The best from the Rock in 2022: Lee, Miller, Tucker, White
INF Cole Tucker (Mount Pearl, Newfoundland & Labrador) hit .296 for the Niagara Purple Eagles. He had 14 doubles, two homers, 25 RBIs and a .784 OPS in 54 games. Photo: Niagara University Athletics
January 7, 2023
Premier Sports Academy Year in Review
By Ryan Sweeney
President PBA
The 2022 season was a successful year for Premier Sports Academy. As we begin 2023, we want to take a moment to highlight some achievements within our facility, and look forward to what’s next.
National Competition:
50 athletes on Provincial Teams
12 athletes with the 2022 Canada Games Program (11 competed in Niagara Falls).
10 athletes compete in the US:
Jay Miller - Pro5
Hudson White - Bo Jackson Elite, Ontario Blue Jays
Jaida Lee - Blue Sox
Eli Dunphy - Niagara T-Wolves, Ontario Blue Jays
Mitch Noseworthy - Niagara T-Wolves
Kody Thistle - Canes Canada
Luke Druken - Canes Canada
Phil Ledgister - Canes Canada
Kieran Cutler - Canes Canada
Graham Noseworthy - Sudbury Voyageurs
Three University/College Signees:
Kody Butt - Williston State, ND
Nick Smith - Lake Region, ND
Rylan Andrews - Victoria Island University
Two athletes selected to PBR Future Games:
Hudson White
Luke Druken
One athlete with Junior National Program:
Hudson White
Jadia Lee, the first female to pitch against men at the Canada Games threw out the first pitch before a Blue Jays home date at Rogers Centre.
First female to play men’s Canada Games competition:
Jaida Lee
Along with the success of our athletes, we also saw success on the coaching and development side of our program
Coaching/Development:
Noah Anderson, Aaron Flood, Ryan Morgan, Leon Ledgister, Keith Ball, Sweeney, and Todd Powell selected to coach current and future provincial teams.
Multiple Driveline certified coaches
First OnBaseU certified coach in Atlantic Canada (Anderson)
Rapsodo hitting and pitching units with certified coaches
Implementation of customized training programs through the utilization of the latest feedback tech (Swoop, Pulse)
Coaches receive full-time coaching jobs: Steve Donahue) joined the Sudbury Voyaguers, while strength and conditioning coach for Dan Hearn joining PSA full-time
Development of a female program
Implementation of Jaeger Sports Mental Warrior Program
Noah Anderson - Elected to sport NL Board of Directors
Aaron Flood - Elected vice-president, Baseball NL
Leon Ledgister - Elected Eastern director, Baseball NL
Todd Powell - President CBS Minor
Upcoming in 2023:
As we kickoff 2023, we have a few goals and opportunities that we are working towards:
Female pitching programs in preparation for the 2025 Canada Games hosted locally, which will have the first ever female competition.
21 athletes of various ages competing in Florida over Spring Break/Easter.
Continued support of BNLs High Performance Program
Names to Keep an eye on in 2023:
Jack McCarthy, 2026, OF-RHP
Luke Hatcher, 2025, OF-RHP
William Parsons, 2025, Pitcher
Collegiate Alumni and Affiliate Athletes in 2023 seasons:
Cole Tucker
Chase Tucker
Jay Miller
Zack Reid
Kody Butt
Nick Smith
Rylan Andrews
Welcome to the PSA Coaching Family:
Saad Samuel, 18U Program
Jaida Lee, Female Program
Eli Dunphy, Prep Program