Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
-18 years playing experience
- 5 years playing travel baseball for over 16 different teams
- played on National Under Armor Team & Pennsylvania Keystone Team
- 3 Years Varsity baseball
- 4 years playing/ coaching in Lehigh Valley Men's League facing ex Minor League Players such as Tyler Vail
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
Such a great question. When I was 15 years old I played in the Connie Mac League and I played for a Coach named Ray Wazoluski . Ray was special (crazy) coach in every way shape in form and unlike any coach I have ever had, but boy did he understand the game. I remember as a kid he always showed high emotion and passion for the game which at the rip age of 68 was probably not an easy task. Ray always knew how to let us have fun, but also teach us the right way to win, and the right way how to play the game. I can say without a doubt that the memories I made with Ray and my teammates those seasons will be memories I wont forget for the rest of my life. Ray has unfortunately passed away since then and it will be 3 years ago since he died this April but his legacy will carry on with me forever.
What should athletes and parents know about you?
That I am a person who loves the game & loves helping people improve even more. I also think I bring a more patient and positive aspect to how I teach which I have learned from the coaches that I've had in the past.
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
Built, coached, and managed my own team within the Lehigh Valley Men's League for 4 years.
Coached Connie Mac baseball for 2 years.
How can you help someone improve their game?
By first seeing where they are at currently, and then figuring out where/how they can improve! Just like in life, I believe that no one should stop learning no matter where they are in their baseball/softball journey and the best way to improve is to go out and actually do it. Youtube can only get you so far! Lol, but all jokes aside I am not the type of coach to sit on a bucket of balls and throw soft toss for 2 hours and go on my phone every now and then. If someone is training with me they have my full undivided attention for whatever duration the training session is and we will make progress guaranteed!
What does a typical training session look like?
A typical training session will vary based off skill and what the parent & player is looking to improve on. I don't like to call the shots or be narrowminded so I will first ask the player what he or she would like to improve on and then do my best to help them do it. However, some activities used to help players achieve athletic goals can include the following down below.
1. Front Toss
2. Side Toss
3. Regular BP
4. Live AB's
5. Fielding practice including many different fielding drills.
6. Proper stretches and warm ups to prevent injury or fatigue when training.
7. Mental Coaching to help with some of the challenges that come with playing the game at a high level.
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