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Miki Kawahara BHK, SCS, NCCP Level 3Miki graduated with his degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. While in college he was an academic all-Canadian playing for the Douglas College Royals (NWAACC) and the UBC Thunderbirds (NAIA). After finishing his playing career, Miki remained in British Columbia until 2007. During that time he helped coach the Coquitlam Red Legs to back-to-back regional championships in the BC Junior Premier Baseball League. Miki has coached at Provincial Camps, the Canada Cup (Team Alberta 17U), and the Prospects Series.
Since moving to Calgary in 2007 Miki has developed Diamondawgs, a baseball/softball education company committed to providing players with the highest level of on-field instruction and personal development. Diamondawgs has worked with local programs such as Baseball Calgary, Babe Ruth Calgary, SouthFour Softball, South Bow River Softball, and Kaizen Softball. Diamondawgs continues to work with many of these organizations and helps them advance their player education. In 2022 Diamondawgs opened the School of Baseball - an in-school baseball academy for players in grade 7-12. Miki's international experience includes playing in Japan and Australia as well as coaching in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. A level 3 baseball coach with the NCCP, Miki is also an advisor on the AABC Technical Committee and a certified Sport Conditioning Specialist (TCI). |
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Duncan ElgertA Calgary native, Duncan grew up playing Babe Ruth Baseball, where he developed his skills as a catcher and pitcher. His dedication to the game led him to the collegiate level, where he spent three years competing in the Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC). After completing his university studies with a degree in Kinesiology, Duncan has returned to Calgary to continue developing young athletes in the sport he loves. Duncan has experience in being an assistant coach for Babe Ruth Calgary, bringing valuable expertise and leadership to the team. With a deep understanding of the mechanics of the game and a strong background in human movement and performance, Duncan applies his kinesiology expertise to help players improve their technique, strength, and overall athleticism. Duncan is excited to be back in Calgary and is committed to helping the next generation of baseball and softball players develop their skills, confidence, and passion for the game.
Primary Teaching Focus: Baseball Pitching, Baseball & Softball Arm Strength, Baseball & Softball Catching, Baseball & Softball Hitting. Want to work with Coach Elgert? BOOK NOW |
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Troy LambCoach Lamb has an extensive coaching background that has deep roots in youth sports. Starting in Bow Ridge Little League as a teenager, Coach Lamb worked his way through the coaching system to play a large role in various Babe Ruth clubs here in Calgary.
Coach Lamb leads the 12-13 year old Academy Program for Diamondawgs and also works with the 14-18 year old academy and hitting groups three days per week. He is driven to empower each athlete to strive to reach their baseball goals while helping them develop as young men and women. Want to work with Coach Lamb? BOOK NOW |
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Russell StrilchukRussell is a dedicated hitting and infield coach with extensive playing experience at the collegiate and professional levels around the world. He began his college career at Northeastern Junior College in Colorado before continuing at William Woods University. Following his collegiate years, Russell played professional baseball internationally in Germany, Australia, Japan, and the Czech Republic—where he earned All-Star honors twice. Passionate about player development, he is committed to helping baseball and softball players refine their skills, elevate their game, and reach their full potential.
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Jayda TelfordJayda is a passionate softball coach who focuses on fielding and hitting. She's been playing the game for years and absolutely loves it. As a current player on the Mount Royal University fastball team, she brings her experience, energy, and love for the game into every session. Whether it's working on glove skills or dialing in a swing, Jayda is all about helping players grow, have fun, and build confidence on the field.
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Baseball Summer Camp Coaching Staff:
Coach Miki Kawahara
Coach Alex Morrissette
Coach Trevor Lawson
Trevor played for the Babe Ruth Giants in 2009-2010 and began coaching for Babe Ruth Calgary in 2015 as the head coach of the A league Phillies. In 2016 Trevor joined his old club and became an assistant coach with the AAA Giants. The following year Trevor accepted the AAA manager role, and found success winning the 2017 AAA championship and the 2017 AAA manager of the year award. Trevor has since become the club manager for the Giants and continues to find success while coaching various travel teams,also becoming an A league assistant technical director. Trevor has coached at the provincial level in recent years, being an assistant coach at the Alberta Summer games tournament in 2018 and in 2019 Trevor was an assistant coach on the Zone 3 team at the Alberta Zones tournament winning gold.
Coach Noah Carlson
Noah played last season with the University of Calgary Dinos baseball program as an outfielder. He was part of the National Sport Academy program through high school and has grown into a coaching role with Diamondawgs as a big part of our winter programs.
Coach Carter Hercun
Carter played this past year with the Babe Ruth Premier Team as an infielder with an impact bat. He was a 3 year National Sport Academy player and recently committed to play baseball at the University of Toronto.
Coach Nicholas Sauve
Nick played this past year with the Babe Ruth Premier Team and proved himself as one of the top catchers in the province. He was a 3 year National Sport Academy player and recently committed to play baseball at Okanagan College in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Coach Blake Nelson
Blake came to Babe Ruth Calgary in 2016 as a 14 year old in the A league. Blake quickly proved himself as one of the top shortstops in the league. Blake joined the National Sport Academy for his grade 12 year and recently committed to Douglas College in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Coach Alex Morrissette
Coach Trevor Lawson
Trevor played for the Babe Ruth Giants in 2009-2010 and began coaching for Babe Ruth Calgary in 2015 as the head coach of the A league Phillies. In 2016 Trevor joined his old club and became an assistant coach with the AAA Giants. The following year Trevor accepted the AAA manager role, and found success winning the 2017 AAA championship and the 2017 AAA manager of the year award. Trevor has since become the club manager for the Giants and continues to find success while coaching various travel teams,also becoming an A league assistant technical director. Trevor has coached at the provincial level in recent years, being an assistant coach at the Alberta Summer games tournament in 2018 and in 2019 Trevor was an assistant coach on the Zone 3 team at the Alberta Zones tournament winning gold.
