Our Team
CAM HOUSTON
HEAD COACH:
Phone: (780) 868-3629
E-mail: homeruns16@hotmail.com
Cam began his college career at Garden City Community College, KS, NJCAA DI where in two 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 11th) 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. For the past two seasons 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. Cam is currently the Hitting Instructor with Edmonton Prospects of the WMBL.
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JOSH SAWATZKY
PITCHING COACH:
Phone: (780) 932-7787
E-mail: sawatzky.josh@yahoo.ca
Josh played his Sr. year at NCAA DI Canisius College where he was 4-1 with a 3.65 era. Before Canisius, Josh played three seasons at NCAA DI Niagara University, where he was recruited by Mike McRae. At Canisius Josh was named second-team All-MAAC in 2006 and earned MAAC all-tournament honors in 2005. Voted the league's Top Newcomer in 2004 by Baseball America. Josh led the Purple Eagles with a 3.54 ERA in 89 innings and struck out 57 batters in 2006. In 2005 Josh posted a 4.21 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 92 innings. In his freshman year Josh registered a 4.48 ERA and struck out 59 batters over 76.1 innings of play. Named first-team all-conference, all-league and all area as a senior at W.C. Miller High School; drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 36th round. Josh hails from Altona, Manitoba and the Prospects Academy is excited about having a Pitching Coach of Josh’s calibre at the helm of the 2009 pitching staff.
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DAN LAJOIE
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 the ACBF’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.
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PROSPECTS ACADEMY
If you are interested in playing for the Prospects Academy contact:
Head Coach CAM HOUSTON
Phone: (780) 868-3629
Email: homeruns16@hotmail.com
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