Coach Mark Pottie began his coaching career at the age of 24 when he coached a Halifax bantam team to a Provincial title and a great showing at the National Championships that year.
Now living in Vancouver, Coach Mark is the co-founder and director of player development at Vancouver Baseball Academy – an in person baseball school that provides private and team training for kids 7-18 years old.
In 2017, he joined The North Shore Twins organization in the BCPBL as their Hitting and Conditioning Coach. That year they won the BCPBL Provincial Champions and carried on to win the title the following year with an unprecedented season of 50-3.
Mark has also been a coach with Little Mountain Baseball at the Little League level, sat on the board of directors and was the Head of Coaching Development for the organization.
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Credentials
- 2019 – Present: Head Coach, The North Shore Twins (16U)
- 2017-2019: Hitting/Conditioning Coach, The North Shore Twins (16U)
- 2014 – Present: Co-Founder, Coach and Director of Player Development – Vancouver Baseball Academy
- Level II – Coaching Certificate
- Dalhousie University Varsity Baseball Player
- Assistant Coach, Team Nova Scotia – 15U AAA Canadian Nationals
- Assistant Coach, Team BC – 15U AAA Canadian Nationals (2018 Bronze Medalist)
Coach Mark Pottie has been playing competitive baseball for over 35 years and has been a personal trainer for the past 25 years. With his extensive knowledge in training and conditioning for athletes, along with his baseball experience, Mark brings a combination of skills that can help any baseball player reach the next level.
In the Media
Coach Mark Pottie has been a guest on:
- Rob Fai Nation Radio TSN 1040
- Urban Rush
- Vancouver is Awesome
Coach Mark Pottie began his coaching career at the age of 24 when he coached a Halifax bantam team to a Provincial title and a great showing at the National Championships that year.
Now living in Vancouver, Coach Mark is the co-founder and director of player development at Vancouver Baseball Academy – an in person baseball school that provides private and team training for kids 7-18 years old.
In 2017, he joined The North Shore Twins organization in the BCPBL as their Hitting and Conditioning Coach. That year they won the BCPBL Provincial Champions and carried on to win the title the following year with an unprecedented season of 50-3.
Mark has also been a coach with Little Mountain Baseball at the Little League level, sat on the board of directors and was the Head of Coaching Development for the organization.
baseball
Credentials
- 2019 – Present: Head Coach, The North Shore Twins (16U)
- 2017-2019: Hitting and Conditioning Coach, The North Shore Twins (16U)
- 2014 – Present: Co-Founder, Coach and Director of Player Development – Vancouver Baseball Academy
- Level II – Coaching Certificate
- Dalhousie University Varsity Baseball Player
- Assistant Coach, Team Nova Scotia – 15U AAA Canadian Nationals
- Assistant Coach, Team BC – 15U AAA Canadian Nationals (2018 Bronze Medalist)
Coach Mark Pottie has been playing competitive baseball for over 35 years and has been a personal trainer for the past 25 years. With his extensive knowledge in training and conditioning for athletes, along with his baseball experience, Mark brings a combination of skills that can help any baseball player reach the next level.
In the Media
Coach Mark Pottie has been a guest on:
- Rob Fai Nation Radio TSN 1040
- Urban Rush
- Vancouver is Awesome
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