About

Bradley Thomas
Managing Director
Head of Hitting & Outfield

  • Founder, True North Softball Association (2018-present)
  • Assistant Coach, Vancouver Wildcats 03A (2018)
  • Assistant Coach, University of British Columbia (2013-2017)
  • Varsity Baseball Player, Concordia University (2000-2003)
  • Introduction to Competition Trained (NCCP Level 2)
  • Experienced Collegiate Athletics & Recreation Administrator
    • Simon Fraser University (2017 – 2021)
    • University of British Columbia (2009 – 2017)
    • McGill University (2002 – 2004)


Zoe Gillis
Head of Pitching

  • UBC Varsity Softball Player 2015-2018
  • Tex Town Tigers (Netherlands Dutch Golden League) 2019
  • 7+ years of pitching instruction in the Lower Mainland
  • Assistant Coach Women’s Tex Town Tigers Second Team
  • Volunteer Assistant Coach UBC Women’s Softball
  • Introduction to Competition Trained (NCCP Level 2)
  • On leave spring 2023, currently playing overseas

Erin Holtzmann
Head of Pitching (Interim)

  • Former collegiate softball player (Simon Fraser)
  • 12 years collegiate coaching experience
  • NAIA National Champion
  • NAIA National Championship Tournament MVP
  • NAIA All-American x3
  • Softball BC Minor Player of the Year (2001)

Rob Recuenco
Head of Strength, Conditioning & Mobility
Head of Infield

  • Training / Coaching Experience
    • EXOS Certificates
    • CrossFit Level 1 Certified
    • Sport-specific strength programming for clients (2014-present)
    • Youth camp instructor
  • Professional Playing Experience
    • Edmonton Cracker Cats (Independent; Northern League)
    • Rockford Riverhawks (Independent; Frontier League)
    • Calgary Vipers (Independent; Golden League)
    • Fort Worth Cats (Independent; American Association)
    • Amarillo Dillas (Independent; United League)
    • Barrie Baycats (Intercounty Baseball League)
  • International Playing Experience
    • Templiers de Senart (Division Elite; France)
    • North Shore Knights (New South Wales State Baseball League)
  • College Playing Experience
    • Oregon State Beavers (NCAA Div. I)
    • Armstrong Atlantic State Pirates (NCAA Div. II)
    • North Idaho Cardinals (NJCAA)

Danielle Garinger
Head of Mental Performance

  • Former collegiate softball player (Western University)
  • One-time OUA conference champion, two-time silver OUA silver medalist
  • 2008 OUA conference tournament MVP and all-star hitter
  • Bronze medal Canadian University National Championships, All-star third baseman
  • Organizational catching coach Interlake Phillies (Manitoba)
  • 13 years rep softball experience: Brampton Blazers (10 years), Chinguacousy Cougars (1 year), Cambridge Coyotes (2 years)
  • Professional high school educator in career and physical education