To schedule a lesson with any one of our instructors, call 856-433-8312

Facility Manager: Nate Morgano

Facility Administrator: Katie Walczak

Part-Time Facility Administrator: Emma Kelly

Instructors:

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Chris French

Pitching, Hitting, Fielding

Middletown HS South / Salem University

Chris was a four-year varsity player for Middletown HS South, where he was apart of the 2011 NJ Group III State Championship team. In Chris’ senior year, he was selected for the All-Shore Conference team as a pitcher. After high school, Chris signed a scholarship to play for Salem University, a Division II school in West Virginia. Since college, Chris has been coaching youth baseball for several years.

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Steve Loney

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching, Strength & Conditioning

Steinert High School / Roanoke College

Steven was a three-year varsity pitcher and was an honorable mention all-conference player as both a Junior and Senior. He then attended and graduated from Roanoke College where he played for 2 years. Additionally, Steve was a member of the 2017 Maroons Division III World Series team.

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Abby Cohen

Softball Supervisor

Softball – Hitting, Catching, Fielding

Freedom High School / Keystone College

Abby played at Keystone College, starting as a shortstop all 4 years. By the time she graduated, Abby set school records for career home runs, season and game home runs, career hits, and career doubles! She was nationally ranked by the NCAA Division III Softball. Abby continued her education at Wesley College and earned a Master’s in Sports Leadership. While attending Wesley College, Abby was the assistant softball coach, focusing on outfielders and catchers.

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Mack Gill

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching

Clearview Regional High School / University of the Sciences

Mack was a three-year varsity pitcher for Clearview Regional High School where he held the lowest ERA percentage. He was also a part of the SJ Group 4 Champions. After high school, Mack continued his baseball career at the University of the Sciences and was a starting pitcher. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Health Care Business and is now pursuing his Masters.

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Mike Brendak

Hitting, Fielding, Catching

Valley Forge Military Academy / Temple University

Mike attended Valley Forge Military Academy and was a Pitcher, First Baseman, and an Outfielder. Mike was a part of the 2017 All Academic Region 19 and was a 2018 Team Captain. During his baseball career, Mike had a 2.91 Era in 2018 4/4 saves. Mike then graduated in 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Media Studies from Temple University.

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Allie Bascunan

Softball – Hitting, Fielding, Strength & Conditioning

Mary Baldwin University

Alli was the starting first baseman at Mary Baldwin University for all four years. Alli maintained her spot in the lineup bringing power, consistency, and situational hitting to MBU. Apon graduating, Allie has been able to do research on behavior analytic principles and increasing hitters’ exit velocity. During this time, Alli joined the MBU softball staff, applying her graduate education to focus on hitting, fielding and strength training.

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Ryan McDonough

Softball – Hitting, Fielding

Coatesville Area Senior High School / Cabrini College

Ryan grew up playing travel ball, graduated from Coatesville High School & moved on to play four years of collegiate softball at Cabrini College. Starting every game over her four-year career except for two, Ryan bounced around the infield from 2nd to 3rd and 1st base. Ryan received All-Conference Honorable Mention Accolades two different seasons, as well as Conference All-Academic Team, honors all four years. After receiving a Senior Scholar-Athlete award and graduating Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts, Ryan now works in Graphic Design & Marketing – and still makes time for some recreational softball.

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Joanna Hyland

Softball – Hitting, Fielding, Catching

Pitman High School / Camden County College

Joanna was a three-year varsity catcher for Pitman High School. After high school, Joanna continued her softball career playing two years at Camden County College, where she ranked with NJCAA Division III for individual hitting, RBI and HR leaders, and was selected second and first team all-American with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Since college, Joanna has continued playing in various slow and fastpitch recreational leagues, as well as coaching at J.W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School.

For more information, call 856-433-8312.

To schedule a lesson with one of our instructors, call 610-518-7400.

