Pathways Coaches…
Australian Youth Championships 2024/25
Chris Sims
U18s Head Coach
Leading the charge again, is head coach Chris Sims who brings a wealth of knowledge to the role from his varied experiences at Club, State and National camp level.
Nathan Van Der Linden
U18s Assistant Coach
Joining Chris, is Nathan Van Der Linden off the back of the Adelaide Giants Claxton Shield win and head coaching the Women's Showcase.
Justin Clark
U18s Pitching Coach
Rounding out the coaching staff, is coach Justin Clark, with his rich history as a Division 1 player and coach, including stints with the Adelaide Giants and international coaching roles.
Andrew Couzner
U16s Head Coach
Leading the team is head coach Andrew, also known as "Couz." With several years of coaching experience at Marlins State Charter level and extensive pitching career, including with the Adelaide Giants, this makes him a key asset in developing the team's pitching staff.
Marc Taintey
U16s Assistant Coach
Joining Andrew is assistant coach Marc Taintey, a seasoned outfielder with over 400 Division 1 games in the South Australian Baseball League as well as stints for the Adelaide Giants/Bite, Community College and in the Japanese Industrial League.
James Henty
U16s Assistant Coach
We are also thrilled to have James Henty on board as an assistant coach. James has a rich coaching history, leading teams to finals in various divisions and demonstrating a strong focus on fundamental baseball skills.
Kym Ashworth
U16s Pitching Coach
We are excited to welcome Kym Ashworth to the coaching line-up as the U16s pitching coach. Kym's impressive playing career includes stints with the Adelaide Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Detroit Tigers.