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Team Manitoba

About The Team

Golf Manitoba provides enhanced training, development, and competitive opportunities for both aspiring and accomplished junior female and male athletes from the Golf Manitoba region.

The Team Manitoba program is nine months in scope and encompasses fitness, sports psychology, nutrition, technique, equipment management and regional, multi-sport, and national level competition. Leaders in the field of sport science have been a part of building the program and continue in the ongoing execution of the program from the perspective of mental performance coaching, strength and conditioning, equipment as well as planning and periodization.

Each player receives a personalized program tailored towards his or her needs and in turn each team member is expected to be fully committed to the program with the goal of trying to achieve their best as athletes and golfers.

  • Mission, Vision & Values

    The mission of the Team Manitoba program is to provide world-class coaching programs and development opportunities for aspiring and accomplished junior golfers to help them succeed both in golf and in life.

    Through our vision, we will be a leader in golf performance excellence helping our athletes to realize their full potential. Team Manitoba program values:

      • Commitment

      • Inclusion

      • Respect

      • Fun

      • Excellence

      • Accountability
  • Development Focus

    Emphasis for golfers in this program will be placed on the Learn to Compete and Train to Compete stages of Golf Canada Long Term Player Development Guide.

  • Program Goals

    • To develop the skills of young athletes in a fun, safe, accessible, nurturing, and competitive environment.
    • Use Golf Canada’s Long Term Player Development guide as the framework for programming opportunities.
    • Provide athletes with world-class coaching including a direct pathway to become a national champion.
    • Provide Team Manitoba members the opportunity to receive provincial coaching at a level in equality or succession of other provinces.
    • Including regular testing during training to help golfers understand strengths and weaknesses.
  • Team Manitoba Selection Criteria

Coaching Staff

  • Sean Murray, PGA of Canada
    Director of Player Development

    Murray, a PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional, will provide dedicated support and strategic oversight for Team Manitoba, with a focus on elevating the program to new levels of excellence ensuring that each athlete receives the guidance, structure, and high-performance support necessary to reach their full potential.

    A graduate of Sisler High School, Sean brings an impressive background in athlete development, coaching, and instructional leadership. He holds a diploma in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from Red River College.

    Over the years, Murray has held several impactful roles, including:

    • Junior Boys’ Head Coach for Team Manitoba since 2022, where he led team selection, developed training plans, and oversaw athlete development
    • Director of Instruction & Junior Coordinator at St. Charles Country Club, where he will continue to manage the club’s instructional programs
    • Associate Professional at The Royal Montreal Golf Club, contributing to junior coaching and daily golf operations
    • Coaching roles at John Abbott Cegep, University of Calgary, and Alberta Golf, focusing on competitive training and tournament preparation.Murray has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including 2024 PGA of Canada Tex Noble Professional Development Award, 2024 PGA of Manitoba Coach of the Year, 2017 PGA of Canada Moe Norman Assistant of the Year
    • In addition to his coaching accolades, Murray’s professional development includes certifications such as Trackman Level 2, TPI, Flatstick Academy, and AimPoint, as well as mentorship under several leading PGA Tour coaches
  • Derrik Goodwin, PGA of Canada
    Assistant Coach

    After serving the past four year as Head Professional at Glendale Golf & Country Club, Derrik enters 2026 as Glendale’s new Director of Instruction

    Goodwin’s experience includes working over a decade at St. Charles Country Club where for eight years he served as Head Coach of the University of Manitoba Bison Golf Team and led Golf Manitoba’s Team Manitoba program from 2020 to 2022.

    Another highlight to his resume is coaching at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.

    Through his various certifications such as; TPI, Golf Psychology Coaching, Wedge Matrix and more, he likes to take a holistic approach for his golfers. Derrik is a seven time PGA of Manitoba Teacher of the Year Award winner and seven time PGA of Manitoba Junior Leader of the Year Award winner. In total, he has won 20 zone and national awards.

    Derrik also brings playing experience to the program having played Canadian Collegiate golf for the Lethbridge Kodiaks from 2010-2012. He also competed twice on PGA Tour Canada (now known as PGA Tour Americas).

    A PGA of Canada Class “A” Member, Goodwin actively competes in the PGA of Manitoba Zone as well as in PGA of Canada National events and sits inside the Top 50 on the National Player Rankings.

  • Nick Einarson, PGA of Canada
    Assistant Coach

    Nick is a Manitoba-based golf professional and coach with a strong background in athlete development and junior golf. He brings a coaching philosophy centered on competitive preparation, long-term growth, and creating positive, structured environments that support athletes at every stage of their development.

    Einarson currently serves as an Associate Professional at Breezy Bend Country Club, a position he has held since 2021, and has been the club’s Junior Program Coordinator since 2020. His background in junior development and competitive coaching includes leading the Westwood Collegiate golf team during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, as well as serving as Team South Head Coach at the 2024 Manitoba Games in Dauphin.

    A graduate of the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Education, Einarson brings a strong foundation in teaching and athlete development to his coaching philosophy. Recognized for his commitment to coaching excellence, he was named the 2023 PGA of Manitoba Apprentice Professional of the Year. Nick brings a performance-focused approach that is supported by his background in teaching and TPI certification.

2025 Roster

  • Girls Team

    TEAM GOLD

    • Sadie Blazeiko (Pine Ridge)
    • Payton Chapman (Glendale)
    • Gracie McMillan (Pine Ridge)
    • Payton Oakden (Glendale)
    • Erin Nowicki (Pine Ridge)
    • Maisy Shewchuk (Quarry Oaks)
    • Angelina Sitarz (Elmhurst)

    TEAM BLACK

    • Emily Devlin (Elmhurst)
    • Annika Gording (Elmhurst)
    • Kate McMillan (Elmhurst)
    • Mikaila Pador (Golf Manitoba Public Player)
    • Camryn Thomas (St. Charles)

    TEAM BLUE

    • Mackenzie Bartlett (Carman)
    • Isla Dent (Golf Manitoba Public Player)
    • Leah Klippenstein (Golf Manitoba Public Player)
    • Lindley Kurz (Golf Manitoba Public Player)
  • Boys Team

    TEAM GOLD

    • Adam Blair (Pine Ridge)
    • Brayden Boge (Rossmere)
    • Ty Brewster (Quarry Oaks)
    • Gavin Carver (Glendale)
    • Liam Comaskey (Pine Ridge)
    • Owen Conrad (St. Charles)
    • Jackson Delaurier (Dauphin Lake)
    • Hudson Hunnie (Rossmere)
    • Spence Mott (Shilo)
    • Hunter Oakden (Wheat City)
    • Ryder Pufahl (Rossmere)
    • Ryder St. Laurent (Niakwa)
    • Payne Wood (St. Boniface)

    TEAM BLUE

    • Brady Comaskey (Pine Ridge)
    • Colton Drul (Elmhurst)
    • Brayden Hamm (Wheat City)
    • Preston Johnson (St. Charles)
    • Finn Kydd (St. Charles)
    • Hunter MacLean (St. Charles)
    • Aris Mercury (Glendale)
    • Tiago Miranda (St. Charles)
    • Ty Montour (Scotswood Links)
    • Grant Secord (St. Charles)

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