BASEBALL PROGRAMS
YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMS BUILT TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ASPIRING PLAYERS
"My son is in their baseball program and it is the best program we have ever been in. He loves the program, is always ready to go (he’s 13) to the 4 sessions a week. He is playing less video games, eating better, getting 9-10 hrs sleep, and his marks have improved immensely! Derek, Coach Nolan and team are not only helping him grow as an athlete but as a well rounded human!"
- Tracey Silliker, Mom
10,000+
ATHLETES BUILT
20+
YEARS OF PERFORMANCE
15,000
SQ FT FACILITY
1,000s
OF CHAMPIONS PRODUCED
WHY EDMONTON'S
TOP PLAYERS CHOOSE ATHX
The way we play the game has changed - the way we train should too.
ATHX Baseball Academy's innovative approach makes sure athletes stay at the top of their game while they prepare for the next steps in their career.
ASSESSMENTS & DATA TRACKING BUILT AROUND 80-20 SCOUTING SCALE
MLB STANDARD TRAINING TECHNOLOGY
IN-HOUSE INJURY MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY TOOLS
YEAR-ROUND CUSTOM TRAINING AND SUPPORT SCHEDULE
CUTTING-EDGE ATHLETIC TRAINING BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF BIOMECHANICS & MOVEMENT
BASEBALL SPRING TRAVEL TEAM
The program is designed for athletes who are playing for their home club, but want exposure to additional high-level competition and coaches:
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High-Level Tournaments and games against Games with other Western Canadian Club programs including
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Okotoks Dawgs
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Webber Academy
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Neutral Hills
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Tournaments in Kelowna/Langley
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ATHX BASEBALL ACADEMY
The ATHX Baseball Academy program is designed by coaches and players who know what it takes to "go pro". We deliver a comprehensive training and competition platform in a high-performance team culture for players at any level.
Our mission is to give high-level and dedicated youth players the opportunity to achieve their goals.
U13/U15 PRE-SEASON DEVELOPMENT CAMP
Our 13U pre-season Development program is built on the same principles as our high-performance 15U/18U program - expert coaching, a focus on overall athletic development, and building the 5 tools of baseball.
This camp is a 10-week training block focusing on fundamental baseball skill training and athletic development to prepare athletes for season tryouts.
FOCUSED ON THE 5 TOOLS OF BASEBALL
The ATHX program combines 20 years of sport development experience and elite coaching with state-of-the-art technology and innovative training to help our players succeed both on and off the field.
Our Academy Model is built to develop the five tools of baseball that great players possess and professional scouts look for:
SPEED
Players with good speed can leg out extra base hits, steal bases, and track down fly balls in the outfield.
ARM STRENGTH
Pitchers with strong arms can deliver the ball with velocity and movement, while infielders can make plays from deep in the hole.
FIELDING
Good fielders have good range, soft hands, and a quick first step.
HITTING FOR AVERAGE
Hitters who can consistently put the ball in play and reach base is an asset to any team.
HITTING FOR POWER
Hitters with good power can drive the ball into the gaps and over the fence for extra-base hits.
OUR PLAYERS AND FACILITY SET THE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE
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OUR BASEBALL COACHES
DR. DEREK LAMPSHIRE
Academy Director
Dr. Derek Lampshire is the founder of ATHX with 20 years experience as a Sports Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. His area of expertise is athletic development and performance, biomechanical assessment and sports injury management. Dr. Lampshire played high level baseball and hockey as a youth, and played hockey in the AJHL and for the University of British Columbia. He has worked with professional and Olympic athletes and groups including the the Edmonton Prospects, U of A Golden Bears Hockey, Athletics and Cross Country , Edmonton Rush Lacrosse, FC Edmonton Soccer, Edmonton OIl Kings, and the Edmonton Elks. Dr. Lampshire oversees our Academy programming as a whole and also develops all of the athlete training and recovery programs.
AUSTIN GUZZO
Baseball Director, Head of Player Development
Austin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as both a player and coach and will be an outstanding addition to our team. As Baseball Director Austin will oversee the baseball specific side of the Academy program, including player mentorship and ensuring optimal baseball skill development.
PAUL AUTON
Baseball Coach
Paul has an extensive baseball background playing and coaching most of his baseball in South Edmonton. He played twice for Team Alberta, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a catcher. He is one of the founding members and past President of the Southwest Edmonton Minor Baseball Association (SWEMBA), has coached numerous AA teams and led one to a provincial championship. He is currently the head coach of the SEEBA 13U AAA Expos.
TREYL ERNST
Assistant Baseball Coach / Stregth & Conditioning Coach
Treyl has competed at high levels in baseball, volleyball, and hockey, and has spent time as a coach for each sport. He played baseball for 12 years, primarily as a back catcher at both the AA and AAA level in Saskatchewan and has 3 years of experience coaching a range of ages and levels in the sport. His additional coaching experience includes novice hockey, time with the Volleyball Canada National Excellence Program and coaching at numerous volleyball camps. Treyl is also a Kinesologist with an extensive background in athlete strength and conditioning.
MORGAN KNISELY
Assistant Baseball Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach
Morgan has is an accomplished athlete with extensive experience as both a player and a coach. She played AA for the St. Albert Cardinals, was a member of both the Team Alberta U14 team that placed Silver at Westerns and the U16 team that placed Silver at Nationals. She also played softball for the St. Albert Angels U19 A team. She is currently an assistant coach for the Edmonton Expos 1U3 AAA baseball team. She is also played basketball for Bellrose Composite High School, winning Division 3 in her first year and placing second in Division 2 the next. In addition, Morgan certified personal trainer who has a passion for working with athletes.
COAL MACDONELL
Assistant Baseball Coach
Coal played with Sherwood Park Athletics for his entire baseball career. Following his Midget AAA season he received an offer from a junior college in Montana but chose to stay local and turned his focus to coaching.
JOSH TERON
Assistant Baseball Coach
Josh played AAA baseball in Edmonton as an infielder through the midget level. He chose to stay home from college to be with his family and continued to play until turning to coach. He has been coaching 18U AAA in Sherwood Park for the past two years.
COLIN NAZARCHUK
Baseball Coach
Colin holds a Sports Science Diploma from Douglas College and in currently completing his Kinesiology degree with a major in Human Kinetics from the University of Regina. He is at ATHX completing his practicum placement as the last step in completing his bachelor's degree. He has an extensive sports background, including:
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2015 1A high school volleyball provincial gold medal
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3-time baseball Alberta provincial silver medal recipient in Bantam AA, AAA, & Midget AAA
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2016 Baseball Alberta Midget AAA provincial gold medal
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Douglas College Royals varsity baseball team from 2016-2018 as a closing pitcher.
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