Larocque named Ontario Youth Team coach

Jean Gilles Larocque (Garson, Ont.) has been named the head coach of the Ontario Youth Team.

March 1, 2023

By Ryan Harrison

Baseball Ontario

Baseball Ontario is pleased to announce Jean Gilles Larocque (Garson, Ont.) as the Ontario Youth Team Head Coach for 2023.

Larocque, a NCCP Provincial, Regional, and Comp Dev Certified coach since 2007 is no stranger to Baseball Ontario, the owner and director baseball operations at The Baseball Academy since 2009, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the Ontario Youth Team.

Playing Career (Post-Secondary)

1998-1999: North Lake College Junior College (Irving, Texas)

1999-2000: Paris Junior College (Paris, Texas)

2000-2001: California State University Chico (Chico, California)

2001-2003: West Virginia State University (Institute, West Virginia)

Playing Career (Summer Baseball)

1998-1999: Stratford Hillers (Intercounty Baseball League)

1999-2001: Brantford Red Sox (Intercounty Baseball League)

2001-2002: Melville Millionaires (Western Major Baseball League, Melville, Saskatchewan)

Coaching Career

2017-Present: 18U Voyageurs Head Coach

2018: Jackson College (Michigan – NJCAA) Guest Coach

2016-Present: Philadelphia Phillies Associate Scout

2012-Present: High School Baseball (Head Coach)

2009-Present: The Baseball Academy (Owner and Director Baseball Operation)

2016/2022: Team North Head Coach

2013-2016: Tournament 12

2012-2015: Team Ontario 17U (Canada Cup)

Education/Certifications

2007-Present: NCCP Provincial, Regional and Comp Dev Certified

2002- Present: Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director at Bishop A. Carter C.S.S

2015-2016: Certified NCCP Learning Facilitator

2014-2015: Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED Level “C” (Total Performance Rehab)

2013-2014: Certified High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist (IYCA)

1997-2002: Bachelor of Science in Education (WV State University)