instructors
Kevin Nicholson
Markus Nicholson
Kevin Nicholson
- NCAA Div. 1 Stetson University, Florida (1994-1997)
- Cape Cod Summer League MVP (1996)
- Canada Jr. National team Shortstop (1996)
- Drafted in the 1st round by the San Diego Padres (1997)
- First Canadian ever to be drafted in the 1st round
- San Diego Padres Shortstop (2000)
- Canadian Olympic Baseball team (2004)
- Team Canada World Baseball Classic (200
- NCAA Div. 1 Stetson University, Florida (1994-1997)
- Cape Cod Summer League MVP (1996)
- Canada Jr. National team Shortstop (1996)
- Drafted in the 1st round by the San Diego Padres (1997)
- First Canadian ever to be drafted in the 1st round
- San Diego Padres Shortstop (2000)
- Canadian Olympic Baseball team (2004)
- Team Canada World Baseball Classic (2006)
- 10 years in Professional Baseball
- 4 years of coaching BC Minor Baseball
- 2 x BC Minor Baseball coach of the year
Atsu Inomata
Markus Nicholson
Kevin Nicholson
- 1986-1987 Nishinomiya- Kita High school: Student pitching coach.
- 2007 -2015 Coquitlam little league: Manager, Coach
- 2010 - 9/10 All-Stars Coach - Provincial Finalist
- 2012 – 11/12 All-Stars Manager
- 2013 – Junior All-Stars Coach
- 2014 – 2019 Asahi Baseball Association: Head coach & Director of Player development
- Japan tour team: Head coach
- 2016
- 1986-1987 Nishinomiya- Kita High school: Student pitching coach.
- 2007 -2015 Coquitlam little league: Manager, Coach
- 2010 - 9/10 All-Stars Coach - Provincial Finalist
- 2012 – 11/12 All-Stars Manager
- 2013 – Junior All-Stars Coach
- 2014 – 2019 Asahi Baseball Association: Head coach & Director of Player development
- Japan tour team: Head coach
- 2016- Vancouver Minor Bantam AAA: BC minor provincials silver medal
- 2018- West Cardinals Bantam AAA: BC minor Provincial Champions
- 2019 PBL Coquitlam Reds: Hitting & Pitching Coach
- 2020 PBL Whalley Chiefs Sr: Assistant Coach
- 2022 PBL Whalley Chefs Senior: Pitching Coach
Markus Nicholson
Markus Nicholson
Nolan Bawtinheimer
- Whalley Chiefs Senior team Middle Infielder & Pitcher
- Having been coached by Kevin since he could walk, Markus has an impressive knowledge of the game and the fundamentals of baseball
- Markus is a great mentor and teacher, the kids love him
Nolan Bawtinheimer
Nolan Bawtinheimer
Nolan Bawtinheimer
- Nolan plays for the Township Bluesox and has been training with Kevin for four years now
- He has a great rapport with the kids and is an excellent up-and-coming coach
Hannah Boulanger
Nolan Bawtinheimer
Hannah Boulanger
- Hannah grew up playing softball and is looking forward to giving back to the game. She is passionate and excited about growing softball and providing young girls with great opportunities that allow them to grow as individuals and as softball players
- Hannah played for Surrey Storm and the White Rock Renegades where she won two national cham
- Hannah grew up playing softball and is looking forward to giving back to the game. She is passionate and excited about growing softball and providing young girls with great opportunities that allow them to grow as individuals and as softball players
- Hannah played for Surrey Storm and the White Rock Renegades where she won two national championships
- Hannah attended Simon Fraser University and played 5 years of NCAA division 2 softball as the starting shortstop
- In the 2022 season at SFU Hannah won GNAC all conference second team
- Hannah is currently an assistant coach with NCAA Division 2 softball at Simon Fraser University
Tori Peterson
Nolan Bawtinheimer
Hannah Boulanger
- Eastern Kentucky University from 2017-2021 as a NCAA Division 1 Pitcher
- She finished her senior season with a 1.78 ERA and was named to the First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference. The 2021 team won the OVC Conference Championship and continued on to the NCAA Regionals.
- Tori graduated from EKU with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise & Sports
- Eastern Kentucky University from 2017-2021 as a NCAA Division 1 Pitcher
- She finished her senior season with a 1.78 ERA and was named to the First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference. The 2021 team won the OVC Conference Championship and continued on to the NCAA Regionals.
- Tori graduated from EKU with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise & Sports Science with a concentration in Physiotherapy.
- She began her softball career playing for the Ridge Meadows Pride and later the White Rock Renegades where she won two Canadian National Championships.
