Originally from Edmonton, John played in the BC Premier League with Revelstoke and Penticton, as well as American Legion Baseball in Sandpoint, Idaho prior to being recruited to the U.S. to play collegiately. His college career included playing at Solano College in Fairfield, CA, North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, ID and Lewis-Clark State in Lewiston, ID.

John completed his degree in Kinesiology-Sports Administration with minors in Health and Coaching while working under the legendary collegiate coach Ed Cheff , as a graduate assistant pitching coach at Lewis-Clark State. During this period of time, he assisted in pitching camps featuring Kevin Matthews (former Lewis-Clark State pitching coach), Mel Stottlemyre Jr. (former Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach) and Mel Stottlemyre Sr. (former longtime New York Yankees pitching coach). Ten years of additional coaching experience began in the summers during college baseball.  These jobs included head and assistant coaching positions in American Legion and high school baseball in Cranbrook and Creston, BC as well as Asotin and Spokane, WA. 

John spent 2 years working as an Account Executive with the Edmonton Oilers/Oil Kings/Capitals Group and brings to the Edmonton Prospects experience in Media Relations, Marketing, Game Day Operations, Facility Operations and Player Assisting that he acquired in his work with the Edmonton Capitals. John works in a full-time position with SAS Sports Marketing/Edmonton Prospects Summer Collegiate Baseball Club as Head Coach & Director of Sales / Ticketing. His job duties consist of sponsor acquisition and ticket sales during the off-season as well as head coaching and recruiting duties for the summer.

In his spare time, John plans to continue to assist with instruction for the Prospects Academy, part of the Alberta Collegiate Baseball Foundation, with its indoor instructional program for elite youth baseball players as well as its various instructional camp initiatives at Athletes Nation in St. Albert.    

Cam began his college career at Garden City Community College, KS, NJCAA DI, where in 2 years he led his team in HR and RBI’s. After Garden City, he went on to Ft. Hays State University, NCAA DII (Nationally Ranked 11^th) where he was named an All-American at 1B and conference tournament MVP. Cam graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Communication.

Cam began his coaching career as the Hitting Instructor at Malaspina University in 2005. From Malaspina Cam returned to the Norwest Midget AAA league where he guided Spruce Grove to their first ever National Championship appearance. Cam was the Head Coach of the St. Albert Cardinals where he achieved an overall 2-year win/loss record of 90-40 and won the Conference title in back-to-back years, and a National Championship appearance in 2008.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Phone: (780) 458-3700

Email: dlajoie@athletes-nation.com

Dan Lajoie is a former U.S. college graduate and a professional baseball player.  After his career ended, Dan took up coaching with various U.S. Colleges and semi-pro organizations before working his way back up to Canada with the Alberta Collegiate Baseball Foundation. Dan specializes in Power/Speed training and is Athletes Nation's Director of Athletic Performance. As an explosive speed expert, Dan has worked with numerous athletes including current college and semi-professional baseball players in addition to former and current NHL hockey athletes.