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Long Island Hot Stove Baseball Inc. P.O. Box 834 Bethpage, New York 11714

Phone: 516-499-6870 Fields Hotline: 516-502-7705 [email protected]

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WAIVER OF LIABILITY, RELEASE (REGISTRATION CONTINUED BELOW) For and in consideration of the undersigned participant's registration with Long Island Hot Stove Baseball ("Organization") and being allowed to participate in events and member activities, participant and the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of participant waive, release and relinquish any and all claims for liability and cause(s) of action, including for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death occurring to participant or participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) arising out of participation in events, or sports, and/or activities incidental thereto, whenever or however they occur and for such period said activities may continue, and by this agreement any such claims, rights, and causes of action that participant and/or participant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may have are hereby waived, released and relinquished, and participant and participant’s parent(s)/guardian(s) do so on behalf of their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. Participant and participant's parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge, understand and assume all risks relating to events or sports participation and activities incidental thereto, and understand that activities incidental thereto involve risks to participant's and participant's parent('s)/guardian('s) person including bodily injury, partial or total disability, paralysis and death, and damages which may arise there from and that we have full knowledge of said risks. These risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the participant, participant's parent(s)/guardian(s)or the negligence of others, including the organization, its affiliates, members, event hosts, other participants, other parents and legal guardians, coaches, officials, sponsors, advertisers, owners and operators of the premises used to conduct any event and each of them, their officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, "releasees"), and include risks arising from the conditions and use of facilities and related premises. I/We further acknowledge that there may be risks and dangers not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. Participant and participant's parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge, understand and assume the risks, if any, arising from the conditions and use of facilities and related premises, whether as a participant or a spectator, including without limitation, the risks involved with participating in the Organization’s activies. Participant and participant's parent(s)/guardian(s) further acknowledge and understand that included within the scope of this waiver and release is any cause of action (including any cause of action based on negligence) arising from the performance, or failure to perform, maintenance, inspection, supervision or control of said areas and for the failure to warn of dangerous conditions existing at said facilities, for negligent selection of certain releasees, or negligent supervision or instruction by releasees. Participant and participant's parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge, understand The Organization reserves the right to photograph facilities, activities and program participants for potential future use. All photos remain the property of the Organization and may be used for publicity and promotional services. Consent to Medical Treatment of Minor: I hereby give my consent to have the above applicant treated by a physician or surgeon in case of sudden illness or injury while participating in the above event. It is understood that the Organization provides no medical insurance for such treatment under its liability insurance coverage. Medical benefits for such treatments/injuries may be provided with proof of medical coverage purchased through the Organization. The location of the activity or the nature of the illness or injury may require the use of emergency medical personnel. Participant and participant's parent(s)/guardian(s) agree if any claim for personal injury or wrongful death is commenced against releasees, he/she shall defend, indemnify and save harmless from any and all claims or causes of action by whomever or wherever made or presented for his/her personal injuries, property damage or wrongful death. Participant and participant's parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge that they have been provided and have read the above paragraphs and have not relied upon any representations of releasees, that they are fully advised of the potential dangers and risks and understand these waivers and releases are necessary to allow the activities of the Organization to exist in its present form.

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LI Huskies Baseball Long Island's Premier Travel Baseball Organization

Join the huskies for the 2024 season, join our team.

The Huskies are looking for dedicated ball players with goals of college and professional baseball.  What to expect:

• Full uniform package, strength training, winter workouts, multiple weekly practices, competitive tournaments
• Coaching from former Stony Brook Seawolf and member of the 2012 CWS Team, Bryan Tatelman.  Bryan has already coached for 8 years and had 25+ players  go on to play D1, D2, D3, and JUCO.

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Owner & Head Coach Bryan Tatelman

 Bryan graduated from Stony Brook University in 2014, where he was a member of the Seawolves College World Series run in 2012. Bryan pitched throughout his time at Stony Brook and owned a 4-0 record with a 2.89 ERA, ranking 3rd in the conference in relief appearances and 6th in saves his senior season. In 2022 Bryan became a Member of the Stony Brook Athletics Hall of Fame for the 2012 CWS run. Prior to college, he was a 3 year letterwinner at South Windsor High School, an all-conference selection in both his junior and senior years. He batted .487 and led South Windsor to the Class LL State Semifinals. As a senior, he earned a spot on the 2009 All-Hartford Courant High School Baseball Team.  After South Windsor High School, Bryan attended Avon Old Farms School where he was a member of Varsity Baseball team winning both Founders and Colonial League Championships in 2010. He received All Founders League Honors as a third-baseman.  As a coach, Bryan has seen over 25 of his players move on to D1, D2, D3 and JUCO levels.

