Zak Taylor

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Oregon State

Division 1

My name is Zak Taylor. I am the Director of Beaver Baseball Development at Oregon State University. I specialize in Mental Skills with our team. I also am our camp coordinator and do alumni reach out. I work with catchers and corner infielders.

Mike Petrowski

Assistant Coach

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Rider

Division 1

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Matt Johnson

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Wagner

Division 1

Wagner College baseball coach Craig Noto has announced the hiring of Matthew Johnson as the director of baseball operations for the 2024 season.

"Coach Johnson has been brought up in and around a great baseball culture," Noto said. "He is a serious young coach who has done a great job at St. Thomas Aquinas under the guidance of John Garvey. Offensively, Matt understands what hitters need to do to be successful in the box. On the recruiting trail, he has already proven to be very astute in his evaluations of players. I'm excited for Matt. He has a bright future in this game."

Johnson spent two years at Nyack College before transferring to St. Thomas Aquinas to finish out his final three years of eligibility. He totaled 174 hits and 108 RBIs during his collegiate career and was honored as an ECC All-Conference member in 2021 and 2022.

Following his playing career, Johnson joined the staff of St. Thomas Aquinas as a hitting coach. Across 50 games in 2023 the team averaged 6.64 runs per game under his guidance. The Spartans as a whole maintained a .283/.391/.416 slash line in Johnsons lone year as hitting coach. 

As a result of the successful offense, six players received ECC All-Conference honors in 2023.

Will Hesslink

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Manhattan

Division 1

I am in my Third year coaching at Manhattan College in New York. We are a Division I team that plays in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). I am the head pitching coach at Manhattan with also a background in working with hitters and infielders

John O'Neil

Assistant Coach

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Presbyterian

Division 1

ONeil comes to PC from the University of Tennessee at Martin where he spent one season as an assistant coach. He worked with all infield positions, base runners, assisted with team offense and coached third base while also overseeing team travel, field maintenance, scouting reports and other duties.

Justin Bridgman

Assistant Coach

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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Division 1

Cal Poly Mustangs - Big West Conference

Jesse Rodgers

Assistant coach

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Occidental

Division 3

Rodgers is the recruiting coordinator as well as the hitting and infield coach. Under Rodgers tutelage, numerous players have re-written the Tigers record books and received national recognition. 2016- Devon DeRaad: 1st Team All-American, 1st Team All West Region, SCIAC Player of the Year, Single Season Home Run Record (16), Scott Ericksen: SCIAC Pitcher of the Year, 2nd Team All-West Region, Will Martel: 1st Team All-SCIAC, 3rd Team All-West Region, and Brady Fuller, 2nd Team All-SCIAC. 2015-Devon DeRaad: 1st Team All-SCIAC, 2nd Team All West Region, Single Season Home Run Record (13), Johnathan Brooks: Oxy Hitting Streak Record (28 games), and Victor Munoz: 2nd Team All-SCIAC. 2013-Logan Allen: 1st Team All-SCIAC, 3rd Team All-West Region, career hits and doubles records at Oxy, Scott Hong: 1st Team All-SCIAC and All-West Region, and Johnathan Brooks: All-West Region and All-SCIAC 2nd Team.  2012- Pedro Aldape: All-West Region and 2nd Team All-SCIAC, Scott Hong All-West Region and 2nd Team All-SCIAC. 2011- Logan Allen All-West Region and 2nd Team All SCIAC.

Education: Jesse attended the University of Portland (Portland, OR) from the fall of 2003 to the spring of 2008. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in 06 and then received his Master of Science in Management Communication in 08.

Background: Jesse was born and raised in Olympia, WA. He graduated from Capital High School in 2003 where he was a three-year letter-winner in baseball. At Capital, Jesse was named 1st Team All-League his junior and senior years, as well as being named All-State his senior season. Jesse went on to become the starting shortstop for four years at the University of Portland (04-07). At the end of his career, he held the assists record for the Pilots with 528, was 2nd in career games played with 204, was the Team Captain his senior year, and was the All West Coast Conference Honorable Mention Shortstop in 2005. In the summer of 2004, Jesse played for the NBC World Series Champion Aloha Knights (now the Corvallis Knights). In 2006, he played in the NBC World Series for the Palm Springs Power, assisted by former Oxy Head Coach Jason Hawkins.

