Coaching Staff

Mike Dydula brings over a decade of coaching experience to the Toronto Mets program. Now in his 13th year of coaching and 2nd season with the Mets, Mike previously spent 10 years with North York and 1 year with Agincourt, where he helped develop players across multiple age groups.

As a player, Mike came up through the Agincourt and Scarborough rep systems, spending a season with Whitby before competing at the collegiate level with the University of Waterloo, where he played for three years. After his university career, he continued competing in men’s leagues, including eight years with Scarborough in the OSBA.

Anthony Vavaroutsos brings a wealth of experience as both a standout player and a dedicated coach within the Toronto Mets program. A Mets alumnus himself, Anthony played from 2014–2018, earning Team MVP in 2017 before continuing his career at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.

At Shippensburg, Anthony made an immediate impact, being named PSAC East Freshman of the Year and receiving NCBWA Freshman All-American honors in 2019. His success at the collegiate level reflects his strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to compete at a high level.

Anthony returned to the Toronto Mets in 2023 as an Assistant Coach and quickly rose to Head Coach, where he continues to mentor the next generation of players. His playing background and coaching experience make him a strong resource for athletes looking to develop their skills, prepare for college baseball, and compete at the highest level.

Duncan Watt has built a strong reputation within the Toronto Mets program as both a coach and player development leader. A former infielder himself, Duncan competed with the Ontario Prospects 17U/18U before moving on to collegiate baseball. He played at Muscatine Community College in 2011 and then at Westminster College in Pennsylvania (2012–2016), where he was named a PAC Honorable Mention in 2015 and served as Team Captainduring his senior year.

Following his playing career, Duncan immediately transitioned into coaching with the Mets. Since 2016, he has served in a variety of roles across multiple age groups, including time as an assistant with the 16U and 18U teams, before stepping into head coaching positions at nearly every level of the program. Over the past decade, he has led teams at the 15U, 16U, and 17U levels, consistently helping players develop and advance. In 2025, Duncan enters his latest season as the 16U Head Coach.

In addition to his head coaching duties, Duncan currently serves as the Toronto Mets Infield Coordinator and Hitting Coordinator, overseeing skill development across the program. His combination of playing experience, leadership, and instructional expertise continues to make him a key part of the Mets coaching staff.

Kazuo Horiuchi brings a strong mix of international playing experience and proven coaching success to the Toronto Mets program. Now in his eighth year of coaching and fifth season with the Mets, Kazuo began his coaching career with Richmond Hill, where he spent three years helping players develop across multiple age groups.

As a player, Kazuo progressed through the Richmond Hill rep system before competing at the collegiate level with York University, where he played for three seasons. He also earned the unique honor of representing the Peruvian National Team at the WBSC U23 World Cup Qualifiers in 2020, gaining valuable international experience.

Today, Kazuo serves as an 18U Assistant Coach with the Mets, where he continues to share his knowledge, passion, and diverse baseball background with the next generation of players.