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YOUTH PROGRAMS / 13U HEAD COACH
mAXWELL DENNISON
Max is an alumnus of the Ontario Prospects Baseball program (Class of 2018) and spent the 2019 season as part of the Orange Coast College Baseball team in California (CCCAA). He returned to attend the University of Toronto to complete his education and play baseball with the Varsity Blues and was a Pitcher/Outfielder with the 2021 OUA Championship team.​
Max is an accomplished youth coach and coached the 13U Stouffville Yankees to a 2021 YSBA AAA Championship. Max is an NCCP certified baseball coach and currently leads our Youth Development Programs - Junior Prospects, Pitching & Hitting Clinics, and Holiday and Summer Camps.
SAM MITCHAM
CATCHING PROGRAM/18u HEAD COACH
Sam, grew up in the Durham region playing baseball at Sinclair High School and for the Toronto Mets. Sam went on to play post-secondary baseball at Muskegon Community College (NJCAA D2) for 2 years as a catcher. Sam joined the Ontario Prospects in 2024 as an instructor and assistant coach and will be leading the 16U team in the 2024-2025 season.
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Along with being the 18U Head Coach, Sam provides instruction to youth players covering all skills and specializes in Catching.
AZHAR KHAN
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING/ 15u head coach
Azhar brings a wealth of experience to the Prospects organization having played NJCAA, NCAA, Collegiate Summer Leagues and professionally in Independent Leagues in the US and Puerto Rico. ​
Azhar is a certified Personal Trainer and will be working with the teams to provide a comprehensive Strength and Conditioning program. He will be supporting all of our youth programs and providing private instruction.
strength & conditioning/ 14U head coach
jayden kemp
Hailing from the Bahamas, Jayden joins us as the 14U Head Coach. He grew up playing baseball in the Bahamas and in the US. He played for the University of Waterloo Warriors baseball team while studying and eventually graduating with a degree in Kinesiology.
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Jayden is also a personal trainer and will be working with Azhar Khan to deliver a strength and conditioning program for the Prospects organization. He will be supporting our youth programs and providing private instruction.
owen stevenson
instructor / 16u head coach
Owen, an alumni of the Prospects program, went on the play college baseball first a Niagara County Community College (NJCAA) and finished his career at Kentucky Wesleyan College (NCAA). He has also played summers in the Western Canadian Baseball League for the Swift Current 57s and the Brooks Bombers. He recently played in the California Collegiate League with the Philippines Baseball Group.
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Owen will be working in all of our youth programs and providing private instruction.
pitching coach
ryan capuano
Ryan graduated from Marshall University, a powerhouse D1 school in Huntington, West Virginia, where his accomplishments speak volumes. During his senior season in 2022, he made 16 appearances, had a 3.40 ERA, and impressively struck out 59 batters in 52.1 innings. In 2021, he recorded 11 appearances and secured a victory against West Virginia.
The challenges of the 2020 season didn't hinder Ryan's dedication as he made four appearances while maintaining an exceptional academic record. As a freshman in 2019, he marked 15 appearances, 11 of which were starts, showcasing his pitching prowess by striking out 31 in 43.1 innings.
Before his college journey, Ryan's foundation was built with the Toronto Mets organization, where he appeard in the 2017 Tournament 12 Showcase. He honed his skills at Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute, where he also participated in hockey and rugby.
In his role as Pitching Coordinator, Ryan works with all of our Prospects players.
tyler herrington
assistant coach
Tyler is a fully certified baseball coach with 15 years of playing experience at the amateur levels. Tyler is a Whitby, ON native and spent most of his playing days at the AAA level as either a pitcher or a 1st baseman.
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Tyler has 5 years of coaching experience with the Whitby'03 team (AAA/elite). He has also provided 1-on-1 and group instruction, and hosted baseball clinics with former MLB player and coach Eric Owens.​ Along with his coaching experience, Tyler currently works in the Durham District School Board as an EA working with students with special needs.
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Tyler coaches with the Prospects teams and provides their Strength and Conditioning training.
assistant coach
joel suraganan
A local to Pickering, Joel started his baseball career in his hometown. He went on the play college baseball at Marshalltown Community College (NJCAA) in Iowa and finished his career at Lourdes University (NAIA).
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Joel will be assisting various teams and working with our youth programs.