John Sangillo
Hamilton,New Jersey
Summary
Nationwide hitting consultant with expertise in developing baseball and softball talent, from youth to MLB levels. Achieved success in guiding athletes to collegiate and professional milestones, including mentoring an ACC Player of the Year. Extensive law enforcement background with 20+ years in undercover operations and narcotics investigations. Proficient in multi-agency collaboration and high-risk operational strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner | Hitting Consultant
Ace Barrel Turn
01.2014 - Current
- Founded and operate a national baseball and softball hitting consultancy, providing individualized training to athletes at all levels.
- Worked with MLB players and elite collegiate athletes, producing measurable results in power, consistency, and adjustability.
- Developed high-level collegiate talent, including an ACC Player of the Year in softball.
- Supported player development pathways resulting in 17+ college commitments since 2020.
- Designed and implemented hitting systems rooted in biomechanics for repeatable, efficient swings.
- Partnered with athletes, families, and organizations nationwide to maximize performance and exposure.
Detective | Downtown Foot Post
Trenton Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Combat drug dealing and enforce city ordinance violations in downtown area.
- Ensured safety of store owners, customers, and state employees through proactive patrol.
- Conducted arrests, issued citations, and gathered intelligence on criminal activity.
Detective | Violent Task Force
Trenton Police Department
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Combat gun violence through proactive and covert operations.
- Executed undercover assignments, prepared and served search warrants, and targeted high-risk offenders.
- Investigated city ordinance violations while enforcing state and federal laws.
- Collaborated with multi-agency partners to disrupt violent criminal activity.
Police Officer | Crime Suppression Unit / West District
Trenton Police Department
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Combated street-level narcotics dealing and gun violence; arrested over 120 individuals in a 12-month period.
- Seized significant quantities of narcotics and firearms.
- Conducted community-oriented policing while maintaining officer safety and operational effectiveness.
Narcotics Detective (Undercover Operations)
Trenton Police Department
01.2007 - 10.2013
- Conducted undercover operations targeting narcotics and firearms trafficking networks.
- Prepared and executed over 200 search warrants, supporting successful state and federal prosecutions.
- Participated in approximately 1,500 narcotics investigations, including six involving wire communication interceptions in collaboration with FBI, DEA, and NJ State Police.
Police Officer
Trenton Police Department
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Assigned to all patrol districts and specialized Crime Suppression Units; responded to calls citywide.
- Assigned to foot post in Eastern District (2005–2007); gathered intelligence on violent crime and narcotics activity.
- In Oct 2007, reassigned to DEA assignment in Camden, NJ, conducting long-term telecommunications intercepts over 10 months.
Education
Fire Science
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJundefined
Trenton Police Academy
Trenton, NJ05.2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, NJ06.1991
Skills
- Law Enforcement & Investigations:
- Undercover Operations & Intelligence Gathering
- Narcotics & Firearms Case Development
- Crime Suppression & Violent Task Force Operations
- Search Warrant Preparation & Execution (200 warrants)
- Wire Communication Interceptions & Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Surveillance & High-Risk Field Operations
- Community Policing & Public Safety Enforcement
- Behavior Recognition & Crisis Management
- Athlete Development & Coaching:
- Advanced Hitting Mechanics & Biomechanics
- Player Development & Evaluation (MLB and Collegiate Athletes)
- Recruiting Preparation & College Exposure
- Swing Adjustment for Power, Consistency, and Efficiency
- Individualized Training Program Design
- Communication with Athletes, Families & Organizations
- Additional Skills:
- Interagency Coordination & Collaboration
- Emergency Response & Riot Control
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation)
Certification
- Basic Police Training Course, Trenton Police Academy, January 2001
- Riot Control, Trenton Police Academy, January 2001
- First Responder, Trenton Police Academy, January 2001
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course), Trenton Police Academy, January 2001
- Five-day New Jersey Gang Investigators Conference: 32 hours Basic Street Gang Training, 8 hours Advanced Gang Training
- Two-Week Basic Drug Investigation, DOJ DEA
- The Prosecutor’s Forum: Issues Involving State & Federal Investigations of Organized Criminal Gangs
- One-day Behavior Recognition for Law Enforcement, 8 hours
- Concealed Trap Training, DOJ DEA
- Participated in approximately 1,500 narcotics investigations, including six involving wire communication interceptions with FBI, DEA, and NJ State Police
Timeline
Detective | Downtown Foot Post
Trenton Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
Detective | Violent Task Force
Trenton Police Department
10.2015 - 01.2020
Owner | Hitting Consultant
Ace Barrel Turn
01.2014 - Current
Police Officer | Crime Suppression Unit / West District
Trenton Police Department
10.2013 - 10.2015
Narcotics Detective (Undercover Operations)
Trenton Police Department
01.2007 - 10.2013
Police Officer
Trenton Police Department
01.2001 - 01.2007
Fire Science
Mercer County Community College
undefined
Trenton Police Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
Hamilton High School
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