EAST COAST BASEBALL ORGANIZATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Central Alabama All - Region Coach of the Year
Job Titles:
- High School Hall of Fame Coach
Coach Josh Hudson is entering his 1st season with the East Coast Sox.
Josh Hudson is from Columbus, GA where he played for High School Hall of Fame coach Bobby Howard at Columbus High School. During his four year career at CHS, Hudson won three consecutive state titles (94-96). In 1996 Hudson received a scholarship to play baseball for the University of Florida. After catching and playing in the outfield as a freshman at UF, Hudson transferred to the University of Georgia to get back on the infield for the remainder of his college career. While at UGA Hudson received ALL-SEC honors in 1999 finishing second in the SEC in batting average. Hudson also set and still holds the UGA record for the longest consecutive game hitting streak at 28 games. Hudson is currently a community coach at St Anne Pacelli High School in Columbus, GA. Josh lives in Smiths Station, AL with his beautiful wife Heather Hudson, son Braden, and daughter Bella.
Brad Clark is entering 3rd season with the East Coast Sox.
Brad has been a part of the Sox organization as coach for several different age groups, and in other various roles, over the last 3 years.
After an average high school career, I knew I wanted to be a coach. My love for the game took me to Mississippi State as an equipment manager with baseball where I learned more about the game from two ABCA Hall of Fame coaches (Ron Polk and Pat McMahon). Two trips to the CWS (one with Coach Dubose) and a teaching/coaching degree later, the coaching career got put on hold. I stayed involved in baseball through another avenue by becoming a physical therapist and athletic trainer. Several years and moves later, I reconnected with Coach Dubose and met Coach Sykes and Coach Caruso. Since that time, my son and I have been a part of the Sox organization with several teams and through work in the missions trips to the Dominican Republic. I am honored to be a part of the Sox family and look forward to continuing to serve with them through the game of baseball.
Buddy Turnage is returning for his 3rd year coaching with the East Coast Sox.
In 2 years as a High School assistant coach and nine years as a High School head coach (current overall record 168-111, 60% winning percentage), the teams won two district championships, made two semifinal appearances, and broke school records for single season wins with 24 (Chalmette) and 28 (Belle Chasse). I was named District Coach of the Year twice, St. Bernard Parish Coach of the Year twice, Westbank Coach of the Year, and 4A Louisiana State Coach of the Year. In my seven years as the pitching coach at Loyola University of New Orleans, I led the pitching staff to 5 out of the 6 lowest ERAs in school history, while breaking the school record for wins with 35. During my tenure, I was part of two out of the three winning records since the program started up again in 1991.
Carson Chavies is entering his 2nd year as an East Coast Sox coach.
Coach Chavies played 2 seasons for the Sox before entering his freshman season at Union University. Before playing at Union, Chavies prepped at Collierville High School where he played four years of baseball. He also played summer baseball for the East Coast Sox. He was selected to play in the 2019 PBR Future Games Team Tennessee. Chavies hit .360 with a .544 on base percentage.
He led the team in walks and runs scored and was second in stolen bases. Off the field, Chavies graduated with honors.
Chandler Gray is entering his 2nd season coaching with the East Coast Sox.
Coach Gray has been a high school coach in Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi for 11 years including serving at the head coach at
Bayshore High School in Bradenton, FL where he produced the most
successful season the school had in over a decade. He also served
Coach AJ Kehoe will be returning to coach the East Coast Sox for his 6th season.
AJ came to the Sox when his oldest son came to play for the Sox program. We quickly grabbed the talented Kehoe to start coaching one of our teams. Over the past few summers, Kehoe has been instrumental in connecting college coaches from the south Alabama region to the Sox program. His level of experience as a coach and his passion for the game comes out every weekend we play.
Coach Kehoe is beginning his seventh year as a coach of the Central High School Red Devils, second year as head coach. In 2022, Coach Kehoe and Central Phenix won the their first State Championships under Kehoe.
