COACHES/TEACHERS/CERTIFIED TRAINERS
Our teachers are hands down the best in the business. We focus on development, training and discipline.
HITTING, PITCHING, FIELDING & CATCHING LESSONS
These days, baseball coaches are a dime a dozen. Unfortunately, people with limited knowledge or experience tout themselves as "experts". And let's face it, not everyone who was successful at the game of baseball can teach it. Get Coached is the brand to trust for quality baseball instruction. We hold our coaches to the highest standard. They have not only played at some of the highest levels, but they also have extensive teaching and training experience. Our team includes coaches from the Little League level to varsity, college and even the professional level. They excel at identifying player's areas of strength and weakness and helping them develop into the best players they can be. If your child is ready to hone their skills, get serious about hitting or pitching, and "Get Coached," contact us.
TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES & MANAGEMENT
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Coaches at many levels are graciously volunteering their time. They already have one of the most important tools required of any coach: Dedication.
Our goal when training is to help your coaches take it to the next level. We will give them all the knowledge they need to become effective confident leaders who get the most out of their players. We will show them how to PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE so their players are ready for everything that happens during live play. For more information, contact us.
MEET OUR TEAM
JOE CURRERI
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL:
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- Bristol Whitesox of the Appalachian League 1999, 2002-2003
- Arizona League Whitesox of the Arizona League, 2002
- Winston Salem Warthogs of the Carolina League, 2001-2002
- Charlotte Knights of International League, 2001
- Burlington Bees of the Midwest League, 2000-2001
- Drafted in the 23rd round by the Chicago Whitesox, 1999
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COLLEGE:
- Long Island University 1995-1999, Full Scholarship
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach - Grit Black 13U, 2017-Present
- Head Coach - Sandlot Sports 10U
- Head Coach - Westchester Nationals Showcase Team, 2014
- Head Coach - Croton Bombers 16U, 2016
- Pitching Coach -Cooperstown NATC Champion New Jersey Hurricanes of Northern Valley 12U, 2013-Present
- Head Coach - Westchester Nationals 16U Showcase Team, 2012-2013
- Head Coach - Westchester Nationals 15U Fall and Spring New York Elite Championship teams, 2011-2012
- Pitching Coach - St. Thomas Aquinas College, 2006-2011
- Coach - Diesel Baseball Showcase Team, 2008-2010
- Pitching Coach - Dominican College, 2004-2006
- Head Coach - Rockland Brewers 20U College Select Team, 2005
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INSTRUCTION:
- Pitching/Hitting Instructor - Teel Closter, NJ
- Active Private Pitching/Hitting Instructor throughout Rockland, Westchester and Bergen Counties
BRIAN "SMITTY" SMITH
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL:
- Member of the Irish National Baseball Team, 2010-Present
- Advisor to the 18U Irish National Baseball Team
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COLLEGE:
- Concordia College 2004-2006, Full Scholarship
- Dominican College 2007, Full Scholarship
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach - GameOn Fury, 2015-2016
- Head Coach - Don Bosco High School Junior Varsity Baseball Team, 2013-2015
- Head Coach - Westchester Nationals 13U, 2014
- Head Coach - Westchester Nationals 12U, 2014-Present
- Head Coach - Rockland Astros Summer Collegiate Team, 2012
- Hitting Coach - St. Thomas Aquinas College, 2010-2011
- Head Coach - Rockland Astros 16U Summer Travel Team, 2011-012
- Assistant Coach - Albertus Magnus High School Varsity Baseball Team, 2009-2012
- Head coach - OTB Pirates Junior Summer Team, 2008-2009
- Head coach - Albertus Magnus HS Freshman Baseball Team, 2008-2009
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INSTRUCTION:
- Head Baseball Instructor at ECD Athletics, Blauvelt
- Active Private Hitting/Fielding Instructor throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties
MATT VICKERS
COLLEGE:
- Drew University 2003-2007
- 2nd Team All-NJCBA 2006-2007
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach- GRIT Silver 2017-Present
- Sandlot Silver 12U
- Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach Wayne Hills High School 2017-present
- Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach Pearl River High School: 2013-2017
- Head Coach New City Generals 12U White 2015
- Head Coach Montville HS American Legion: 2011-2012
- Assistant Varsity Head Coach Pearl River 2013-2016
- Assistant Varsity Head Coach Caldwell High School
- Assistant Coach City College of NY: 2008-2009
- Assistant Coach Cedar Grove HS American Legion: 2008
DANNY GONZALEZ
COLLEGE:
- Rockland Community College, Fall 2005-Spring 2007
- Manhattanville College, Fall 2007-Spring 2009
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach - Nanuet Knights 13U, 2018
- Head Coach - Seward Park Campus HS Varsity Baseball Team, 2013- Present
- Assistant Coach - Seward Park Campus HS Varsity Team, 2010-2013
- Head Coach - Nanuet Travel Knights 12U, 2016
- Head Coach - Northern Valley Knights 13U, 2016
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INSTRUCTION:
- Active Private Hitting/Fielding Instructor throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties
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FRANK SALVANO
COLLEGE:
- St. Peters University 2001-2005, Full Scholarship
*Captain, 2004-2005
*Lead team in average and home runs, 2004
*Starting Catcher, 2002-2005
