
2026 Gulls Prep Roster
Team Members

1 - Brooks Froese (2028)
Red Deer, Alberta
Position: INF
Uncommitted

2 - Bo Anderson (2027)
Cochrane, Alberta
Position: INF/RHP
Uncommitted

4 - Lucian Barker (2027)
Olds, Alberta
Position: RHP
Uncommitted

5 - Daril Rodriguez (2027)
Red Deer, Alberta
Position: OF
Hutchinson Community College

6 - Kaleb Walker (2028)
Red Deer, Alberta
Position: LHP
Uncommitted

7 - Easton Kelahear (2028)
Red Deer, Alberta
Catcher/RHP
Uncommitted

8 - Dylan Robinson (2027)
Rocky Mountain House
RHP
Uncommitted

9 - Braxton Bussing (2026)
Coronation, Alberta
RHP
Colby Community College

10 - Barrett Mix (2026)
Olds, Alberta
RHP
Prairie Baseball Academy

11 - Isaac Nakonechny (2026)
Red Deer, Alberta
OF
Butler Community College

12 - Jace Setters (2028)
Red Deer, Alberta
OF/RHP
Uncommitted

13 - Kruise McGeough (2027)
Red Deer, Alberta
INF/RHP
Uncommitted

14 - Ryder Petryshen (2026)
Red Deer, Alberta
INF
Butler Community College

15 - Wyatt Schmitt (2028)
Red Deer, Alberta
OF
Uncommitted

18 - Keaton Rusnak (2027)
Red Deer, Alberta
OF/RHP
SW Tennessee Community College

19 - Brayden Kramm (2026)
Drayton Valley, Alberta
Catcher
Williston State College

20 - Dayne Liske (2027)
Drayton Valley, Alberta
INF
SW Tennessee Community College

21 - Thomas Hill (2027)
Strathmore, Alberta
LHP
Uncommitted

22 - Ben McMahon (2028)
Red Deer, Alberta
RHP
Uncommitted

23 - Cole Dickinson (2027)
Calgary, Alberta
RHP
Uncommitted

24 - Jaxon Simpson (2026)
Delburne, Alberta
INF
Colby Community College

26 - Paxton Overwater (2027)
Olds, Alberta
OF
Uncommitted

27 - Owen Coumont (2027)
Red Deer, Alberta
Catcher
Uncommitted

28 - Jacob Durocher (2027)
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
INF/RHP
Uncommitted



19U Gulls Prep Staff

Jason Chatwood
General Manager
Coaching:
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2018-Current: Lead instructor/ teacher with the Middle School and High School Falcons programs
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2020- Current: General Manager of the Sylvan Lake Gulls baseball association
Professional:
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Western Canada associate scout of the Arizona Diamondbacks professional baseball organization
Athletic Accolades:
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Colby community college (NJCAA)
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2007 3rd team All-American
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Region VI all region
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Region VI Gold
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Unanimous All conference 1st team
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2006 single season record for hits
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2007/2007 Career hits leader
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Gonzaga University (NCAA DIV ONE)
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2009 All-West Coast Conference Academic Team
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2009 West Coast Conference Champions, 2009 Cal State Fullerton Regionals. Ranked 22nd in the Nation
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Josh Zannoli
Head Coach
Coaching:
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2024- Current - Head coach for the 19U Gulls Prep Team
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2022-2024 - Red Deer
Braves BAEL head coach winning Baseball Canada Nationals in summer 2024 -
Josh began coaching with Vauxhall Spurs American Legion A team in 2002. He was Head Coach for 4 years, losing in the District Final once, and competing in the Montana State Tournament on three occasions.
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Upon moving to Drayton Valley, he became involved in their association in 2008, and became their President in 2009. Josh coached 9U to 13U between 2009 and 2016 winning a Provincial Gold in 2015 and Provincial Silver in 2016.
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Josh continued coaching following his move to Olds; winning 13U AA Tier I Provincial Gold in 2017, going on to compete and ultimately finish 3rd in Westerns. He was the president of Olds Minor Ball from 2017 to early 2021. Josh was named Head Coach of the 2022 & 2023 18U AAA CarStar Braves leading the 2022 team to BAEL provincials silver and carrying on to compete in Westerns.

Riley Barrett
Assistant Coach
Coaching:
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Current- Baseball and Softball coach at St. Joseph’s High School
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18 UAAA tier 2, 11U AA, 13U AA, Rawlings cup Red Deer Braves
Athletic:
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Prairie baseball academy (PBA)
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San Diego State University (NCAA DIV ONE)
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Team Alberta Canada Summer games (2001)
Certifications:
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Driveline hitting and pitching certified

Tyler McWillie
Assistant Coach
Coaching:
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2025 - current - Assistant Coach for 19U Gulls Prep Team
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2023 - current - Falcons Academy Middle School Head Coach
Athletic:
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2021-2023 Pitcher for the Sylvan Lake Gulls WCBL
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2022 - 2023 - Pitcher Shorter University (NCAA Div2)
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2020- 2021 - Pitcher Colby Community College

Ben Predniger
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Coaching:
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Ben graduated with his Bachelor’s of Health Science and has completed his NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Athletic:
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2022 - 2023 University of Mary
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2022 - 2023 Sylvan Lake Gulls
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2023 Defensive Player of the Year
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2020 - 2022 Northeast Community College
Other Team Personel
Scott Murray
Marni McMahon
Craig Schmitt, PT
Jane Doe
Board of Directors - Chair