Chad Stang
Janique Balcaen
Janique Balcaen
- Chad Stang brings with him a lot of baseball and coaching experience
- Member of the Canada’s Junior National Program in high school
- Attended Midland College (JUCO) in Midland, TX
- After 2 years he signed his commitment to LSU
- Drafted in the 8th round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009
- 5 years in minor league baseball
- 5 years coaching the Junior
- Chad Stang brings with him a lot of baseball and coaching experience
- Member of the Canada’s Junior National Program in high school
- Attended Midland College (JUCO) in Midland, TX
- After 2 years he signed his commitment to LSU
- Drafted in the 8th round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009
- 5 years in minor league baseball
- 5 years coaching the Junior and Senior White Rock Tritons in the PBL.
- Leader of the White Rock Tritons development program for the organization
Janique Balcaen
Janique Balcaen
Janique Balcaen
- Janique grew up in Winnipeg and played for the Smitty’s Terminators
- Won 9 provincial championships
- Team Manitoba 2019 Gold medal win at Western Canada Summer Games championship
- Team Manitoba 2023
- Playing her 2nd year at SFU
- Named GNAC All-conference honourable mention.
Andrew Gillon
Janique Balcaen
Andrew Gillon
- 2018-2021 Played for the White Rock Tritons in the PBL as a Utility player and Pitcher
- Attended Douglas College (JUCO) as a Pitcher
- Played for the Victoria Harbourcats in the West Coast League
- 2023 BC Summer Games Assistant Coach
- Coach for the White Rock Tritons Bantam and Junior Teams
- Finishing a Diploma in Sport Science (Kinesiology Specialization) at Douglas College
Carly Rimek
Jarrod Manick
Andrew Gillon
- Plays for the Fraser Valley Fusion 07
- Pitching since she was 9 years
- Competed in the Canada Cup, 2 National Championships, and countless tournaments in the USA
- Carly connects with younger pitchers and loves to share her knowledge and experience to help them develop and grow
Jarrod Manick
Jarrod Manick
Jarrod Manick
- Played for the Abbotsford Cardinals as a pitcher 2015-2016
- Won the PBL championships in 2016
- Attended McPherson College 2016-2020
- 1st team all conference, Reliever of the Year 2019
- Set two school records for most saves in a single season (10) and hold the record for most saves all time (17)
- Played for the Brooks Bombers (WCBL) 2019
- Coach
- Played for the Abbotsford Cardinals as a pitcher 2015-2016
- Won the PBL championships in 2016
- Attended McPherson College 2016-2020
- 1st team all conference, Reliever of the Year 2019
- Set two school records for most saves in a single season (10) and hold the record for most saves all time (17)
- Played for the Brooks Bombers (WCBL) 2019
- Coach for the Abbotsford Cardinals senior program along side Kevin and Atsu
- Instructor at Yale Secondary School
Dayton Peters
Jarrod Manick
Jarrod Manick
- National Silver medalist
- 3 Provincial championships
- 3 years at Vauxhall Academy of Baseball
- Played at Mineral Area College and committed to Illinois State University before stepping away from baseball due to injury
instructors
Surya
Kayden Beauregard
Kayden Beauregard
- Douglas College Head Coach (2022-2023
- Douglas College (2016-2019)
- League Champ: North Shore Twins (2014)
- MVP: North Delta Bluejays (2012)
- Most Inspirational Player: Best of the West Tournament (2012)
- Assistant Coach: Van Minor Baseball (2013-2015)
- BC Minor Baseball Coaches Scholarship (2015)
- Burnaby Bulldogs Provincial Champs (2022)
Kayden Beauregard
Kayden Beauregard
Kayden Beauregard
High School
- Played for the Abbotsford Cardinals from 2015-2019
- 2 x BCPBL Championship Banner 2016 & 2018
- 2018 BCPBL League MVP
- 2018 BCPBL Finals MVP
- Team BC 2012-2018
- Abbotsford Minor Baseball District Scholarship Award
College – 5 year Scholarship Player
- Iowa Western Community College
High School
- Played for the Abbotsford Cardinals from 2015-2019
- 2 x BCPBL Championship Banner 2016 & 2018
- 2018 BCPBL League MVP
- 2018 BCPBL Finals MVP
- Team BC 2012-2018
- Abbotsford Minor Baseball District Scholarship Award
College – 5 year Scholarship Player
- Iowa Western Community College
- Cloud County Community College - Starting Catcher (NJCAA)
- Illinois State University (Div. 1) – Starting Catcher – MVC Playoff Appearance
- Emporia State University – Relief Pitcher/Utility Positional Player
- University of Mary – Graduate Player – Relief Pitcher – NSIC Playoff Appearance
Academic
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Science – Sociology (2023) (Emporia State University)
- Currently completing Master’s of Business Administration (2024) (U of Mary)
Coaching
- Volunteer Coach with Abbotsford Minor Baseball
- Catching assistant coach with BLE (Big League Experience) Camp