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.