men's baseball coaching staff
2009-10

 

Head Coach

Sam Dempster 18th Year Overall Record: 245-165 Conference Record: 160-101

Sam Dempster has been the only coach that the Durham College men’s baseball program has ever known, as he was with the program for their inaugural season in 1992. For the last 17 seasons as Head Coach of the Lords Baseball program, Dempster has been instrumental in guiding the program to the level of excellence where it is today. In the past four consecutive seasons (2005-2008), the Lords have won the Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball Association (CIBA) Ontario Conference Championship. It marked the fourth straight year and sixth time in school history that the College has advanced to the National Championships. The Lords are always contenders in the CIBA, as the program has only suffered only one losing season in 17 years. Since the 1995 season, the team has qualified for the Ontario Championship finals in all but one year. Dempster has compiled an impressive overall record of 245-165 and a conference record of 160-101. In January of 2007, the veteran coach was awarded the Julio Puente Envoy International Coach Award by Major League Baseball at the American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Orlando, Florida. The prestigious award is presented by MLB for unselfish, dedicated and passionate work in growing the game of baseball. Coach “D” also takes part in the MLB envoy program, going on tour throughout Africa and Europe on behalf of Major League Baseball (MLB); with the goal to promote the game of baseball to underprivileged children. In addition to his lead role at Durham, Coach Dempster is also an Associate Canadian Scout for Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers and previously a scout for the 26-time World Series Champion, New York Yankees. Coach Dempster has also co-organized the Ontario Best Ever Clinic for many years and has assisted the Team Ontario program both north and south of the border. In 2005-06 he spent the summer in Europe as part of a group of coaches (under the direction of MLB) running clinics in Germany and England. Returning an experienced roster and coaching staff in 2009-10, the Lords will be looking to win five straight CIBA Ontario titles. The Lords play their home games at the friendly confines of Kinsmen Memorial Stadium. The Lords are hosting the 2009 CIBA National Championship from October 23-25, 2009.

Assistant Coaches
Colin Dempster – 11th year Coach Dempster will enter his 11th season as part of the Lords Coaching staff and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge from south of the border. The energetic coach played college ball in Alabama prior to moving back permanently to the Durham Region. He is able to bring the winning tradition and work ethic from his Central Alabama college program in the US to the Lords. Coach Dempster is a respected presence around the park and a valuable part of the Lords Baseball program. Dempster currently works at the Durham College Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre as a Facility Attendant	Bob Johnston – 14th year Coach Johnston has been with the Lords Baseball program for 14 years and is a mainstay under Coach Dempster. He is a veteran of competitive baseball coaching and brings a quiet confidence to the program each year. A resident of Pickering, he has had the pleasure to have coached and seen his sons Ryan and Rob play for the Lords and enjoy successful collegiate careers prior to graduating. He is a strong member of an all-star coaching staff.
Marc Picard, Pitching and Catching Coordinator - 2ndYear
Team Ontario Head Coach, 1989-1992 & 1998-present Head Coach Pickering High School Prentice Cup Ontario High School Championship - 1998, 2003 Head Coach, Pan Am 17 & under Baseball Championships - 1998 Certifications: NCCP Level III Certified NCCP Level I & II Instructor Scouting: NY Yankees - Eastern Canadian Scout, 1991 - 1998	James Pearson Visiting Coach - England

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