After finishing his playing career, Jesse jumped right into coaching, becoming the Volunteer Assistant for the University of Portland in 2008. He coached infielders and hitters as well as managed the baseball field and equipment.

From 08 to10, Jesse was the Head Assistant at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, OR. He worked with the infielders and hitters as well as being the academic advisor and assisting with recruiting. In 09, the Saints were 35-8, won the Southern Region, finished 3rd in the NWAACC Tournament and hit .328 as a team. In his two years at Mt. Hood, six of Jesses infielders continued their careers at four-year schools (three at the Division 1 level and three at the Division II level).

In the summer of 09, Jesse was the Head Coach of the Portland Ports (in the WCCBL-Portland League). In the summer of 10, Rodgers was an Assistant Coach for the Willmar Stingers (Willmar, MN) of the prestigious Northwoods League where he coached future major-leaguer Jacob Barnes (2016/Milwaukee Brewers).

Playing Experience: University of Portland (2004-2007)

Coaching Experience: Associate Head Coach, Occidental College (2010-present)

Head Assistant Coach, Mt. Hood Community College (2008-2010)

Assistant Coach, Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League (Summer 2010)

Head Coach, Portland Ports of the WCCBL Portland (Summer 2009)

Volunteer Assistant Coach, University of Portland (2008)

Jesse and his wife, Kacy, currently reside in Eagle Rock.

Eric Ma

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Cal Tech

Division 3

Eric Ma joined Caltech Baseball as Pitching Coach for the 2023 season.

Reigning from nearby La Crescenta, Ma pitched at Village Christian High School before attending Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. He immediately made an impact on the Blues, earning the Freshman of the Year distinction in 2017. He received All-Northwest Conference honors for his outstanding performance in the 2019 season, recording eight wins including five in conference, and striking out 67 batters in 89 innings. He dealt a complete-game win in the NCAA tournament over Chapman University. In 2022, Ma pitched in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers for the Argentina National Baseball Team.

Todd Carroll

Pitching Coach, Recruiting Coordinator

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Massachusetts Institute of Tech

Division 3

Carroll was named the MIT pitching coach in January of 2010.  He was named the NEIBA's assistant coach of the year in 2015.  No stranger to northeast baseball, he had previously been an assistant coach at UMass-Boston, Salem Community College and Harvard University. At UMass-Boston, Carroll helped the Beacons to their first winning record in school history in 2002. At Salem, both of Carroll's pitching staffs finished the year with earned run averages under four and in 2007, Harvard's pitching staff led the Ivy League by nearly a full run. At MIT his pitching staffs have consistently ranked among the best in Division III; in 2013-14 the Engineers finished among the top-20 in ERA, strikeout-to-walk ratio, WHIP and walks allowed per nine innings.

Carroll has also gained experience through summer baseball, coaching in three of the most prestigious leagues in the country. From 2002-2005 he was the pitching coach of the Mill City All Americans of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, working under current MIT assistant coach Chip Forrest. In 2007, Carroll served as an assistant coach with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and in 2008, he served as the Head Coach of the Bennington Bombers of the New York Collegiate League. Carroll has also spent a year as an associate scout with the Major League Baseball scouting bureau. A noted clinic instructor, Carroll has worked clinics at Boston College, Harvard and the University of Arizona, amongst others. Sixty five of Carroll's former players have signed professional contracts, including Austin Filiere, the highest drafted D3 hitter from New England in over 30 years.

Blake Allen

Head Coach

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DePauw

Division 3

Blake Allen was named the DePauw University head baseball coach in August 2016.

