Omir Santos
Academy Owner, Catching Instructor
Weight Training Specialist
Omir Santos is a former MLB catcher and is currently the Bench Coach for the Mohoning Valley Scrappers (Single-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians). Santos has played for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Indians. He attended East Central College in Union, Missouri. The New York Yankees drafted Santos in the 21st round of the 2001 MLB Draft, but he made his major league debut in 2008 for the Baltimore Orioles.
Gelitza Santos
Academy Owner & Administrator
Education Specialist and Academy Life Lessons Coach
Favorite MLB Team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite Childhood MLB Player: David Ortiz
Jonathan Ramos Pitching Instructor
Jose Ortega Pitching Instructor
Matt Echols
Assistant Coach: 14U Lions
Stats Specialist / Speed and Agility Specialist
Matt has been coaching baseball since 2010. Coach Echols brings a high intensity, positive attitude to the academy. He comes to every practice and tournament giving 110 percent, making sure that every kid is learning, evolving and developing into better ball players. Matt, makes sure the kids are stretched out and is well conditioned for every practice. He also makes sure the scouting reports from Game Changer are communicated to the coaching staff to better prepare the kids for success.
Favorite MLB Team: Cleveland Indians
Favorite Childhood MLB Player: Johnny Bench
Joe Fernandez
Head Coach: 12U Lions
Luis Vega
Head Coach: 8u Lions