Long Island's Best Coaches

Baseball Plus has the best coaches on Long Island, to help you become the best player possible.

	Ciro Ambrosio:  Played professionally for the Toronto Blue Jays, High School Baseball Coach, Baseball Coach at NY Baseball Academy camp.
	Patrick Anderson:  In his 9th year with the Kansas City Royals, minor league hitting and catching instructor.  Hofstra University assistant coach for 3 years.
	Julie Bolduc:  Nationally recognized Pitching Coach.  Julie was a stand out pitcher, who led Adelphi University to two College World Series.  The only pitcher to pitch a perfect game in the College World Series.  Led the nation in strike outs in 1985.
	Scott Coppola:  Former Assistant Baseball and Softball Coach at Hofstra University specializing in hitting and pitching.  Four year starter at Hofstra as a pitcher and a third baseman.For 10 yrs.Scott has been teaching adolescent to college level ballplayers how to hit and play the game, and also teaching other instructors and coaches how to teach the game. Scott's desire is to help young ballplayers all across Long Island learn the proper fundamentals of baseball in a fun environment.
	Ron Frazier:  Ron received a full scholarship to attend Div. 1 perennial power Clemson Univ. in 1987. His manager was Bill Wilhelm and his coach was current Pittsburgh Pirates GM David Littlefield. He was selected by the Yankees with their 12th pick in the 1990 June Pro Baseball draft (fellow teammates Andy Pettitte & Jorge Posada were drafted #22 and #24). He played 6 years with the Yankees reaching their highest minor league level of Triple A in 1994 and 1995. Ron was even sent to the Arizona Fall league (a place where top prospects hone their skills in the fall) in 1993. While there he played with current Yankee stars Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte. He was instructed by legendary coaches (some of them Hall of Famers), such asHoyt Wilhelm, Tony Cloninger, Clete Boyer, Reggie Jackson, Billy Connors and Gene Michael.
	Ramie Gatchalian:  Hitting and Catching Coach at Nassau Community College 1998-present. He graduated from West Virginia Weslyean College, 1st Team All American NAIA Conference in 1994. He played Independent baseball 1995-96 in the Northeastern League with the Mohawk Valley Landsharks. Eventually coaching his alumni Holy Trinity HS baseball team to Back-to-Back Long Island Catholic High School Championships in 1997-98. Has been a teacher and coach for 10 years.
	Doug Hecker:  Was a 3rd round draft pick and played 6 years with the Red Sox and Brewers as a Pitcher and 1st Baseman.
	Oreste Marrero:  Oreste is a former Major League Baseball player.  He signed as a Free Agent with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1986.  In 1993, he signed with the Montreal Expos.  He was an All-Star for San Antonio of the Texas League in 1995, and was third in the league in RBI and fourth in Home Runs.  In 1996, he signed with the LA Dodgers, and finished seventh in RBI's in the Pacific Coast League, for LA's AAA Affiliate.  He has played in the Winter League for the past 17 years, and also played in Mexico and Taiwan.  In 2000, he began playing for the Atlantic League.  He is a coach for the Parade Ground League.
	Don McCormack:  McCormack is entering his seventh season as a member of the Ducks coaching staff. In six seasons at the helm of the Ducks, he posted a regular season record of 399-371 while leading the club to its sole championship in 2004. McCormack?s playing career began as a catcher in the Phillies organization in 1974 and included two stops in the major leagues in 1980 and 1981. After his playing career, he spent seven years managing Phillies minor league teams at the rookie, Single-A and Double-A levels.
	Larry Minor:  Nassau Community College Head Baseball Coach 1998-present, coached at NY Tech and Hofstra University.
	Glen Mitchell:  Glenn E. Mitchell is the founder of G.E.M. Pitching Inc in Rockville Center, NY. Glenn has acquired experience through his current position as pitching coach of the Nassau Community College men?s baseball team, as well as from his experience as a player on the professional level. As a former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and the California Angels, and a scout for the latter, Glenn uses his vast pitching experience to educate up and coming ballplayers on the fundamentals of pitching through workshops and private lessons. The list of organizations that have benefited from Glenn's expertise is extensive. Along with pitching fundamentals, many of these organizations have also learned the value of physical and mental education, which are much needed assets in the game of baseball. For the past 20 years, Glenn has touched the lives of many with his astonishing gifts, and G.E.M. Pitching, Inc. stands on the quote, "To teach is to touch a life forever."
	Dave Rodriguez:  Dave is a former professional baseball player with both the Detroit Tigers & Colorado Rockies. During the past 10 years, Dave has also been a pitching coach at the high school & college division I levels. Dave's coaching and playing experience at the college and professional level coupled with his commitment to studying the art of pitching gives him a real understanding of what it takes to be a successful pitcher at any level. Dave has been giving pitching instruction in NY area for the past 13 years, working with pitchers of all ages, from Little League all the way up to Professional Pitchers.
	Rusty Torres: "The Defensive Specialist":  Drafted out of high school in 1961 by the New York Yankees, also played for the Indians, Angels, White Sox, and Royals during the 70's. Rusty is titled "The Defensive Specialist" by Major League Baseball Encyclopedia and promotes the game through instructional sessions and tutorials for parents, managers, coaches, and athletes of all ages, while enhancing their baseball skills.
	Frank Bodner:  Introduced into Irvington High School, NJ Sports Hall of Fame/Baseball 1994 Veteran of Essex County League Baseball, Union County League Baseball, Morris County/Semi-Pro Leagues. College Experience: Played collegiate OF at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ; Kean University, Union, NJ OF/DH "Team" Player of the Year Coaching/Clinic/Instruction Experience: Directory of Player Development-New Jersey Mariners Organization Inc. 2003-2005; Director-New Jersey Big League Baseball Camps & Instruction; Over 20 years experience in coaching/instructing. Professional Baseball Scouting: Associate Scout/Northeast Region/NJ and NY; Arizona Diamondbacks, 1998, 1999 (NL Western Division Champions), 2000; Associate Scout/Northeast Region/NJ and NY; Seattle Mariners, 2001 (AL Western Division Champs), 2002-2007.CURRENT NORTHEAST ASSOCIATE SCOUT FOR LOS ANGELES DODGERS
	Steven J Frascatore  Steve is a local product of Oceanside High School. 1992 Steven was ranked 3rd in the nation out of all Division 1 colleges . Drafted as a pitcher by the Texas Rangers in 1993 and the St Louis Cardinals in 1994. Steve played 4 years in the St Louis Organization. Member of the 1994 Penn League World Series  champions. In 1997 Steven set the Northern league record with 28 scoreless innings.  Steve has been a pitching coach for the past 15 years. Currently  Steve is a pitching coach for the Wantagh Travel team.
	REGGIE JACKSON professional Player,scout ,coach who has been instructing for more than 20yrs. working with players from the N.Y. METS, WASHINGTON NATIONALS AND K.C.ROYALS.Teaches the latest in bio-mechanic methods.
	Mario Matulich 18 yrs coaching/personal training experience.Coached with the Bayside Yankees and also coached with major league pitcher Neil Heaton.Mario coached his own son who attended Chaminade H.S.to catholic school league mvp and went on to play at Oklahoma State and with the Clevland Indians double A team.Specializes in hitting and catching.