Facility Administrator: Kharii McMillan

Part-Time Facility Administrator: Christina Mann

Part-Time Facility Administrator: Brianna Vognetz

Instructors:

Alex Di Genova

Hitting, Fielding

Pope John Paul II / Neumann University

A graduate of Neumann University, Alex was a four-time CSAC All-Academic Team honoree. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Entertainment Management.

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Kenny Jarema

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching

Misericordia University

Kenny graduated from Misericordia University with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Management. He was the 2019 MAC Freedom Player of the Year as well as the 2019 Misericordia Male Athlete of the Year. Kenny considers his greatest accomplishment in baseball being a 2019 D3 All American. His personal philosophy is, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”.

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Chris Mundell

Pitching, Catching, Hitting, Fielding

Twin Valley High School / Penn State University – Berks

Chris graduated from Twin Valley High School in 2017 and is working towards a degree at Penn State University – Berks. Chris has 13 years of baseball experience, which includes 3 years of Legion baseball and 4 years of City County baseball. In lessons, Chris likes to go into as much detail as possible to ensure players have a better understanding and can identify mistakes and find solutions on their own. He also wants to make instruction fun for the players. If they are enjoying their lesson, they will be more willing to work harder and learn.

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Bret Clarke

Pitching, Hitting, Fielding

Spring-Ford HS / Stony Brook University

Bruce played for Spring-Ford High School in 2015 and was a two-time All-Area selection, a two-time All-Pac-10 selection, and a 2015 Perfect Game Honorable Mention Atlantic All-America honoree. He went on to be named the America East Conference Rookie of the Year and was a member of the conference All-Rookie team as well as being selected second-team All-Conference. Bret recently began his first professional season with the West Virginia Power!

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Zac Burke

Hitting , Fielding, Pitching

Penn Manor HS / Coastal Carolina / USC Beaufort

Zach played high school baseball at Penn Manor HS where he was the 11th Ranked RHP in Pennsylvania in 2013. He went on to sign with Coastal Carolina University to play baseball there. While in college, Zac’s summer collegiate team – Top Speed – was ranked 5th in the nation and had a 43-3 record. Zac also says that signing his professional contract with the EPBL was one of the biggest accomplishments in his baseball career.

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JJ Freeman

Hitting , Fielding, Pitching

Downingtown West / Franklin and Marshall College / University of Delaware

JJ played baseball at Downingtown West High School where he was a first-team all Ches-Mont and Daily Local News All area honorable mention his senior year. He went on to be a 4-year starter at Franklin and Marshall College where he was a captain his Junior and Senior years. JJ was the first player to ever win the Gold Glove award, as well as the Player of the Year for the Centennial Conference in the same year. A few other accolades include being selected for the Division 3 team of the week, 3-time Centennial Conference Academic Honor roll, and being voted most outstanding player by his coaches and teammates during his Sophomore and Senior years. JJ went on to continue playing baseball as a graduate student at the University of Delaware.

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Cameron Reichlin

Hitting , Fielding, Pitching

Downingtown East / Bentley University

Cameron played at Downingtown East, starting at each of the outfield positions. In addition to playing at Downingtown East, Cam spent 3 years playing on All-Star Baseball’s Downingtown teams, as well as ASBA Futures for 5 fives. Some of Cam’s greatest accomplishments include being selected for an All-Ches-Mont, and All-Area team his junior year of high school.

For more information, call 610-518-7400.

To schedule a lesson with any one of our instructors, call 215-672-1826.

Facility Manager: John Bellis

Instructors:

Jeff Cochran

Pitching, Hitting, Fielding

Council Rock High School South / Wesley College

After playing locally at Council Rock South, Jeff went on to play at Wesley College. He is in his 6th year with All-Star and is available for hitting and pitching lessons.

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Blaise Lezynski

Hitting, Fielding, Catching 

Notre Dame High School (NJ) / University of Notre Dame / Mercer University

Blaise was an ACC All-Academic student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame. As a graduate student at Mercer University, his team led the NCAA in home runs. Growing up he was a member of the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Little League World Series team.

