ABOUT US
Our mission is to foster the growth and development of aspiring baseball players in British Columbia. Through expert coaching, progressive player development strategy, and a commitment to excellence, we aim to instill the values of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork while providing a platform for players to reach their full potential on and off the field.
Our Mission
Our vision is to be the premier destination for baseball and softball development in British Columbia. We aim to curate a distinguished team of the nation's best coaches and a legacy where our academy boasts the highest success rate in propelling players to the next level, all while maintaining an atmosphere where hard work harmonizes with the joy of the game.
Our Vision
Coaching Staff
Following graduation from A&M, he would go on to play 7 seasons of professional baseball internationally. His tenure overseas included seasons in Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Australia & France. While overseas, he worked for Baseball Jobs Overseas, an online platform that connects players to clubs internationally where he currently sits as a Board Member & Recruiter.
Meet Coach Jake MacDonald. Born and raised in White Rock, BC, Jake spent his youth playing in WRSSBA before making the jump the Coquitlam Reds BCPBL program. Jake spent his collegiate years playing at Douglas College and Texas A&M University - Texarkana.
Jake MacDonald
Director of Operations
Email: jake@provision-athletics.com
Meet Coach Kyle Stubbins. A Surrey, BC native, Kyle grew up playing in the Whalley Chiefs before going on to a collegiate career at Douglas College & UBC. Kyle served as an elite RHP, earning First-Team All-Conference honors at Douglas in the NWAC and reaching 96mph on the mound.
Kyle Stubbins
Pitching Coach / Admin
Email: kyle@provision-athletics.com
Kyle now serves a full-time pitching coach at ProVision, offering lessons & coaching programs. Kyle utilizes his calm mannered appraoch, his work ethic and data-informed methodology to improve players' velocity, mechanics, and mental performance. In addition to his role as a coach, Kyle manages ProVision’s administration duties.
Jakob spent his high school career and collegiate career as a true two-way player and now works with both hitters and pitchers and currently sits as the Head Coach for ProVision’s 12U Travel Ball team. Outside of PV, In 2025, Jakob was the Assistant Coach for the White Rock Tritons 15U PBL team & is now the Head Coach for the Cloverdale Rangers 15U AAA team.
Meet Coach Jakob “Ivy” Iversen. Born and raised in Cloverdale, BC, Jakob spent the entirety of his youth career in the Cloverdale Minor Baseball Organization. Jakob graduated from the Cloverdale Nationals club eventually leading him into his collegiate baseball career at Yuba College (CA).
Jakob Iversen
Baseball Coach / Facilities
Email: jakob@provision-athletics.com
Meet Coach Josh Fluet. Born and raised in White Rock, BC, Josh developed his baseball roots in the White Rock Tritons program of the BCPBL. After graduating from Elgin Park Secondary, he cotinued on to a collegiate career at Allen Community College & NCAA D1 Texas Southern University.
Josh Fluet
Baseball Coach
Email: joshfluet@gmail.com
Following his collegiate tenure, Josh transitioned into coaching and player development. Josh is currently a Driveline‑certified pitching coach and serves as the Pitching Coach at Douglas College (NWAC) outside of ProVision. Josh brings expertise in mechanics, velocity development, and data‑driven performance.
Meet Coach Justin Thorsteinson. Hailing from Richmond, BC, Justin developed into a mature left-handed pitcher through his time with the Langley Blaze and in Canada’s JNT. JT went on to compete at the collegiate level with the Oregon State Beavers and later with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Justin Thorsteinson
Baseball Coach
Email: anthonyjustin33@gmail.com
Now coaching at ProVision, Justin brings his high-level playing background, emphasis on pitching fundamentals, and his Canadian roots back to youth players. His approach blends a two-way athlete’s experience (pitching and hitting), the rigours of NCAA competition, and a focus on developing each player’s individual strengths and mental game.
Meet Coach Braden Persian. A resident in Surrey, BC, Braden brings over a decade of coaching experience to the ProVision staff. He is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Douglas College and has previously coached at the University of Calgary and in the Palm Springs Collegiate League.
Braden Persian
Baseball Coach / CMBA Programs
Email: bradenpersian@gmail.com
Braden is Driveline Hitting certified and has worked extensively with PBR British Columbia in player evaluation and development. His coaching style blends modern training methods with a deep understanding of the college recruiting landscape, making him a valuable resource for athletes looking to pursue opportunities at the next level.
Olivia emphasizes both physical performance and mental development in her work. Drawing on her years as an athlete and recent collegiate experience, she guides players through technical skill-building while supporting their confidence and mental resilience—especially female athletes managing scholastic and sporting challenges .
Meet Coach Olivia Malesku. Born and raised in Delta, BC, Olivia developed her softball skills with Delta Fastpitch before going on to catch at UBC. After graduating in 2023, she founded Wheelhouse Softball Academy and joined the coaching team at ProVision, where she specializes in hitting and catching.
Olivia Malesku
Softball Coach
Email: wheelhousesoftballco@gmail.com
Now coaching at ProVision and assisting at Langley Secondary’s Softball Academy, Rawnie brings strong pitching fundamentals and her competitive spirit to youth players. Her approach blends high-level collegiate experience with a focus on individual growth—she continues giving back to the community she grew up in.
Meet Coach Rawnie Weststrate. Hailing from Delta, BC, Rawnie was a standout two‑sport athlete at Sands Secondary, excelling in softball and volleyball . She began her college career at Texas Tech, continued at Trinity Valley CC, and most recently played at Colorado Christian University as a pitcher.
Rawnie Weststrate
Softball Coach
Email: rjwest2828@gmail.com
Meet Coach Georgia Ogg. Born and raised in Surrey, BC, Georgia began her elite softball journey with the White Rock Renegades and went on to play as utility player, mainly catching, at Simon Fraser University. She earned a spot on Canada’s U19 national team as a freshman.
Georgia Ogg
Softball Coach
Email: georgiaogg03@gmail.com
Now with ProVision, Georgia specializes in slap hitting and catching and offers private lessons in and out of the PV facility. Georgia not only brings the niche coaching ability of slap hitting, but she also utilizes her elite-level experience and nurturing coaching style to young athletes looking to improve their game.
Our indoor facility in Cloverdale is to be a high-performance indoor space where baseball & softball players can train to reach their goals.