Kehoe, a graduate of Hammond High school in Columbia, Maryland, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Auburn University Montgomery, where he was a member of the 1992 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics World Series team. He last played professional baseball for the Pine Bluff Locomotives (Pine Bluff, AR) of the Big South League. He received his Masters of Science in Curriculum Development from Arkansas State University in 2014.
Coach Kehoe has been a head coach for 18 of his 20 years coaching, with a career record of 451-196. He has led three different schools to 8 region championships. He was named 2006 region Coach of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Association, 2009 5A Coach of the Year by Alabama Sports Writers Association, and 2012 Auburn -Opelika News Coach of the Year. Coach Kehoe spent nine seasons at Beauregard High School where the Hornets played in 18 playoff series, won 4 Region Championships, 5 Area Championships, and a trip to the State Finals in 2012.
Kehoe is married to the former Brooke Wells of Wetumpka, Alabama. They have three sons: Jay, Cole, & Cooper.
Coach Andrew Duff is entering his 2nd season with the East Coast Sox.
Andrew is a native of Pontotoc, MS. A graduate from Pontotoc City High school in 2016 a 1st Team All Division selective and Team MVP. After high school, Andrew attended Mississippi State University where was one of the founding players for the Mississippi State Club Baseball Team (2018-2020). Andrew also worked for the Athletic Department for Mississippi State Game Operations while earning his degree in Kinesiology.
Upon graduation Andrew was a Graduate Assistant for the University Of West Alabama where he coached Outfielders until 2022. Andrew is the son of Al and Venetta Duff. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his niece, watching Mississippi State baseball, quality time with family, church going, and seeing friends.
Coach Blake Estabrook is entering his first season with the East Coast Sox.
Prior to coaching with the Sox, Coach Estabrook played for the Sox during the fall of 2015. Coach Estabrook has always had a passion for sports. Blake graduated from Hillcrest Christian School where he played baseball under coaches Jason Estabrook and Todd Montgomery. He was also a multi-sport athlete at Hillcrest where he was a first team all-district running back on the football team and qualified for state in the 100-meter dash in track and field. After high school Coach Estabrook started his college career playing baseball at Copiah Lincoln community college under Clay Smith and Jack Edmonson. Following Junior College Blake decided to play baseball at MUW where he was a three-year starter. His second year at MUW, Blake posted a .396 BA with a .508 OBP earning him second team all-American honors and a trip to the USCAA world series where the Owls placed third. Currently, Coach Estabrook is a first-year assistant coach at MUW under head Coach Scott Mularz. Coach Estabrook is excited for the opportunity to coach the east coast Sox, and he derives his passion for life, people, and the game of baseball from Jesus Christ.
Coach Brad Hamilton will be returning to coach the East Coast Sox for his 3rd season.
Coach comes highly recommended by so many players and coaches, the Sox reached out and asked if he would coach with the Sox program. It didn't take us long to realize the man of God we would acquire for the summer. The Sox are excited to welcome Hamilton to the staff.
Brad currently serves as Head Baseball coach at Caledonia High School. While at Amory, Brad was selected to coach in the NEMSBCAA All-Star game in 2009. He left Amory in 2011 taking a position as an assistant baseball coach with Itawamba Agricultural High School through 2015. Brad served as the pitching coach for the 2014 and 2015 seasons at IAHS. During his first year as pitching coach for IAHS, the team won 19 games and advanced to the 2nd round of the state playoffs. In his last year, they won 20 games and advanced to the 3rd round of the state playoffs. He was selected to coach in the NEMCABB baseball game in 2015. Brad left Itawamba Agricultural High School in 2015 to become the pitching coach at Starkville High School where he served through 2018 while helping to lead the Yellow Jackets to three straight playoff appearances.
Brad is a 1997 graduate of Amory High School. He was a member of the 1997 3A State Championship baseball team his senior year. He received a baseball scholarship to Meridian Community College. Brad graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in physical education and a minor in biology. He is also certified in special education.
Brad and his wife Amy have been married for twenty-two years.
