bechard
Founder & Managing Director

Paul is the founder of the Cutting Edge Ringette Academy (CERA) and brings over 25 years of coaching experience, including 10 seasons at the NRL level, coaching with Zone 5 AA, SARA and SGRA, and the Alberta Winter Games. A gold medal coach at the Western and Canadian Ringette Championships, Paul is passionate about developing athletes and fostering the confidence, leadership, and resilience that competitive sport builds beyond the rink.

Chelsea Stone

Summer Camp Supervisor & Instructor 

Chelsea has played ringette since the age of four and has 25 years of coaching experience. A two-time National Champion and Bronze World Championship team member with Team USA, she has competed at the U16AA, Open A, and NRL WAM levels and currently plays with Leduc Last Call Open A. Chelsea has been part of Cutting Edge Camps since its start in 2020 and is passionate about developing young athletes.

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Madi Bechard

Summer Camp Coordinator, Supervisor & Instructor

Madi is a recent U19AA SGRA graduate with 15 years of ringette experience, including U16AA, U19AA, and NRL Rush Affiliate. She earned a bronze medal at the 2022 Finland Lions Cup and has four years of coaching experience with CERA summer camps. Currently studying Psychology at Concordia University with plans to pursue Education, Madi enjoys building connections with campers and supporting athlete development.

2026 Summer Camp Instructors

Amy Mullin
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: Beaumont Ringette

Playing Highlight(s): 16 years ringette experience—11 years in Leduc and 3 years in Beaumont. Multi-year Provincial Championship participant with experience at the Open A and Open levels

Coaching Experience: 4th year with CERA summer camps 

2026 Camp(s): Spruce Grove, Leduc, St. Albert & Sherwood Park

Bio: Amy is currently studying Pastoral Theology (Non-Profit) in British Columbia with aspirations to work in the non-profit sector or as a global worker. She is passionate about helping athletes develop teamwork, leadership, and connections both on and off the ice.

Kendra Pidhirniak
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: SPRA Power 

Playing Highlight(s): 15 years of ringette experience—5 seasons of AA with Zone 5, ERC Elite & SPRA Power, & U19AA CRC's (Regina) competitor

Coaching Experience: 2nd year with CERA summer camps, 2 years assistant coach with SPRA U14AA, & current assistant coach with Capital Region AA

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove & Leduc

Bio: Kendra is studying Child and Youth Care at Macewan University with a focus in child and youth’s mental health. She loves coaching because it gives her the opportunity to help young female athletes learn and grow in the game of ringette. She enjoys building their confidence and supporting their development on the ice.

Taylor Pidhirniak
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: Zone 5 AA

Playing Highlight(s): 7 years of competing with Zone 5 AA—attended Westerns/CRC's each year & 2018 Alberta Winter Games competitor

Coaching Experience: 1st year with CERA summer camps & coached multiple U14 teams in SPRA 

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove & Leduc

Bio: Taylor earned a Child and Youth Care degree from MacEwan before completing an Education degree at Concordia. Currently teaches Grade 1 in the EICS district and enjoys helping kids discover their passions, build friendships, and connect with the ringette community! 

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Madi Bechard
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: Recent U19AA Riot graduate

Playing Highlight(s): 15 years of ringette experience—U16AA, U19AA, & NRL Rush Affiliate, bronze medal at the 2022 Finland Lions Cup 

Coaching Experience: 4th year with CERA summer camps and 1 year of junior coaching competitive swimming

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove, Leduc, St. Albert &  Sherwood Park

Bio: Madi is studying Psychology at Concordia University with plans to later pursue Education. She enjoys building connections with campers and supporting athletes in their growth and development.

Keara Bishop
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: Sherwood Park Ringette Association

Playing Highlight(s): Currently in her 3rd season of Open A, 1 year NRL Rush Affiliate, & SPRA Power—U16AA & U19AA

Coaching Experience: 6th year with UR/CERA summer camps & coached multiple U14 teams in SPRA

2026 Summer Camp(s): Leduc, St. Albert & Sherwood Park

Bio: Keara is studying food science and nutrition at the University of Alberta. She is passionate about creating a positive and fun environment where athletes feel comfortable trying their best and developing their skills.

