2021 Rep Teams and Coaches
8U - 2013
AAA
Calvin Staples
Why do I coach?
I coach to help children learn the benefits of competitive sport - teamwork, self-sacrifice and the sense of accomplishment that comes with achievement. The sports field is a place where children can learn life long skills and create meaningful memories that will last a life time
I coach to help children learn the benefits of competitive sport - teamwork, self-sacrifice and the sense of accomplishment that comes with achievement. The sports field is a place where children can learn life long skills and create meaningful memories that will last a life time
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What is success to me?
Success is all about progression - it's not the outcome necessarily, it's progress along the way. At the end of the season if the kids can't wait to sign up, tryout or play fall ball than success was achieved.
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Fun fact: I went to the same school as Ryan Howard, Bill Mueller, and Luke Voit but didn't play the same sport!
Favourite Baseball Logo:
AA
Mark Knaap
9U - 2012
AAA
Trevor Gervais
Why do I coach?
I coach because I love the family feeling and team happiness and enjoyment no matter win or lose
I coach because I love the family feeling and team happiness and enjoyment no matter win or lose
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What is success to me?
Success is seeing how much the kids improve and that at end of the year we are disappointed because its over already.
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Fun fact: I think I enjoy this more than the kids.
Favourite Baseball Logo:
AA
Marcus Horea
Why do I coach?
I have such passion for the game and love watching and playing baseball.
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What is success to me?
What is success to me?
When I see how well the kids have progressed and learned the game all while having fun in the process.
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Fun fact: I absolutely love cooking and making foods from around the world.
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10U - 2011
AAA
Patrick Bucholz
Why do I coach?
I coach because I like to teach. I am a teacher by trade, so naturally was drawn to coaching a sport that I love so much. I also love to learn, about the game we love, and about the kids. How to best motivate and encourage players to help each individual reach their potential and achieve optimal team results is a passion of mine.
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What is success to me?
Success means setting a goal and trying to achieve it. Maybe you do achieve it, maybe you don’t, but you are always learning and growing. Learning and trying your best to reach a goal is success.
Fun fact:
I got back into gardening a lot during the pandemic. We’ve grown a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including corn, cantaloupe and watermelon. #covidgardener #greenthumb
Favourite Baseball Logo:
AA
Robert Mansour
Why do I coach?
I coach because I enjoy watching the kids grow and develop the game. I get a great feeling when the players apply something that was taught to them in practice in the game. I also love seeing the players excitement when they come to the field every practice and game.
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What is success to me?
Success to me is seeing the players develop throughout the year. I love when I can point out to a player on an issue that they were weak at when the season started and how they improved at the end of the season and see the reaction.
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Fun fact:
Over the past year I have started to cook and bake things I have never done before including homemade bread, apple fritters and a six layer cake to name a few – ask me and I will show you pictures!
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
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Christopher Thompson
11U - 2010
AAA
Chris Mulligan
Why do I coach?
To share my knowledge and experience with playing the game of baseball “the right way” to young talented players.
To share my knowledge and experience with playing the game of baseball “the right way” to young talented players.
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What is success to me?
Players and coaches growing together as we learn from mistake(s), making adjustments to consistently improve individual and team play for the future
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Hidden Talent: I’ve played guitar for 20+ years and enjoy collaborating and writing original songs.
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
AA
Al Hancock
Why do I coach?
I coach because baseball is my passion. I enjoy watching players develop and knowing that I played a part in their love for the game.
I coach because baseball is my passion. I enjoy watching players develop and knowing that I played a part in their love for the game.
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What is success to me?
Success is knowing that each player has developed and has enjoyed their season while making lasting friendships with their teammates.
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Hidden Talent:I am a self described Master Chef. I love to cook and experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
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Wes Madill
Why do I Coach?
I grew up playing Kitchener minor sports and had such amazing coaches to help and guide me as a youth. I want to pay it forward and be a positive influence to the next generation. I want all the players coming up to have the great experience I had, and to teach them to love the game of baseball.
What is Success to me?
I feel success on the ball diamond is about giving your all for the team and never taking a play off.
To quote the great Vince Lombardi “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”
Fun Fact? : I learned to love the game by watching my dad play baseball and practicing on the sidelines with my brother and cousin until the game was over. Then we could go hit balls and run the bases as soon as they finished.
I also practiced my batting, by hitting rocks into the water at my family cottage with the logs I found on the beach and having home run derby’s with my cottage friends.
