The NSWIS Baseball Program aims to assist athletes to achieve state and national representation. Each year, several NSWIS athletes also go on to sign professional contracts with US Major League teams and receive college scholarships. It is a centralised program that operates from Blacktown Olympic Park.
The NSWIS Baseball Program targets players who show the potential to gain national representation honours at AA (under-16) or AAA (under-18) levels of competition, as well as, the potential to gain professional and college signings based on standardised Professional and College Criteria. A maximum of 35 athletes between 16 to 20 years of age will be selected to the Baseball Program annually.
Since the inception of the NSWIS Baseball Program in July 1996, over 140 players have been offered professional contracts in the US and Canada. Andre Desjardins is the Head Coach of the program and was instrumental in the establishment of the Australian Baseball Federation’s Major League Academy Program in both Victoria and NSW.
For full selection criteria and processes click here.
NSWIS Baseball Scholarship Holders
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Adam Spencer
Adam O'Neil
James Miller
Ryan Falconer
James Murphy
Aaron Sookee
Stephen Hook
Boss Moanaroa
Tim Zurrer
Scott Cone
Timothy Theos
Cale Penrith
Jarrod Saul
Joel Townsend
Jarret Commane
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Todd Van Steensel
Mitchell Bray
Travis McDonald
Ryan Tansley
Dean Hazell
Alex Howe
Scott Harrison
Max Brennen
Michael Vine
Mathew Smith
Mason Curtis
Byron Aird
David Kandilas
Joshua Goldsmith
Liam Meers
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NSWIS Baseball Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Andre Desjardins
Batting Coach: Barry Sundstrom
Pitching Coach: Barry Holland
Pitching Assistant Coach: Matthew Sandstrum
Infield Coach: Shaun Smith
Hitting and Infield Coach: Eduardo Figueroa
Assistant Coach: Graham Cassel
Regional Coach: Michael Potts
Psychology: John Crampton
For further information on the NSWIS Baseball Program please contact the NSWIS on (02) 9763 0222 or email info@nswis.com.au
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