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INSTRUCTORS
We place a high value on providing campers with quality instruction to help them develop their skills in all aspects of the game. We hire extremely qualified instructors with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Along with current and former collegiate and professional players, current high school coaches and players also make up the team of instructors to provide a wide variety of expertise. Below is a look at the instructors we have had over the last six years.
MIKE KING
2015
Named the 2013 RI Gatorade Player of the Year, he helped pitch Bishop Hendricken to two state titles before he went on to a stellar career on the mound at Boston College. In 2016 he was drafted by the Miami Marlins before being traded to the Yankees where he was named Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year and made his MLB debut in 2019. King spent the 2020 MLB season pitching at the big league level with the Yankees.
MATT SWEENEY
2016 & 2017
Sweeney is a 2016 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School where he was a First Team All-State Third Basemen and helped the Hawks win their record fifth consecutive state title. He went on to Loyola University where he was a member of their club baseball team.
BRIAN CIPOLLA
2015 - 2020
Cipolla was an infielder at Bishop Hendricken and helped them win the 2016 state championship as a senior. He then went on to play at CCRI for a season before transferring to Newbury College where he was the Nighthawks starting second basemen last season. He then transferred to Lasell College where he is a senior.
MIKE MCCAFFREY
2017 & 2018
One of the most accomplished pitchers in Bishop Hendricken history, the lefty helped pitch the Hawks to three consecutive state championships before graduating in 2015. The All-Stater then continued his career at Wesleyan University where he was a standout on the mound. He also spent a summer pitching for the Newport Gulls of the NECBL.
NICK FEOLA
2017 - 2019
A 2015 graduate of Bishop Hendricken, the catcher won the state title with the Hawks in his senior year. He continued his career at Anna Maria College before transferring to Rhode Island College where he recently wrapped up his career. He also has had a stint of playing for the Ocean State Waves in the NECBL.
MIKE WEBB
2017 - 2020
A pitcher and infielder during his time playing at Bishop Hendricken, the 2015 graduate helped the Hawks to two state titles. He continued his career at St. Michael's before transferring to Rhode Island College where this past season he was named an All-American. He spent a summer playing for the Wareham Gatemen in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League. Webb is now utilizing his final year of eligibility at the Division 1 level pitching for the University of Rhode Island.
BILLY WALKER
2016
Walker was a 4-year starter and 3-time All-State catcher before graduating from Bishop Hendricken in 2012. He continued his career at Division 1 University of Hartford where he played for four seasons. Walker also spent several summers playing in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League.
RYAN ROTONDO
2017 - 2020
Rotondo was a First Team All-State infielder during his senior year for Bishop Hendricken in 2014. His play helped the Hawks to back-to-back state championships. He continued his career at CCRI the following year before transferring to Division 1 University of Maryland - Eastern Shore. He has spent summers playing for the Laconia Muskrats of the NECBL and most recently he transferred to Rhode Island College where he recently wrapped up his career.
EDDIE MARKOWSKI
2016 & 2018
A 2013 graduate of Bishop Hendricken, Markowski served as captain and helped lead the Hawks to two state titles. This includes being named MVP of the 2013 state finals as well as First Team All-State. He was named the 2013 RI Schoolboy Athlete of the Year for his performance in both hockey and baseball. Upon graduation he attended St. Joe's University and played hockey.
PETE PARRELLA
2017 & 2018
Parrella is a 2010 graduate from Bishop Hendricken where he helped the Hawks win two state titles. The outfielder went on to play at Division II powerhouse Southern New Hampshire University. He now serves as an instructor and coach at the Rhode Island Baseball Institute.
BILLY KEEGAN
2017
Keegan is a 2015 graduate of Bishop Hendricken and helped the Hawks win three consecutive sate championships. The infielder then continued his career at junior college powerhouse Patrick Henry Community College in Virginia before transferring to Merrimack.
BRAD VAN FECHTMANN
2015
A 2009 graduate, Van Fechtmann was a star pitcher for East Greenwich High School. He continued his career at the University of Rhode Island before transferring to the University of North Alabama and eventually Rhode Island College. Over the last several seasons, he has served as pitching coach at East Greenwich.
GIAN MARTELLINI
2017 & 2020
The 2014 and 2015 RI Gatorade Player of the Year while at Bishop Hendricken, the catcher continued his career at Boston College where he is currently a senior. He also spent two summers playing in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League. Most recently, Martellini played professionally with the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League.
ELIJAH BROWN
2017 - 2020
A 2016 graduate of Bishop Hendricken, the All-State Infielder went on to play Division 1 Baseball at Sacred Heart University where he is currently a junior. He has spent summers playing for the New Bedford Bay Sox of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Brown is currently in his senior year playing for the Pioneers.
BRADY CHANT
2015 & 2018
Chant served as captain at Bishop Hendricken before graduating in 2014. He went on to have a stellar career at Suffolk University that included him being named GNAC Player of the Year, All-American and receiving the Gold Glove Award. To continue his career he signed a professional contract with the Bankstown Vikings of the New South Wales State League in Australia.
JUSTIN FINAN
2015
Justin is a 2012 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School who went on to pitch at Holy Cross for four seasons. Most recently he pitched professionally for the Traverse City Beach Bums of the Frontier League.
MATT MURPHY
2016. 2019 & 2020
Murphy is a 2013 graduate of Bishop Hendricken. Upon graduation he went to Assumption as an infielder before transferring to the University of Rhode Island where he was a standout on the mound for two seasons. He spent the 2018 season playing Independent Baseball for the Traverse City Beach Bums and most recently spent time pitching professionally in the Czech Republic. Murphy is currently serving as the Pitching Coach at Rhode Island College.
