ABOUT US
Steady Bats was founded in 2021 as a collaboration between three dedicated coaches who shared a mission: to provide high-quality baseball training to the youth of the Upper Keys. After completing their first season coaching the Coral Shores High School baseball team in 2020, they recognized the need for an offseason program that would allow players to continue developing their skills. The highly experienced Team Steady Bat's coaching staff is led by:
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Doug Mientikiewicz, a Major League Baseball World Series Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist
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Joe Molinaro, Former Head Coach of Coral Shores Varsity Baseball
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Andy Putetti, Assistant Coach of Coral Shores Varsity Baseball
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Pamela Molinaro, Former Assistant Coach of Coral Shores Varsity Baseball
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Matt Mansueto, Assistant Coach of Coral Shores Varsity Baseball
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Jason Clark, Former Assistant Coach of Coral Shores Varsity Baseball
Additionally, Paul Vargo, a founding member of Steady Bats, played a key role in the program's formation, having coached the Coral Shores Junior Varsity team in 2020.
The Steady Bats team is committed to both the physical and mental skills of their players. Pamela Molinaro, a licensed mental health specialist joined the team of coaches to focus on player communication, mindset and the application of instruction. She also served as the mental health coach for the Coral Shores High school baseball team. Pamela's experience working with adult athletes and their mental health strength has translated exceptionally well with our youth.
TEAM STEADY BATS PHILOSOPHY
At Steady Bats', our core focus is on the long-term, holistic development of our individuals players both on and off the field. We aim to positively influence and inspire our athletes through active participation in a safe, yet physically and mentally demanding program. Success is not measured in wins or losses. but rather in each player's ability to continue to elevate themselves to the next level, as players, as leaders, and as member's of their communities. We expect five key outcomes from every SB player: 1) continual improvement of their fundamental baseball skills 2) an increased ability to leave their comfort zones and invest in failure 3) a heightened sense of self-esteem through the feelings of hard work and accomplishment 4) formation of meaningful friendships within our diverse community 5) and above all - having fun!
By focusing on these outcomes, we are able to serve a wide range of players no matter their level of play. Our student players include everyone from the casual player to the highly motivated and talented learner who dreams of an NCAA scholarship and beyond.
The Steady Bat's approach is in stark contrast to other baseball programs, which generally fall into two distinct categories: 1) programs that prioritize winning over individual growth and include only the most talented players or 2) programs that solely focus on the individual development but do so in a less rigorous and demanding way that ultimately compromises individual development and a player's understanding of how hardwork translates to future success. Steady Bats' delivers a high-quality, demanding, and supportive program that prioritizes both athletic excellence and personal development. Our goal is to offer a high quality program to youths and addresses their best interests as players and leaders in their communities.