Danae Funnell

Lead Instructor

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2026 Summer Camp(s): St. Albert & Sherwood Park

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Tarena Martin
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: Northern Alberta Women's Ringette Association (NAWRA)

Playing Highlight(s): 38 years of ringette experience—currently with NAWRA 

Coaching Experience: over 20 years coaching experience

2026 Summer Camp(s): St. Albert

Bio: Tarena works in education supporting students with special needs and is passionate about creating safe, caring, and encouraging environments for others. Outside of work, she has a deep love for ringette, where she has been involved as a player, coach, and board member, giving back to and contributing to a sport that means so much to her. 

Brittany Tremblay 
Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club

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2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

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Alyssa Carew
Goalie Instructor

Home Team/Club: 3rd year U19AA SARA

Playing Highlight(s): 13 years of ringette experience—U16AA, U19AA, NRL Affiliate, 2027 Canada Winter Games Team Alberta, U18 National High Performance Program, & U17 La Relève National Development Program, Three-time Provincial Silver Medalist, CRC Bronze Medalist, two-time CRC All-Star, and 2025 Ringette World Championship participant

Coaching Experience: 5 years of coaching experience—Five-Count, NRS, CERA, and Next Level Athlete, & private goalie coach with Goalie Academy in Beaumont.

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove

Bio: Alyssa is studying  business at the University of Alberta and hopes to peruse a career in law. Alyssa is passionate about developing the game of Ringette, and coaching young goalies along the way. Alyssa has competed at the highest levels for her age and will continue to give back to the Ringette community as long as she can.

Anna Simon
Goalie Instructor

Home Team/Club: ERC U19AA

Coaching Experience: 3 camps with CERA & coached with 5-Count Goalie for the past several years

2026 Summer Camp(s): Leduc, St. Albert & Sherwood Park

Bio: Starting in September Anna will be taking Sports and Recreation at the University of Alberta, and in the future would like to be a trainer. She loves coaching young goalies and helping build confidence, skill, and love for the position!

Abbie Getz
Assistant/Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: 3rd year U19AA SGRA

Playing Highlight(s): 10 years of ringette experience—U16AA, U19AA, NRL Rush Affiliate, U17 La Relève National Development Program, & 3rd place in Montreal competing with Parkland Selects

Coaching Experience: Instructor at 8 summer camps with CERA, 2 years junior coaching, works with Come Try Ringette, runs private camps/training sessions and occasionally helps out Next Level Athlete.

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove, Leduc, St. Albert & Sherwood Park

Bio: Outside of ringette, Abbie plays handball, loves spending time with her family, and enjoys getting outside to go hiking. She's interested in pursuing a career in policing. She enjoys coaching because she loves helping players learn new skills, build confidence, make new friends, and most importantly, have an awesome time at camp!

Brie Lawson
Assistant/Lead Instructor

Home Team/Club: Edmonton Ringette Club

Playing Highlight(s): ERC U19A & competed at Alberta Winter Games

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with CERA summer camps and 2 years with NRS

2026 Summer Camp(s): Leduc, St. Albert & Sherwood Park

Bio: Outside of ringette, Brie loves to travel, read books, and staying active with hiking. She is passionate about helping younger athletes get better at the sport to improve all of their skills

Jenna Adams
Assistant Instructor

Home Team/Club: 2nd year U19AA SGRA

Playing Highlight(s): U16AA, U19AA, 2027 Canada Winter Games Team Alberta Final Selection Camp Participant, & U17 La Relève National Development Program

Coaching Experience: 1st year with CERA summer camps & junior coached with SGRA for a few years

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove & Sherwood Park

Bio: Jenna is going into grade 12 and plans to go to university once she graduates. Jenna loves teaching younger athletes about the sport she's grown up playing and loving.

Gabriella Hetu
Assistant Instructor

Home Team/Club: 2nd year U16AA SGRA

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove & St. Albert 

Avery Day
Assistant Instructor

Home Team/Club: U19AA SPRA

Playing Highlight(s): 12 years of ringette experience—competed at 2024 Alberta Winter Games in Grand Prairie, competed in a tournament in Ottawa ('25-'26), 2026 bronze medalist, competed at the 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships, and participated in 2026 Alberta Selects 2026 tournament in Calgary 

Coaching Experience: first year with CERA summer camps and has volunteered several times as a junior coaching within her U16-U19 seasons

2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

Bio: Avery is going to Kings University in hopes of pursuing a career in education. She hopes to inspire young athletes, as well as younger kids in general, to become the best versions of themselves and to help them pursue their goals for the future. 

