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EXPERIENCE. PASSION. PURPOSE.

LEADING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.

At Valley Pirates, leadership is more than titles—it’s a commitment to excellence, player development, and building young men on and off the field. Our leadership team brings unmatched experience, cutting-edge training, and a relentless drive to create opportunities for every athlete who wears the VP.

Proven Leaders

PROVEN LEADERS

With deep experience in player development and baseball operations.

Data Driven

DATA DRIVEN

Leveraging technology and performance intelligence to make smarter decisions.

Player Focused

PLAYER FOCUSED

Every decision we make is centered around the growth of our athletes.

Community First

COMMUNITY FIRST

Proudly partnering with local businesses to elevate our community.

Integrity Always

INTEGRITY ALWAYS

Building character, instilling discipline, and leading with purpose.

EXPERIENCE. PASSION. PURPOSE.

LEADING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.

At Valley Pirates, leadership is more than titles—it’s a commitment to excellence, player development, and building young men on and off the field. Our leadership team brings unmatched experience, cutting-edge training, and a relentless drive to create opportunities for every athlete who wears the VP.

Proven Leaders

PROVEN LEADERS

With deep experience in player development and baseball operations.

Data Driven

DATA DRIVEN

Leveraging technology and performance intelligence to make smarter decisions.

Player Focused

PLAYER FOCUSED

Every decision we make is centered around the growth of our athletes.

Community First

COMMUNITY FIRST

Proudly partnering with local businesses to elevate our community.

Integrity Always

INTEGRITY ALWAYS

Building character, instilling discipline, and leading with purpose.

Built Through The Program

Built by Players.
Led by Experience.

Our leadership team doesn't just coach the game — they've lived the journey. They came through the program, experienced the training, embraced the technology, and felt the pressure that comes with every stage of development.

They've experienced the intensity of Cooperstown, the competition of high school and college showcases, the pressure of being evaluated and recruited, and the moment when all that preparation comes down to earning the opportunity to be selected by a college and compete at the next level.

That experience changes how you lead. It creates an understanding of what players are actually going through — not just on the field, but in the moments when expectations, competition and opportunity collide.

The Valley Pirates is a club led by players, built around players, and designed for players who want to experience everything this game — and this club — has to offer.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

John Robinson
VP

JOHN ROBINSON

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
& DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL
  • » Head Coach & On-Field Director
  • » Oversees training and team management
  • » Player development and performance strategy
  • » Builds a competitive and positive environment
Thomas Roselli
VP

THOMAS ROSELLI

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
& CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
  • » Head Coach & Certified Trainer
  • » Translates performance intelligence into programming
  • » Develops and implements elite training programs
  • » Performance testing and progress tracking
Robert Roselli
VP

ROBERT ROSELLI

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
& TECHNOLOGY LEAD
  • » Coach & Player Development Support
  • » Leads the Pirates' marketing and digital presence
  • » Drives technology into player development
  • » Helps translate athlete data into better training

CLUB MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT

John Robinson Sr.
VP

JOHN ROBINSON SR.

CLUB GENERAL MANAGER
  • » Overall club leadership and vision
  • » Business operations and growth
  • » Strategic partnerships and community relations
  • » Facility success and long-term development
Doug Fidellow
VP

DOUG FIDELLOW

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
& PERFORMANCE
  • » Oversees daily operations and facility management
  • » Performance strategy and implementation
  • » Operational efficiency and staff leadership
  • » Ensures an elite experience for players and families

BASEBALL CLUB ADVISORS

Robert Pops Robinson
VP
THE VALLEY PIRATES • LEGACY

ROBERT "POPS" ROBINSON

BASEBALL COACH • MENTOR • ADVISOR

A lifetime in baseball.
A legacy still being written.

With 60 years around the game, Pops represents the connection between the baseball of yesterday, the game being played today, and the generation we are building for tomorrow.

60 YEARS IN BASEBALL
3 GENERATIONS
1 LOVE OF THE GAME
READ POPS' STORY »
OUR PARTNERSHIP. OUR ADVANTAGE.

Diamond Performance Lab is part of the Valley Pirates intelligence team — providing the technology, performance expertise, and data-driven insight behind smarter decisions and better athlete development.

  • Cutting-Edge Technology
  • Performance Testing & Analysis
  • Data-Driven Player Development
  • Business Intelligence & Insights
  • Smarter Decisions. Stronger Results.
  • Better Athletes. Better Community.

MOTION
CAPTURE

DATA
INTELLIGENCE

PERFORMANCE
INSIGHTS

PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT