Rookies is proud to introduce the second year of a 13, 14 and 15 year old Prep program that will concentrating on top quality training over the winter months.  The objectives of this eight month program is to provide a consistent, progressive skill developing program that will work hard to ensure all student/athletes leave with a better understanding of their personal fundamentals.  The program will travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma for a tournament and exhibition games during Spring Break.   

Beginning in early September, student/athletes will compete in the Bantam Fall Instructional Program where they will receive 24 hours of outdoor instruction and compete as a program in 12 games, as well as travelling to Fargo, ND to play against the High School Program.  The Prep program will compete on bases that are 90’ and a pitching distance of 60' 6".  The intent is to mirror top US programs that strive to teach proper baseball fundamentals.  The program will then move indoors where athletes will continue to work in Manitoba’s only indoor baseball teaching facility an additional two times per week, in preparation for a week long trip during Spring Break to Tulsa Oklahoma.  During the Southern trip, practice sessions and games against local area Prep and High School teams will be set up and competition in a tournament, all designed to aid our student/athletes preparation for their upcoming season. 

Rookies prides itself on providing the best baseball instruction that this province has to offer.  This coaching staff is put together with one intention:  To provide the best possible staff where knowledge is gained by playing experience.  Each coach will provide value in positions where they have in depth playing experience. 

Rookies Professional coaching staff

Andrew Halpenny – General Manager

A 2-time Team Canada player, went on to play college baseball for the National Baseball Institute.  Signed a professional contact to catch for the Winnipeg Goldeyes for 3 years.  President of Rookies Baseball Experience for the past eleven years, and current regional scout for the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau.

Dave Nychyk – Head Coach

With seven Provincial Championships, and two Western Canadian Championships, Dave  left Winnipeg to start his college career by playing 2 years at California Junior College, 1 year at Western New Mexico University, and completed his playing days at Mayville State University.   Dave was an assistant coach at the Mayville State University before returning home where he won the Brian Domes Memorial Award in 1995 for his dedication to baseball.   Dave bring much playing and coaching experience to the inaugural season of the Rookies Prep All-Star Program.

Grant Andruchuk – Assistant Coach

A graduate of Rookies College Development Program, Grant played college baseball at Thompson River University in Kamloops, BC and has developed into one of Manitoba’s finest instructors.  Grants knowledge and enthusiasm will add value to our program.

Jon Ali - Pitching Coach

A graduate of Rookies College Development Program, Jon played college baseball at Kwantlen College in Surrey, BC and then moved on to play at the University of Texas, Brownsville in Brownsville, Texas.  Jon relates to young pitchers as he accepted a leadership role with his Scorpion pitching staff.