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Eric Ruth

Pitching

North Penn High School / Winthrop University / New York Yankees

Eric was a graduate of North Penn High School and a member of the 2009 PIAA State Championship team. He then went on to spend four years at Winthrop University. Following his senior year, he signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees in 2013. In 2015 he earned a spot on the Eastern League AA All-Star team. During his five seasons in the organization, he was able to make it to AAA.

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Kaylee Zarick

Softball – Hitting, Fielding, & Catching

West Scranton High School / Arcadia University

Kaylee graduated from West Scranton High School and continued her softball career at Arcadia University as an NCAA DIII athlete. Over the course of her career as a catcher, she appeared in the MAC tournament three times and won the ECAC championship three times. Kaylee was also a three-time member of the MAC honor roll, while also receiving an NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete award. Kaylee graduated from Arcadia Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Kaylee has also obtained her master’s degree in school psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Ashton Evans

Softball – Hitting, Fielding, & Pitching

Eastern York High School / Arcadia University

Ashton graduated from Eastern York High School and continued her softball and field hockey career at Arcadia University as an NCAA DIII athlete. Over the course of her career as an athlete, her team won a MAC Championship. She was a member of the MAC honor roll and ECAC Academic Honor Roll. She graduated from Arcadia Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice and is in the process of obtaining her master’s degree in counseling psychology at Arcadia University.

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Kelvin Ortiz

Hitting, Fielding, Catching & Pitching

Bristol High School / Neumann University 

Kelvin attended Neumann University where he was a varsity starter for four years. His main position was catcher, and also played third base and shortstop. He also played in the Carpenter Cup. After college, Kelvin worked with the Pittsburgh Pirates and assisted players in training.

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Bridget Winay

Softball – Hitting, Fielding, Pitching

North Warren Regional High School / Ursinus College / East Stroudsburg University 

Bridget was a 4-year softball varsity starting pitcher in high school and went on to play at Ursinus College. At Ursinus, she played as a pitcher and in the outfield and graduated with her B.S. in Health and Exercise Physiology & Minor in Human Performance. She then went on to coach softball at Sussex County Community College and hosted many youth softball clinics. She currently works as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist during the day and has a passion to help athletes reach their potential!

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Matt Szczesny

Hitting, Fielding, Catching & Pitching

Gettysburg College

Matt played at Gettysburg College. He started all four years of his collegiate career as a catcher and third baseman and was team captain during his senior year. His goal at All-Star is to help kids develop in all aspects of life while playing the game that they love.

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Cody Hennequin

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching

SUNY Purchase College

Cody attended SUNY Purchase college where he was a starting pitcher all four years. In his sophomore season at Purchase, he led the Skyline Conference in Innings Pitched and led the team in Strikeouts.

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Alex Bendzlowicz

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching

Central Bucks South / Washington College

Alex played at Washington College as a pitcher and an infielder. During his freshman year, Alex was named Goose Nation Player of the Game for a strong performance against the nationally ranked Salisbury.

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Samuel Vilk

Hitting, Fielding

Mentor High School / Seton Hill University

Sam played at Seton Hill University for the nationally ranked Griffins baseball team, winning over 150 games and 2 PSAC Championships during his career there, as well as making appearances in 4 straight NCAA Atlantic Regional Tournaments. Sam continued his education after his time at SHU, by moving out to Philadelphia and pursuing his Master’s degree in Secondary Education, as well as obtaining his teaching certificate to teach History, which he now does at MaST Community Charter School in Philadelphia, PA.

For more information, call 215-672-1826.

To schedule a lesson with any one of our instructors, call 610-399-8050.

