Coaching is the most important component of player development in any youth baseball program The techniques and habits formed at a young age will determine how far a players career will advance. Young players grow and mature at different rates. The mechanics that are introduced at a young age must be biomechanicly correct to allow players to be able to compete and continually improve as there bodies mature. Diamond Dawg players receive consistent and proven instruction from the areas best baseball staff.
The Pittsburgh Diamond Dawgs were created in 2004 by the areas most successful and qualified full time professional baseball instrutors. Former Professional pitchers Frank Merigliano (White Sox) and Ryan Flanagan (Twins) along with Dom Merigliano (Univ of Pittsburgh) oversee all Diamond Dawg activities from team selection and travel to setting up all practice sessions and spring scrimmage games..
Our coaching staff includes seven coaches with professional baseball experience and numerous others that have played collegiatley. No other area program has a staff that is even remotely comparable.
All Diamond Dawgs coaches for the individual teams are hand selected by the Diamond Dawgs staff. Each coach has been involved with the program for a minimum of two years.All of our coaches possess excellent communication skills along with an understanding of all our teaching techniques and are able to relay it to our players in an age appropriate manner.
THE BEST INSTUCTION PRODUCES THE AREAS BEST PLAYERS
SINCE 2001 DIAMOND DAWG STAFF HAS PRODUCED
Over 68 College scholarship players
16 players selected in th Major League Draft
3 Plyers that pitched in the Major Leagues Zach Jackson (Brewers) Kevin Slowey (Twins) Scotty Patterson ( Yankees)
WPIAL Highschool player of the year 2001,2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008
Our Ability, experience, and coaching philosophies are unmatched. No other area program even comes close!
