The Staff

Scott Dragicevich

Westlake Village, California

Little League: Westlake Pony                                       Professional Teams:  Toronto Blue Jays, Chico Outlaws
High School: Westlake High School                               Years as a pro: 6
University: Stanford University                                      Favorite Team Growing Up: Los Angeles Dodgers        
Degree: Economics                                                     Favorite Player to Watch Now: Orlando Hudson
Position: SS, 3B 

Statement:  Baseball has been a passion of mine for as long as I was old enough to hold a bat.  My journey through Little League, High School, college, and the Minor Leagues taught me so much about myself, my friendships, what it means to work hard, and how I will pursue my goals for the rest of my life.  I am very excited to equip young ball players with the tools to start their own journey.  Please enjoy our lessons with a professional baseball player.

Vito Chiaravalloti

Middletown, New Jersey

Little League: BYAA                                                     Professional Teams:  Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Atlantic League
High School: Christian Brothers Academy                         Years as a pro: 7
University: University of Richmond                                   Favorite Team Growing Up: New York Mets         
Degree: Psychology                                                      Favorite Player to Watch Now: Albert Pujols
Position: 1B, OF

Statement:  Just like so many other little leaguers across the country, my dream as a boy was to one day be a professional baseball player. Through hard work and perseverance I was able to live my dream, and now I want to help other young athletes reach their goals.  We created Baseball Coast to Coast to give young players the very best instruction in the country. Our instructors have all reached their goals, and are now passionate about helping kids of all levels become the best players they can be.

Jason VanMeetren

Henderson, Nevada

Little League: Paradise Valley National LL                       Professional Teams:  Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Chico Outlaws
High School: Bishop Gorman                                        Years as a pro: 7
University: Stanford University                                      Favorite Team Growing Up: Los Angeles Dodgers         
Degree: Political Science                                              Favorite Player to Watch Now: Derek Jeter
Position: OF, 1B

Statement:  Baseball has provided me with experiences and opportunities that I never imaged possible. My career led me across the United States, paid for college, facilitated friendships, and shaped my personality and work ethic. It is my wish that others can experience baseball in this capacity and we created Baseball Coast to Coast for this reason. Our product is unmatched professional instruction that is necessary for a long and successful career. Every great player strives to take his game to the next level and Baseball Coast to Coast specializes in helping you get there!

Carlo Cota

San Diego, California

Little League: Calexico LL                                            Professional Teams:  Toronto Blue Jays, Fargo Redhawks
High School: Calexico High School                                 Years as a pro: 8
University: San Diego State                                         Favorite Team Growing Up: San Diego Padres       
Degree: International Business                                     Favorite Player to Watch Now: Adrian Gonzalez
Position: 2B

 
Statement:  Getting good baseball instruction is important to any little leaguer and sets the foundation of proper fundamentals for the rest of a player's career.  We are excited to offer the best available baseball instruction to little leaguers all across the country.  Baseball has been an important part of my life and I am very excited to share my expertise with the next generation of ball players. 

Casey Grzecka

Las Vegas, Nevada

Little League: Laguna Nigel LL                                      Professional Teams:  Florida Marlins, Chico Outlaws
High School: Santa Margarita High School                       Years as a pro: 4
University: Long Beach State, UCLA                              Favorite Team Growing Up: Los Angeles Dodgers         
Degree: Economics                                                     Favorite Player to Watch Now: Jason Kendall
Position: C

Statement:  Developing Baseball Coast to Coast has been an incredible opportunity to connect the baseball community. If your goal is to play in the Big Leagues or just have a fun Little League season next year, our site can help you achieve your goal. Like all of our instructors, playing ball growing up, in High School, college, and professionally has taught me some valuable lessons about athletics and life. I am excited to help share these lessons with the young ball players of America.  Enjoy!