Coaching Staff

Tim grew up in Nanaimo, BC where he played in the PBL for the Parksville Royals. Tim then earned a scholarship to Miles Community College and then another scholarship to attend Cumberland University. For Summer ball he was able to represent his hometown Nanaimo NightOwls and most recently (this summer) Tim is playing with the Branford Red Sox of the CBL. In 2025 he played in the Frontier League with the Ottawa Titans. Tim is eager to segway from his playing career to full-time coaching for the 2027 season.

Born and raised in Victoria, Scott Smith has played baseball all his life. He represented Team BC twice—securing a Western Championship and a National Championship under Canadian baseball legend Walt Burrows—and went on to play collegiately at Green River Community College in Washington State. After college, he spent a season as a player/coach with the Goodwood Baseball Club in Adelaide, Australia. Scott then managed the Junior Premier Mariners for 13 seasons, leading them to the BCJPBL Championship in 2012, and has served as an instructor with Batters Box Canada and Assistant Coach for the Eagles Premier team since 2022. Scott combines a lifetime of playing experience with a proven coaching résumé that spans local, national, and international stages. His focus on fundamentals, paired with advanced skill development and a championship mindset, has helped cultivate high-performance athletes across every program he’s touched.

Kaleb Nantes is moving up from Junior Pitching Coach to the Premier Eagles for the 2027 season, bringing a focused approach to player development on the mound. His work emphasizes mechanics, consistency, and confidence, helping young pitchers refine their skills and prepare for the demands of Premier-level competition.

Kaleb’s coaching style blends technical instruction with mentorship, ensuring athletes not only improve their performance but also grow in resilience and game awareness. 

Pitching Coach and Organization Pitching Coordinator

Fynn was born and raised in Victoria, BC, and progressed through the local club system as a pitcher for the Victoria Eagles and Victoria Mariners. He advanced to collegiate baseball at Salt Lake Community College and finished his NCAA career at Cal State Fullerton, where his performances earned multiple Big West Pitcher of the Week selections and a Big West Honorable Mention. Combining high-level playing experience with a deep understanding of pitching mechanics and competition, Fynn now applies that expertise as the team’s pitching coach while continuing his playing career overseas.

Fynn also serves as the Victoria Eagles Pitching Coordinator, overseeing the development of pitchers across all three teams in the organization. In this role, he works closely with each team’s pitching coaches and directly with pitchers at every level to ensure a consistent approach to development. Fynn will also design and implement off-season pitching programs for all pitchers in the organization, providing them with a structured plan to continue developing throughout the offseason.

Thomas Plant was born and raised in the Comox Valley, where he grew up playing baseball and hockey, before going on to play four seasons for the Senior Parksville Royals of the BCPBL. From the Royals, he left to play Junior College baseball in California with the Cabrillo College Seahawks, before returning to BC to play two seasons with the Victoria Golden Tide. 

Beyond playing, Thomas has coached all levels of minor baseball with the Comox Valley Baseball Association and recently joined the coaching staff of the Senior Eagles in 2026, helping them reach the BCPBL finals in August. Thomas remains committed to improving his own game and to his coaching, and has been training with Driveline Baseball in Kent, Washington for the past two years. 

Ryan Deagle was born and raised in Campbell River, BC. He played high school baseball with the Parksville Royals of the BCPBL, before continuing his baseball career with the Victoria Golden Tide. Ryan played with the Tide for four years, earning all conference recognition each year. He has also played with the Victoria Harbourcats and Nanaimo Nightowls, gaining playing experience at the summer-collegiate levels. In addition to his playing experience, Ryan has developed a strong interest in coaching and player development. He has coached with the Parksville Royals, Campbell River Tyees, as well as a variety of youth baseball camps and programs. While playing for the tide, Ryan began his degree in kinesiology at UVic. He plans to graduate next spring and pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Josh Campbell grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, where his passion for baseball began on community diamonds and high-school fields. He expanded his playing career with two seasons at Treasure Valley Community College in Oregon before returning home to channel that experience into coaching and athlete performance. Over the past decade, Josh has honed his expertise both on the diamond and in the weight room, guiding baseball players through skill development and strength-and-conditioning programs. Most recently, he served as Assistant Coach for the Victoria Eagles Premier team for two seasons while earning his Master’s degree in Exercise Science with a focus on Strength and Conditioning. His background as a college athlete informs his approach to mechanics and skill instruction. He emphasizes injury prevention and long-term athletic development while his strength-and-conditioning expertise ensures players build resilience, power, and mobility that translate directly to improved game-day results.

Chris Boulding joined the Eagles organization in 2021 and has been a key part of the coaching staff ever since, including multiple seasons at the Junior Premier level. He has also contributed to championship success with the Bantam Eagles, bringing valuable experience and perspective to the program.

Raised in Indonesia, Chris experienced the game across diverse levels and settings before finding his stride in Victoria and at the JP level. His broad perspective on player development and competition has become a valuable asset to the Eagles program.

Beyond the diamond, Chris works with provincial-level athletes and sports organizations through his role at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific. In that capacity, he supports athletes, coaches, and administrators as they progress along pathways toward Olympic and Paralympic success. This expertise directly informs the Eagles’ year-round programming and planning, ensuring players benefit from high-performance strategies and long-term development principles.

Tom brings over 30 years of coaching and teaching experience, supporting youth athletes at the high school level across multiple sports. For the past 15 years, he has been a dedicated baseball coach in Victoria, guiding players of all ages to both personal growth and team success. Over the last five years, Tom has continued his passion for developing athletes through his work with the Bantam and Junior Premier Eagles.  His dedication and expertise make him a highly respected and valued coach in the Eagles' organization. 

In addition to his team achievements, Tom is certified as a Baseball BC Coach Developer and has served as the Team BC 15U Assistant Coach since 2021. His leadership has taken teams to the 13U National Championships, and he proudly coached Vancouver Island Zone 6 to gold at the BC Summer Games in both 2022 and 2024. As a high school teacher, he is known for his ability to connect with young athletes, foster positive team dynamics, and help players navigate the challenges of becoming high-performance athletes. Tom has also developed a solid reputation as the organization's go-to weather man!

Jason Willow is a Victoria native whose baseball journey blends elite playing experience with proven coaching acumen. After four seasons of BC Premier Baseball with the Victoria Mariners, he earned selection to the Canadian Junior National Team—competing at the 2017 U-18 World Championships—and was drafted in the 24th round (728th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles. He then enjoyed a five-year NCAA Division I career at UC Santa Barbara before joining the Victoria Eagles coaching staff. Prior to taking the helm of the 2025 Bantam team, Jason was an assistant coach of the Premier Eagles for two seasons. 

Jon is a former Victoria Mariners standout who played four seasons in the BC Premier Baseball League from 2015 to 2018. A decorated competitor, he earned his team’s Premier MVP and was co‑MVP of the league in 2018. Jon continues his playing career with the Victoria Mavericks in the Victoria Men’s Baseball League and brings that on-field experience to coaching. His coaching background includes running summer camps with Batter’s Box Canada and serving as assistant coach and catching coach for the Bantam Premier Eagles since 2024. 

Nick is back for his third season as an assistant coach for the Bantam Eagles, bringing local roots and a broad playing background. He grew up in Victoria and played in the Premier Baseball League for the Victoria Mariners from 2014–2017. After the PBL he continued his development at Okanagan College and with the Victoria Golden Tide, then joined the Victoria HarbourCats for the summer of 2022. Nick combines his PBL and college experience with recent summer-collegiate play to help develop young players on the Eagles’ roster.