We are excited to announce the 2026 Red Deer Chiefs A Team Head Coaches!
This experienced and passionate coaching group will lead our athletes through another exciting season of development, competition and Chiefs pride.
Scott Parkins will lead our U13A Chiefs for the 2026 season.
Coaching Experience:
RDMH (2013-Present): Head Coach, U18B
RDLA (2022-2025): Assistant Coach, U13A
Scott brings years of experience developing young athletes and is committed to building strong fundamentals, confidence and teamwork.
Bryan Poll has been named U15A Head Coach for the 2026 season.
Coaching Experience:
SLLA: U13B Head Coach
RDLA: U13A Assistant Coach
RDLA: U15A Assistant Coach
SLMHA: U15 Tier 1 Head Coach
Bryan’s diverse coaching background brings a strong mix of leadership, player development and competitive experience to the U15A program.
Darren Kinnear returns as U17A Head Coach, leading the Chiefs as they defend their league and provincial titles.
Coaching Experience:
U17A Head Coach - 2025
U15A Head Coach - 2024
U15A Assistant Coach - 2023
Playing Experience:
32 years playing lacrosse
Current Senior B player with the Edmonton Miners
Former NLL player
Senior A experience in Burnaby
Darren’s elite playing and coaching background continues to set a high standard for excellence within the Chiefs program.
RDLA is confident this coaching team will continue the strong tradition and success of the Red Deer Chiefs 'A' Program.
We look forward to a season focused on:
Player development
High-level competition
Team culture and Chiefs pride
Here’s to another great year of lacrosse — Go Chiefs!