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Black Diamonds Baseball

Established in 2010 and based out of western Suffolk. we have had teams from 8u thru college level. Currently for 2024 we have teams at the 10u, 12u, 14u and 15u.

We play in The East Coast Youth Baseball League and Boys of Summer League. We compete in Tournaments both locally and regionally.

Our Mission

2024 is setting up to be another great year for Black Diamonds travel baseball. The Diamonds are looking to continue to grow and advance our purpose of supporting player development. 

Currently we workout indoors at Pro Game Athletics in Bay Shore and The Sports Arena in St. James. Outdoors we workout in Islandia, Deer Park and Oakdale.

Become a Black Diamond

If you are interested in becoming a Black Diamond, fill out the contact form on this website and you will be contacted. Just have a question, you can email [email protected]  

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James Tomasello Owner/Coach

21 years coaching experience at the High School level from Freshman to Varsity at Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's and Bay Shore. 28 years coaching experience overall 15 years with the Black Diamonds. Coached on 3 High School Championship teams. Selected to coach on 2 High School All Star teams. Numerous former playe

21 years coaching experience at the High School level from Freshman to Varsity at Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's and Bay Shore. 28 years coaching experience overall 15 years with the Black Diamonds. Coached on 3 High School Championship teams. Selected to coach on 2 High School All Star teams. Numerous former players have gone on to play College Baseball at all levels and 4 of them were drafted by teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees.

Mike Badala Coach

Current Kings Park High School Varsity Assistant Coach. 7 years coaching experience overall 6 years with the Black Diamonds. Hitting and Catching Instructor at LI Fieldhouse. Played High School Baseball at West Islip and College Baseball at St. Joseph's University where he was a 3 year captain. 

Nick Siano Coach

Current Hauppauge Middle School Assistant Coach. 3 years coaching experience overall with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at West Islip was part of the 2016 Long Island Championship and 2018 County Championship teams. He was All League 4 in 2019. Played College Baseball at Manhattanville. Named to the 2023 All-Skyline Sportsmanship team.

Dom LaFerrera Coach

Entering his 3rd season as the Assistant JV Baseball Coach at West Islip. 10 plus years of coaching experience overall 2 years with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Bay Shore where he was a 3 year Varsity starter and was All-League and All-County.

Phil Schurr Coach

3 plus years of coaching experience 2 with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Kellenberg Memorial. He was All-League in 2021. Played College Baseball at Houghton.

Jack Altieri Coach

Current North Babylon Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach. 2 years coaching experience with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at West Islip in 2018 was part of the County Championship team. 2018 and 2019 Academic All-League and 2019 Varsity Captain. Played College Baseball at Farmingdale State 2 years and SUNY Cortland Club team 2 years.

Ryan Decoursey Coach

2 years coaching experience and a 4 year instructor with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Centereach. Was a 3 year Varsity Starter named All-League 2 times and 1 time All-County. Played College Baseball at St. Joseph's University. 3 times All-Region, 3 times All-Conference and 2 time Conference Champion

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Diamond Baseball Academy

DBA is a Long Island Travel Baseball organization that is located right in Holtsville! We have been an organization for over 10 years and are proud to be Family Owned and Operated. 

We provide a professional atmosphere for our athletes to learn the game of baseball, and develop into successful young adults with a common goal of college baseball. 

We have competitive teams at all age groups, offer private lessons, day/week long camps & position specific training clinics!

Tryout Center

Team tryouts going on now.

We're looking to add a few more select players to our rosters for the 2022 season!! Our teams are competitive at every age group, and trained by professional coaches!

Fill out our tryout form today, and we'll get you down for a workout!

Phone: 631-730-8218     Text: 631-926-8900    Email: [email protected]

Responses will be made between 9 AM - 4 PM

Get a jump on your training with some private lessons!

