Coaching Staff

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Ethan grew up in Campbell River, BC. Ethan played for the Parksville Royal (PBL 2013-2015), Douglas College Royals (NWAC 2015-2017), The Victoria HarbourCats (WCL 2017/2018/2019 Bullpen Coach) and Avila University Eagles (NAIA 2017-2019 Currently completing his BSc in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. Certifications include: Youth Baseball Development Driveline Certified, Driveline Hitting Certified, Foundations of Pitching Driveline Certified, Rapsodo certified. Worked as a strength and conditioning coach at Prime Sports Performance and Therapy in Nanaimo B.C

Colton is entering his 4th season with the Tide organization and his 3rd as a member of the coaching staff. Born and raised in Victoria, he has been a part of Victoria Baseball for many years. He was a graduate of the Victoria Eagles PBL program in 2017 with included a Team BC selection in 2015.

 

After graduation, Colton spent time as a coach within the Eagles organization in 2017/2018. This included a role as an assistant coach within the 2018 Bantam AAA Eagles. At the announcement of the Golden Tide program Colton was currently enrolled at Camosun College and joined the inaugural Tide team as an Outfielder. After that season he transitioned into the role of Hitting/Outfield Coach which he still holds today.

 

Colton has also spent time in the organization as a youth training coach with the Victoria Harbourcats Youth Development Program (2022-2024), and had a small stint as an assistant coach with the Victoria Harbourcats of the WCL in the summer of 2024. He also holds a seat on the Board of Directors for the Victoria Mavericks Baseball Club, one of the oldest Sr. Men’s baseball programs in North America.

 

Colton brings a wealth of knowledge to the Tide and is constantly looking for ways to continue to develop his understanding of the game. His attention to detail and baseball IQ look to help the Tide build a successful program for years to come.

A lifelong student of the game, Chris Vlaj brings passion, resilience, and a wealth of experience to the Golden Tide coaching staff. A standout player in high school with the Royals and Pirates, Chris went on to play for the OC Coyotes, where his promising college career was cut short by injury. However, his love for baseball never wavered, and he channeled his dedication into coaching.

 

For the past three years, Chris has been an invaluable asset to the Golden Tide, helping shape the next generation of talent with his sharp strategic mind and relentless work ethic. Last summer, he expanded his experience as an assistant coach with the Lethbridge Bulls in the WCBL, gaining insight into high-level competition and player development.

 

With a unique perspective from both playing and coaching at various levels, Chris is committed to fostering a winning mentality and developing well-rounded athletes. His journey from player to coach is a testament to his perseverance and love for the game.