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.Former WCA players include: Detroit Tiger Kirk Gibson, Baltimore Oriole Paul Fry and Detroit Red Wing Captain Dylan Larkin.