Rep Coaches
U11 – Mite
2014/2015 Simpson team
Ian Simpson has been appointed head coach for the U11 2014/2015 team. With over 6 years of youth coaching experience, Ian is putting together a fastpitch program that focuses on fundamentals. He is building a competitive team that will work on skills, confidence, resilience, and a positive team environment. Ian’s off-season training will include indoor training twice a week with former National team player Nikki Beal.
Ian can be reached at iansimpson274@gmail.com
U13 – Squirt
Jim McKay 2012 team
Jim McKay has been appointed Coach for the U13 2012 team. He has coached in the OGSA for over 10 years, at all levels (House-league, Select, Rep) and all age groups from Blastball (U6) to Women’s (U21). Jim brings a proven ability to develop and empower female athletes through sport.
Jim can be reached at 289-654-4489 or by email at jimmckay@rocketmail.com
Andrea McKinney 2012 team
Andrea Mckinney has been appointed coach for the U13 2012 Team McKinney. She has a reputation for building high performing teams, developing talent, while focusing on fun and performance. She has ten years of youth coaching experience, including multiple years at Rep. Andrea cares about developing female athletes as players, individuals, and as a team. Focusing on building fundamentals and fostering a love of the game.
Andrea can be reached at mckandrea42@gmail.com
Darren Nichiporik 2013 team
Darren Nichiporik has been appointed Coach of the U13 2013 team. He has over 10 years experience coaching youth soccer, t-ball, baseball and softball. Darren has been an Assistant Coach with the Burlington Bulls Rep Baseball program for the last 7 years, and the Oakville Angels 2012 Rep team for the past 2 years. Darren brings an abundance of energy and enthusiasm along with the core skill development, knowledge and experience.
Darren can be reached at 647-801-8943 or by email at Darren.nichiporik@gmail.com
U15 – Novice
Seidler Beal 2011 team
Mat Seidler and Nikki Beal have been appointed co-head coaches for the U15 2011 team. Mat has been coaching his team for the past 3 seasons in the Oakville Rep program, with his team alongside professional trainers. Mat puts together a program, which offers a focus on the fundamentals. Mat will be building a very competitive team focusing on the skills of softball, and what it takes to excel in sports with confidence and positive team attitude. Nikki Beal has coached and played at the national team level and has played pro softball in California. Nikki is also the trainer for all rep teams within the Oakville Angels organization.
Mat can be reached at matseidler@gmail.com
Nikki can be reached at nikkikbeal@gmail.com
Ernie Kerst 2011 team
Ernie Kerst has been appointed head coach for the second U15 2011 team. He has experience in several youth sports and is a member of the coaching staff for women’s softball at the Ontario College level. Ernie’s focus is to build a community of players with game intelligence, resiliency, and competitiveness.
Email Ernie at: Oakvilleangels11@gmail.com
Rainey Pucci 2010 team
Head Coach Rainey Pucci has been playing and coaching softball for over 46 years. After stepping away from coaching after her daughter retired, she was brought back onto the field when a friend asked her to help for a season. With three national gold titles under her belt along with a box full of trophies, Rainey was offered three full ride scholarships to play outfield in the US. Rainey finished her playing career with one of the most dominant Junior teams in Canada, the KW Civitans who were inducted into the Waterloo Hall of Fame. Coach Rainey focuses on a grass roots approach and basis her philosophy on teaching athletes the importance of dedication, respect, teamwork and learning to compete with confidence.
Email Rainey at: raineypucci@gmail.com
U17 – Bantam
Mike Soragnese 2009 team
Mike Soragnese has been appointed Head Coach for the U17 Tier 1 2009 team. He has
coached in the OGSA as an assistant over the past 3 years with the 2009 team that won both
the Provincial Grand Championship and Eastern Grand Championship in 2022. Although this
will be his first season as a head coach Mike Soragnese brings a vast knowledge of the game
through his playing experience, his love of the game and his competitive personality.
Mike can be contacted at miket@themikeagency.com
Chris Currie 2008 team
Chris Currie is returning with his fantastic coaching staff for the 2025 season. Chris has been an NCCP certified coach for 35 years, pitched at the NCAA D1 level and was a member of several OBA and IBL Championship teams. Over the past 5 years, this team has consistently moved up the ranks of the 2008 age group and is now amongst the top programs in the province. The key to their success has been a focus on the FUNdamentals, developing the leadership skills of their athletes and building great team chemistry. Coach Currie’s teams have travelled extensively through the US and the majority of players graduating from his program play at the collegiate level in Canada and the US. This program uses a number of exceptional coaches to work with the athletes including Nikki Beal (NCAA D1, national team & professional player), Lindsey Hibbs (NCAA pitcher), Chris Tolton (NCAA D1 pitcher), and Nicole Rivait (Team Canada and NCAA D1 catcher).
Chris can be reached at 416-356-8192 or chris.currie11@gmail.com.
U19 – Midget
Mark Cataford 2007 / 2006 / 2005 team
Mark Cataford has been appointed head coach for the U19 2007 and older team. He has over 10 years coaching experience at the rep level and is very excited and optimistic about this upcoming season. Mark intends to build on to what was a successful 2023 season, motivating the girls to become the very best athletes they can become. Mark and his coaches want to not only develop the players but also make sure they are having fun and are encouraged to continue this sport for many years to come.
Mark can be reached at 416-894-4468 or markcat@bell.net.
For more information on the Rep League, please contact Tyson Levac, President, Oakville Angels at tysonlevac@yahoo.com.