There are certain players who make a coach's job easier, not simply because of their talent, but because of their attitude, competitiveness and willingness to do whatever the team needs. Marco Cunha is one of those players. Marco, a member of the Vaughan Vikings HPP (2011) team, was recently named both the Vaughan Rep Player of the Year and the York Simcoe Baseball Association Player of the Year for the 2026 season. Having had the opportunity to coach Marco, I can tell you th

There is something about the Milwaukee Brewers that I really appreciate, and it goes well beyond their success on the field. In an era where so much attention is placed on individual statistics, physical tools, exit velocities, throwing velocities, and personal recognition, the Brewers have demonstrated that there is still tremendous value in understanding how to play baseball the right way. They compete, pay attention to details, execute situations, and have created an envir

Over the past several years, the Vaughan Vikings High Performance Program has continued to establish itself as a competitive baseball organization, with teams across multiple age groups demonstrating their ability to compete and succeed on the field. But while winning games and championships is important, there is another responsibility that comes with developing young athletes. We need to provide them with opportunities that extend beyond the baseball field. On Saturday, Oct