Coach Brent McDowell will be returning to coach the East Coast Sox for his 5th season. Brent came to the Sox under Kevin Berry and the Florida Panhandle teams.
Brent is a graduate of Briarcrest High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a four-year letterman in Football and Baseball. After high school, he signed with Arkansas State and played for the Indians in 1995. Brent transferred and earned an Associate of Science degree from Shelby State Community College in 1996, where he was an All-Conference Baseball Player. Brent signed with the University of Mississippi to play Football and Baseball. He was a two-year athlete and letterman winner in Football at the University of Mississippi.
After college, Brent began working as a residential and commercial builder. He is a General Contractor in Florida and owns Maverick General Contractors, LLC in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Brent is married to Christy Pate McDowell of Pensacola, Florida and they are blessed with two sons. The McDowells are a Christian Family and have attended Village Baptist Church since 2000.
Brent chose to coach in the East Coast Sox organization to inspire players to become better young men, better ball players, and most importantly, to be a living witness for young guys to have a personal relationship through salvation in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Job Titles:
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
Coach Cameron Furr is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox for his 3rd season.
Coach Furr is currently serving as a pitching coach for Snead State CC. In his first year, he has been a huge asset to their program as gtheir team made it to their national championship tournament.
In his playing career, Cameron played D1 baseball for the University of Alabama- Birmingham where he-served the Blazers out of the bullpen. Before the Blazers he played Junior college baseball and high school baseball in the state of Alabama.
Coach Evan Miller is starting his 1st season as an East Coast Sox coach.
Evan was born and raised in northwest Indiana. He has one older brother (Matthew) and a younger sister (Claire). Evan loves being outside. Some of his hobbies include golfing, fishing, basketball, board games, and riding his bike with his wife, Emma. They are now is living in Gadsden, Alabama
Coach Jared Bonvillain will be entering his 2nd season as coach for the East Coast Sox organization.
Jared Bonvillain, or Coach Bo, just completed his first season as the Head Freshmen Coach at Hewitt - Trussville High School. This will be his 11th year coaching high school baseball. He began his career in 2011 as the Head Freshman Coach at East Ascension High School in Gonzales, Louisiana. He came to Alabama in 2013 where he has served as the Varsity Pitching Coach at Shades Valley High School, the Varsity Hitting Coach at Prattville High School, and the Head Varsity Coach at John Carroll Catholic High School, winning the area championship in 2021, and taking the Cavaliers to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
Coach Jeff Mauldin is returning to the East Coast Sox for his 8th season.
Every year, Jeff coaches the most elite talent the Sox can assemble. He has done an amazing job leading these players to college scholarships and professional contracts. His coaching highlights for the Sox are:
2017 World Wood Bat 15u National Championships
2018 Marucci World Series Finalist 2nd Place Finish
2019 Perfect Game Elite 32 5th place finish
2019 Marucci World Series 3rd Place Finish
2019 World Underclass 9th Place Finish
2020 Perfect Game Elite Semi-Finalist 3rd Place Finish
2020 World Wood Bat 15u 9th Place Finish
2021 Ultimate Baseball Champions
2021 USA Baseball Silver Medalist
2022 Ultimate Baseball 2nd Place Finish
2023 USA Baseball 9th Place Finish
Jeff Mauldin enters his 12th year as the Head Baseball Coach at Hewitt Trussville High School. In the
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Coach for the East Coast Sox
Coach Jerry Dupuy is returning to coach for the East Coast Sox for his 6th season.
During this time, Coach Dupuy has led multiple teams deep into Perfect game playoffs. Jerry has the ability to see very player's worth and value for each team he coaches.
Coach Dupuy is also the 9th Grade Head Baseball Coach and Assistant High School Coach at Madison Central HS, MS. Jerry played his baseball in Starkville, MS, under Head Coach Ron Polk for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Jerry has had many roles for the Sox over the years. He has served as site coordinator, pitching coach, and head coach. With Dupuy's skillset and expertise, we have used him all throughout the organization as a high prominent coach.