Half hour one-on-one lesson with one of our professional trainers. Lessons are offered for pitching, hitting, and defense. Players will go over basic fundamentals, and talk in depth about the mental side of the game as well. These sessions really get through to players better than group, or team settings.

Pitching Drills

Top & Bottom half timing - 5 Up and separation / breaking of hands, then throw pitch with same rhythm.

High Zone Pitches - Reaching out and grabbing floor after pitch, finishing to catcher. (Upper and lower half must be in sync)

Pick Off Moves - Fast feet, working A, B & C moves. Keep a bow and arrow Arm slot for the quickest arm action.

Fielding Drills

Everyday's - Working short-hops. Forehand, backhand and straight up. Fielders triangle with hands out infront of body.

Groundball's - Get into proper position; Right foot, Left foot, fielders triangle. Staying on good side of baseball (Slightly to right). 2 Shuffles.

Throwing Accuracy - 2 Shuffles accross infield / Crow hopping in outfield. Throw with a ceiling. Finish and follow your throws momentum.

Hitting Drills

Get your timing down - Samurai's keeping your weight back. Line drives, pop ups/groundballs = weight moving forward too quickly.

Hand eye coordination -  Top/Bottom Hand hitting into L Screen.

Rolling over - High Tee focusing on line drives. Throw hands to pitcher.

Check out our private lessons!

Single session.

• Work with NCAA Players & Coaches
• 30 Minute 1 on 1 Instruction
• Lessons Available for all Aspects of the Game

Lew Ford Single

• Played with the Minnesota Twins & Baltimore Orioles
• Current Hitting Coach for LI Ducks
• Batted .329 Rookie year!

More options available on our lesson page... click the button below.

After you make your purchase Crystal will reach out to you via email to get your lessons scheduled.

Camps and Clinics

Camps are a great time to get better! Along with getting better everyone wins... teams gain chemistry, kids make new friends, and overall coaches and players have fun playing the game they love. Come join us today!

Come down and train with our professional coaching staff at one of our clinics or camps! Our coaches love the game and care about getting your kid better. Join us through the button below!

Success is determined on your work ethic

Our organization does just that, our professional coaches teach their players to be better than they could believe themselves. Many times kids need help finding their confidence and striving to build off of that confidence in store. Baseball is a very mental game so we teach our kids to deal with adversity. Baseball is a game of failure until you start to understand the success.

Want to be Part of Diamond Baseball Academy?

Come join the hardest working organization on LI!

Contact Us:             Phone: 631-730-8218          Text: 631-926-8900                  Email: [email protected]

Address: 182 Morris Ave, Holtsville NY - Building 1, Suite 2

5 STAR BASEBALL

Baseball the right way, coaching our, future leaders.

5 Star Baseball has established itself as one of the most elite travel organizations in the country.  At 5 Star Baseball NY, we believe in building our players’ skills both on and off the field. We develop future winners by consistently instilling our core values in every one of our players. Respect, effort, discipline, resilience and teamwork are the keys to our players success today and in the future.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL

Contact Us Today To See How Your Child Can Become A Part Of Our Family

OUR COACHES

Our coaching staff, led by Eric Brown and  Heath Terry, is comprised of some of the most experienced and knowledgeable coaches on Long Island.

Consisting of college and high school coaches, educators, and former players, our coaches inspire our players to reach their maximum potential. 

Through our rigorous training and developmentally appropriate coaching, we foster an environment of resiliency, growth and success.

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This Special Day For All Was a HUGE Success

Long Island Prospects 2015 TRYOUTS ANNOUNCED

Long Island Baymen Prospects ( 8u-12u)

Long Island Prospects (13u -18u)

LI Prospects Pro Elite Showcase Teams  (2016 & 2017 & 2018 GRADS Wanted)

We are one of the Oldest Organizations on the Island and Give MORE BASEBALL at Lower Prices than the Competition Our Showcase Teams Compete vs. the Best in the Country. Our Program is Very Well Known and Highly Regarded and as such play very strong schedules on the best field assignments at the venues, as well as vs. the Best Teams in the Showcases!   We do The Work to get your son the most Exposure, and we have the Best SHOWCASE Schedule on Long Island! *All 2014 Kids were Signed to Play College Baseball* We have BIDS at Perfect game, Diamond Nation, amongst others,  as well as 4 Private Showcases run by college coaches in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.

