Miki Kawahara  BHK, SCS, NCCP Level 3

Miki graduated with his degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. While in college he was an academic all-Canadian playing for the Douglas College Royals (NWAACC) and the UBC Thunderbirds (NAIA). After finishing his playing career, Miki remained in British Columbia until 2007. During that time he helped coach the Coquitlam Red Legs to back-to-back regional championships in the BC Junior Premier Baseball League. Miki has coached at Provincial Camps, the Canada Cup (Team Alberta 17U), and the Prospects Series.

​Since moving to Calgary in 2007 Miki has developed Diamondawgs, a baseball/softball education company committed to providing players with the highest level of on-field instruction and personal development. Diamondawgs has worked with local programs such as Baseball Calgary, Babe Ruth Calgary, SouthFour Softball, South Bow River Softball, and Kaizen Softball. Diamondawgs continues to work with Babe Ruth Calgary as well as operating the National Sport Academy Baseball Program. His international experience includes playing in Japan and Australia as well as coaching in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. A level 3 baseball coach with the NCCP, Miki is also an advisor on the AABC Technical Committee and a certified Sport Conditioning Specialist (TCI).

Troy Lamb

Coach Lamb has an extensive coaching background that has deep roots in youth sports.  Starting in Bow Ridge Little League as a teenager, Coach Lamb worked his way through the coaching system to play a large role in various Babe Ruth clubs here in Calgary.  He is now the Head Technical Director for Babe Ruth Calgary's A League (13-14 year olds).

Coach Lamb leads the 12-13 year old Academy Program for Diamondawgs and also works with the 14-18 year old academy and hitting groups three days per week.  He is driven to empower each athlete to strive to reach their baseball goals while helping them develop as young men and women.

Jayda Telford

Jayda joined Diamondawgs as a teacher in 2023 and has enjoyed working on defensive development (fielding and throwing) and hitting. She has coached multiple youth league softball teams and played her college softball at Mount Royal University.
Jayda is still attending MRU and is studying in the area of athletic therapy.

You can book a session with Jayda by clicking HERE

Summer Camp Coaching Staff:

Coach Troy Lamb (see above for bio)
Coach Emma Hache
Emma grew up in BC where she developed her love of softball from a young age.  She has a passion for working with young players and helping them develop in all aspects of the game. Emma currently plays softball with the MRU Cougars.

Coach Addison Vickery
Addison brings a passion and fire to the field everyday. Her strength is working with young hitters and helping them feel more confident as they get into the box. Addison plays at a high level in Calgary and with the 222's travel program.

Coach Alex Broks
Alex started with Diamondawgs as an athlete and has now joined us as a coach who has a passion for teaching catchers. Alex brings a positive, upbeat attitude and has the ability to develop new and experienced catchers.  Alex continues to play at a high level in the city.