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Meet Our Instructors<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Meet The Experts Behind The Clubhouse<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development ensures that we have the very best staff in the Northeast, and at every level of operation. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across The Clubhouse.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mike Porzio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founder | Owner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • MLB Hitting + Pitching Instructor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Milwaukee Brewers Scout, Part-Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Driveline Certified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • K-Vest Certified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • OnBase U Certified Hitting + Pitching<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rapsodo Certified Hitting + Pitching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A Norwalk, CT native, Mike pitched in 3 MLB seasons with the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox. In addition to owning and operating The Clubhouse, Mike is a Milwaukee Brewers Associate Scout. Mike is the current record holder for the most strike-outs in AAA-Charlotte\u2019s (CWS) 80-year franchise history. Mike continues to work closely with top MLB coaches and collegiate coaches throughout the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Ryan Ahern<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pitching Instructor<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Currently a senior at Mitchell College and pitcher for the Mitchell Mariners, Ryan joined The Clubhouse in June of 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    James Campbell<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pitching Coordinator + Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Rapsodo Pitching Certified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In 2012, Campbell was drafted by the LA Dodgers in the 12th round of the MLB Draft. Before being drafted he pitched at SUNY Stony Brook where he earned a 3.04 ERA in 26.2 innings. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In 2012, James was named Most Outstanding Player of the America East Championship at Stonybrook. James spent the last eight years pitching professionally in both the Dodgers Organization and the Cam-Am Independent Baseball League.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Steve Malvagna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Catching + Hitting Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Steve Malvagna began his collegiate baseball career at Long Island University and then Adelphi University, where he was named to the All-Conference team during his junior year. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After college, Steve played professionally for five years, including two seasons with the Mets organization’s Class-A Brooklyn Cyclones. From 2012-2016, Steve served as Assistant Coach for Division 1 NYIT. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Following several years as a New York City police officer, Steve returned to his love for teaching baseball to the next generation of athletes. We are honored that he chose The Clubhouse to pursue this passion. Steve’s areas of expertise are catching and hitting.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      JJ Newman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Hitting + Infield Instructor<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      J.J. graduated from Erskine College and during his senior season he led the league in home runs, RBI\u2019s, and doubles. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      From his college career, he was drafted by the New York Mets where he played professionally from 2006-2011. After that, not only was he<\/em> part of the NY Met organization, but he was also a player for Team USA of Military Baseball.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Joe Zanghi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Pitching Coordinator + Instructor <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      A right-handed pitcher with a 94-97 mph fastball, Joe was the 2015 Cincinnati Reds 24th round MLB draft selection. In 2016, Joe signed with the Mets where he became a team favorite and friend of teammate, Tim Tebow.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n