While at State, Jerry was a starter for the Bulldogs amassing 52 innings pitched in the 1994 campaign.
Coach Judah Buckner is entering his 2nd season with the East Coast Sox.
Coach Buckner started out as a player for the Sox, before starting his coaching career with us. He is currently at Northwest CC playing for the Rangers.
Job Titles:
- Coach for the Alabama
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
Kane Morrow is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox organization for his 5th season.
Coach Kane Morrow currently serves as a coach for the Alabama state powerhouse, Hewitt Trussville Huskies in Alabama. The program is lead by Jeff Mauldin, who is a current East Coast Sox coach, who has won high school state championships and National Championships for the Sox.
Morrow has been working alongside and with Coach Mauldin for the last 5 years as a coach, but he also played for the Huskies.
Morrow came to the Sox and in his first fall season he made a very positive impact on the kids and the program. His mentorship from Coach mauldin allowed Kane to come into the Sox program and not skip a beat when it concerned a high level of knowledge and energy brought to the coaching role.
We are excited to have Coach Morrow back for another summer of Sox baseball.
Coach Lance Walker is enterning his 2nd year coaching with the East Coast Sox.
Lance currently is the AD at Hewitt Trussville HighS chool. In his role as Athletics Director for Trussville City Schools, Walker oversees the athletics program which includes 23 Varsity sports. Walker provides leadership to evaluate and continuously improve the program, while ensuring that programs comply with Alabama High School Athletic Association rules and regulations.
In an effort to provide communication to the community, Walker created the athletics website www.hthuskies.com that averages 172,000 hits a year. The weekly newsletter
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
Coach Matt Seymour is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox for his 5th season.
Matt took the best 15u team last season for the Sox, which led to playoff runs in WWBA, UBC, and USA baseball events. We are blessed to have a coach with a strong faith in Jesus that has so many years of coaching experience. The character and integrity Coach Seymour brings to the Sox program make us better. He is a pure joy to be around and the parents and players really appreciate and respect him.
Coach Seymour started his coaching career in 1995, at his alma mater Baker High School under the leadership of head coach Larry Andrews. From 1997-2006, he served as an assistant coach at UMS-Wright while winning the State Championship in 1997 and 1999. In 2007, He joined ABCA Hall of Fame, coach Lloyd Skoda at Faith Academy. In 2008, Faith Academy won the AISA State Championship Coach Seymour was named head coach at Faith Academy in 2014, after the retirement of Coach Lloyd Skoda. Coach Seymour's record since being named head coach at Faith Academy is 133-44. The Faith Academy Baseball Team went to the State Finals in 2016 and 2017 and won its first AHSAA State Championship in 2018. This was the first in school history. In the 2021 spring season, Coach Syemour led his team and school to it's second state championship.
Coach Seymour was named the Coastal Coach of the Year in 2016 and 2018, 5A Coach of the Year and USA Today 5A Coach of the Year in 2018.
Coach Matt Wolfenbarger is returning to coach the East Coast Sox for his 5th season.
Matt was a former head coach in college and summer league baseball coach. We are blessed to have his next-level wisdom and guidance for our players. Coach Wolf describes the Sox program by sharing:
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
Coach Mitchell Duke is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox for his 4th season.
Coach Duke has a strong faith in Jesus and a high aptitude in the game because of his baseball background. A high-level character coach with strong integrity makes the Sox program better on and off the field. His passion for the game, players, and families was a huge success last year, and we are excited about the new summer season.
Coach Duke currently provides baseball instruction to include hitting/pitching/fielding/catching in the Decatur, AL, region.
In high school, Mitchell was a three-year letterman for Decatur High School and was All-Area and All-Morgan County his senior season.
