Team Manitoba (Male)
Baseball Manitoba's High Performance Program features four Provincial Teams comprised of the top athletes and coaches from across the province. Each summer, coaching staffs hold open ID camps, workouts, and competitions to prepare for Western and National Championships.
2024 Provincial Teams
2025 Tryout Information can be found here.
17U Youth Team
The 17U Youth Team is Baseball Manitoba’s flagship High Performance program, selecting top athletes from across the province. The team plays around club team schedules and competes at the Canada Cup or Canada Games in August.
- Eligible Ages: 16-17
- 2025 Event: Canada Summer Games - St. John's, NL
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Cody Benson (La Salle)
- Coach: John Patmore (Reston)
- Coach: Eric Swanson (Stonewall)
- Coach: Drake Pilat (Winnipeg)
- Manager: Glen Hunter (Winnipeg)
16U Development Team
The 16U Development Team trains alongside the 17U team, developing athletes in preparation for the next year’s Canada Cup or Canada Games.
- Eligible Age: 16
- 2025 Event: 16U Western Selects - St. Albert, AB
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Morgan de Pena (Winnipeg)
15U Provincial Team
The 15U team competes at the Ray Carter Cup - the 15U National Championships - in August. The roster is built through spring ID camps and a summer selection camp.
- Eligible Ages: 14-15
- 2025 Event: 15U Ray Carter Cup - Summerside, PEI
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Clinton Brandt (Mitchell)
14U Development Team (NEW in 2025)
New in 2025, the 14U Development Team is designed to prepare athletes for future participation on the 15U Provincial Team. The pathway mirrors the 16U structure, with ID camps and summer development weekends.
- Eligible Age: 14
- 2025 Event: 14U Western Selects - St. Albert, AB
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Aaron Couvier (Portage la Prairie)
Contact
For more information about Team Manitoba or the High Performance Program, please contact:
James Zamko, Program Director
baseball.zamko@sportmanitoba.ca
