Instructors

J.G. Larocque

Owner & Founder of The Baseball Academy

18u Voyageurs Head Coach

Playing Career (Post-Secondary)

• 1998 – 1999: North Lake College Junior College (Irving, Texas)
  
• 1999 – 2000: Paris Junior College (Paris, Texas)
  
• 2000 – 2001: California State University Chico (Chico, California)
  
• 2001 – 2003: West Virginia State University (Institute, West Virginia)

Education/Certifications

• 2007 – Present: NCCP Provincial, Regional and Comp Dev Certified
  
• 2002 –  Present: Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director at Bishop A. Carter C.S.S
  
• 2015 – 2016: Certified NCCP Learning Facilitator
  
• 2014 – 2015: Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED Level “C” (Total Performance Rehab)
  
•  2013 – 2014: Certified High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist (IYCA)
  
• 1997 – 2002: Bachelor of Science in Education (WV State University

Ethan Jodouin

Bio:

Ethan grew up playing youth baseball in Sudbury, Ontario. At 15, he transitioned to play in the GTA, competing for three seasons in the Premier Baseball League of Ontario (PBLO). Through his PBLO career, he joined two clubs and competed across Ontario and the United States.

• 3 seasons on Voyageurs coaching staff
• Program director
• Hitting instructor
• Canes Atlantic

Ethan can be found at The Baseball Academy running the day-to-day operations, planning and organizing camps and events, running practices, and even teaching one-on-one lessons!

Ryan Lacasse

Bio:

Ryan began his time with the academy in his first year of 16U baseball in 2020. After spending 4 seasons with the Voyageurs baseball program, he plays for the Laurentian University Voyageurs at home in Sudbury. He is currently in his third year in the sport and physical education program, specializing in kinesiology paired with the concurrent education program. Thanks to his development in the Voyageurs program, Ryan had the opportunity to play in the Intercounty Baseball League this past summer for the Barrie Baycats and was crowned a champion after their dominant run in the playoffs.

As a coach

• 4 years as leader for Moose Factory baseball camps

• Assistant coach in 14U 16U and 18U PBLO practices

• Multiple academy baseball camps coordinator

• NCCP certified coach

You can find Ryan at the academy doing lessons as well as running camps and practices!

Matt Obradovich

Bio:

Matt began his time at the academy during his first year of Voyageurs Baseball on our 15u team. Over the course of five seasons at the academy, Matt developed his outfield skills to play at the post-secondary level. In 2020, after graduating from Lockerby Composite School, Matt began his Varsity career with Laurentian University, earning the title of captain in his second year of play. Matt has also represented Canadian baseball in three tours with The North Baseball across Europe in the past two seasons.

• Voyageurs Alumni (EBLO & PBLO)
• 3 tours with The North Baseball
• 4-year varsity career at Laurentian University (OUA)

After completing his last year of Voyageurs 18U baseball in 2020, Matt immediately joined the coaching staff and has since worked with players of all ages in the program, winning a championship with the 16U team in 2022.

• 4 Seasons on Voyageurs Coaching Staff
• Coaching staff of 2022 16U PBLO Champions
• Hitting instructor
• Outfield Instructor

Max Rydholm

Bio:

Max began his time with us in 2022 when he moved from Thunder Bay to work with the academy

As a player:

• Team Northern Ontario 2012 in the Ontario Summer Games
• Represented Ontario at the Senior League Canadians
• Represented Manitoba at the U19 Canadian championships
• 8 seasons in the Thunder Bay Lakers program
• Played post-secondary at The University of Winnipeg (NAIA) in the North Star conference

After his playing career, he decided to take on coaching as he wanted to help grow the game in the North. 

• NCCP certified coach
• Mental Performance Mastery (MPM) with Brian Cain
• Assistant Coach with Team Northern Ontario 2022
• Head Coach with Team Northern Ontario 2024
• 6 seasons in the Thunder Bay Lakers program
• Pitching coordinator with the Voyageurs program
• Head coach 14U Voyageurs 2022-present

You can find Max at the academy running practices, instructing camps or doing lessons.

Parker Savard

Bio:

Parker began his time with the academy in the first year of the Voyageurs baseball on the 17U team. After spending 2 seasons with Voyageurs baseball, he decided to play post-secondary baseball. This brought him to Minnesota, where he played 2 seasons for the Dakota County Technical College Blue Knights. After completing his exercise sports science (A.S degree), he transferred to St. Cloud State University and spent 3 years as a husky. He graduated in 2023 (spring) with a degree in health and physical education (B.S degree).

As a coach

• 2 years as 14U assistant coach
• 2 year as 16U assistant coach
• 2 year as Team North OSG assistant coach
• Infield/hitting coordinator
  
• NCCP certified baseball coach

You can find Parker at the academy doing lessons and running camps and practices!