Mitch continued his playing career at Calhoun Community College as a 2-year starter at catcher. Mitch transferred to Auburn University to continue his baseball career and to pursue his electrical engineering degree. As a 2-year-lettermen Mitch was selected as a unanimous selection for 1st Team ALL-SEC and 1st Team ALL-SEC Tournament in 1993. Mitch then signed with the Cincinnati Reds in played for 2.5 years in the Reds Organization.
Mitch received his Electrical Engineering Degree from Auburn University in 1996 and returned to the Decatur/Huntsville area to enter the engineering workforce. Since that time, Mitch began coaching/instructing baseball in 2000 and has continued to have coach/instructed baseball in the Decatur/Huntsville area for the past 21 years.
Coach Sam Gilmer is returning to the East Coast Sox Organization for his 8th season.
Sam Gilmer grew up in Headland, Alabama and attended Headland High School. He was offered a baseball scholarship at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA, where he played baseball for 3 years before joining their staff as a pitching assistant. Sam graduated from Emmanuel College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History Education.
Currently, Sam is an assistant baseball and football coach for Beauregard High School.
He is married to Courtney Gilmer.
Coach Shaune Holiday is returning to coach the East Coast Sox for his 7th season.
Currently, Shaune has been an assistant baseball coach for 14 years at places such as Itawamba High school (4A) Tishomingo CO (4A) and currently Tupelo Christian Prep (1A). In 2016, his efforts help lead the TPCS team to a State Championship. From this success, Holiday was selected to coach in NEMABB All-Star game in 2008.
Coach Trent Posey is returning to the East Coast Sox organzition for his 6th season.
Trent develops players as well as any coach we have. His focus on getting players better has allowed many of Posey's players to go on to play at the next level. Trent also coached the Honor the Game Wood Bat Fall league as well.
Trent Posey grew up in Calera, AL, and attended Shelby Academy until high school. He lettered in football and baseball and graduated from Calera High School.
He was offered a baseball scholarship at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, where he played baseball for 3 years. Trent graduated from Stillman College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health.
While at Stillman, Trent's team won three SIAC conference championships in baseball. His team also played in the NCAA Div II South Regional all 3 years Trent was there. His team led the NCAA Division 2 in hitting, and he was also named SIAC All-Conference player in 2012.
Currently, Trent is the Head Baseball coach for Helena Middle School. Trent has also served as the Assistant Coach for the Calera High School Baseball team, and he has coached for Field of Angels in Calera for the past 6 years. He also enjoys playing softball with Osborne Excavating.
Trent is married to Rana Posey, and they have a 3-year-old daughter. Trent loves to work with kids and he loves sports. He believes that coaching truly allows him to have the best of both worlds and it gives him the opportunity to spread the word of Christ through the game.
Coach Wesley Dew is returning to coach for the East Coast Sox for his 5th year.
Dew is currently serving as an assistant baseball coach for Kosciusko. Coach Dew serves as the pitching and catching coach for Kosciusko. He is also entering his second year as the head coach for the Junior High program.
Coach Dew is a 2014 graduate of Kosciusko High School where he played 6 years under long time head coach Jonathan Jones. He continued his academic and baseball career at Coahoma Community College where he played for two years. He then transferred to the University of Mississippi to finish his education and earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Secondary Education History in 2018.
Coach Dew is married to the former Molly Sutton of West, MS. She is the secretary at Kosciusko Middle Elementary. Coach Dew and Molly are the proud parents of their newest little Whippet, Lorrie Elizabeth.
Job Titles:
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
Coach Will Brand is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox for his 10th season.
After his 3 years playing career with the Sox, Will has spent the last 11 years of his life being a Sox. Will has coached the highest level players the Sox possess. Being the recruiting coordinator at Northeast MS CC and a Sox coach is a huge asset to the Sox program with Will's knowledge and ability.
Will Brand is taking on an expanded role with the Northeast Mississippi Community College baseball program during its inaugural season in the new "Field of Dreams" complex.
Brand has been promoted to a full-time assistant coach after serving the Tigers in a volunteer capacity during the 2019 campaign.
Brand recently completed his initial year in the coaching profession after a sensational playing career that started at Jones College and ended at the University of Central Arkansas.