Career Highlights
A former DePauw student-athlete and assistant coach, he was most recently a baseball assistant at Vanderbilt UniversityServed two stints (2004-08 and 2015-16) for a total of five seasons with the CommodoresAllen's responsibilities included first base coach, assistant hitting coach, bullpen coach and catching coach.With Vanderbilt the team appeared in four NCAA regionals with a 210-101 overall record including a Southeastern Conference championship.45 student-athletes were selected in the MLB draft including two MLB All-Stars and 12 total players currently or previously competing in the majorsVanderbilt players earned 50 All-SEC Academic accolades and 10 all-America honors during that timeAllen was an assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator for seven seasons (2009-15) at Western Kentucky Oversaw the Hilltoppers' as its hitting, pitching, and catching coachThe team was ranked in the NCAA Division I Top 25 three different seasons and made one NCAA regional appearance with one Sun Belt Conference titleThe team posted 10 consecutive semesters of at least a 3.0 grade point average with six Academic All-America® honorees.A total of 21 student-athletes were selected in the MLB draft and Hilltoppers players garnered seven All-America honors and 22 all-conference accolades during those seven seasons.For two seasons (2001-2003) came back to DePauw to serve as an assistant baseball couch and for one season coached footballWas an assistant coach for both baseball and football at Franklin College for the 2003-04 year and served as recruiting coordinator
Academic Highlights
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Blackburn College ('01)Earned a Master of Science degree from Indiana State University 
 

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Mike Odenwaelder

Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator

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Amherst

Division 3

After playing 2 years of professional baseball in the Baltimore Orioles organization, Mike Odenwaelder rejoined the Amherst College Baseball program as an Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. 

During his career at Amherst Odenwaelder was a part of some of Amherst Colleges most successful years in baseball, winning a NESCAC Championship, and appearing in 3 NCAA Regionals.  Some of his accolades include: NESCAC Rookie of the Year, two-time NESCAC Player of the Year, two-time All-American, and ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner.  Following his junior season at Amherst, the Baltimore Orioles selected Odenwaelder in the 16th round of the MLB Draft. 

Mike has experience working with athletes at all levels.  During his off seasons he would train baseball players, both individuals and teams, ranging from middle school to colligate age athletes. Following his professional career, Mike took a job at the IMG Academy working in the Basketball Operations department, specially working with players preparing for the NBA Draft. 

Cass Kreitlow

Assistant Coach

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Hamline

Division 3

Owner of Gravity Baseball and National Coach at PowerhouseMechanics Fastpitch. Current Hitting Coach at Hamline University. 

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Shawn Counts

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Austin

Division 3

Shawn Counts enters his third season as the head coach of the Austin College baseball team in 2022-23, serving in that role in an interim capacity during the 2022 campaign.

Counts, a native of Tom Bean, began working with the 'Roos as an assistant in 2019 and previously served as an assistant coach at Grayson College from 2008-2018. During his time at Grayson, he helped develop 25 players who have gone on to play within Major League Baseball organizations and assisted in guiding the Vikings to the Junior College World Series in 2011. Grayson won four conference titles while Counts worked as assistant, and made nine consecutive NJCAA Region V tournament appearances.

Counts helped lead [Austin College](http://acroos.com/) to upticks in both overall wins and [Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference](http://scacsports.com/) victories this season, as well as coaching three players to All-SCAC accolades. Along with his experience at both Grayson and [Austin College](http://acroos.com/), Counts also previously was the Head Coach the Melville Millionaires of the Western Canadian Baseball League to the WMBL championship in 2013, a year in which he was also named the WMBL Coach of the Year.

Trevor Jones

Assistant Coach

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Charleston (WV)

Division 2

Trevor comes from the city of Murrieta, California. In 2023, he proudly earned his bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, marking the successful completion of an inspiring journey. But Trevor's quest for knowledge and personal growth doesn't stop there; he has set his sights on pursuing a master's degree in Strategic Leadership with a concentration in Business Leadership.

Trevor's college career commenced at Cypress College, where he spent two fulfilling years and actively engaged in playing sports, honing his skills on the field. Seeking new challenges and experiences, he made a bold decision to transfer to Western Carolina University, nestled in the scenic surroundings of Cullowhee, North Carolina. At Western Carolina University, Trevor embraced a new chapter of his life, further enriching his academic and athletic pursuits.

Driven by his passion and dedication, Trevor spent the last two years showcasing his talents at Frostburg State University. His time there not only shaped him as an exceptional athlete but also allowed him to cultivate valuable friendships and connections.

