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2026/27 Baseball Program

⚾ GSA 2026/27 Baseball Program

The Gippsland Sports Academy is launching a pilot Baseball Program to identify and develop emerging talent towards State team selection. We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Trevor Johansen as Head coach for the program

Open to athletes aged 12–18 from clubs across the six Gippsland Shires, with approximately 24 places available.

Athletes should make their application to trial by completing the Expression of Interest Form

Expression of Interest

Please see Information sheet for details of the 2026/27 Program:

Baseball Information sheet 2026 – 27Download

Register your interest via the Expression of Interest form.

The process for selection of athletes into the Gippsland Sports Academy is by Talent Identification, EOIs and trials.

The program provides Physical Development (Strength & Conditioning Training, Physical Therapy) & Personal Development, (Time Management & Goal Setting, Nutrition, Media Awareness, ACE Day, Sports Psychology) in addition to Technical Skill Development.

Dates and Locations:

GSA Trials: 27th November AND 4th December 2026 5.30pm – 8pm

Session Information

February 5th, 12th, 19,th & 26th – 5.30pm – 8pm

March 5th, 12th & 19th – 5.30pm – 8pm

Dates and venues will be confirmed at trials. Sessions to be held throughout Moe, Morwell, Traralgon & Sale.

Induction Day: 13th December 2026 – 3.00pm – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough (attendance is expected)

ACE Day: Tuesday 7th April 2027 – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough (attendance is expected and includes final fitness testing)

Awards Evening – Friday 7 May 2027

 Strength and Conditioning

Please see our dedicated Strength and Conditioning page.

Support Staff

  • Control High Performance (Strength & Conditioning)
  • Lauren Nicholls (Nutrition)
  • Christopher Shen (Psychology)

Advisory Panel

  • Jacob Gruis (GSA Board Rep)
  • Anita Pistrin (GSA EO)
  • (Head Coach)

2026/27 Baseball Athletes

Alex-Vuillermin-rowing

The Gippsland Sports Academy has played a significant role in shaping me both as an athlete and as a person. From a young age, my involvement in volleyball, progressing into rowing, helped me develop a strong, disciplined mindset of consistency and accountability. The support, coaching, and high-performance environment encouraged me to push through comfort zones while maintaining focus under pressure, while also bridging opportunities with the Victorian Institute of Sport. The Academy also taught me how to carry myself with professionalism and composure on the world stage, representing not just myself but my team, region, and country. The Gippsland Sports Academy will forever hold a place in my heart. 

~ Alex Vuillermin