Locke joined Pursuit of Excellence in September 2018 as the Assistant Coach for E15 and in September 2019 Locke became Assistant Coach for Bantam Prep.  Originally from St. Paul, Alberta where Locke played his early minor hockey before moving to Kelowna to join the POE program as a Midget aged player. While captaining the POE Midget Prep team in his second year, Locke was listed by the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL.  His 4-year junior hockey career was spent with the Red Deer Rebels and Saskatoon Blades of the WHL and finally with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL where he was named Team Captain and Top Defensive Forward for 2 consecutive years.  At the collegiate level, Locke played for the NAIT Ooks helping his team win the ACAC Championship.

His passion for the game combined with his strong communication skills, and his desire to give back to the game he loves, has led him back to POE, this time as a coach.  Locke’s goals are to implement change and to motivate his players to reach their desired goals both on and off the ice.  While at RHA Kelowna, Locke continues his education working toward a Diploma in Emergency Management.