Tommy Kister

Assistant Coach

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The Master's University

NAIA

Pitching coach for The Masters University

Liam Bowen

Head Coach

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UMBC

Division 1

Bowen was named assistant baseball coach at UMBC in September 2011.  He serves as the programs pitching coach and recruiting coordinator.
During his tenure at UMBC, Bowen has vastly improved the Retriever pitching staff, lowering the team ERA from 9.01 in 2012 to 3.30 in 2015, the best in the country over that span. The program set many pitching records in 2015, including Conrad Wozniak setting the best single season ERA (1.48), most strikeouts in a single season (351), and Denis Mikush recording the most saves in a season (6). During his tenure, two relievers earned First Team All-America East honors, with Wozniak earning Pitcher of the Year and Matt Chanin earning Rookie of the Year.
As a recruiting coordinator, Bowen has helped turn the program around. In 2015 the team won 34 games the most in a season since 2002. Since 2012, Bowen has recruited and coached three Freshman All-Americans, 13 All-Conference selections and seven All-Rookie selections in his four years in Baltimore.
Bowen came to Baltimore after working as the pitching coach for Lincoln Memorial during the 2011 season. The teams ERA fell from 7.67 the year before to 5.42 in 2011.
Before joining the Division II school, Bowen worked at St. Marys College (Md.) for four seasons, where the teams ERA dropped from 7.25 in 2006 to 4.60 in 2009. 
Bowen earned a Bachelors degree in history from Macalester College in Minnesota in 2006. He was named All-Conference and also selected as the teams most valuable player in 2004.

Kevin Heiss

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Rhode Island

Division 1

Assistant coach for University of Rhode Island

Bobby Bordieri

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Siena

Division 1

Bobby Bordieri joined the Siena Baseball program in September 2022. He arrives in Loudonville after spending the past two seasons as the lead assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Division III Roger Williams University.

We are extremely happy to have Coach Bordieri with us, said head coach Tony Rossi upon Bordieri's hiring. Over the last several years, he has gained varied experience with several programs which will add valuable knowledge to the hitting and defensive areas of our team.

During his time at Roger Williams, he helped guide the Hawks to a stellar 47-21-2 (.686) overall record including a 21-10-1 (.672) mark in the Commonwealth Coast Conference, while coaching nine All-Region and 16 All-Conference honorees.
 
Last season, Bordieri helped guide Roger Williams to a 27-11-2 mark and a peak national ranking of No. 21 in the Apr. 27 Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Poll. Under his tutelage, the Hawks hit a whopping .299 while averaging 8.7 runs per contest, and shattered the program single-season records for runs scored (347), RBI (304), and stolen bases (104).
 
Bordieri first broke into the collegiate coaching ranks spending a year apiece as a graduate assistant at NAIA Keiser University, and as a volunteer assistant at DIII Westfield State University, where he worked with the hitters, outfielders, and assisted in player development. He also spent the summer of 2021 with the Ocean State Waves of the NECBL. Bordieri has also coached with the L&M travel baseball program for the past six years,  where he helped develop 50 future collegiate baseball players including 19 Division I commits.
 
A native of Johnston, Rhode Island, Bordieri is a 2020 graduate of Springfield College, where he earned his degree in sport management and minored in athletic coaching, while also serving as a member of both the baseball and track and field teams. He received his Masters in organizational leadership from Southern New Hampshire University in 2021.

Tyler Schuch

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Oberlin

Division 3

Tyler Schuch joined Oberlin College in the fall of 2022. He is the assistant coach, recruiting coordinator, and pitching coach.

Prior to Oberlin, he was apart of the Allegheny baseball program as an assistant coach beginning in October 2020.During his tenure there, his pitching staff set the single season strikeout record in the spring of 2022. Additionally, he helped produce 2 All-NCAC pitchers. 

Prior to arriving in Meadville, Schuch spent the prior two years with the Ohio Elite Baseball program. He served as head coach of the 17U team while assisting the 16U team. During his stint, he handled both programs social media accounts while also tending to base coaching duties.

A 2017 graduate of The College of Wooster, Schuch enjoyed a stellar four-year career as a member of the Fighting Scots baseball program. A letter winner all four years and two-time NCAC champion, he was a utility player seeing time on the mound and in the outfield.

