Former MiLB Player & Coach

Coach Lugo, a Grade High standout and 1988 Twins draft pick, pitched for the Marlins and Blue Jays. He later founded Cadets Player Development Academy and, as a Top Velocity-certified coach, created elite training programs that produced top local talent and MLB prospects.

Former MLB Player

Jeff Schaefer is a former MLB infielder who played five seasons with the White Sox, Mariners, and A’s during a 14-year pro career. A First-Team All-ACC player at Maryland, he now serves as a USA Baseball Regional Director and is dedicated to player development and recruiting.

Former MLB Player

A former American baseball outfielder who played two MLB seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the 2006 World Series. Signed by the Yankees in 1996, he broke out in 2005 with a .342 average and 17 home runs in Triple-A, earning his call-up and finishing his MLB career with a .298 batting average, 7 home runs, and 43 RBIs.

Former MLB Player

Keith Glauber is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds in the late 1990s. A right-hander from Brooklyn, New York, he achieved the rare milestone of reaching the majors, showcasing his dedication and passion for the game.

Former UCONN Men’s Soccer Championship Coach

Ray Reid is a retired American college soccer coach who led the UConn men’s program for 24 years. He ranks first nationally in winning percentage (.769), won four NSCAA Coach of the Year awards, and served on U.S. Soccer’s Next Gen College Soccer Committee.

Former pro player and NCAA DII National Champion

John Gregg is an experienced soccer professional and Director of Elite Soccer Academy, bringing over 25 years of expertise in goalkeeper training, talent development, and program leadership. A former professional player with the Harrisburg Heat, he is dedicated to developing youth soccer talent across Central Pennsylvania

Hockey Coach and Business Development Executive
He is a dynamic business development executive with expertise across sports, entertainment, tech, and finance, known for driving growth, strategic partnerships, and successful product launches and exits. In his coaching career, Brendan has developed 10 young athletes who went on to become NHL players.

Olympic Coach, Head Columbia University Fencing Coach, former board member USA Fencing

Michael Aufrichtig is a nationally recognized fencing coach and former USA Fencing Board Member. As head coach at Columbia, he led teams to NCAA and Ivy League titles and has developed national champions and Olympians.

Founder & President, Crossover Basketball & Scholars Academy, Global Youth Development Leader
Shaun Jayachandran is the Founder and President of Crossover Basketball & Scholars Academy, using basketball to create global education and leadership opportunities for youth. He has built internationally recognized athlete development and community impact programs.

Performance Coach, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Athlete Development Expert
KP Annell is a performance coach and trainer specializing in athletic development, strength, and conditioning. He works with athletes to improve speed, power, and game performance, and is known for building tailored training programs that elevate competitive performance.

Former MLS, USISL & Coach
Tom Lips, a former professional soccer player with a career in MLS, USISL and the Swiss First Division, is now a dedicated coach. Passionate about player development, he leads the Long Island Lady Riders in the USL W-League, shaping the next generation of soccer talent.

Former Women’s Olympic Wrestler & Coach
Julieta is a sports professional with 20+ years of experience, including pioneering women's Olympic wrestling. She coaches at NYAC, founded a youth sports program and advocates for female athletes.