OUR TEAM

THE COACHES

From World Series dugouts to active professional rosters — the people who make BVSA what it is.

40 YEARS OF RESEARCH
1985
Tom House — "father of modern pitching mechanics." Bobby hired him for the Texas Rangers.
1985
Bob Keyes — founded Bio-Kinetics R&D. Baseball's first analytic think tank.
1986
Tom Robson — hitting coach on Bobby's Rangers staff. Used kinetics and launch angle before anyone else.
THE FOUNDERS
THE DIRECTORS
BASEBALL COACHING STAFF

Taylor Olmstead

BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR · ACTIVE PRO

Greenwich native, BVSA-trained since childhood. 13th-round MLB Draft pick (Texas Rangers, 2013). Active Frontier League player. Coaching at BVSA since 2018.

MLB Draft Pick Active Pro Frontier League

Kevin Bruggeman

BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR · LOS ANGELES ANGELS ORG

Near-decade BVSA veteran. Made history at Hofstra — first postseason home run. Signed by the LA Angels in 2023, playing for the Inland Empire 66ers.

LA Angels Org Hofstra Captain

Santino Rosso

HITTING & FIELDING INSTRUCTOR

Rochester native, five-year starter at Hofstra. 4th all-time in hits (200+), led team to 2022 CAA Championship. Frontier League Player of the Week.

Frontier League CAA Champion

Joe Poletsky

BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR

BS from Quinnipiac (All-Conference 3B), Master’s from University of Miami. Seven years of pro ball across the Atlantic, Frontier, and Can-Am Leagues.

Quinnipiac U of Miami 7 Years Pro

Austin Byrnes

BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR

Stamford native, with BVSA over two years. Versatile player — third base, outfield, pitcher. Believes in balance, passion, and inspiring athletes.

Stamford Native Versatile

Phil Nora

BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR · AI PRODUCT LEAD

Norwalk native. Team USA representative. 2-time CT State Champion. Quinnipiac CS grad. Also serves as AI Product Lead at BVSA.

Team USA CT State Champion

Matt Diurno

BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR

Norwalk native, 12 years of playing experience. Pitched at Santa Fe College (Florida). Coaching at BVSA since 2018. Co-hosts the BV Sports Show on YouTube.

Norwalk Native Since 2018

Mike Abate

CURRICULUM COORDINATOR · ABATE TRAINING

With BVSA since founding in 2006. Outfielder in the Seattle Mariners org. Arena League QB. Head Coach of Greenwich Senior Legion Cannons. 10+ DI players through Abate Training.

Seattle Mariners Since 2006 Abate Training
SOFTBALL COACHING STAFF
SOCCER
FRONT OFFICE
ALSO ON OUR TEAM
FROM THE FAMILIES
"We've had an amazing experience every time we've gone to BVSA! The staff really goes above and beyond and makes sure the kids are having a great time!"
— Nikki Mangano, Happy Parent
"Party was 10/10. This was the best — venue, staff, activities, decorations, cake. Everything was included and it made my life sooo easy. THANK YOU!"
— Jess, Happy Parent
"Our boys really enjoyed working with him and many things that he coached them on today immediately 'clicked' with them. His coaching style really resonated."
— Will, Happy Parent
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