JANUARY 22–24, 2027 / DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA
PRESENTERS
Learn From Some of Baseball’s Most Respected Voices
The East Coast Baseball Summit is proud to bring together an outstanding lineup of professional players, national team coaches, player development leaders, and baseball educators.
Through a combination of conference presentations, panel discussions, community engagement opportunities, and special events, attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from individuals who have competed, coached, instructed, and developed athletes at some of the highest levels of the game.
The Summit’s instructional team combines national and international experience with a strong Atlantic Canadian connection, creating a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from respected leaders who understand both the game and the communities we serve.
Featured Special Guest Instructors
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SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Matt Stairs
Former MLB Player | World Series Champion | MLB Hitting Coach | Technical Director, Fredericton Royals | Head of High Performance, Triple Crown Baseball Academy
One of the most accomplished figures in Canadian baseball history, Matt Stairs enjoyed a remarkable 19-year Major League career, won a World Series Championship with the Philadelphia Phillies, and is a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Anthony Pluta
Baseball Canada Women’s National Team Coach | Former Professional Pitcher
Anthony Pluta is recognized as one of Canada’s leading pitching instructors and coach developers, combining professional playing experience with national team coaching expertise.
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SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Les McTavish
Director of Baseball Operations, Vauxhall Academy | Former Baseball Canada Junior National Team Coach
For more than two decades, Les McTavish has been one of Canada’s most influential player development leaders and has helped guide hundreds of athletes toward collegiate, national team, and professional opportunities.
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SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Mike Reeves
Team Canada | Former Toronto Blue Jays Prospect | Catching Instructor
Mike Reeves combines NCAA Division I, Team Canada, and professional baseball experience and is recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier catching instructors.
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SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Ty Doucette
Cincinnati Reds Prospect | Baseball Canada Junior National Team
A Dartmouth native and Cincinnati Reds prospect, Ty Doucette’s journey from Nova Scotia baseball to professional baseball continues to inspire athletes throughout the region.
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SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR
Andrew Case
Former Toronto Blue Jays Prospect | Team Canada Pitcher | Founder, Case Performance
Andrew Case advanced through the Toronto Blue Jays organization, represented Team Canada internationally, and now leads one of New Brunswick’s premier player development organizations.
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Local High Performance Instructors
Atlantic Canada has produced an exceptional collection of coaches, mentors, and player development leaders. Our Local High Performance Instructors have earned Hall of Fame recognition, Major League Baseball draft selections, NCAA Division I opportunities, professional playing experience, national championships, and leadership positions within Baseball Canada and high-performance baseball programs.
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LOCAL HIGH PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR
Bob Gillis
Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame Member | Former Toronto Maple Leafs Player | National Championship Coach
More than five decades of excellence as a player, coach, mentor, and baseball leader.
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LOCAL HIGH PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR
Robert Gillis
Former NCAA Division I Athlete | Former Toronto Maple Leafs Player | Player Development Coach
Dedicated to helping athletes pursue higher levels of competition and personal excellence.
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LOCAL HIGH PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR
Darren Doucette
Former Professional Player | St. Louis Cardinals Draft Pick | High Performance Instructor
Respected coach and mentor with decades of experience in player development.
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LOCAL HIGH PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR
Joel Irvine
Educator | High Performance Coach | Former New York Yankees Draft Pick
One of Nova Scotia’s most respected baseball educators and instructors.
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LOCAL HIGH PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR
Ken Lenihan
Baseball Canada Coach Developer | MLB Scouting Bureau Scout | High Performance Coach
Widely respected for his contributions to coaching education, player development, and talent identification.
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LOCAL HIGH PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR
Trevor Wamback
Head Baseball Coach, King’s-Edgehill School | Former Montreal Expos Draft Pick | High Performance Coach
Leader in academic baseball and athlete development throughout Atlantic Canada.
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Learn From Experience
The East Coast Baseball Summit offers attendees the opportunity to learn from individuals who have experienced the game from many different perspectives, including:
Major League Baseball
Professional Baseball
Team Canada Programs
Baseball Canada Programs
NCAA Baseball
High Performance Athlete Development
Coach Development
Community Baseball Leadership
By bringing these perspectives together in one place, the Summit creates an exceptional learning environment for coaches, aspiring coaches, players, parents, and fans.
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Meet and learn from some of baseball’s most respected voices while connecting with coaches, athletes, parents, and baseball leaders from throughout Atlantic Canada.
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EAST COAST BASEBALL SUMMIT
Learning. Connection. A stronger game across Atlantic Canada.
January 22–24, 2027 • NSCC Ivany Campus • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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