Blaise Martinez
Worcester,MA
Summary
Experienced Pitching Coach specializing in team development, talent acquisition, and performance coaching. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through years of successful athlete training and team management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pitching Coordinator
Cressey Sport Performance
Hudson, Massachusetts
03.2023 - Current
- Oversee and manage all throwing programs for professional pitchers to amateurs.
- Conduct video and mechanical analysis of a thrower's delivery.
- Run in-service and continuing education for all the staff and interns.
- Used technologies such as Trackman, Hawkins force plates, Total Arm Care, Pitch AI, Pitch Lab, Edgertronic cameras, etc.
- Manage the summer college development program for two years in a row, conducting tailored throwing programs for over 30 pitchers during a ten-week program. Saw an increase in the average velocity of 3.2 mph.
Head Pitching Coach
Hyannis Harbor Hawks
Hyannis, Massachusetts
05.2025 - 08.2025
- I spent the summer of 2025 as the Head Pitching Coach in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, under Field Manager Mitch Karraker.
- Managed top college players and guided them through professional baseball schedules.
- Developed comprehensive scouting reports to refine pitch strategies and defensive alignments.
- Educated players on utilizing TrackMan reports and video analysis for performance enhancement.
- Created tailored pitching plans, aligning with individual player strengths and weaknesses.
- Achieved league-leading 381 strikeouts in 344.2 innings, with a strikeout rate of 9.95.
- Coached three All-Star pitchers: Ryan Speshyock (Stanford), Tyler August (Liberty), and Carson Jasa (Nebraska).
Varsity Pitching Coach
Lawrence Academy
Groton, Massachusetts
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Contributed to coaching staff achieving lowest ERA in ISL history at 1.14 in 2025.
- Led team to a remarkable 2.10 reduction in ERA compared to previous season.
- Coached John Paone to Pitcher of the Year accolades in 2024 and 2025.
- Mentored Logan Forgie, earning Newcomer of the Year honors in 2025.
- Guided team to ISL Championship runner-up finish in 2024 and championship title in 2025.
Pitching Coordinator
Velo University
Pleasantville, New York
12.2021 - 02.2023
- First Pitching Coordinator for VeloU, establishing a comprehensive throwing program and drills.
- Executed video analysis for all VeloU athletes to enhance program design and performance.
- Managed operations for Backstop U, overseeing the catching program at VeloU.
- Coordinated intern programs and in-service training for ongoing education.
- Conducted practices for local baseball communities, including St. Johns, Poly Prep, and Don Bosco Prep.
- Expanded VeloU membership by engaging clients in New Jersey and Rockland County, resulting in forty-seven new members.
Head Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach
New Jersey Rising Rebels
Morristown, New Jersey
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed 17U and 18U teams, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Organized team practices focusing on pitching fundamentals and strategy execution.
- Facilitated recruitment opportunities for players at universities nationwide.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
Pitching Coach
Don Bosco Prep
Ramsey, New Jersey
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Pitching Coach (All Sub Varsity levels)
- I was the main scout for the varsity team, and I would travel to other teams' games to scout out their lineups, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as evaluate the pitching and hitters.
- Conducted regular pitching drills to improve technique and performance.
Intern
IFAST
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Indianapolis Finest and Sports Training
- Studying under Bill Hartman & Mike Robertson
- Supervised by Erik Huddleston and David Schoch
- Indianapolis Finest and Sports Training
- Supported team in daily administrative tasks and project coordination.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate strength and conditioning levels.
- Led group training sessions to enhance team performance and camaraderie.
Pitching Instructor & Strength Conditioning coach
Teels Baseball Academy
Wyckoff, New Jersey
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Teels Performance
- Coach private pitching lessons.
- Head coach for (10u, 9u, 12u, 14u) & Pitching Coach for (16u, 17u)
- Strength conditioning coach-
- Focus on improving athletes' abilities.
- Work with a diverse range of athletes and ages (soccer, hockey to professional softball and baseball players)
- Primarily focused on pitchers and catchers by using video analysis from games or private lesson on players throwing delivery, catching, hitting, and overall movement on the field.
- Develop individual strength and conditioning programs to achieve better performance on the field and reduce risk of injury.
- Teels Performance
Teacher Assistant
The David Gregory School
Paramus, New Jersey
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Teacher Assistant for special needs children.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Implemented adaptive technologies to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Organized resources and materials for effective lesson delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science & Sports Administration
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08.2017
Skills
- Strategic player development
- Strength and conditioning expertise
- Video analysis proficiency
- Collaborative leadership
- Player evaluations
- In-game management
- Advanced pitching mechanics
- Pitch type development
- Throwing mechanics
- Performance data interpretation
- Pitching drills design
- Team-building activities
- Practice planning
Certification
- CPR Certifications Red Cross, Current
- Substitute Teacher Certification, 11/01/17 - Current
- CSCS, 2019 - Current
- ISL Assistant Coach of the year 2x (2024-25)
References
- Eric Cressey - Founder & Owner of Cressey Sport Performance & Director of Performance for the New York Yankees - (857)-231-1532
- Pete Dupuis- Founder & Owner of Cressey Sport Performance ( Massachusets ) - (617)-335-5007
- John O'Neill - Co-Owner and Head Performance Coach at Cressey Sport Performance ( Massachusets) , (201)-835-2652
- Mitch Karraker - Field Manager of the Hyannis Harbor Hawks & Head Coach at San Francisco City College, (559)-273-1101
- Christian Wonders- Pitching Coordinator Tampa Bay Rays, (772)-214-5423
- Michael Camporini, Independent and consultant Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, (201)-230-9346.
- Conrad Ramquist , Pitching Development Coach at Rice University, (214)-548-1441
- Ezra Bye , Pitching Development Coach at Wake Forest University ( 201)-310-4441
- Tyler Dalton, Low A Pitching Coach for the Atlanta Braves ( 774)-266-3506
Timeline
Head Pitching Coach
Hyannis Harbor Hawks
05.2025 - 08.2025
Pitching Coordinator
Cressey Sport Performance
03.2023 - Current
Varsity Pitching Coach
Lawrence Academy
03.2023 - 06.2025
Pitching Coordinator
Velo University
12.2021 - 02.2023
Intern
IFAST
09.2021 - 12.2021
Head Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach
New Jersey Rising Rebels
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pitching Instructor & Strength Conditioning coach
Teels Baseball Academy
01.2019 - 07.2021
Pitching Coach
Don Bosco Prep
12.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher Assistant
The David Gregory School
11.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Exercise Science & Sports Administration
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Montclair State University
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