Evolution Staff
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the Dog."
These are the words we live by. Meet our team.
Jordan Blundell
PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH
BA. Intl Business
Jordan@edmontonprospects.com
Jordan has 20+ years of experience at the College Baseball level. As a player, Jordan was named to the NAIA All-American Team(‘03), was selected to multiple All-Conference and All-Region Teams, played in the 2004 NAIA World Series and was inducted into the University of Jamestown Athletic Hall of Fame. Following his collegiate playing days Jordan played professionally with the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League.
In 2005, Jordan became the Head Baseball Coach at Vancouver Island University, spending 12 years leading the Mariners Baseball program, winning a CCBC Championship in 2009 and having 2 players selected in the MLB Draft. While at Vancouver Island University, Jordan started a youth development program Vancouver Island Baseball Institute(VIBI) and was instrumental in the creation of the Dover Bay High School Baseball Academy. Over 100 players received scholarship offers during Jordan’s tenure in Nanaimo with VIU and VIBI.
Along with his Evolution Baseball programming duties, Jordan serves as the AGM and Head Coach of the Edmonton Prospects Baseball Club of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL).
Graeme Lehman
STRENGTH TRAINING DIRECTOR
PITCHING COORDINATOR
We are extremely excited to introduce Graeme Lehman as our Strength Training Director. Graeme has extensive experience in Strength and Conditioning training having worked with the Chicago Cubs, College of Central Florida, Inside Performance in North Vancouver and Industry leader Tread Athletics.
Graeme’s experience extends past baseball, having trained high level Volleyball, Basketball and Football players.
Nick Salahub
PITCHING
COORDINATOR
BA. Intl Business
Nick@evolutionbaseball.ca
Coaching Philosophy:
To teach and develop life skills that players can use on the baseball field and in life, and to give them the fundamentals and knowledge needed to play at the next level while maintaining a fun and positive environment for the players to grow and develop.
Coaching Experience:
Evolution Baseball Academy- Pitching Coordinator and Instructor
Vancouver Island Baseball Institute/Vancouver Island University
Head Coach - 7 years
Associate coach - 4 years
Edmonton Prospects
Pitching Coach - 2 years
Big League Experience Camp
Instructor/ Head Counselor and Tournament Coach - 8 years
Lyon College- Graduate Assistant
Youth Baseball Coaching:
Black Gold 47’s 18u AAA - Head Coach
Dover Baseball Academy
Lead Instructor - 3 years
Head Coach Nanaimo College Prep 18u
Head Coach Nanaimo 15u AAA - 4 years
Head Coach Nanaimo 13u AAA - 2 years
Deer Valley High School Varsity Baseball in Phoenix Arizona - Associate Coach
Arizona Little League - Coach
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim High School Development Summer Camp - Instructor
Playing Experience:
Lyon College
All Arkansas Collegiate Team
1’st Team All Conference
2 x All Arkansas Collegiate Team Honorable Mention
2 x 2nd Team All Conference
Conference Gold Glove Winner
Yavapai Aug 2006 - Dec 2006
Deer Valley High School Varsity 2004 - 2006
State Champion 2006
Top Prospects List
All Conference Academic Team 2004, 2005, 2006
Education:
B.S. Business Management
Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas
International Economics, Corporate Finance, Business Management, Marketing
French Language Study (4 years)
Selected for Nichols International Studies Program (Western Europe)
Varsity Baseball Player, Pitcher. (Spring 2007-Spring 2010)
Studied Coaching Philosophy
Mason French
PITCHING & UTILITY COACH
DBA Marketing
Mason@evolutionbaseball.ca
Mason was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and has been involved in the Elite Edmonton baseball scene for over 15-years. His playing career was with the Edmonton Cardinals (SEEBA) where he primarily pitched, if he wasn’t pitching he was filling in anywhere except catching. In addition to several years of volunteering at all age levels, Mason has also been coaching with Evolution Baseball since it was established in 2020.