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12U - 2009
AAA
Ron Mooibroek
Why do I coach?
I coach because I love watching the joy when players have success and knowing I had something to do with that.
I coach because I love watching the joy when players have success and knowing I had something to do with that.
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What is success to me?
Success is when at the end of the season the players can't wait for the next one
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Fun Fact: Curling is my best sport. I've won many competitions including a provincial championship.
Favourite Baseball Logo:
AA
Jody Wyman
Why do I coach?
After watching from the sidelines I was given the opportunity to coach. Getting to be a part of the team and watching the boys grow and learn is very rewarding.
After watching from the sidelines I was given the opportunity to coach. Getting to be a part of the team and watching the boys grow and learn is very rewarding.
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What is success to me?
getting kids to have fun playing baseball and working together. Setting goals and helping them to work to achieve them. Learning to lose and grow from it. Creating a team family that wants to get back together as soon as it is over.
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Fun Fact: I love hockey but can not skate, not very Canadian.
Favourite Baseball Logo:
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Steve Diemert
13U - 2008
AAA
Josh Carthy
AA
Sean Clemens
A
Ben Lennox
14U - 2007
Elite (14U/15U)
Mark Couch
Why do I coach?
To continue to pass on my love for the game and to watch players develop into great teammates and players.
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What is success to me?
Success is found in the development of my players, and getting every last bit out of them on the field.
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Fun Fact: I get emotional during team chats in victory and defeat. Often send an Assistant to make speech and hand out the hardware
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
AA
Rob Scott
Why do I coach?
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I coach for the Panthers because I've been the biggest fan of the Panthers since I entered baseball. Half my idols as a young child player are now coaches in the Panther system. There's nothing like the Panther baseball community. 100 years! Even in a hockey town.
What is success to me?
Success is in every detail of the game. It's every progression you build into practice plans. Success is everytime a player asks a follow up question and wants to know the game more. Success is watching the ones that decide to grind it out and don't have time for excuses
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Fun Fact: I weed a mean garden.
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
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Scott Crowley
Why do I coach?
I coach to share my passion for the game, and to give kids a fun experience while helping them developing their skills
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What is success to me?
Success to me is watching a young player work hard in practice, and the smile on their face when they accomplish what they’ve been working on, in a game.
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Fun Fact:
Played competitive softball growing up. I never picked up a hardball until I starting coaching my son
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15U - 2006
Elite
Ken Schilling
Why do I coach?
I coach because I enjoy watching players grow as a baseball player and as a person.
I enjoy teaching players baseball skills and life skills.
I also love watching players become friends and good team mates when things are going good and when they face tough times.
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What is success to me?
To me success is making sure that each player we coach enjoys and respects the game.
Success is making sure each player improves and feels like he is a big part of the team.
Plus that they can hardly wait to get to the park to play a game or practice.
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Fun Fact: I enjoy golfing with my friends and running the SMHL.
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
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Rob Hepplewhite
Why do I coach?
I enjoy working with each individual on how to progress athletically as well as personal competency growth that contributes to team unity and culture.
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What is success to me?
Player growth and development and keeping players engaged in baseball year over year.
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Fun Fact: I played NCAA Soccer in Illinois and coached D1 Soccer camps at Eastern Illinois University
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Favourite Baseball Logo:
A2
Jesse Rodgers
Why do I coach?
Coaching is both teaching by sharing my experience and learning by getting to know kids and their families. I think coaches have important roles in building a sense of community and I hope that by participating in coaching I can help make the community better. It is also a great excuse to throw the ball around more and have some fun
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What is success to me?
Success is when the kids develop a new skill or ability and use it in a game. The confidence that is built through working hard in practice and having it pay off in a moment on the field is an important life lesson.
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Fun Fact: I found out I falsely filled out my height on all official documents for nearly 25 years thanks to my kid having a height measurement contest with me. Now my BMI is better
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16U - 2005
Elite
Brian Bishop
18U - 2003 & 2004
Elite
Chris Bishop
AA
Kevin Phillip
Why do I coach?
I love the game of baseball! I bring this love and experience as a player in my youth to the teams I coach.
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What is success to me?
My staff and I work hard to provide a space for individuals and the team as a whole to grow and improve as the season progresses. Win or lose, seeing how the team comes together as the season concludes is great to be a part of. Regardless of our accomplishments, we leave the field for the final time believing we competed.
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Fun Fact: I have become a bit of a “Birdie” since spending so much time at home during the COVID shutdowns.
Favourite Baseball Logo:
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