MIKE BRADSTREET
2015
A 2009 graduate of North Penn High School (PA), he continued his career at the University of Rhode Island where he became a standout pitcher for the Rams. He went on to pitch professionally in the Pecos League and Can-Am League.
JEFF ROY
2016
Jeff was a two-time All-Stater for Bishop Hendricken before graduating in 2010. The outfielder continued his career at the University of Rhode Island where he was named Atlatnic-10 Player of the Year in 2012. In the 2013 MLB Draft he was taken by the Pittsburgh Pirates where he spent four seasons in the minor leagues. He has since gone on to coach at Salve Regina, URI and Becker College.
MATT FOLEY
2019
A native of Seekonk, Foley was a standout at Rhode Island College where he was a First-Team All-American and All-Conference selection. In 2015, the Miami Marlins selected him in the 40th round of the MLB Draft. He has since spent time with both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets organizations. In 2019, he served as the Hitting Coach for the State Champion Bishop Hendricken Hawks as well as playing for the Ottawa Champions in the Can-Am League.
GUS CULPO
2019
Culpo is a 2014 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School where he helped pitch the Hawks to the 2014 state title. Following graduation he has spent time pitching for Worcester Academy, University of Pittsburgh, Orange Coast College and is currently a relief pitcher for the University of Southern California.
BRENDAN CONLEY
2019 & 2020
As Co-Captain, he led the Bishop Hendricken Hawks to the 2016 State Championship along with helping them win the 2014 and 2015 titles as well. From there he continued his career at Worcester Academy before heading to Siena University where he is mainstay in their lineup at both second base and in the outfield. He has spent the 2019 summer playing in the highly competitive NECBL for the Ocean State Waves.
CHRISTIAN AYBAR
2019
A member of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 state championship teams at Bishop Hendricken, Aybar continued his career at Southern New Hampshire University. He has since spent time at Herkimer Community College and is currently at New England College where he was a starting Outfielder. He has also spent time playing in the NYCBL and NECBL during the summers.
KEVIN GOWER
2017, 2018, & 2020
A three year Varsity letterwinner, First Team All-Stater and member of the 2019 State Championship team at Bishop Hendricken, Gower continued his career at Umass-Amherst where he is a Sophomore Outfielder.
DAVID BORDIERI
2017 - 2020
Bordieri was a three year starter at second base, All-Division selection and Captain of the 2019 State Championship team at Bishop Hendricken. He received a scholarship to play at Fairleigh Dickinson where he is currently a sophomore for the Knights.
BRAYDON DOLBASHIAN
2017 - 2020
Dolbashian was a standout at Bishop Hendricken where he was an All-State selection and helped lead the Hawks to the 2019 State Championship. He has continued his career at Merrimack College where he is a sophomore infielder.
MATT SMALDONE
2017-2020
Starring on both the mound and at First Base, Smaldone was an a First Team All-State and All-Division pick while playing for Bishop Hendricken. He attended Sacred Heart to pitch for the Pioneers before transferring to the University of Rhode Island.
ROB HENRY
2020
Henry was a standout at Bishop Hendricken before continuing his career at Brown University. While playing for the Bears, Henry was a four-year starter and was named Captain as well as receiving All-Ivy League honors. In 2017, he was selected in the 39th round of the MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. He has spent the last three seasons playing in the minor leagues across multiple levels.
TUCKER FLINT
2020
A rare four-year starter at the Varsity level for Bishop Hendricken, his high school career was filled with accolades. He served a two-year Captain for the Hawks, was a two-time State Champion, three-time All-Stater, and the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year. Also in 2019, he was selected in the 36th round of the MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He elected not to sign and instead is entering his sophomore year as a starting outfielder for the University of Maryland.
RANDY REYES
2020
Reyes was a standout on the mound in his career at Bishop Hendricken. The lefty's excellence helped lead the Hawks to an undefeated season and State Championship in 2019. He received a scholarship to pitch at Central Connecticut State University where he is entering his sophomore year.
CALEB WURSTER
2020
Wurster excelled in not only baseball while at Bishop Hendricken, but also football and track & field. After helping the Hawks to multiple state titles in his career, the lefty continued his career at the University of Connecticut. Over the last several seasons, he has served as a top option out of the bullpen for the Huskies. Wurster has also spent time pitching in the summer for the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League.
MIKE WALSH
2020
Walsh had a standout career at Warwick Vets HS where he won the prestigious Gatorade Player of the Year Award. He then went on to pitch for Central Arizona Junior College before finishing his career at Roger Williams. Upon completion of his playing career he went on to serve as Head Coach at Cranston East for 11 years and was the Pitching Coach at URI for a season. He has also worked camps at URI, Brown and UConn.
DEAN GARGANESE
2020
Garganese served as Head Coach for North Providence High School fro 21 seasons, which included leading the Cougars to the 2010 state finals. He also spent time coaching at Bryant University. This past year, he joined the varsity staff at Bishop Hendricken to work with the team's hitters and fielders.
BRYAN LEAHEY
2020
Leahey has served as a coach at Bishop Hendricken since 2006. He has spent time at the freshmen and varsity levels and will enter his eighth season as an Assistant Coach with the varsity team where he specializes in working with the catchers and also coaches first base. In his tenure, he has helped lead the Hawks to four varsity state titles.
