Staff

Juan Camacho

In 1997 Juan Camacho was signed as a non-drafted free agent at the age of 16 by the New York Yankees. Camacho played five years in the Yankee organization and one year in the Chicago White Sox organization. In 2001, Juan lead the Staten Island Yankees in Home Runs and RBIs. The team had a handful of future big leaguers including Robinson Cano. Camacho played in the Venezuelan Winter Professional league for 13 years with 3 different teams. Juan has rubbed shoulders with several major leaguers while playing in his native Venezuela. During a winter league home run derby, Juan matched his skills against Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Gonzalez and Edgardo Alfonzo. He was also coached by Ozzie Gullen and played with Carlos Zambrano.

Juan Camacho also has 7 years of experience playing independent pro ball. He was 2005 Central League MVP and was named player of the year. Camacho has played nearly 1,000 minor league and independent league games since signing with the Yankees. In his professional career, Camacho boasts a stellar 1,059 hits, 120 homers, 682 RBI’s and  a.282 batting average. Juan currently serves as a hitting and infield instructor for many student athletes across the tri-state area. Juan is married to his wife Marissa and resides in Staten Island, NY.

Chris Rusciano

Chris Rusciano played  seven years of Professional baseball with The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Chris was drafter out of Brooklyn College in 1992. He was awarded Top Closer for the ECC conference in 1992. Chris won Player of the Month two times for The Atlanta Braves Organization in 1992 and 1994. In 1996 he was in the Top 7 for the Texas/Louisiana leagues overall pitching statistics. Chris went to Tottenville High School right here on Staten Island. He is a graduate of 1989.

He has worked with kids of all ages for the last 25 years on the fundamentals as well as the mental aspect of what it takes to reach the next level. He’s currently a PE teacher at New Dorp High School.

Tom Gregorio

Tom Gregorio grew up in Staten Island, NY. He attended Tottenville High School, where he became all city and state in both football and baseball. He went on to attend Troy State University where   
he was an all conference catcher for 3 years. He was drafted by the LA Angels of Anaheim in 1999 in the 27th round. He played in the minor leagues for the LA Angels, Oakland Aʼs, Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers. He was called up to the big leagues in September of 2003 with the LA Angels. He started his coaching career in 2007 when he became the Catching Coordinator for the LA  Angels organization. In 2010, Tom joined the bullpen staff, as the bullpen catcher/asst. bullpen coach through 2018. He resides in Marlboro, NJ.

Mike Sullivan

• 2011-2012 Tottenville Highschool Advance All-Star
• Attended Gloucester County College in 2013-2014 where he went
  undeafeated as a starting pitcher (16-0)
• Helped pitch Gloucester to win the JUCO College World Series in 2013
• 29th Round Draft pick to the Cincinnati Reds in 2014
• Played just shy of 4 years in the minor leagues making it up to the
  Advanced-A level. 
• Currently coaches and works with players of all ages to share his knowledge and experience about the game- Specializing in the physical and mental aspects of Pitching, Strength training and Arm Care. 

Brian Esposito
Brian is a native Staten Islander, who played high school ball at S.I. Tech. He then continued his baseball career at the University of Connecticut, before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox. He played professionally for 13 years, including stints with the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. Brian is currently managing in the San Diego Padre organization, after spending 9 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, as their catching coordinator and AAA manager. Brian will be providing individual catching, as well as hitting lessons.

Rob Calabrese
Rob is a native Staten Islander who played high school ball at Poly Prep, capped off with 'Player of the Year' honors in his senior year. He then continued his baseball career at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was part of conference championship squads in his freshman and junior years. In his junior year, he was named Horizon League Player of the Year and Second Team All-American. In 2017, Rob was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, for whom he played with for 2 years. He then played 3 years of Independent ball, which included stints with the Evansville Otters, Windy City Thunderbolts and Sommerset Patriots. Rob will be providing both individual hitting and catching lessons.

Corrine DeMartini
Corrine is a native Staten Islander, who was a starting Varsity pitcher for all 4 years at Susan Wagner High School, and was the 2022 Wingate award recipient. She also played 9 years for the competitive fast pitch travel softball team, the Staten Island Saints. Currently, Corrine is attending the College of Staten Island, where she will pitch for the Dolphins.