Evan Bourassa is the Player Development Coordinator at ATHX Performance, bringing a strong background in both competitive baseball and player development. With experience as both a player and coach, Evan has built a reputation for creating competitive environments that challenge athletes to improve every day.

Evan’s playing career was highlighted by multiple provincial championships with the St. Albert Cardinals, winning titles in 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2019. He continued that success as a coach, helping the Cardinals capture a provincial championship in 2022 and assisting Zone 5 to a gold medal at the 2025 Alberta Zone Championships.

Since concluding his playing career, Evan has continued to develop as a coach through his work with the St. Albert Development Program. His experience in the program helped him develop a strong passion for drill design, skill development, and creating intentional training environments that maximize every opportunity an athlete has to improve.

As Player Development Coordinator, Evan focuses on helping athletes maximize their time and potential on the field. His knowledge of the catching position, combined with his emphasis on fundamentals, preparation, and skill development, provides valuable insight to athletes throughout the program.

Evan is passionate about building a culture where athletes and coaches push one another, embrace competition, and commit to getting better every single day.

Bruce Barber, originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and now residing in Edmonton since 2018, has devoted 44 years to coaching baseball, beginning in 1980 with Thunder Bay Little League. A Baseball Canada Level III Certified Coach, Bruce has led and assisted numerous teams across all levels, including the Port Arthur Nationals, Westfort Internationals, TBJBA Jr. “A” Cardinals, Thunder Bay Junior Jacks, Mountain Jacks, TB Lakers, ThunderWolves, and most recently the Community Park Pirates and ATHX 18U program. His coaching career includes multiple championships—highlighted by Little League Senior Canadian titles (1992, 2003) and OBA Provincial titles in 1999 and 2006—along with countless All-Star successes. Bruce’s dedication to player development and community sport has earned him numerous honors, including the 3M Coach Award (1996), TBJBA Coach Award (1997), City of Thunder Bay Volunteer Award (2003), and the Ontario Volunteer Service Award (2006), reflecting his lifelong passion for the game and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

Zach played here at ATHX in his final high school year before going on to play college baseball at the University of the Fraser Valley. During his time at UFV, he gained valuable experience competing at a high level and learning what it takes to excel both physically and mentally. Now back at ATHX as a coach, Zach brings that same dedication and insight to the athletes he works with.

Currently studying Kinesiology, he’s passionate about helping players train smarter, move efficiently, and perform at their best—both on and off the field.