Tyler Hollick – Life as a Top Dawg in Okotoks
How Do You Build a Championship Team and a Championship Town? In episode 2 of the Okotoks Podcast, host Carlin Lutzer welcomes a guest who has not only worn the Dawgs jersey but has helped stitch its legacy into the fabric of the community — General Manager Tyler Hollick. A 19-year veteran of the Okotoks Dawgs organization, Tyler shares his remarkable journey from wide-eyed 14-year-old prospect to national player of the year and professional scout for the Milwaukee Brewers. His story is one of grit, gratitude, and giving back.
The conversation goes far beyond baseball stats and championship banners. Tyler opens up about the deep relationships built within the Dawgs organization — with teammates, coaches, fans, and community members alike. He reflects on meeting his wife through the program, raising his family in Okotoks, and watching generations of young fans become lifelong supporters. “It’s about more than wins,” he says. “It’s about the memories people carry with them long after the final pitch.”
Carlin and Tyler dive into the magic of game nights at Seaman Stadium, affectionately dubbed a “symphony” of sights, sounds, and experiences — from kids playing on the berm to the unmistakable voice of Kevin the beer hawker. It’s a sensory blend of nostalgia and newness that makes a Dawgs game feel like a summer ritual.
But the Dawgs aren’t resting on their laurels. Tyler explains the constant push for improvement: from new LED ribbon boards and party patios to a state-of-the-art training expansion funded by million-dollar donations. “There’s no room to stagnate here,” he says. “Every year, we ask ourselves how we can get better — for the players, for the fans, and for Okotoks.”
Tyler also shines a spotlight on the lesser-known side of the Dawgs — their elite youth academy, which runs alongside the summer college team. With eight youth teams and five professional scouts on staff, including Tyler himself, the Dawgs are developing some of Canada’s top baseball talent. For many, the Dawgs experience is the pinnacle of their playing career — and the most fans they’ll ever play in front of.
The episode ends on a heartfelt note, with Tyler recalling one of his proudest moments: a local academy graduate hitting a walk-off to clinch the Dawgs’ third consecutive championship. “I don’t know if it’ll ever get better than that,” he says, his voice full of gratitude.
If you’ve ever doubted the power of sports to bring people together, this episode will change your mind. It’s not just about baseball in Okotoks — it’s about belonging. And thanks to Tyler Hollick and the Dawgs, that feeling is stronger than ever.
🎧 Catch the full episode now and don’t forget — the Dawgs’ 2025 season opens May 31 at home against the Energy City Cactus Rats. See you at Seaman Stadium! The Okotoks Podcast