OUR COACHING STAFF
NEW COACHES THIS YEAR
MATT WALSH
NE PREMIER - 17U
Signed with the Yankees as a Free Agent in 2015. Coached a summer for the Plymouth Pilgrims in the NECBL in 2016. Recruiting Coordinator / Associate Head Coach for Franklin Pierce University 2018 and 2019 Seasons. Played two summers in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Wareham Gatemen.
4 YEAR STARTER AT FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERISTY. Through the end of his senior season, ranked second all-time in program history in at-bats (808) and hits (253), tied for second in games played (219), third in runs batted in (166), seventh in runs scored (147), 10th in doubles (41) and tied for 12th in home runs (18).
JOEY FLYNN
Played 2 season in the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was awarded pitcher of the week. Flynn coach a summer for the Plymouth Pilgrims in 2016.
4 YEAR STARTING PITCHER AT FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY. At the end of his career, was tied for sixth in program history in appearances (51), ranked eighth in strikeouts (221), was tied for 10th in wins (16), ranked 12th in earned-run average (3.02) and ranked 13th in innings pitched (197.0)
Massachusetts Division II Player of the Year as a junior and Co-Player of the Year as a senior…All-State selection by both the Boston Globe and the Patriot Ledger
DAVE WYLIE
Lettered 4 years of varsity baseball, 3 time all league selection, 2 time team captain, set school era and whip record for single season. 3 playoff appearances
Played at division 1 Saint Mary’s college and division 2 azusa pacific. Won 2 conference titles and 3 super regional appearances at azusa pacific. Team maintained top 15 national ranking throughout career. All-star closer in Hamptons collegiate league and western Canadian baseball league. Led both leagues in saves. Pitchers for Mandan flicker-tails in Northwoods summer league. 94 appearances across summer and college seasons.
Have mentored high school pitchers to velocity, stamina, and performance growth. Focus on arm care, mentality, and pitch design.
MARC HIGGINS
Pitcher and first baseman for Plymouth North High School
Served on the Board of Directors and former President of Plymouth Youth Baseball/Softball
Nearly 20 years of Coaching at the youth and Babe Ruth level
Staff Instructor and Juniors Program Director at JM Baseball Academy
My love for the game started when I first stepped on the diamond at 5 years old and 35 years later that love is still just as strong. A long time ago, I set a goal for myself to provide each young athlete a solid Baseball foundation consisting of good sportsmanship, proper mechanics, “smart baseball” in a fun and easy to learn manner.
MATT GREENBERG
As a player, matt played at SNHU, western Oklahoma and finished at bridgewater state university. Before college matt played on a medal winning seadogs team during his summers. Since his playing years Matt has coached duxbury legion but has been a mainstay coaching with the New England roadrunners for the past 13 years. He has sent players to college such as.
- Jackson Phinney-Bryant university
- Braden killens-wheeling university
- Evan Melo-roger Williams
- Rian Schwede Endicott college
- Bradley collins- San Diego state university
- Bryce Evans-umass Boston
- Stephen Quigley-UConn
- Will Corunan- babson college
- Dillon Ryan-umass Boston
- Teddie Nelson-Bates college
- Jack Quigley-Umaine
STEVE DRAKE
MARINERS - 11U
Played Varsity baseball at Marshfield High School 10 year playing career as a Catcher/ Third Baseman
Former Pitching, hitting and catching coach for Supernova Baseball
Former JV Baseball Coach + Varsity assistant at Weymouth High School working with Pitchers and Catchers (Was the youngest coach in the MIAA @ 19 years old)
Spent 5 Years as a Head Coach and Catching Instructor at Venom Baseball Academy working with age groups from 10u-15u
Won 2019 AAU Fall ball Championship
Most recently Coached the 10u Drake team to the open division final 4 in the NEAAU Playoffs
Current Freshman Baseball Head Coach and Varsity Assistant at Marshfield High School
“I focus on teaching strong fundamentals from the ground up with development in mind. Myself being a perfect example that you don’t have to be the biggest or strongest to succeed at the game.”
MULTI YEAR COACHES
LUKE DITONDO
MARINERS - 13U
In Luke, you are getting a very enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable coach . He is huge on skill development and learning the game. He is extremely dedicated and fair to his players. Luke is also lead instructor for our Hybrid Baseball Training classes and is an outstanding role model.
ALEX PAPPAS
NE PREMIER - 15U
MARINERS - 12U
Native of Lakeville, Mass, played high school baseball at Apponequet regional high school, was a 4 year varsity starter behind the plate. Was a 4x SCC defensive league MVP and was a 2x SCC All star. At Apponequet he was a 2x team Captain. Went on to play baseball at Camden county College in NJ and Montgomery College in Maryland. Transferred to Bridgewater State University where he graduated in 2020 earning a BS in management. Has been working at Atlantic Sports performance for the past 3 years, where he has taught the youth the game of baseball while bringing an energetic coaching style and a passion for the game. Currently coaches the 11U Mariners along with the 16U NE premier and Duxbury Junior Legion. Alex excels at instructing hitters at Atlantic and is very passionate about teaching catchers on what is needed to make it to the next level!
ERIC MARCHETTI
MARINERS - 14U
Coach Eric Marchetti has been coaching for Atlantic Sports Performance since 2015, where he has coached many teams of all ages and has had the pleasure of working and coaching with several current & former MLB & MiLB players as well as other professional athletes. In addition to team coaching, clinics and lessons, he has also worked in Baseball Operations and Player Development.
Coach Marchetti has nearly 20 years of baseball coaching experience, having coached at many levels, including Little League, Districts, AAU, Showcase, Tournament teams, High School, & College. He has previously served as Assistant District Administrator and Tournament Director for Little League International and had coached at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA from 2019-2021.
Coach Marchetti is currently in his second season as the Infielders coach & Analytics Coach at Massasoit Community College.
JORDAN FRAZIER
Jordan is extremely energitic and passionate about the game of baseball. He has been involved in some capacity of coaching since he graduated from Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in 2012. Jordan as a player was captain and a mayflower conference all star his senior year in high school and still currently plays all over the place including the Cranberry League for the 2016 CBL champion Bourne Mariners, the Cape Cod 18+ league and the Fall River Independent Baseball League. (Practice What You Preach
Jordan now currently has taken on the challenges of coaching both High School ball with Divison 1 Barnstable High School and reloading the ASP Mariners AAU club where he currently resides. Jordan believes in developing a love and understanding of the game and your teammates first and the rest will fall into place.
NOAH MARTIN
Started my baseball journey at the age of 5 with most of my playing career as a middle infielder, catcher and pitcher.
Played at Apponequet High School predominantly at shortstop, 2nd and lead off hitter. Had the opportunity to play Legion ball for the Freetown VFW.
Played collegiate baseball at Massasoit Community College at 2nd base and outfield.
Started my coaching career as Head Coach of JV Apponequet Football and was undefeated.
Was the head coach of the 11u Mariners last season, also helped with 12u, 13u and Premos in the 2023 season for Atlantic Sports Performance
I am passionate about coaching the game I love to young and upcoming players. Over time, I learned life lessons outside of the game and forged longtime friendships with past teammates. I strive to establish an environment for my players where they can learn and be successful with preparation and due diligence required to play this game.