Craig Mullins is entering his third season with the East Coast Sox.
Coach Mullins loves teaching infield play and getting to know the players and other coaches. East Coast is an organization that is developing young men into tomorrow's community leaders and he feels it's a blessing to be a part of that.
Coach Mullins started his collegiate playing career in his hometown of Columbia, TN at Columbia State Community College. The Chargers won the state tournament that year and fell short of the World Series by one game. Coach Mullins went on to continue his college days playing at Tennessee Tech University. He made all conference teams and was eventually named to the Tennessee Tech All-Century team earlier this year. After finishing his college career, Craig went on to play professionally in the Big South League for the Columbia Mules.
After finishing his degree, Coach Mullins' first job was coaching at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN. The Pioneers had a great team that year and made it to the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado. After that first year, Coach Mullins was named head assistant coach and enjoyed being involved in recruiting the players.
Craig currently lives in Hendersonville, TN with his wife Ann Alece, his daughter, Drew(3), his son, Sam(16) and his dog, Stevie Nicks. He works as a sales manager in the real estate industry. During his free time Coach Mullins enjoys exercising, watching sporting events, cooking, and hanging with his family.
Devin Sisson is entering his first year as a coach for the East Coast Sox.
Coach Sisson has just completed his first year as a high school head coach for Russell Christian Academy. Coach Sisson attended and played baseball at Meridian Community College for two years. After completing his associates degree, he then transferred to the University of West Alabama where he played for 3 years. As a relief pitcher he pitched 24 innings and held opponents batting average below .200.
Coach Sisson, from Meridian, MS, attended Northeast Lauderdale High school and was selected to first team all district two times. He was also selected to play in the Mississippi Senior Allstar game which is held for the most pristine athletes throughout the state. Devin Played under Coach Josh Snider as a utility player he was able to lead his team to the schools first appearance in the third round of the MHSAA playoffs.
Sisson is married to the former known Brooklyn Bryan of Cuba, AL who is a certified ophthalmic technician. They currently reside in Cuba with their two dogs Zeus and Piper. The Sisson's enjoy taking their dogs for walks and spending time working together at the baseball field where Mrs. Sisson runs the concession stand to perfection as Coach Sisson mentors the young men to becoming the best player/person they can be.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Coach for the East Coast Sox
Jaylan Bledsoe will be returning to coach for the East Coast Sox organization for his 3rd season.
Coach Jaylan Bledsoe will be entering his first season as Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for Mississippi Valley State University.Jaylan Bledsoe is a native of Grenada, Mississippi, where he was an elite three-sport athlete (baseball, football, and basketball) and later coached baseball there for 2 years.
Bledsoe played his collegiate baseball at Jackson State University where he was named to the Preseason Players to Watch list as well as receiving All-SWAC honors and SWAC Tournament recognition.
Before Jackson State, he played for Kenny Dupont at Holmes Community College where he was a MACJC First Team All-State selection as a freshman and sophomore.
Jaylan was a fomer collegiate coach at MS Delta CC, where his collegiate perspective will be a huge asset to the Sox staff, and we are thankful to acquire Bledsoe for another summer season.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Coach With the Holtville High School
Jeremy Quates is joining the Sox organization this year.
Coach Quates has been coaching majors level baseball teams in Alabama for the past 10 years.
Coach Quates has been an assistant coach with the Holtville High School program for one year, and the Head coach of the Middle School program for the past two seasons.
Since becoming the Head Coach of the Middle School team at Holtville, he has focused on development and building a strong fundamental foundation for his players. In his first season as Head Coach, Coach Quates led the Holtville Bulldogs to their first ,1st place finish in their Area Championship tournament. This season the Bulldogs finished second in the Area Tournament.
A native of Deatsville, Alabama, Coach Quates played multiple high school sports, but his college career was cut short due to major injuries to his shoulder and knee.
He began his working career by starting his first business at age 19, and has since expanded what he started into 3 corporations that he owns and operates still to this day.
