Although the Waterford Coaches Association started as a grass-roots organization in 1975, it was in 1978 that the Association became "Official" & registered with the State of Michigan as a non-profit, charitable corporation.
Lest we don't forget, we owe a debt of gratitude to Fred Drendall, 1st President of WCA & the other Founding Fathers, Thaddeus Palmer, Kris Bush, Carl Solden (Former Waterford Township Supervisor), Ernie Shegina, Shufer Burns & Gene Downie. The 1st Board of Directors were Jerry Ingram, Ed Gignac, Bob Harris, Larry Bush, Ole Wright, Neil Walton, Harold O'Berry & Ralph Wilson.
Thaddeus (Ted) Palmer was one of the founders of the WCA in 1975. He served as a member of the executive board & became President of the organization in 1979. He held this office until his death, November 16, 1981. Ted's personal dedication & total commitment directed toward the development of a solid summer baseball program for the youth of Waterford are traits to be emulated by all who desire to offer our youngsters an opportunity to play baseball.
In 2007 we started 2 new traditions. We introduced the WCA Kaer Scholarship Award, which is a $500 scholarship given to deserving High School seniors playing in the WCA. We also gave away the first Coach of the Year Award.
Past Presidents
1982 - Ron Liles
1983 - Dave Culton
1984- Mike Melkonian
1985 - Jim McNabb
1986 - Joe Humbaugh
1987 - Harold O'Berry
1988 - Vern Lovse
1989 - Gerwood Vana
1990-91 - Jim McNabb
1992-93 - Bob McGregor
1994 - Len Buero
1995-96 - Frank Gallagher
1997 - David Johns
1998-1999 - Donna Kelley
2000 - David Johns
2001-04 - Sheila Kaer
2005-06 - Mark Chizek
2007-2010 Sheila Kaer
2011-2012 - JR Olerich
2013 - Melanie Lizotte
2014-2015- Sheila Kaer
2015-2017 Paul Duff
2017-Current Craig Sheridan
Past Pony Champions
1984 - Pony District Champs, Pony Division coached by Terry Whiting.
1990 - Pony District Champs, Palomino Division coached by Garwood Vana.
1991 - Pony District Champs, Bronco Division coached by Pat McNamara.
1991 - Pony State Champs, Pony Division coached by Terry Whiting.
1995 - Pony District Champs, Pony Division coached by Jay Bland and Bill Nolan.
2001 - Pony District Champs, Mustang Division coached by Mike Knight.
2008 - InnerCity League - Palomino Division Champions coached by Harry Kwiatkowski
2010 - InnerCity League - Palomino Division Champions coached by Harry Kwiatkowski and Bruce Rexford
2014 - InnerCity League - Palomino Division Champions coached by Jim Hollis
WCA Thanks everyone that helps baseball stay alive and for giving us the opportunity to watch & support our children.
