Nolan brings an exceptional wealth of experience as both a player and coach to the Field of Dreams team. A dedicated member of Thornhill Baseball since 1985, Nolan’s journey began as a player and later transitioned to coaching, where he has continued to bring his passion for baseball to each new generation of players.

Nolan began his coaching career in 2003 as the head coach of the 18U Ontario Maple Leafs Elite baseball team, where he led his players to two American tournament championships and saw six of them sign letters of intent with U.S. colleges. He went on to serve as the third base and pitching coach for York University’s baseball team for seven years, guiding them to two Ontario Championships.

Since 2010, Nolan has managed and coached the Thornhill Reds AAA Men’s Rep team in the Greater Toronto Baseball League (GTBL), where he led the team to seven championships and earned three GTBL “Coach of the Year” awards. 

With over 25 years as a rep player, 15 years coaching at the rep and elite levels, and 10 years as a level 3 umpire, Nolan brings a well-rounded background and expertise in all aspects of the game. He is eager to share his knowledge, passion, and love for baseball to inspire and develop the next generation of players.