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

Facility Manager: Nick Pasciolla

Instructors:

Mark Demko

Hitting, Fielding

West Virginia Wesleyan / Monterey Amberjacks / California City Whiptails / Salina Stockade

After being 1st Team All-Conference in High School, Mark played baseball for DII West Virginia Wesleyan. He then went on to play two seasons of Independent League ball and started his career by batting .440 in spring training. He considers earning the title of “Professional Baseball Player” one of his greatest accomplishments,  and he believes that the harder you work, the better the results will be.

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Chris French

Assistant Facility Manager

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.

Adam Tussey

Hitting, Fielding, Pitching, Catching

Gloucester City High School / Rider University / The College of New Jersey

Adam was an all-state shortstop in 2005 for Gloucester City High School. A member of the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions and World Series participant for Brooklawn American Legion, Adam made 1st Team All Legion in 2005. He graduated from The College of New Jersey and was 2009 Hot Stovers D3 player of the year. Adam is currently the head baseball coach for Gloucester Catholic High School, where they were 2017 and 2018 state champions.

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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

Facility Administrator / Softball Instructor

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.

For more information, call 856-433-8312.

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

Instructors:

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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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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Jared Urban

Hitting, Fielding, Catching

Coatesville HS / Mount St. Mary’s University

Jared was a 2015 First Team all Ches-Mont selection and was also awarded the 2015 Congressional Scholar-Athlete award presented by Congressmen Patrick Meehan. Jared went on to play NCAA Division 1 baseball at Mount St. Mary’s University where he was a 4-year starter. He was recognized as the North East Conference rookie of the week in the 4th week of the 2017 season. Jared was captain of the 2020 Mount team and finished his career 2nd all-time in career fielding percentage as the team’s centerfielder.

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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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Sarah Mundell

Softball – Pitching, Hitting

Twin Valley HS / Shippensburg University

Sarah was a three-year starter at Twin Valley HS where she won two county medals and one district title. Her best memory from her playing days was getting the game-winning hit in the district title game. Sarah’s personal philosophy is “work hard, try your best, and have fun!”

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Matt Zoltak

Assistant Facility Manager

Pitching, Hitting

Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS / Clemson University / Florida Southern College

After playing high school ball at Plymouth-Whitemarsh, Matt went on to play at Clemson University from 2007-2008 where he pitched in 27 games. After playing at Clemson, he played one year at Florida Southern College before moving on to play independent ball. In 2010, he played for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks who went on to win the Northern League Championship that year. Matt was also selected to play in the Cape Cod Collegiate Baseball League in 2008.

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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Colin Mattice

Hitting, Fielding, Strength & Conditioning

William Penn Charter School / Roanoke College

Colin played his high school baseball locally at William Penn Charter School, as a part of a nationally ranked HS baseball program. He then attended Roanoke College as a student-athlete and was a member of the school’s first Conference Championship Team in school history as well as a member of the 2017 DIII College World Series Team. Colin brings energy and a passion for teaching and is excited to give back to the youth through a program he himself played for with All-Star Baseball Academy.

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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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Dillion Armstrong

Hitting, Fielding & Pitching

Penncrest High School / Millersville University 

Dillon played his high school baseball at Penncrest High School. He went on to attend Millersville University where he and a few friends started a club baseball team. In the team’s first year affiliated with the National Club Baseball Association, the team won the 2019 Division 3 Club National Championship! Additionally, Dillon also served as the Athletic Chairman for his fraternity and organized his team’s schedules and practices.

For more information, call 215-672-1826.

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

Facility Manager: Glenn Cocks

Instructors:

Zach Lutz

Hitting, Pitching, Fielding

Alvernia University / New York Mets

Zach played at Alvernia University from 2005-2007. During his college career, he was a three-time First Team All American and was named the D3 Baseball National Player of the Year. In 2007, Zach was drafted in the 5th round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He played 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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Ryan MacDonald

Pitching

Island Trees High School / Fairleigh Dickinson University

Ryan grew up in New York and played varsity baseball at Island Trees High School. He went on to play Division 1 college ball at Fairleigh Dickinson University from 2012 – 2016. In 2012 he was a member of the NJCBA All-Rookie team, and in 2013 he was named 2013 NEC Pre-Season All-Conference. In 2014 he was the conference leader in Batting Average Against. Prior to joining ASBA Ryan worked as a coach and instructor at Long Island’s Baseball Heaven Steel Sports Academy. His personal philosophy is “Throw Strikes, Hit Strikes”.

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Ryan McCormick

Hitting, Fielding

West Chester Henderson High School / Millersville University

A graduate of West Chester Henderson High School, Ryan went on to play collegiately at Millersville University where he was a four-year starter at second base. Ryan was named an All-American in 2009 and played in the 2011 College World Series.

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Kayla Quinn

Softball – Hitting, Pitching, Fielding

William Penn Charter / Ursinus College

Kayla attended high school at William Penn Charter School, where she was a 4-year starter as a pitcher and infielder. She received first-team All Interac 3 years, and All-Southeastern PA honors her senior year while helping Penn Charter to their first Independent School State title. Kayla continued her career at Ursinus College, in which she was a 4-year starter in the middle infield and received first-team All-Centennial Conference her senior year.

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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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Joe Clancy

Hitting, Pitching, Catching

The Lawrenceville School / Eastern University / University of Valley Forge

Joe played collegiately at Eastern University as a pitcher. At Eastern, Joe served as team captain his senior year and helped the team reach its first MAC-Freedom conference playoff berth in program history. After graduating, Joe spent time working with the Phillies front office and returned to his Alma mater as an Asst. Coach & Recruiting Coordinator. Currently, Joe serves as the Head Coach at the University of Valley Forge (NCAA D3) and works part-time at All-Star.

For more information, call 610-399-8050.