Instructors Bios
On Deck instructors focus on teaching the game of baseball. Our instructors make sure that our kids understand the concepts behind the movements. It is our belief that kids need to understand the technique so they can begin to feel proper mechanics.
Con Aquilante (Pitchers, Hitters, College Placement Specialist)
Over 20 years of mentoring and instructing student athletes
Responsible for placing over 100 kids into college programs
Network of over 350 colleges and universities
President of Jordan Foundation
Jason Aquilante (Catchers, Infielders, Hitters)
Member of 3-Time ACC Champion Wake Forest University ('98, '99, '01)
Voted by Baseball America as ACC's Best Defensive 2nd Baseman (January 1999)
2nd Team ALL-ACC Catcher 2001
Assistant Baseball Coach College of William & Mary '02-'03
Voted by Philadelphia Daily News to 1st Team All-City 50th Anniversary Team
Justin Aquilante (Infielders, Hitters)
Played at George Mason University (1999)
Played at UNC Greensboro (2000 & 2001)
Assistant Coach West Chester University (2002 & 2003)
At West Chester responsibilities included coaching Infielders, Baserunning & recruiting
2003 West Chester ranked in the top 5 in the country in Fielding Percentage and Double Plays
2004 - 2006 Director of Basseball recruiting for Championship Marketing Group - Philadelphia Based Sports Marketing and Rerpresentation firm
Mike LaRosa (Infielders, Hitters)
Bishop Shanahan High School highest all-time single season batting average (.588)
Member of West Chester University Baseball Team 2002 - 2005; Team Captain 2004 & 2005 (second baseman)
Received All-Conference Accolades all four years
2003 Division II Defensive Player of the Year
West Chester University All-time hits leader (234 hits)
2005 PSAC Top Ten Award Winner for Outstanding Academic & Athletic Achievements
Played for the New Haven County Cutters in the Canadian-American League (independent league) 2005