Upon graduating from Wooster, Schuch returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach from 2017-2019 and was a part of a staff that led the program to two more NCAC championships and an appearance in the Division III College World Series. 

Jonathan Triesler

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Hampden-Sydney

Division 3

Entering 4th year with my alma mater Hampden-Sydney College, has experience working with every position group. Spent 2023 working with hitters and catchers, while assisting with pitchers. Former all-conference college shortstop and pitcher and retired professional pitcher. 

Cj Martinez

Assistant Coach

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Belmont Abbey

Division 2

Played at Emory & Henry College

Played in Extraliga with the Tempo Titans in Prague, Czech Republic

Volunteer Coach at UMass Amherst

Assistant Coach at Belmont Abbey College

Robbie Dombrowski

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Cornell College (IA)

Division 3

Robbie Dombrowski was named Cornell College's head baseball coach in July 2022. 
 
Dombrowski, a 2018 St. Norbert College graduate and three-year starting catcher for the Green Knights, comes to the Hilltop following successful NCAA Division I coaching stints at University of Evansville and Central Michigan University.
 
For a young coach, this is an unbelievable opportunity and I cant wait to get started, said Dombrowski, a native of Delafield, Wis. I cant imagine walking into a better situation with administration who care about the program. The people are passionate about Cornell athletics. The closeness of the campus community is also a big thing for me.
 
Dombrowski served as hitting coach during a break-through 2022 season at Evansville. The Purple Aces finished 32-24 overall, placed second in the Missouri Valley Conference and shattered the school record for home runs in a season with 77. Evansville ranked among the league leaders in all offensive categories and landed four all-MVC players under Dombrowskis guidance.
 
We are very excited to have Robbie join our team at Cornell, said Cornell Interim Director of Athletics Jeff Meeker. Robbies collection of coaching experiences, his coaching philosophy and familiarity with Midwest Conference baseball stood out. Most impressive is his energy and enthusiasm for leading our baseball team. He has a clear vision for success and his approach will impact the young men in our program.
 
Dombrowski was Director of Baseball Operations at Central Michigan in 2020-21. CMU won the 2021 Mid-American Conference and advanced to the regional final, bowing out with a 42-18 record.
 
Dombrowski was a four-year letterwinner and two-time team captain at St. Norbert. As a junior, he played a key role on the Green Knights record-breaking 2017 squad that won the MWC Tournament, qualified for the NCAAs and finished 30-13. Dombrowski compiled career totals of 101 hits, 73 RBIs and 61 runs.
 
St. Norbert won 94 games and finished 47-17 in MWC play during Dombrowskis four playing seasons in De Pere, Wis. The Green Knights claimed MWC North Division titles in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Dombrowski played for Tom Winske, the MWCs all-time leader for baseball coaching wins.  
 
I think my experience in the Midwest Conference is going to pay dividends, Dombrowski said. My expectation is to win the thing regularly. I know the talent is there to do it. Cornell has the foundation in place.
 
Dombrowski was a member of the Deans List and an academic all-MWC performer. He also earned two varsity letters in football for the Green Knights.
 
Dombrowski earned bachelors degrees from St. Norbert in biopsychology and communication and media studies. He obtained his masters in sports administration from Belhaven (Jackson, Miss.) University in 2020.
 
Dombrowski served as hitting and catching coach at Belhaven (2018-19). He returned to St. Norbert in 2019-20 as assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator.
 
Dombrowski was head coach for collegiate summer teams in the Dairyland Collegiate League, Ohio Valley League and Western Canadian Baseball League. His 2021 team, the Creek Mapaches, won the Dairyland Collegiate League.
 
Dombrowski attended Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wis. He led his prep baseball team to the 2013 state tournament and played in the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-Star Classic. 
 
Dombrowski is motivated to continue his winning ways by instilling a fun culture on and off the field at Cornell.
 
I want every kid that comes through our program to feel that theyve had the most fun playing baseball in their life, Dombrowski said. They can expect a high-energy guy that will give them my best effort every day. I want them to know this is their program, just as much as it is mine. I want them to see their full potential.
 
There are no limits for Cornell College baseball. We can take this thing as far as we want to go. I want our players to believe that.