U18s HEAD COACH

CHRIS SIMS

SUMMARY

Leading the charge is head coach Chris Sims. Known as "Simsy," Chris brings a wealth of experience from coaching the U16’s State Team in Redcliffe 2022 and the U18’s in Blacktown at the Australian Youth Championships. He is also the current Division 1 Coach for Adelaide Baseball Club and previously led the Port Adelaide Magpies to two Grand Finals. With extensive experience in high-performance programs and international coaching, Chris’s dedication to player development and skill enhancement is unparalleled. His focus on data-driven skill development will be pivotal in preparing the team for success.

EXPERIENCE

2022/23 & 2023/24 Adelaide Baseball Club – Division 1 Head Coach
2023 All Stars V Adelaide Giants - All Stars Head Coach
2023 SA U18 State Team – Head Coach (Blacktown, NSW)
2022 SA U16 State Team – Head Coach (Redcliffe, QLD)
2022 BSA High Performance Tier 2 - Coach
2022 Adelaide Giants Next Generation v Japan Invitational Teams Manager
2021/22 – Woodville Baseball Club Asst Division 1 Coach
2015-2021 – Port Adelaide Baseball Club Division 1 Head Coach
2017 – Adelaide Marlins Charter Baseball Junior League Head Coach
2015/16 – Adelaide Bite – Development Coach