Coaching Staff

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Coaching Staff

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DAVE MIELE»

Dave started playing collegiate baseball at Lehigh Carbon Community College (PA). He then transferred to Shepherd University (WV), where he finished his collegiate playing career. Later he became an intern assistant baseball coach at Frostburg State University (MD), and in 2011, he helped lead the team to its first Capital Athletic Conference Championship. Since that time, Dave has been coaching, mentoring, teaching and inspiring athletes throughout Maryland & Pennsylvania. He spent 5 years at St. Paul’s School (Brooklandville, MD) serving first as an Assistant, then Head Varsity Wrestling coach & Head Varsity Baseball coach. During that time he was part of over 50 wins with 2 trips to the MIAA B Championship in baseball. He led the wrestling program to capture the 2023-2024 MIAA B Conference Champions and MD Independent School State Champions - B Division. He is currently serving as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach at York Suburban HS in PA. Dave’s passion for baseball goes far beyond just coaching as he still competes locally with York Township in the Susquehanna League (PA) and on a national level with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.

CO OWNER

DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS

17/18U HEAD COACH (2020-Present)

 

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GREG ROSS»

Greg began his collegiate baseball journey at the Community College for Baltimore County, Essex Campus (MD). He transferred to Frostburg State University (MD) in his junior year, where he continued to play baseball. Greg was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB draft. He played professionally for seven seasons and moved through the ranks of the minor league system. Greg played professionally in Venezuela (El Tiburones de La Guaira). In 2018, he ended his professional career with the Washington Nationals Triple A affiliate. Following his professional career, Greg began using his experience to train and mentor youth athletes. He was the Varsity Assistant coach for the St. Paul’s School Crusaders in Lutherville from 2021-2024. He is currently the Freshman Head coach at Calvert Hall College HS in Towson. Greg continues to compete on a national level playing with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.

CO OWNER

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

14U HEAD COACH (2020-2021)

15/16U HEAD COACH (2021-Present)

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GREG ROSS

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Greg began his collegiate baseball journey at the Community College for Baltimore County, Essex Campus (MD). He transferred to Frostburg State University (MD) in his junior year, where he continued to play baseball. Greg was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB draft. He played professionally for seven seasons and moved through the ranks of the minor league system. In 2018, he ended his professional career with the Washington Nationals Triple A affiliate. Following his professional career, Greg began using his experience to train and mentor youth athletes. Greg continues to compete on a national level playing with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.

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STEPHEN MIELE

Coach Stephen began his collegiate playing career at JUCO powerhouse Potomac State College of WVU. He then went on to West Virginia University (NCAA DI) and later transferred to York College of PA (NCAA DIII). His senior campaign in 2014 Stephen captained the Spartans led the program in triples, home runs, & stolen bases. He still competes locally with York Township in the Susquehanna League (PA) and on a national level with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.

17/18U ASSISTANT COACH (2020-Present)

 

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STEPHEN MIELE

Coach Stephen began his collegiate playing career at JUCO powerhouse Potomac State College of WVU. He then went on to West Virginia University (NCAA DI) and later transferred to York College of PA (NCAA DIII). His senior campaign in 2014 Stephen captained the Spartans led the program in triples, home runs, & stolen bases. He still competes on a national level with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.

(2020-2021): 17U ASST. COACH

(2021-2022): 18U ASST. COACH

JUSTIN MENTZELL»

Coach Mentzell has been a former athlete through BEAST Baseball development as an individual lesson member. He attended and graduated from Archbishop Curley high school where he played baseball at the Varsity level. From there he continued his academic & athletic career at Marymount University. He then transferrend to NJCAA Division 1 Indian Hills Community College. Justin has a passion for youth development and is now pursuing his coaching career through BEAST Baseball. This will be his second year with the organization.

(Summer 2024): 15U Asst Coach

(Fall 2024/Summer 2025): 17/18U Assistant Coach

 

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WAYNE BROOKS»

Coach Wayne has been a member of the BEAST Baseball organization since 2020. Playing in 3 full seasons at the 17U & 18U level as a 2B/OF. Wayne graduated from Sparrows Point High School in 2022 where he led the Varsity Baseball program to several trips to the MPSSAA State tournament. Including a spot in the state championship final in 2021. He also coaches youth athletes throughout the year for BEAST Baseball Elite Camps/Clinics. Brooks has an extensive & successful background in wrestling to complement his mental toughness approach to baseball. He served as Team BEAST 15/16U assistant coach in 2022-2023.

(2020-2021): Team BEAST 17U

(2021-2022): Team BEAST 18U

(2022-2025): 15/16U Assistant Coach

 

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WAYNE BROOKS

Coach Wayne has been a member of the BEAST Baseball organization since 2020. Playing in 3 full seasons at the 17U & 18U level as a 2B/OF. Wayne graduated from Sparrows Point High School in 2022 where he led the Varsity Baseball program to several trips to the MPSSAA State tournament. Including a spot in the state championship final in 2021. He also coaches youth athletes throughout the year for BEAST Baseball Elite Camps/Clinics. Brooks has an extensive & successful background in wrestling to complement his mental toughness approach to baseball. He served as Team BEAST 15/16U assistant coach in 2022-2023.

(2020-2021): Team BEAST 17U

(2021-2022): Team BEAST 18U

(2022-2023): 15/16U Assistant Coach

(2023-2024): 16U Assistant Coach