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Our smba Coaches!
LA Dodger Tim Leary
Former UCLA and Los Angeles Dodgers standout Tim Leary is a graduate of UCLA , was a three-year letterman on the mound. He finished his career with a 21-15 record and a 3.09 ERA with 258 strikeouts, the fourth highest total in school history. Leary pitched 16 complete games while at UCLA, which is still the school’s all-time record. He was selected to The Sporting News All-America squad and earned Academic All-American honors in 1979. In 1991 Leary was elected to the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, joining Jackie Robinson and former American League President Dr. Bobby Brown as the only baseball inductees.
Leary was selected by the New York Mets with the second pick of the first round in the 1979 baseball draft. He pitched professionally for 15 years, and spent 10 of those years in the majors with the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers.
His best season was in 1988 when he helped lead the Dodgers to the World Series Championship. He was named as the National League Comeback Player of the Year, finishing the season with a 17-11 record and a 2.90 ERA. He ranked second in the National League in shutouts (six), fifth in complete games (nine) and sixth in wins (17) and strikeouts (180). He allowed just one run over six and two thirds innings (1.35 ERA) in two World Series.
MLB Pitcher Ernesto Frieri
Ernesto has come on board the SMBA Team. A professional baseball relief pitcher, he has played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers.
Evan Swift - Left Handed Pitcher
Evan is one of our best instructors. A varsity player out of St. Monica High School, he continued his baseball career at West Los Angeles College where he pitches for the Wildcats!
*our coaches are subject to availability and at the discretion of SMBA for any and all camps, clinics and private lessons.*
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Catching and Hitting Instructor
Catching and Hitting Instructor
Catching and Hitting Instructor
Originally from Massachusetts, Brian Loud played varsity ball at Norton High School. He coached For the Bulldog Baseball Academy in New York City. His patience and dedication to his craft makes him and ideal coach for SMBA!
*our professional coaches are subject to availability and at the discretion of SMBA for any and all camps, clinics and private lessons.*
Infield Coach
Catching and Hitting Instructor
Catching and Hitting Instructor
Omar is the assistant varsity coach at Santa Monica High School. He played college ball at Northeastern University and this star short stop lead his team to a conference championship and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played 8 years in the MLB with the Cardinals, Royals and Mariners! This former varsity coach at the Windward school and coach at Caltech university, now brings his amazing experience and coaching to SMBA!
Outfield & Hitting Coach
Catching and Hitting Instructor
Anthony Angel - Middle Infield Coach
Jihad was a stand out varsity player out of Fairfax high school, who took his talents to Cal State University Dominguez Hills, played summer league at West Los Angeles College and is now playing for San Francisco State University!
Anthony Angel - Middle Infield Coach
Julian Galvan Catcher's Coach
Anthony Angel - Middle Infield Coach
Coach Angel was a sandlot legend, Little League star and a high school varsity leader and baller! He's now playing collegiately and looking to get to the show! In his down time he gives back and he's ready to spread his middle infield knowledge to the youth at SMBA!
Julian Galvan Catcher's Coach
Julian Galvan Catcher's Coach
Julian Galvan Catcher's Coach
JG is tops! Julian Galvan was a four year varsity starter! He played at Crossroads school and was a proven leader on and off the field. He played on the Chicago Cubs Scout Team and for The MLB Academy. He is currently playing college ball in Tennessee and we can't be more proud!
Proven Coaches Who Know the Game!
Julian Galvan Catcher's Coach
Julian Galvan Catcher's Coach
Coach Avery Ware has brought his talents as coach to youth baseball in and around Santa Monica for years! He has a whose who of players who went on to great success. He led our first SMBA summer showcase camp to great success. Coach Avery is the former varsity baseball coach for the Brentwood high school.
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Pitching Coach
Pitching & Strength and Conditioning
Pitching Coach
Joseph “Joe” Rosan was born and raised in San Diego, CA. As a youth, Joe played in both Pony and Little Leagues and on various travel baseball clubs throughout San Diego and surrounding Counties. Joe was a strong two way player in high school, after high school, Joe played baseball at San Diego Mesa College, then signed with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012. After his stint playing professionally, he loves the game and wants to teach, believing what he has to offer will have a positive impact on young players.
Hitting Coach
Pitching & Strength and Conditioning
Pitching Coach
Frank "Doc" Estes is a product of Southern California Lutheran high school and Cal State Fullerton university. He played professional baseball with the Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves organizations. Currently he is a hitting instructor at Lynwood high school and the MLB Youth academy.
Pitching & Strength and Conditioning
Pitching & Strength and Conditioning
Pitching and Catchers Coach Andy Burschinger
Nolan Flashman - Currently the Varsity baseball coach for Windward school. In 2014 he was named to the All-South Coast First Team, the All-Southern California Team, and was awarded a gold glove as a first baseman. From there he continued his career at CSU Northridge and in 2016 hit .310 in Big West Conference play and earned a Big West Conference All- Academic Team Honor. He is the the founder of Flash Total Fitness Training.
Pitching and Catchers Coach Andy Burschinger
Brandon Brown - Hitting Coach & Outfield Instructor
Pitching and Catchers Coach Andy Burschinger
Coach Andy Burschinger, was recently a pitching Coach at Chico State University. Coach Burschinger worked exclusively with the pitchers as well as a college recruiter looking for top pitching talent. He also served as Strength and Conditioning coach for the CSU program.
Burschinger graduated with a degree in Kinesiology- movement studies with minors in Strength & Conditioning, Physical Education, and Coaching.
*our professional coaches are subject to availability and at the discretion of SMBA for any and all camps, clinics and private lessons.*
Brandon Brown - Hitting Coach & Outfield Instructor
Brandon Brown - Hitting Coach & Outfield Instructor
Brandon Brown - Hitting Coach & Outfield Instructor
A graduate of Hawthorne high school, he made all league his junior and senior year and MVP his senior year. He played college ball at Cal State Dominguez Hills out of high school, then at West LA College where he earned first team all conference and is now a scholarship athlete at Cal State San Marcos University!
Catchers Coach
Brandon Brown - Hitting Coach & Outfield Instructor
Brandon Brown - Hitting Coach & Outfield Instructor
A CIF All City Catcher and Loyola Marymount comitt, Dalton Blumenfeld was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He knows the position, how to swing a bat and is considered one of the top prospect to come out of Hamilton high school!
SMBA high School Coach In TRAINING program
SMBA CIT Candidate
Be A Winner this Summer!
SMBA CIT Candidate
The SMBA Summer Camp Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is open to ninth grade students and above who are currently enrolled in high school for the 2019-20 school year and actively participating on their high school baseball or softball team. The CIT position is part student athlete/counselor. CIT’s will both participate in camps and
The SMBA Summer Camp Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is open to ninth grade students and above who are currently enrolled in high school for the 2019-20 school year and actively participating on their high school baseball or softball team. The CIT position is part student athlete/counselor. CIT’s will both participate in camps and assist the SMBA staff in leading groups and ensuring the camp runs smoothly. CIT’s will be paid for camp.
The Summer of Fun!
Be A Winner this Summer!
SMBA CIT Candidate
SMBA CIT applicants must complete the application for the position no later than Friday, June 14. They will be notified of acceptance by SMBA staff. Applicants with scholarship offers or planning on playing in college will be given extra consideration.
Be A Winner this Summer!
Be A Winner this Summer!
Be A Winner this Summer!
All SMBA CIT's must fill out an application and be approved before starting camp. Sign up Today!
Camps starts June 17 thru August 16
No camps July 1-5