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach of Dwight Englewood High School 2017-present
- Head of Instruction for Tenafly Little League 2012-present
- Assistant Head Coach of St Joseph Regional High School 2006-2016
- Head Coach of the Nationally recognized Northern Valley Hurricanes 2011-2017
*3 time Cooperstown Dreamspark Champion
*Top 20 ranked team
*20 Diamond Nation titles
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INSTRUCTION:
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- Active Private Hitting/Fielding Instructor throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties
- Head Instructor of Teels Academy, 2006-2015
BLAKE CROUCH
COLLEGE:
- LI University 2008-2009, Scholarship
- William Patterson 2010-2011, Starter, Full Scholarship
- Dominican College 2007, Full Scholarship
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach- Generals Blue 13U, 2018
- Head Coach- Nanuet Knights 12U, 2018
- Head Coach- Generals White 12U, 2016
- Head Coach- Northern Valley Knights, 2014-2016
- Assistant Head Coach- Borgata HS, 2013-2014
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INSTRUCTION:
- Active Private Hitting/Fielding Instructor throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties
MIKE LESLIE
COLLEGE:
- University of Buffalo 2001-2004, Scholarship
- Team Leader in Strikeouts per 9 Innings 2001
- Invitee to Expos, Blue Jays, Phillies and Pirates Talent Scout Camps 2001
- Top Rotation Starter 2002
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach - New City Generals White 13U, 2017
- Head Coach - New City Generals Gray 12U, 2018
- Assistant Head Coach - New City Generals 15U, 2015
- Assistant Coach OTB/Rockland Pirates Legion, 2011
JOE DEPALMA
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Varsity Baseball Coach - Nyack High School, 2010-Present
- Assistant Coach - Don Bosco High School Freshman Team, 2008-2009
- Pitching Coach - Montclair State University, 2005-2007
- Pitching Staff was atop the NJAC, Regional Champion and participant in the D3 Championship, 2006
- Recognized in Baseball America as an “Impressive Assistant” 2006
INSTRUCTION:
- Active Private Baseball Instructor throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties
SCOTT DeLESO
COLLEGE:
- Concordia College 2002-2006, Scholarship
- William A. Shea Memorial Scholarship Award, 2004
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach- Bear Down Bears 16U Summer Team, 2018
- Ossining High School Head Varsity Coach, 2017 - Current:
- Ossining High School Assistant Varsity Coach, 2016
- Briarcliff Bears 10U Travel Team, 2016
- Ossining High School JV Baseball Coach, 2015
- Coach of the Westchester Putnam Baseball Association 23 and under Shrub Oak Diamondbacks, 2009-2015
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MIKE DWYER
COLLEGE:
- University of Brockport, 2005
- University of Connecticut Huskies, 2006-2007
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach- Grit 10U, 2017-Present
- Head Coach- Carmel High School Modified, 2017-Present
- Head JV Coach- Carmel High School, 2016-2017
- Head Coach - Game On Fury 11U, 2016
- Head Coach - Croton Bombers 15U, 2106
- Head Coach - New Castle Nighthawks 12U, 2016
- Head Coach - Rye Grays 13U, 2015
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INSTRUCTION:
- Active Private Pitching/Hitting Instructor throughout Rockland and Westchester Counties
MANNY FERNANDES
COLLEGE:
- Fairleigh Dickinson University 2005-2006
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach - GRIT Orange, 2018
- Assistant Coach - BC Cyclones, 2015-2016
- Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach - Lodi Rattlers, 2013 - 2016
- Lodi Rattlers - 13U NEBUS Fall League Champions, 2016
- Lodi Rattlers - 12U NEBUS Summer League Champions - Undefeated Season, 2015
- Head Coach - Lodi Little League 11 & 12 Year Old All Stars, 2016-2017
- Assistant Coach - Lodi Little League, 2013 - Present
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INSTRUCTION:
- Active Private Hitting/Fielding/Pitching Instructor Throughout Bergen County
DAVID CROUCH
COLLEGE:
- West Chester University
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach- Generals White 13U, 2018
- Assistant Head Coach - Columbia High School, 2017-Present
- Northern Valley Knights, 2015-2016
- River Edge Travel Baseball, 2011-2014
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ROOKIE DEMARRAIS
COLLEGE:
- Hamilton College, 2011-2015
*Varsity Baseball and Football
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COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Coach - New City Generals 10U, Present
- Assistant Coach - Extra Inning Stone Crab teams, 2017
- Head Coach - Oradell Travel Baseball, 2012-2016
INSTRUCTION:
- Head instructor for NJ Giants Hitting Clinic
- Head instructor for NJ Cardinals Hitting Clinic
- Head Instructor for the Extra Inning Stone Crabs Hitting Clinic
GARRET DEMARRAIS
COLLEGE:
- Stockton University Baseball 3rd Baseman, Current
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- NJ Cardinals Hitting Clinic Instructor, 2016-2018
- Assistant Coach - NJ Stone Crab, 2017
- River Dell High School Summer Baseball Camp Coach, 2016- 2018
- Assistant Coach - Oradell Travel baseball (12u), 2015-2016
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JOSH PARTRIDGE
COLLEGE:
- Rockland Community College, 1999-2000
- Oneonta University, 2000-2002
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Head Coach - New City Generals 15/16U, 2016
- Head Coach - New City Generals 14U, 2015
- Head Coach - Croton Summer Travel Baseball Team 10U
- Head Coach/Player - Pearl River Salty Dogs of the NJBL, 2000- 2012
- Head Coach - Rockland Rebels 16U
- Assistant Coach - Nyack High School Varsity Baseball Team, 2008-2010
- Head Coach - MS 337 Warriors Baseball Team, 2007-2008
- Head Coach - South Middle School Baseball Team, 2005-2007