Coaching Staff
«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 as the Head Varsity Wrestling coach & Head Varsity Baseball coach. During that time he amassed over 50 wins with 2 trips to the MIAA B Championship in baseball. Most recently, he led the wrestling program to become 2023-2024 MIAA B Conference Champions and MD Independent School State Champions - B Division. He is now 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 in a competitive men’s 18+ league in PA and on a national level with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.
CO OWNER
DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS
(2020-2021): 17U Head Coach
(2021-2022): 18U Head Coach
(2022-2023): 18U Head Coach
(2023-2024): 18U Head Coach
(2024-2025): 17/18U Head Coach
DAVE MIELE
Dave played baseball at Lehigh Carbon Community College (PA). He then transferred to Shepherd University (WV), where he finished his collegiate playing career. Later 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 youth athletes throughout Maryland. He is currently the Head Varsity Wrestling and Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at St. Paul’s School (Brooklandville, MD). Dave still competes on a national level with the 25+Maryland Dodgers.
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 is the Varsity Assistant coach for the St. Paul’s School Crusaders in Lutherville. Greg continues to compete on a national level playing with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.
CO OWNER
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
(2020-2021): 14U Head Coach
(2021-2022): 15U Head Coach
(2022-2023): 15/16U Head Coach
(2023-2024): 16U Head Coach
(2024-2025): 15/16U Head Coach
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. 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 on a national level with the 25+ Maryland Dodgers.
(2020-2021): 17U Assistant Coach
(2021-2022): 18U Assistant Coach
(2022-2023): 18U Assistant Coach
(2023-2024): 18U Assistant Coach
(2024-2025): 17/18U Assistant Coach
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
JACK BAYNE»
Jack graduated from Towson High School in 2018. He earned a degree in Environmental Studies from McDaniel College in 2022. His senior season he posted a .303 batting average with 19 RBIs in 28 games. Jack has experience coaching within the Putty Hill travel organization for the past several years. 2022-2023 was his first year as an assistant coach for the St. Paul’s JV program, where he led the team to the MIAA playoffs. This will be Coach Jack’s second season with BEAST Baseball.
(Spring/Summer 2022): 14U & 15U Assistant Coach
(2023-2024): 15U Assistant Coach
JACK BAYNE
Jack graduated from Towson High School in 2018. He earned a degree in Environmental Studies from McDaniel College in 2022. His senior season he posted a .303 batting average with 19 RBIs in 28 games. Jack has experience coaching within the Putty Hill travel organization for the past several years. 2022-2023 was his first year as an assistant coach for the St. Paul’s JV program, where he led the team to the MIAA playoffs. This will be Coach Jack’s second season with BEAST Baseball.
(Spring/Summer 2022): 14U & 15U Assistant Coach
(2023-2024): 15U Assistant Coach
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NICK TESTONI
Coach Nick was a two-sport athlete at Towson High School. Crowned a Regional Championship and Second Team All-Metro as a pitcher. Graduated from St. Mary’s College (22’), earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. Academics have been a staple of his career as he was recognized as All conference Academic team 4 years in a row. Coach Nick was named St. Paul’s School for Boys JV Head Coach for the 2023 season. He brings his knowledge to the game through our elite programs all year round!
(2021-2022): 15U Assistant Coach
Elite Camp Instructor
(2023): St. Paul’s School JV Head Baseball Coach
(Summer 2023): 14U Assistant Coach
(2023-2024): Pitching Coordinator
NICK TESTONI
Coach Nick was a two-sport athlete at Towson High School. Crowned a Regional Championship and Second Team All-Metro as a pitcher. Graduated from St. Mary’s College (22’), earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. Academics have been a staple of his career as he was recognized as All conference Academic team 4 years in a row. Coach Nick was named St. Paul’s School for Boys JV Head Coach for the 2023 season. He brings his knowledge to the game through our elite programs all year round!
(2021-2022): 15U Assistant Coach
Elite Camp Instructor
(2023): St. Paul’s School JV Head Baseball Coach
(Summer 2023): 14U Assitant Coach
(2023-2024): Pitching Coordinator
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
(2024-2025): 15/16U Assistant Coach
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