In conjunction with the announcement of Australia's schedule at the 2016 U/15 World Cup in Iwaki, Japan, Baseball Australia is proud to announce the coaching and support staff that will make the trip.
HEAD COACH: Andrew Kyle
A former Team Australia representative and long time coach in WA programs as well as the MLB Australian Academy, Kyle has coached numerous junior programs from WA state teams and schoolboys team. Kyle was also a coach on the 2014 Cal Ripken team, and has proven experience beyond his years.
ASSISTANT COACH: Damian Shanahan
Shanahan is a former ABL player and a veteran of National team and state programs. Currently Baseball Victoria's High Performance Manager, Shanahan has an excellent context of what International tournament play is about and will bring that experience to the staff.
ASSISTANT COACH: Mark Shipley
An outstanding shortstop in his day, Mark Shipley brings a wealth of experience in coaching junior teams and programs in NSW. Shipley was also a member of the 2014 Cal Ripken coaching staff and has been a coach at the MLB Australian Academy for the last 4 years.
PITCHING COACH: Graeme Lloyd
Lloyd is a 10 year MLB veteran player and has had heavy involvement in National team programs over the last decade. Lloyd will bring his experience to this young pitching staff in Japan.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Neil Barrowcliff
Has been the EO on international trips with baseball Australia for close to 20 years. Barrowcliff is a very experienced and organised campaigner who will take care of all off field logistics for this young squad.
The squad for the U15 Baseball World Cup is yet to be selected, stay tuned to Baseball Australia for the announcement.
The U15 World Cup in Iwaki, Japan will take place from the 29 July-7 August, for all information regarding the U15 World Cup, please visit the tournament homepage.
To see Australia's schedule at the U15 World Cup, please click here.