All Tryouts will be held in strict confidence!

Tryouts are ongoing thru the Fall ! Farmingdale State College Stadium as follows: for directions-->> click here

Saturday 8/23 * 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u - 9:00am- 10:30pm *2015 and 2016 Showcase Team Tryouts - 10:30 am- 12:30 pm *11u, 12u, 13u- 12:30pm - 2:00pm *8u, 9u, 10u- 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sunday 9/8 * 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u - 9:00am- 10:30pm *2015 and 2016 Showcase Team Tryouts - 10:30am- 12:30pm *11u, 12u, 13u- 12:30am - 2:00pm *8u, 9u, 10u- 2:00pm - 4:00pm  

Final Tryout Day as Follows:

Wednesday 9/11- Under the Lights! *8u-16u- 6:00pm- 7:30pm *2015 and 2016 Showcase Team Tryouts - 7:30pm- 9:30pm

If Interested in Joining, use our tryout form located here-->>   Click Here for Our Online Tryout Form »

**- Please print our a copy of the tryout form before sending and bring a copy with you**

Matt McKinnon NJIT Division I/Great West Conference Stephen Arnsten Manhattan College Division I/MAAC Conference Nick Clemente University of Rhode Island Division I/Atlantic 10 Conference Michael Shine College of Saint Rose Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Kory Cassara Adelphi University Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Jacob Santamaria Southern Connecticut University Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Samuel Hernandez Southern New Hampshire University Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Brandon Martins University Of Southern Maine Division III/LEC Conference Frank Pristera University Of Southern Maine Division III/LEC Conference Bryan Kaufman UMASS Boston Division II/LEC Conference Matt Diesel Felician College Division II/CACC Conference Joe Mongiello Penn State Altoona Division III/AMCC Conference Frank Marino Farmingdale State College Division III/Skyline Conference Bob Delaney University Of Southern Maine Division III/LEC Conference Robert Barber Eastern Nazarene Division III/CCC Conference Jake Lucera Briarcliffe College USCAA/Independant Conference John Weinhofer Farmingdale State College Division III/Skyline Conference Anthony Speelman Misericordia University Division III/MAC Freedom Conference Tristan Griffith Farmingdale State College Division III/Skyline Conference

Daniel Tierney Farmingdale State College Division III/Skyline Conference Michael Flynn College of St. Rose Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Brian Lau St. Josephs University (PA) Division I/Atlantic 10 Conference Louis Ferrari College of St. Rose Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Mark Donadio Fordham University Division I/Atlantic 10 Conference Andrew Karkota Farmingdale State College Division III/Skyline Conference Michael Donadio St.Johns University Division I/Big East Conference Jason Foley Sacred Heart University Division I/NEC Conference Jonathan Tanaglia Franklin Pierce Division II/Northeast-10 Conference Ken Johntry Farmingdale State College Division III/Skyline Conference

LI Baymen Prospects, LI Prospects & Prospects Pro Elite 2013 8u thru 18u Tryouts!!

• Please arrive at 7:45 am to register
• Saturday November 10th 8am - 12:00 pm
• Saturday February 4th 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
• Sunday February 5th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

• Please fill ot a tryout form and we will call you with the date.

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• Baseball Heaven Spring Classic
• Sports at the Beach- Americas Pastime -DE
• Diamond Nation - NJ
• Baseball Heaven Summer Classic
• Sports at the Beach- Akadema Challenge -DE
• Ripken Hand Ten Week Long Tournament - SC
• Sports at the Beach- Columbus Day Classic -DE

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12u Prospects To Play in Baseball Heaven Summer Classic!!

The Prospects will stay local for our next tournament and head to heaven.

We will be working hard getting ready for this local event. We cant wait!!

Prospects are Going to Cooperstown Dreams Park!! August 2009

The Prospects have been Invited and Accepted to play in this AWESOME Tournament Once Again in August 2009.

We will be working hard all Winter, Spring and Summer getting ready for this. We cant wait!!

The 11u, 12u and 13u Long Island Prospects Travel Baseball Teams will Head to the Beach for a Great Tournament Loaded with real good teams.

We can't wait to HIT THE SURF!!