Quates has been married to his beautiful wife Penelope, also of Deatsville, for the past 18 years.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Director
- Vice - President
- Director of the Sox
Director Coach Caruso reflects, "Kevin was an amazing coach for me at the University of Alabama. He helped transform my career both on and off the field. He is a true blessing to have back in my life."
Kade Dees is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox for his 4th season.
In his first season, Kade was a site director and scout who evaluated and help assign players for our invite-only events. After one weekend, Kade filled in for the coach of the team that had their coach unable to attend, and he did an amazing job of coaching and sharing his knowledge of the game with the players.
The Sox made the easy decision to give Kade his won team based on the success and professionalism he possessed at such a young age the weekend he coached.
Kade is currently coaching at Jones CC, where he serves as assistant recruiter and hitting coach.
Kevin Berry brings an amazing resume to East Coast Sox. Coach Berry has over 10 years of collegiate experience and over 15 years of coaching and instruction experience. Kevin will manage pitchers developing over the summer by teaching them how to train, prepare, and compete on the mound.
Lance Cormier is returning to coach with the East Coats Sox for his 3rd season.
On December 7, 2005, Cormier was traded to the Atlanta Braves along with pitcher Óscar Villarreal for catcher Johnny Estrada.[14] He made his first appearance for the Braves on April 3, 2006. After being demoted to the Richmond Braves on August 21, Cormier was called back up to the big league team four days later on August 25.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
Nick Turner is returning to coach with the East Coast Sox organization for his 3rd season.
Coach Turner grew up in Louisville KY and attended Trinity High School. He was a first-team All-Region Shortstop during his Junior and Senior years. He brings the heart of a teacher to the East Coast Organization. He was taught by the minor league and major league players from the time he was 12 to the end of his college career. That knowledge he learned thru those years is passed on to every player that plays for him. His attention to detail and his emphasis on the proper mechanics of hitting, fielding, and throwing are why players love to play for him.
Nick was offered a full baseball scholarship to Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee FL, where he played baseball for 2 years. Nick then received a full scholarship from Western Kentucky University where he was one of the leaders on the team in batting average, home runs, hits, and doubles.
Nick is a great addition to the Sox staff, and we are blessed to have him be with us this.
Job Titles:
- Head Coach Madison Central HS Madison, MS 2016 - Present / Head Coach Lafayette County HS 2013 - 2015
Patrick Robey will be returning to the East Coast Sox organization for his 3rd season.
Coach Robey knows the program well, as many of his high school players have been playing for the Sox program in the summertime. Notable Jaguar players from Robey that play with the Sox are Reggie Grace (MN Twins), Braden Montgomery (Perfect Game All American, and Brooks Rice (LSU). We are excited for the opportunity to have Coach Robey with the Sox this summer.
In 2021, Coach Robey led his team to the #1 ranked team in the country by winning the State Championship in MS. This also led to Robey being named 2021 National High School Baseball Coaches Association "Coach of the Year".
Coach Robey is a 1999 graduate of Delta State University where he was a shortstop and third baseman. (All Gulf South Conference-1999).
Prior to attending Delta State he played two seasons at Jones College in Ellisville, MS. After graduating from Delta State he continued playing Independent Professional Baseball in the Texas-Louisiana league for one season.
Robey's highlighted accomplishmnets are: 2021 State Champions, 2021 National Coach of the Year, 2021 #1 ranked high school team in country, 2016 6A coach of the year, 2018 Max Preps Coach of the Year for Mississippi and the 2018 National High School Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year for the Southeast United States.
Job Titles:
- Coach With the East Coast Sox
- Utility Coach for the East Coast Sox
Paul has served as a utility coach for the East Coast Sox because of his ability to do all facets of the game extremely well. The Madison MS native has been teaching and coaching for 32 years all throughout the state, and he will be retiring this year.
Paul and his faith are infectious, so we are blessed to have his entire family serve in roles for the Sox program.