BPA is very fortunate to have former Olympian, All-American and Major Leaguer, Richie Lewis join our staff.   Richie will be in charge of developing a pitching/throwing program for BPA that will focus on proper mechanics to help prevent arm injuries yet build arm strength.  His resume speaks for itself.  A Florida State Baseball Hall of Famer, and All-Time Strikeout Leader at FSU, Richie brings 19 years of professional experience to our program.  His passion for teaching and instructing young men is infectious.  He has been a private pitching coach for Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield.  You may contact Richie at: rl4inc@aol.com

Andy Barkett, Director of Baseball Pros Academy – A former major league player and current manager in the Miami Marlins Organization. 18 year professional. Oversees the implementation of all BPA curriculum, instruction and operations.

Joel Chimelis, Hitting & Infield Instructor – A long time professional coach and player. A former 11th round draft pick out of the University of Texas. A 13-year professional playing career. Chimey is currently a hitting coach in the Houston Astros organization. He is instrumental in the development of BPA infielders and hitters.

Jose Santiago, Pitching Instructor – A veteran of 8 major league seasons. A former 70th round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals. Played in the big leagues for the Royals, Phillies, Indians and Mets.  Has led BPA’s Pitching School and is a part time instructor at BPA workouts.

Sixto Lezcano – Long time Major League Player and minor league coach.  35 plus years of professional experience. Hitting/Outfield/Baserunning Instructor.

Matt O’Brien - Former Professional Pitcher and current Professional Scout with the Toronto Blue Jays.  A former pitcher of mine in the Tigers organization and was my pitching coach on the Seminole County Naturals of the Florida Winter Baseball League (that lasted two weeks).

Taylor Stanley, Strength & Conditioning Coach, a graduate from Auburn University with a degree in Exercise Science. Worked alongside the baseball coaching staff for the Auburn University Tigers for 5 years.

Former UCF standout infielder and current Arizona Diamondback minor league player, Derek Luciano has joined the BPA staff. Derek will assist in the development of our infielders and hitters.

Brion King,  9U Director, and former Oviedo High School standout, and a 19th round draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles in 1995. B-King is one of our original BPA coaches and a very valuable member of our program. He works very hard with our Infielders and baserunners.

Victor Llanos, 9U Director.  Played 5 years in the minor leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Played many positions during his career. Victor will assist in the overall operations and development of BPA with a focus on the younger age groups.

Ariel Mercedes, Former Professional with Coastal Kingfish of the Continental Baseball League. Very solid Catching and Hitting Instructor.

Kevin Cominsky, Baserunning and Outfield Coordinator. A local Oviedo High School standout and a former All-American and two time National Champion at Southeastern University. He played professionally in the very strong independent Golden League in California. Kevin also runs our 10U Team and is a very knowledgebale hitting instructor.

Alan Farina – Current Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Prospect and former Clemson Tiger and Oviedo Lion.  Excellent pitching instruction with a knack to relating to young men.