The Teams we will be Competing against are as Follows:

12U & 11U NJBL Memorial Day Tournament Runner - Ups

WHAT A WEEKEND!!- Both Teams outscored everyone, and Both gave up the least runs out of anyone. Hats off to the 11u Greendogs as well as our Baymen brothers, the Baymen Lightning for taking home the Titles....See you both again soon enough!!

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** Fall 2011 NEW 8U TEAM FORMING ** We are looking for 2 coaches for this new team. If you have a current team or are Looking to Start a New one and are interested, Give us a call ASAP -Practices and Tryouts are Ongoing Throughout the Summer of 2011. USE FORM BELOW FOR A CALLBACK

** 2012 16u PROSPECTS LOOKING FOR 1 Player USE FORM BELOW FOR A CALLBACK**

** 2012 14u PROSPECTS LOOKING FOR 1 Player USE FORM BELOW FOR A CALLBACK**

** 2012 11u PROSPECTS LOOKING FOR 2 Players USE FORM BELOW FOR A CALLBACK**

** 13u PROSPECTS LOOKING FOR A PLAYER USE FORM BELOW FOR A CALLBACK**

** 14u PROSPECTS LOOKING FOR A PITCHER- ** Team is looking to Round out there Fall and 2011 roster with a Pitcher- all tryouts will be held in Confidence.

** 15u PROSPECTS ARE LOOKING FOR ONE SPECIAL PLAYER- ** Team is looking to Round out there 2011 roster - all tryouts will be held in Confidence.

** Spring 2012 NEW 9U TEAM FORMING ** Practices and Tryouts will be Ongoing Throughout the Fall and Winter. WE HAVE ONLY 3 SPOTS REMAINING USE FORM ABOVE FOR A CALLBACK

Starting in 2014 Long Island Prospects Baseball is an Executive Board Member of Perfect Game "The Mid Atlantic Region" PG Super25 With this partnership; all age division clubs will qualify for the Mid Atlantic Regional Championships, which gives opportunities to play for The PG Super25 National Championships.

To find out more about our newest partner Perfect Game and PG Super25 click the image above.

We look forward to having some time off and gearing up for next years Cooperstown Run

We look forward to having some fun for the Fall Season!!

GO PROSPECTS!!

Email us today! [email protected]

GET DIRECTIONS TO THE WEST FACILITY HERE!

West warriors long island travel baseball teams, when looking for long island travel baseball teams, west offers one of the best complete player development training packages that is out there to every team member. come be a part of the growing blue and orange tradition that was created back in 2013.   , click the link box under the warriors bat logo on the home page by the tryout info to sign up for our next free tryout showcase or call west at 631-747-1010 if you are interested in playing travel baseball for the west warriors and set up a free tryout.

All players in our organization receive the necessary training and the opportunity to succeed!

The west warriors long island travel baseball teams program aims to provide our players with the best possible experience as they grow as baseball players and as individuals, with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship.  our coaching staff has many years of experience developing players and their skills by teaching them the necessary baseball fundamentals and increasing their athleticism., each year while training and practicing indoors in the winter and then outside during the season, the west warriors also compete in local travel leagues on long island, including east coast youth baseball, half hollow hills spring, d34 summer and fall invitationals at otsego park in dix hills. we aim to be practicing outside by the first day of spring, or sooner if possible. the warriors have competed in tournaments at lasorda legacy park (baseball heaven), diamond nation, cooperstown, as well as through local travel leagues and organizations. west competes during the spring, summer and fall seasons for 8u-12u and in the summer and fall seasons for 13u, 14u and up. our goal is to help take your player to the next level and beyond, from middle school and high school ball all the way to college baseball. we will help provide exposure with our working relationship with the top college national baseball showcase in the entire country which you can consider your all in one college baseball tryout where over 80 colleges from 13 states, 42 of which are d1 will attend and warrior players are eligible for a discount. whether it be d1, d2, d3, junior college, or naia and more, if it’s your child’s goal to have 4 more years to pursue their dreams, then west will be here to help with the recruitment process for all players who want to play college baseball., build your skills and become your best at west.

Call WEST at 631-747-1010 or email [email protected] for more information and to set up a free tryout!

WEST Warriors Seasonal Schedule

View the latest scheduling information for the west warriors. click the link below….

WEST Warriors Baseball

The Long Island Gators are a youth travel baseball organization whose players range from across  Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx New York.  