Facility Manager: Creighton Gubanich

Facility Training Specialist: Glenn Cocks

Facility Administrator: Scott Hayes

Part-Time Facility Administrator: Brandon Sliker

Instructors:

Zach Lutz

Hitting, Pitching, Fielding

Alvernia University / New York Mets

Zach was a three-time First Team All-American and was once named the D3 Baseball National Player of the Year when attending Alvernia University. In 2007, Zach was drafted in the 5th round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He played for 10 years professionally and made his MLB debut in April of 2012 with the New York Mets. Zach received many awards throughout his career, including the Mets MiLB Player of the Year. He also played professionally in Japan and Korea, and Winter Ball in the Dominican Republic.

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Dennis Deitch

Hitting, Pitching, Fielding

Ridley High School / Florida State University / Penn State University

Dennis and was a two-year varsity baseball letter-winner at Ridley High School. He went on to attend Florida State University before transferring to Penn State University. Dennis then played for four seasons for Philadelphia Stock Exchange in the Delco League. After graduating he became a sports journalist, serving as a traveling beat writer covering the Phillies. Dennis was influenced as an instructor by Larry Bowa, John Vukovich, and Charlie Manuel. Previously to joining All-Star, Dennis coached for Upper Township (N.J.) Babe Ruth in which he coached Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jake McKenna.

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John Catchmark

Pitching, Fielding

Governor Mifflin High School / Alvernia University

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Nick Ward

Hitting, Fielding

Unionville High School/Oakland Athletics

Nick is an ASBA alumnus who played high school ball at Unionville High School. During his playing career, he has been an NCBWA Honorable Mention All-American,  CCA Honorable Mention All-American, First Team All-PSAC, NCBWA First Team All-Atlantic Region, D2CCA All-Atlantic First Team, and Atlantic-ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Team (First Team). He led the team and the PSAC with 69 runs scored and 1.44 runs per game (No. 3 nationally) and also played and started in all 48 games. Nick batted .364 with 59 hits, 11 doubles, and a team-high four triples and 13 homers.

Nick was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 2018 MLB 1^st Year Player Draft and played in the Arizona Rookie League A and with the AAA Nashville Sounds.

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Rich Windon

Hitting, Fielding

Brandywine High School / Delaware Tech / University of Delaware

Rich was a varsity starter all four years of high school and was a captain in his junior and senior years. Rich graduated in 2015 and played at Delaware Tech for two years on scholarship. He also played semi-pro ball in his offseason summers. Rich then transferred to the University of Delaware in 2018 where he is focusing on receiving his Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice.

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Dante Surace

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching, Catching

Abington Heights High School / East Stroudsburg University / Misericordia University

Dante played baseball at Abington Heights High School where he was a pitcher, 1st baseman, and outfielder. In his junior year, he led his team with the best ERA. Dante went on to attend East Stroudsburg University for Sports Management and was heavily involved in club sports. After ESU, he continued his education, receiving his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Misericordia University, with a Sports Industry focus. Upon graduating, he worked for Pro Baseball Staff and ran many clinics and 1:1 sessions. Dante additionally ran clinics for the Scranton-Wilkes Barre RailRiders and Baltimore Orioles.

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Rita Muzio

Softball – Hitting, Fielding, Catching & Pitching

Ridgewood High School / University of Delaware

Rita was a leading hitter and starting outfielder for her high school team in Norther NJ. In two years, the team won 40+ games, two league titles, and a State Sectional Championship. Rita traveled with the Bergen Blazers every summer, once to US Pony Nationals, where they twice defeated the Russian National Champions, and finished in the Sweet 16 of 120 teams. While there, Rita batted over 400 and led the team in stolen bases. Through college, Rita coached summer travel teams to Championships of their own on the home turf of her Ridgewood alma mater.

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Agustin Legido

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching

J.R. Masterman / Drexel University

Agustin attended Drexel University where he walked onto the D1 club baseball team his freshman year. Shortly after, he started as a shortstop for the rest of his college career and was named team captain for his junior and senior seasons. Agustin is now continuing his education in graduate school at Temple University studying Sport business with a concentration in Analytics.

For more information, call 610-399-8050.