2025-2026 U16 PREMIER BLUES ROSTER

 

Our U16 Premier Team is comprised of fourteen of our league's top players in the 14–16-year-old age group. This Premier Team has nine months’ training experience at the AAA level and will play in tournaments throughout Alberta and the USA. They will also play a half schedule in our league's top AAA Blues Division. 

 

 

2025-2026 PREMIER BLUES COACHING STAFF

Alex Morrisette - Head Coach

Alex grew up playing minor baseball in Calgary before being drafted by the Babe Ruth Calgary Giants in 2011. After playing 4 years for the Babe Ruth Giants and aging out, he immediately jumped into coaching for the Giants and has been coaching in Babe Ruth Calgary since 2015. After becoming NCCP level 1 qualified, Coach Morrissette was a major part of the Zone 3 coaching staff who took home gold at the 2019 Alberta Zones tournament.
Coach Morrissette is also a Technical Director with the Babe Ruth Calgary. Alex is a full-time coach with the National Sport Academy, and works closely with the academy's outfielders and hitters. Alex has also taken on a major role with the Diamondawgs Training Facility, working closely with both 12-13 year old's and the 14-18 year old age groups.

Cole Bingleman - Coach

Steve Lamb - Assistant Coach

Steve grew up playing minor baseball with Bowridge and went to numerous provincial championships and one national championship. He moved to Babe Ruth and played league play with the Cannons and 2 years with the AAA Blues playing in two PNW regionals. In the early 2000’s Steve moved to BC for work and continued coaching both in little league and senior level baseball for 5 years. In 2019 he moved back to Calgary and began coaching in Babe Ruth with the Volcanoes league team. Steve assisted with the inception of the 18U Premier Team in its inaugural season as a league technical director. He then moved into role of assistant coach during the inaugural season of the 16U Premier Team assistant coach and last year was the head coach. Having coached at the last 3 PNW tournaments 15U, 16U twice all to semi final appearances. NCCP level 1 certified coach, AED , and first aid/CPR trained. Steve takes pride in teaching the players life skills and leadership through baseball. He believes in hard work and discipline as well as communication through his coaching. He is the self proclaimed best BP thrower in the city!

 

Drew Vander Veen | Assistant Coach has been deeply connected to the game of baseball for most of his life and is excited to share his knowledge and experience as a pitching coach. He pitched for four years at the University of the Fraser Valley ("UFV"), where he was part of the team’s 2024 Canadian College World Series championship run—an achievement that stands out as one of the highlights of his playing career.

Before his university career, Drew spent five years with Babe Ruth Calgary, where he built a strong foundation as a player and developed his passion for the game.

As a coach, Drew is committed to helping pitchers refine their mechanics, strengthen their mental approach, and build confidence on the mound. His goal is not only to develop skilled athletes but also to inspire the same love for baseball that has shaped his own journey.

 

Max Prevost | Assistant Coach

Baseball has played a major role throughout Max's life, providing invaluable life lessons and countless memorable experiences. Over the course of his career, he played for Bow Ridge, Calgary Cubs, Babe Ruth Calgary and the University of Fraser Valley ("UFV") Cascades, spending most of his time at shortstop and second base.

Max has been fortunate to be part of two championship teams—one with the Babe Ruth Owlz and another more recently with the UFV Cascades winning the Canadian College Championship. Both winning seasons offered meaningful experiences and lasting memories that remain irreplaceable.

Baseball is a unique game that continuously challenges players both mentally and physically. With that understanding, his goal as an assistant coach is to support athletes in developing the mental side of the game as much as their technical skills. Quick hands in the infield and consistent contact hitting were key strengths during his playing years—skills he now aims to share with others. He is eager to work with players who are passionate about baseball and dedicated to expanding their knowledge and improving their abilities.

Sara Caplan | Team Manager

Shaina Snyder | Team Administrator