The teams are personally managed by owner and head coach Vinny Punzone. Coach Punzone has decades of experience as both a player and coach, including coaching baseball at the High School level for many years.

Along with his assistant coaches his interest for his players lies in accountability, hard work, dedication, discipline and teamwork. The Gator organization strives to prepare players  for success at the high sch ool and collegiate level rather than accumulating trophies on a shelf collecting dust.  

Coach Punzone  ensures all his teams experience not only local travel leagues on Long Island but also traveling several times a year to tournaments playing other travel teams from all around the country, including The Ripken Experience,  Sports at The Beach, Field of Dreams Iowa, USABL World Series Qualifiers, Cooperstown Dream Park and many others.  

Players  learn all facets of baseball, sportsmanship, team work, discipline, and respect for each other and the game  of  baseball ⚾️ 🐊!

• Long Island Dodgers Nation Baseball Travel Program
• 516-242-1592
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The Long Island Dodgers Nation Baseball Travel Program  began in the fall of 2016. The program grew rapidly from its early beginnings and now includes 15+ baseball teams heading into the 2018 season. Age ranges for the baseball players cover 9U through 18U.

The Long Island Dodgers Nation Travel Baseball Program  combines individualized instruction with a qualified and dedicated coaching staff to develop foundational elements required for long term baseball player and team success. Practices, drills and instruction are designed, organized and planned to deliver maximum development for each player. Players on each team will benefit from having very well qualified coaches that care about their players. The coaches work to develop a work ethic, passion and dogged determination that will help and guide young men in their baseball and academic life.

Christian Byrnes  has traveled all over the world playing,  teaching and coaching the game of baseball. At Bethpage H.S. in 1986 he led Long Island in batting at .544, breaking hitting and stolen base records and was 4 year Gold Glove Winner for his play at Shortstop. He also was voted All County and MVP of the All Star Game. He accepted a scholarship to  Concordia College where he played Shortstop all 4 years. Concordia was ranked as high as 8th in the Country during his playing career. For his career, his batting average was .339 , stealing 51 bases and was named Captain his Senior Year. He had the honor of Coaching Diamond Pros Team USA to Championship in Australia, 2nd place finish in China, teaching in Finland, as well as all over USA both as a player and coach. In 2016 he was chosen by  Topps Baseball Company  to Coach first base for the Durham Bulls (Tampa Rays AAA Club) for the weekend. In the last 15 years he has traveled to Florida and Arizona for MLB spring training to learn from Coaches, all MLB drills and practice routines, which he implements here at LI Dodgers Nation. He worked for many years with Diamond Pros under travel baseball pioneer, Lou Santos, and learned from many hitting greats including former Yankee Roy White. Christian has run baseball instructional camps over the years and his experience as a Varsity Baseball Coach at Bethpage High School for the past 15 years has guided many of his former players on to the collegiate level.

Our coaching staff consists of former Major Leaguer  Dave Von Ohlen , a well known local pitching instructor here on Long Island. Dave was signed by the NY Mets, and pitched in the majors for Cardinals, A’s, and Indians. Dave will be working with our pitchers throughout the winter.  Reggie Jackson  (son of Mets player and pitching guru Al Jackson) brings his wealth of baseball experience through playing, and coaching, scouting for NY Mets, Nationals and Royals. All of our coaches are uniquely qualified to ensure steady progress and development of individual players and teams. The coaches have worked in serious baseball environments either as players and/or instructors. All our coaches have had extensive training in our specialized program and have all played at least the Collegiate level. Each coach understands what it takes to be successful and perform at the highest levels. The coaches look to convey the important lessons they have learned over the years as student athletes aspiring to get the most out of their ability. They will help prepare your son in developing proper mindset with sharpened focus at practice and during games.

The coaching staff will also provide real world guidance for players that have an interest in playing college baseball. Truthful advice and feedback will be provided to parents on showcases and scouting. Coaches Christian Byrnes and  Gene Walsh  (LI Collegiate Astros Coach and Dodgers Nation College Coordinator) both serve as Head of Player Development and have helped match several former players to a college or baseball program that best accommodates the players academic, athletic and social well- being. They offer real world experience in this area and can help navigate parents and players.

