Nate Irving is a Double-A hitting coach for the New York Mets. He has previously been a Major League bullpen catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, has coached winter ball in Venezuela, and played in the College World Series for the University of Virginia.

Chris Reyes is the founder of Athelite Player Development, CatcherMTRX, and the Catchers Summit. He’s heavily involved with USA Baseball, Evolution Events, Metro Scout Day, and runs a leadership development company focused on building better athletes, coaches, and people.

Nick Fanti is a professional left-handed pitcher with an incredible story. He’s pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies organization, for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, and most recently with the Long Island Ducks.

Sean O’Neill is the owner of One Mental Performance, consulting elite professional and college athletes across sports.  You can find Sean on IG at Sean.Oneill.94064

Tim LaMonte is a former Major League Hitting Coach for the Cincinnati Reds. Before that, he was the Minor League Hitting Coordinator for the New York Mets and spent five years with the Houston Astros as a Complex Hitting Coordinator and Double-A Hitting Coach.

Tom Downey is a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies. He helps run the Titans Baseball Organization, Blue Chip Prospects, is the Director of CatcherMTRX Long Island, and Prime Infield Clinic.

Dwayne Page and Kyle Brennan catch up after the start of the 2025 season. They recap spring training, reflect on the early part of the minor league and St. Joseph’s College baseball seasons, and dive into coaching themes like communication, player engagement, and building confidence.

Taylor Jones is a former MLB first baseman and a former minor league hitting coach for the Houston Astros. He played college ball at Gonzaga and won a high school state championship.

Chris Martin is the head strength and conditioning coach for LSU Baseball. Before LSU, he was the strength and conditioning coordinator for the Houston Astros. 

Sean O’Neill is the owner of One Mental Performance, consulting elite professional and college athletes across sports. A high school science teacher and leader in critical thinking, Sean blends education, mental skills, and high-level coaching. He’s also a competitive endurance athlete, having completed multiple marathons and raced professionally in cycling. You can find Sean on IG at Sean.Oneill.94064

Pat Cantwell is a Major League Bullpen catcher and coach for the 2023 World Series winning Texas Rangers. He is a former Stony Brook catcher who helped lead one of college baseball’s greatest Cinderella runs to the 2012 College World Series.

Vito Friscia is a former AAA catcher with the Philadelphia Phillies and a standout hitter at Hofstra University. He was honored with the ‘Broadway’ Charlie Wagner Unsung Hero Award and now coaches the next generation as a hitting and catching instructor and travel baseball coach.

Tom Caputo is the head baseball coach at St. Joseph’s University on Long Island, leading the Golden Eagles to back-to-back Skyline Conference championships and NCAA Regional appearances. A former Division I captain, Atlantic-League player, and Division II head coach, he’s built winning programs at every level. He’s also the co-founder of the Long Island Junior Ducks travel baseball organization.

Dwayne Page is a college baseball coach at St. Joseph’s University on Long Island and co-host of this podcast. He’s played a key role in building championship cultures and has extensive experience in youth leadership development.

Kyle Brennan is a former Division I catcher at the University at Buffalo and a professional baseball coach. He is the founder of Brennan Performance, a business focused on athlete development, and currently works as a low-A hitting coach.

We kick off with a candid conversation about our transitions from players to coaches and how those experiences shaped us. From there, we share the story behind this podcast—our goals, aspirations, and even some fears as we start this journey. Finally, we talk about what excites us most and the impact we hope to make.