“Playground to Pros” Camp Returns to Saskatoon

The ninth edition of the Playground to Pros Camp, put on by Saskatoon Minor Football, started a three-day run Tuesday morning at the SaskTel Sports Centre. Joining S-M-F commissioner Brian Guebert and camp coordinator Bret Thompson are 17 guest coaches, the majority of whom are either current or former C-F-L players with ties to the province of Saskatchewan. Camp participants are given an introduction to football skills with an emphasis on trying out all positions on the field, with instruction from the impressive lineup of guest coaches. Following is a list of the participating coaches…

2018 Coaching staff:

Bret Thompson – P2P Coordinator Brian Guebert – SMF Commissioner

Paddy Neufeld Winnipeg Blue Bombers – OL

Ben Heenan Former Roughrider & Indianapolis Colt –

Zack Evans Saskatchewan Roughriders – DL Mak Henry Saskatchewan Roughriders – DL

Charlie Power Calgary Stampeders – RB Brett Boyko San Diego Chargers – OL

Joe Lobendahn Former Roughrider – LB Jorgen Hus Saskatchewan Roughriders – LS

Chris Bauman Former Calgary Stampeders – RC Sam Williams Saskatchewan Roughriders – RC

Chris McKenzie Former Roughrider – DB Lane Bryksa Saskatchewan Huskies – OL

Drew Burko – Bonn Gamecoks (Germany) – QB Tyler Baier Bethlehem High School – DB

Mike Hummeny North Battleford Comp – RB Cody Halseth Saskatchewan Huskies – DB

Matt Yausie Aden Bowman High School – ST