Coach Noah Carlson
Noah played last season with the University of Calgary Dinos baseball program as an outfielder. He was part of the National Sport Academy program through high school and has grown into a coaching role with Diamondawgs as a big part of our winter programs.
Coach Carter Hercun
Carter played this past year with the Babe Ruth Premier Team as an infielder with an impact bat. He was a 3 year National Sport Academy player and recently committed to play baseball at the University of Toronto.
Coach Nicholas Sauve
Nick played this past year with the Babe Ruth Premier Team and proved himself as one of the top catchers in the province. He was a 3 year National Sport Academy player and recently committed to play baseball at Okanagan College in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Coach Blake Nelson
Blake came to Babe Ruth Calgary in 2016 as a 14 year old in the A league. Blake quickly proved himself as one of the top shortstops in the league. Blake joined the National Sport Academy for his grade 12 year and recently committed to Douglas College in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Past Summer Camp Coaches:
Coach Jordan McClocklin
Jordan was drafted by the Giants in the 2011 Babe Ruth draft and moved on to play his university baseball in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the St. Mary’s Huskies. Jordan originally joined Babe Ruth Calgary as the head coach of the A league Athletics and has since become the club/AAA manager for the Expos. Jordan has had success within Babe Ruth, coaching many different travel teams and winning the AA manager of the year in 2018. Jordan has since become an A league assistant technical director working closely with the 13-14 year old league. In 2019 Jordan took on the head coach role for the Zone 3 team at the Alberta Zone’s tournament going 6-0 and winning gold.
Coach Nolan Hines
Nolan has been a player in Babe Ruth Calgary for the past 6 years, starting in the A league as a 13 year old, and was eventually selected by the Pirates in the 2017 draft. Nolan has been selected to various travel teams throughout his career and has proven to be a power bat while playing excellent infield defence. Nolan has been a member of the National Sport Academy for the past 3 years and has since committed to play baseball at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. In 2017, Nolan was his team’s representative for the Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award as the player who exemplified the most sportsmanship on his team. In 2019 Nolan was voted a top infielder for the AAA league.
Awards: Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award & All Star Infielder
Coach Carson Tronnes
Carson has played in Babe Ruth Calgary for the past 5 years, starting in the A league as a 13 year old, and was drafted by the Giants in the 2018 draft. Carson has been a member of the National Sport Academy for the past 6 years and, as a high school senior, has yet to commit to a collegiate program. He has become a reliable bat, a shutdown infield defender and a vital member of the Giants pitching staff. Carson has played at the provincial level, being selected to an Alberta Summer Games team and has played for numerous travel teams within Babe Ruth Calgary. In 2018, Carson was his team’s representative for the Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award as the player who exemplified the most sportsmanship on his team. In 2019 Carson was voted as a top infielder and top pitcher for the AA League taking home awards for both.
Awards: Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award & All Star Infielder & All Star Pitcher
Jordan was drafted by the Giants in the 2011 Babe Ruth draft and moved on to play his university baseball in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the St. Mary’s Huskies. Jordan originally joined Babe Ruth Calgary as the head coach of the A league Athletics and has since become the club/AAA manager for the Expos. Jordan has had success within Babe Ruth, coaching many different travel teams and winning the AA manager of the year in 2018. Jordan has since become an A league assistant technical director working closely with the 13-14 year old league. In 2019 Jordan took on the head coach role for the Zone 3 team at the Alberta Zone’s tournament going 6-0 and winning gold.
Coach Nolan Hines
Nolan has been a player in Babe Ruth Calgary for the past 6 years, starting in the A league as a 13 year old, and was eventually selected by the Pirates in the 2017 draft. Nolan has been selected to various travel teams throughout his career and has proven to be a power bat while playing excellent infield defence. Nolan has been a member of the National Sport Academy for the past 3 years and has since committed to play baseball at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. In 2017, Nolan was his team’s representative for the Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award as the player who exemplified the most sportsmanship on his team. In 2019 Nolan was voted a top infielder for the AAA league.
Awards: Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award & All Star Infielder
Coach Carson Tronnes
Carson has played in Babe Ruth Calgary for the past 5 years, starting in the A league as a 13 year old, and was drafted by the Giants in the 2018 draft. Carson has been a member of the National Sport Academy for the past 6 years and, as a high school senior, has yet to commit to a collegiate program. He has become a reliable bat, a shutdown infield defender and a vital member of the Giants pitching staff. Carson has played at the provincial level, being selected to an Alberta Summer Games team and has played for numerous travel teams within Babe Ruth Calgary. In 2018, Carson was his team’s representative for the Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award as the player who exemplified the most sportsmanship on his team. In 2019 Carson was voted as a top infielder and top pitcher for the AA League taking home awards for both.
Awards: Matt Krol Sportsmanship Award & All Star Infielder & All Star Pitcher