Senna Hendry
Junior Instructor 

Home Team/Club: 2nd year U19AA SGRA

Playing Highlight(s): 10 years of ringette experience—U14AA, U16AA & U19AA

Coaching Experience: 2 years of CERA summer camps & 2 years of junior coaching with SGRA

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove & Leduc

Bio: Senna is creative and passionate about painting and crafting. She enjoys supporting younger athletes in developing their skills across all aspects of the game.

McKenna Hunter
Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club: 1st year U19AA SGRA

Playing Highlight(s): 4 years AA experience—two Western Championships and one National Championship, 2024 Western Champion, and upcoming U17 La Relève National Development Program participant

Coaching Experience: 1st year with CERA summer camp & 2 years of junior coaching with SGRA

2026 Summer Camp(s): Spruce Grove 

Bio: McKenna is currently in high school and enjoys golf in the summer. She is passionate about helping younger athletes develop their skills and build a lasting interest in the game.

Maya Gillingham

Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club: Fort Mcmurray Fusion U19B 

Playing Highlight(s): 9 years of ringette experience—2024 Alberta Winter Games  competitor, league champion, and U16C gold medalist at provincials in 2024

Coaching Experience: 2nd year with CERA summer camps, instructor at Ft. McMurray Rings of Fury camp, active start coach in 2025, U10 step 1 coach in 2026, Gym Ringette Program Instructor & Girls in Sport Community Volunteer

2026 Summer Camp(s): St. Albert & Sherwood Park

Bio: Maya is a high school student who enjoys French and English language arts above all other subjects. She loves inspiring a love for ringette and helping athletes develop important skills. 

Joelle McNeill

Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club

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Coaching Experience

2026 Summer Camp(s): St. Albert & Sherwood Park

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Everley McNeill
Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club

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2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

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Claire Greenwood
Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club: U19 SPRA

Playing Highlight(s): 9 years of ringette experience—began playing in Ft. Saskatchewan, moved to SPRA to play U14AA second year, Alberta Winter Games, competed at the 2026 U19A (affiliate)Western Ringette Championships, and 2 years of reffing

Coaching Experience: first year with CERA summer camps, 2 years junior coaching U10S3 in Ft. Saskatchewan with winning the 2026 Black Gold League banner, and instruct at the Five Count camp

2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

Bio: Claire is currently going to High School and loves the idea of going into pediatric medicine. She enjoys helping young athletes build their confidence on and off the ice, but also seeing them have so much fun.

Joy Welsh

Junior Instructor

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2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

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Ainsley Simonds
Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club: U16AA SARA

Playing Highlight(s): 9 years of ringette experience—silver medalist at the 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships in Ottawa, awarded Top Performer of the Day at the 2026 CRC's, and U17 La Relève National Development Program participant

Coaching Experience: 1 summer ringette camp and assists power skating with Making Stridz Athlete Development 

2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

Bio: Ella is a Grade 10 student who is passionate about sports, particularly ringette and soccer. She enjoys sharing her skills and experience with younger athletes while helping them develop their confidence and abilities.

Ella Day
Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club: SPRA U16AA

Playing Highlight(s): 10 years of ringette experience—two years of AA in U14 and U16, continuous growth through competitive play and tournament experience including having travelled to Montreal to compete in a tournament, competed in the Alberta Selects AA Tournament in Calgary. Aspires to continue competing at the AA level in her upcoming 11th season.

Coaching Experience: 1st year with CERA summer camp & 1 year of junior coaching with U12A.

2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

Bio: Ella is a Grade 10 student who is passionate about sports, particularly ringette and soccer. She enjoys sharing her skills and experience with younger athletes while helping them develop their confidence and abilities. She is excited and motivated to continue developing her ringette skills through high-level competition while expanding her coaching skills and continuing to build her coaching career.

Emily Burroughs

Junior Instructor

Home Team/Club: U19AA SGRA

Playing Highlight(s): 12 years of ringette experience—U16AA, U19AA, Western Ringette Championships competitor, and U17 La Relève National Development Program 

Coaching Experience: first year with CERA summer camps, experience instructing at Five Count camp, and 2 years of junior coaching U10S3 in Ft. Saskatchewan (winning the black gold League banner in 2026)

2026 Summer Camp(s): Sherwood Park

Bio: Outside of ringette Emily loves to read, go hiking, and play softball. Her favourite thing about coaching is helping younger athletes build up their skills and their love of the game.

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