Executive & Staff (Ontario Rockies Baseball Club)

Damian Blen

President and Program Director

Coach Damian's love of baseball and people is contagious, and always apparent in his coaching.  At an early age, he was selected to attend a Cuban government baseball academy, where baseball and academics were equally rigorous.  

Coach Damian played for the Cuban National Team and a number of other professional organizations, and eventually became a full-time coach.

2016 - present Founder and Program Director
Ontario Rockies Baseball Club

1995 - 1997 Cuban Junior National Team Coach, Infield and Defence
Helped lead Cuban Junior National Team to three consecutive World Championships Gold medals, two Central American Baseball Game Gold medals and a PAN AM Gold medal.

1994 - Team Havanas Juveniles, Head Coach

Teams played on: Cuban National Team, Cuban Industriales and Metropolitanos of the National League of Cuba.

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Carlos Morales

Pitching Coach

Coach Carlos comes to us with an extensive pitching experience and ability develop our pitchers to their true potential.

Experience

• 2022 - present, Ontario Rockies Baseball Club, Pitching Coach
• Cuban Provincial Junior Team, Academic Habana Trainer Specializing in Pitching
• Industriales (Cuba) Pitching Coach

Teams played on: Cuban All Stars, National League of Cuba (Industriales and Metropolitanos)

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Joquel Gil

Catching Coach

Coach Joquel's catching experience with the Cuban All Star team and many other Cuban National teams has provided him with the knowledge to help other talented catchers reach their potential.  

Coach Joquel is known for his quiet humor and patience, which makes him a favorite with all of our players.

Experience

• 2019 - present, Ontario Rockies Baseball Club,
  Catching Coach and Head Coach, 15U (Summer 2022)
• 2011 - 2018 Cuban Provincial Junior Team,
  Head Coach, Academic Habana Trainer,
  Catching and Hitting Coach

Teams played on: Cuban All Stars (3 years), National League of Cuba (Industriales and Metropolitanos) 14 years

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Lawrence Burton

Hitting/Fielding and Assistant Coach

Coach Lawrence's electric personality, abundant energy, patience and lifelong baseball experience make him a perfect member of our Rockies Professional Coaching staff.

Education:

• Bachelor Sport Management & Business Degree from Brock University (2015)

Experience

• 2021-to date, Ontario Rockies Baseball Club
  Hitting/Fielding and Assistant Coach
• 2019-2020, YMCA HBB
  Physical Literacy and Sport Curriculum Developer
• 2018-2019, Hamilton Cardinals
  Baseball Development Coach
• 2018, Toronto Blue Jays Care Foundation – Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities
  Head Coach/Instructor
• 2016-2017, Ontario Expos Baseball Organization
  Head Coach -18U
• 2015-2016, Ontario Thunderbirds Organization
  Assistant Coach/Infield Coach - 14U-18U
• 2012-2015, Stoney Creek Jays Organization
  Assistant Coach/Infield Coach - 13U-18U
• 2005-2010 / 2021, Stoney Creek Little League Baseball
  Baseball Development Coach

Teams played on:

• Niagara Rebels Baseball Organization (2009)
• Sandlott World Series 15U Championship Team (2007)
• Canadian Thunderbirds Baseball Organization (2005-2008)

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Reilly Rutgers

Pitching Coach/Assistant Coach

Coach Reilly's college level pitching experience and calm disposition make him a great pitching coach, and a huge asset on the field. He is able to communicate with all players in a way that they understand and are able to translate into their mechanics and play.

Education:

• Associate Degree from Garrett College MD (2019)

 

Experience

• 2021-to date, Ontario Rockies Baseball Club
  Pitching Coach and Assistant Coach

Teams played on:

• Garrett College MD

Achievements:

• Garrett College Baseball team, second Team All-Region 20 selection (2019)
• Honorable Mention All-Conference MDJUCO (2019)
• Career 3.81 ERA over 118ip, led MD JUCO in innings pitched with 71 (2019)
• Garrett College baseball MVP (2019)
• Garrett College Male Athlete of the year (2019)

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Marta Fowler

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Coach Marta has over 25 years of experience in the Canadian fitness industry and has worked with hundreds of satisfied clients throughout her career.

She has a strong reputation as an elite personal trainer and motivator, with significant experience with youth athletes in ski racing, hockey, basketball, track and baseball.

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