Dave Paetkau – Owner / Head Instructor
Coaching Experience & Professional Training
- 2010- 2019 Hitting/Outfield Coach Canadian Women’s National Team
- 2007-Present Head Instructor of Yale Softball Academy (High School Academy)
- 2003- Present Owner of Power Zone Academy
- 2008-2009 Head Coach of Denmark’s Men’s National Team
- 2005 Team BC Coach at Canada Summer Games
- 2009- Present Member of softball Canada’s Long Term Player Development committee.
- 2013-Present Coaching Facilitator for Softball Canada Comp Dev Coaching Program
- Four-Year Physical Education Program at University of Saskatchewan
Ball Career Highlights
- Canadian Men’s National Softball Team member 1991-2000
- ISF World Champion in 1992
- ISF Silver Medal in 1996
- Pan Am Games Gold Medalist 1991 and 1995
Club Teams
- Salt Lake City Larry H. Miller Toyota 1997-2000
- New West Regents 1992-1996
- Saskatoon Rempel Brothers 1986-1991
- Rosthern Valley Merchants 1983-1985
Awards and Recognition
- Inducted in Softball BC Hall of Fame
- Inducted into Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame
- 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze Medals at the Canadian National Championships
- 1 Gold and 2 Silver Medals at the Western Canadian Championships
- Two-Time ISC All-World Team
- Two-Time All Canadian Team
- Top Batter at Canadian Nationals and ISC Championships