2022-2024 Head Coach of Evolution Baseball 13U Fallball team
2024 Season- Assistant Coach for Leduc's BlackGold 47’s inaugural 18U AAA Team.
2023 Season- Assistant Coach & Pitching Coach for Leduc's BlackGold 47’s inaugural 15U AAA Team.
- 34-10 Overall Record (16-2 Leauge Record)
- Tier 2 Provincial Champions
- Tier 1 Provincial Runner-Up
- Team Alberta Representative at the Western Canadian Baseball Championships in Chilliwack, BC
2022 Season- Assistant Coach & Head Athletic Trainer for Leduc's BlackGold 47’s inaugural 13U AAA Team.
2021 Season- Assistant Coach & Pitching Coach for the 18U AA SJP
2020 Season- Volunteer coach with the Edmonton Padres 15U AA team
Nelson Cabel
INFIELD/OUTFIELD
COACH
Nelson@evolutionbaseball.ca
- Head Coach Black Gold 47's 15U AAA
- 8 years of AA baseball for Leduc/Beaumont
- Last 2 years of 18U won Tier 1 - went to Westerns
- 1 year of Junior AAA in St. Albert - went to Westerns
- St. Albert travel team who went to Cuba and to Texas twice
- 2 years Assistant Coach for Black Gold 47's 15U AA
- 1 year Head Coach Black Gold 47's 18U AA
Justin Lehoux
UTILITY COACH
HITTING INSTRUCTOR
Writeup coming soon!
Brandon Hunter
UTILITY COACH
HITTING INSTRUCTOR
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2020 moved with his family to Leduc, AB.
•13UAA Head Coach Black Gold 47’s 2021
•13UA Head Coach Leduc Giants 2022, Tier 1 Provincial Silver medalists
Coach Brandon was born and raised in Prince George BC where he began his baseball career.
•2001 Team BC invitee, Junior National Team.
•2002-2006 Thompson Rivers University as a P/OF. 2 CCBC championships.
•2007 trained in Woodinville, Washington at RIJO Baseball Academy as a P/OF/C. Also trained youth baseball players at RIJO Baseball Academy.
•2007 Okotoks Dawgs OF. WMBL Champions.
•2007-2008 Campbellsville University in Kentucky. NAIA All American honourable mention.
•2008 Okotoks Dawgs CF. WMBL Champions.
•2008-2009 Redcliffe Padres, Redcliffe Australia OF/1B
•2011-2019 Sr Mens baseball
•2013 Sr Mens BC player of the year
•2013 Sr Mens National Champion, MVP top hitter
•WORLD BASEBALL CHALLENGE: 2009 Prince George Axemen, 2011 Team Canada, 2013 Team Canada, 2016 Kamloops Sun Devils
•2013-2018 Started training youth baseball players in Prince George, BC
•2018-2020 Co-owner/trainer Northern Baseball Training in Prince George, BC
•11UAA Head Coach PGYBA 2019
CJ Jayasekera
UTILITY COACH
Coach CJ is thrilled to bring his extensive experience and dynamic coaching style to the Evolution Baseball Academy team. With 25 years of coaching under his belt, he has dedicated his career to nurturing the next generation of baseball players and community leaders, helping them achieve their dreams.
Coach CJ's journey began at the University of Auckland, where he studied Psychology and Education. While coaching grassroots programs and national teams in New Zealand, he developed a deep curiosity for understanding movement, biomechanics, and optimal athlete performance.
His impressive resume includes roles such as:
- Director of Baseball/Softball at Vimy Ridge Academy High School (2019-present)
- National Team Head Coach roles with Baseball New Zealand (2000-2011)
- Technical Director of Baseball at South Jasper Place Minor Baseball (2011-present)
- Assistant Coach with the WMBL Edmonton Prospects Summer Collegiate Team (2014-2018)
- Coaching positions with Okotoks Dawgs Baseball (2008-2009).
- Provincial and club coaching roles with Baseball Alberta, Baseball Canada, Baseball New Zealand, Baseball Australia, and internationally with the Baseball Confederation of Oceania & Pacific.
- His expertise extends beyond coaching, as he is also a certified umpire, movement coach, mental skills coach, sports fields turf manager, and NCCP Learning Facilitator.
At Evolution Baseball Academy, Coach CJ is excited to empower young athletes both on the field and in life, guiding them toward their goals with high expectations and unwavering support.
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