The Dawgs Advantage

The Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Academy has its origin with the Calgary Dawgs Youth Program that began in 1996 and became one of the preeminent youth development programs in the country producing numerous NCAA college players, Canadian Junior National Team players and Major League Baseball amateur draft selections. The vision was and continues to be to offer high-level and dedicated, youth players the opportunity to realize their dreams of playing baseball at the collegiate or professional level. The Dawgs Academy is extremely proud of our graduates and excited to provide new players, every year, with the opportunity to succeed as college or professional athletes and more important, to succeed in the “bigger game” of life.

Unmatched Development and Opportunity

Dawgs Academy is one of Canada’s premier baseball development programs, providing elite training and exposure for aspiring student-athletes. With a proven track record of success, the academy has helped over 250 players earn college scholarships, produced 42 Team Canada selections, and seen 26 alumni drafted into Major League Baseball. The program boasts a highly experienced coaching staff of over 14 full-time coaches, including former MLB players like Matt Stairs and Lou Pote, along with seasoned professionals such as Tyler Hollick, Bryan Donohue, Bretton Gouthro, Aaron Ethier, and Jeff Duda. Each coach brings extensive college and/or professional playing experience, ensuring top-tier instruction for all athletes.

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Dawgs Academy teams compete in a rigorous schedule of 60+ games annually, traveling to premier tournaments such as Best of the West, Perfect Game events, Pastime events, the Palouse Summer Series, and the Curt Daniels Invitational. The program also hosts its own elite tournaments, including the 18U Mother’s Day Classic, 15U Canada Day Classic, and 15U Father’s Day Classic. To maximize exposure for its athletes, the academy organizes a PBR Scout Day for all 18U players and a dedicated Pro Scout Day. Additionally, the annual Fall College Tour takes players across the western United States to compete against top programs like Oregon State, the University of Oregon, the University of Washington, Washington State, Utah, Gonzaga, and San Jose State University, along with some of the best junior colleges. All of this is made possible by the academy’s state-of-the-art facilities, including Seaman Stadium, the Duvernay Fieldhouse, Tourmaline Field, and Conrad Field, providing players with the resources to develop at the highest level.

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Education

Dawgs Academy enjoys outstanding partnerships with two top level high school programs in the province, Holy Trinity Academy (HTA) and Foothills Composite High School (Foothills) providing our players with the ability and expectation to excel both in the classroom and on the field.

Foothills offers our students opportunities to explore their skills in a classroom setting, while also providing an online learning HUB to access all class notes and turn in assignments while on the road. HTA is continuously ranked in the top 6% academically of all Catholic schools in Alberta.

To learn more about Holy Trinity Academy click here

To learn more about Foothills Composite High School click here

OKOTOKS DAWGS ACADEMY FEE SCHEDULE

*Please note that all fees are non-refundable*

18U Players includes but not limited to:

* Professional coaching; in all aspects of the game including pitching, hitting, fielding, catching, base running and outfield.

* Access to facilities & baseball, strength and conditioning equipment use.

* Administration (office supplies, salaries, technology).

* Competition (accommodation, travel (subject to certain limitations for air travel) entry fees, umpires).

* Seasonal Instructors (Baseball skills, strength & conditioning)

* Other (recruiting, college placement advice, ACT prep class, advertising, equipment).

Fees = $12,000


September 1 – January 30 = $6,000


Post-dated cheques of $3,000 required for instalments; due September 1 and November 1

February 1 – July = $6,000


Post-dated cheques of $3,000 required for instalments; due February 1 and May 1

15U Players includes but not limited to:

15U Players includes but not limited to:

* Professional coaching; in all aspects of the game including pitching, hitting, fielding, catching, base running and outfield.

* Access to facilities & baseball, strength and conditioning equipment use.

* Administration (office supplies, salaries, technology).

* Competition (entry fees, umpires); Please note: fee does not include travel/hotels.

* Seasonal Instructors (baseball skills, strength & conditioning).

* Other (recruiting, advertising, equipment).


15U Fees = $8,500

September 1 – December 15 = $3,000


Post-dated cheques of $1,500 required for instalments; dated September 1 and November 1

February 1 - July 31= $5,500


Post-dated cheques of $2,750 required for instalments; dated February 1 and May 1

13U Players (11-13 years old) includes but not limited to:

* Professional coaching

* Access facilities & baseball, strength and conditioning equipment use

* Administration (office supplies, salaries, technology)

* Competition (entry fees, umpires); does not include travel/hotels

* Seasonal Instructors (introduction to strength & conditioning)

* Other (recruiting, advertising, equipment).


Fees = $7,500

September 1 – December 15 = $3,000


Post-dated cheques of $1,500 required for installments; dated September 1 and November 1

February 1 - July 31 = $4,500


Post-dated cheques of $2,250 required for instalments; dated February 1 and May 1