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Questions and Answers

• How do I become a member of the Long Island Prospects? There are several factors that effect if a player can play for the Long Island Prospects. The first factor is commitment as outlined in the Criteria. 100% commitment is required. Secondly, the player must have the drive, determination, and potential to become a great ballplayer. This means that the player must love to play the game and presently have the necessary skills to play at a highly competitive level. Lastly, the player must be “coach-able”, get along with other kids, and believe in being part of a team.
• Are there geographical boundaries in which my son can or can’t play on this team? There are no geographical boundaries in travel baseball. However, the team will play most of its games in Suffolk and Nassau County on Long Island. If you are willing to travel to Suffolk and Nassau County from where ever you may reside, and can get to all of the practices and games on time, you are welcome to become a part of this club.
• Is this a “must win” team or an “equal playing time” team? The teams will be built around the concept to be competitive and to play as a team. It is not going to be a “win at all costs team”. We will never risk injury to a player to win a game. However, it will not be an equal playing time team either. The coaching staff will make every effort possible to make sure that each player plays in every game. How much? The player will earn playing time himself by his performance on the field in both the games and in practice. We also play "REAL" Baseball, and as such, for example, if your son is a pitcher, and pitches his complete innings for that day, he might be rested for the remainder of the day so he does not injure himself.
• How much “traveling” is involved? For the 2009 Season, the teams will play in Two or Three tournaments where travel is required. These tournaments may be within or outside of New York State. As the team gets older, the team will make every effort to play in 6 or 7 tournaments where travel is required. Travel may be by car, bus or plane. Much of the other traveling will be throughout Suffolk County on Long Island to get to the practice and field locations. Travel costs and hotel accommodations are not included in the price of the season and are separate. please see our 2009 Schedule for where we will be playing in 2009.
• Why travel to play in tournaments? Tournaments attract the best teams in the nation. The teams will travel together to play in tournaments to play against the best competition in the nation.
• What is the expected roster size for 2009? The expected roster size for 2009 is 11 or 12 players. There will definitely be no more than 12 players.
• What is the cost to play for the Long Island Prospects? This is still to be determined and depends on how many leagues and tournaments that the team registers to play in. If your son is offered a spot on the roster, an initial deposit will be taken. This deposit amount will be equivalent to the estimated costs for insurance, field permit(s), and other miscellaneous costs such as baseballs, bases, catcher’s equipment, etc. When the player receives his uniform, the uniform costs are due. Please be advised that no uniforms will be handed out until all balances are paid. From there, as the team enters a league or a tournament, the per player costs of for these events will be figured out and divided evenly among the players. These costs include umpire fees as well. In general, total costs are expected to be in the range of $1000-$1500. As mentioned previously, travel costs and hotel accommodations for tournaments that are not on Long Island are not included in this price. The total costs to operate the club will be divided evenly by the total number of players on the roster. We always do 3-4 fundraisers per year to cut down on the yearly costs. In 2006 we raised over $20,000.00 and were able to complete the whole season, uniforms and equipment included for around $800.00 per player. This requires all parents to get involved in these fundraising efforts and we will continue this for the 2009 Season.
• Can my son play for more than one baseball team in 2009? The Long Island Prospects DO NOT allow any of the players on the roster to play for any other team. There are no exceptions to this rule. 
• How many games will be played in the 2009 Season? The goal is to play in at least 80 games in 2009. These games are expected to be played in the National Junior Baseball League (NJBL) Or Baseball Heaven in the Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons. The rest of the games will be played in Tournaments, Local and Away.
• Is there any commitment required during the off-season? Yes, Although there are no specific requirements to how much time should be spent practicing, a player must continue to practice pitching, hitting, and fielding in order to get better for the following season. Outdoor practices will be scheduled as the weather permits and will require the attendance of all players. Winter Indoor Training Sessions will be scheduled weekly as well as Private lessons at Matt Guilianos in Hauppauge, Long Island. The coaching staff will reserve the date and time for the lessons at Matts for the players. The player will pay lesson fees and batting cage fees. The Prospects pick up the tab for the professional player instruction from our fundraising DURING OUR TEAM WORKOUTS ONLY. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that each player get personal training in addition to the team personal lessons.Remember, some of the teams that the Long Island Prospects will be playing against live in warmer climates and have the luxury of playing baseball all year round. If this team fails to practice throughout the winter and enhance their skills, they will not be able to be competitive in the national tournament scene.

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