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)