Avalanche Baseball focuses on the athlete. We focus on the process with coaches that have a passion for kids and teaching the game of baseball. Our mindset is to development regardless of the time of year. We breed hard workers, mentally tough players and relentlessly use the game to teach life lessons.
Our Class B League games are played at Cene Park in Struthers Ohio, and our travel programs play at various tournaments through out NE Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Our teams are 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U 16U 18U
The season runs from May 30th to July 5th in the Youngstown Class B League We also play in a variety of tournaments which are announced at the start of each season. We have a winter facility for all players that is included in the player fee's which is located in Sharpsville PA. It is open all year for players unlimited use and the Avalanche teams hold winter workouts from November 1st to mid February.
LET IT BE KNOWN THAT IN OUR FINEST HOUR , THE GREATEST FULFILLMENT THAT ALL OF US HOLD DEAR, IS THAT MOMENT WHEN WE WORKED AS HARD AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE , AND LIE EXHAUSTED ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE, VICTORIOUS, AS A TEAM
Avalanche Baseball has expanded to now offer girls fastpitch softball travel with 2 teams competing in 2024 at 10U and 12U for more information on joining contact Softball GM and Coach Ed Carter at 814-573-0544.
Coach Joe Reichard is starting his 5th year as coach with Avalanche Baseball and has been named Head Coach of the Avalanche All American College Team to compete in the Ohio Western Reserve Collegiate League in 2024
We are proud to be a part of a great organization that provides competitive baseball for our Avalanche College Players to compete in the summer.
Our coaches are required to be certified by USA Baseball the governing body of amateur baseball and the USA Olympic Team
Avalanche Administration and Coaches are required by USA Baseball as part of the Certification to attend regional clinics provided by USA Baseball and Youngstown State University Baseball
USA Baseball in partnership with Major League Baseball have established this amateur baseball certification initiative to help coaches and organizations provide top notch coachng and better the baseball experience for youth baseball
Avalanche Baseball adopts the Pitch Smart pitch count and training module required by the Pitch Smart Program of USA Baseball to help protect the arms of developing athletes.
Avalanche Baseball now offers both Rapsodo Pitching and Hitting Software both used to improve performance and provide important recruiting information for prospective schools
Implementing Rapsodo Pitching last year our team ERA improved to 1.62 in 2022 our league changed from wood bats to metal and we still maintained a team ERA of 3.30
We will be starting with the Rapsodo hitting software this winter for the 2023 season preparations . We are excited to get our athletes on it. It offers game simulation that shows where the hit would go, which is great for winter competition
Driveline Plyo Balls are used by our pitchers all year long .
AVALANCHE 14U FINISHES 2ND IN THE YOUNGSTOWN CLASS B LEAGUE THE TEAM ALSO FINISHED SECOND IN THE NABF WORLD SERIES ENDING THE SEASON WITH A 30--8 RECORD
Coach Don Zeisler founded the Avalanche taking over the Class B Franchise from the Glaciers in 2016. Coach has 10 years as an 18U Head Coach as well as 10 years as a class 1 high school baseball umpire. Going into his 7th year as a Franchise owner he will be back on the field this year as 3rd base coach for our 16U Cene team this year.
Coach Ken Krainock partnered with Coach Zeisler in 2020 and took over as Director of Operations and Player Personnel. Coach has over 25 years experience as a head coach at the high school and club team level with a Nevada State Championship under his belt in 1999. In 2003 Coach was elected into the Ursuline High School Sports Hall of Fame for baseball.
Coach Shawn Boyer is entering his fourth season as 18U Head Coach with a 64--36 record and 3 straight playoff appearances and bids to NABF World Series. Coach Boyer led the Avalanche 18U to a 2021 Co- Championship in the Youngstown Class B League and has placed over 40 players in college baseball programs.
Coach Todd Donatelli is starting his 5th season with the Avalanche and is head Coach of the 16U Program. Coach led the 16U team to the 2023 Youngstown Class B Championship and a semi final finish in the NABF World Series.
Coach Josh Leskovac leads our 15U travel team after coming off a 2023 2nd place finish in the 14U Youngstown Class B League. The 14's also finished 2nd in the NABF World Series in 2023. This group moves up to 15U to travel until rejoining the Youngstown Class b League at 16U.
Coach Shawn Harpst is starting his 3rd year with Avalanche Baseball and leads our 14U team in the Youngstown Class B League in 2024. Coach has been developing this team since 12U and is ready to face the competition of the League.
Coach Greg Fertig is starting his 3rd Season with Avalanche Baseball. Coach will lead our travel team at 13U. He has coached and developed this team since 11U and we are excited to see them play in 2024
Coach Tony Settle is in his first year taking over our 12U program. Coach has assembled a great competitive team that shows great promise to compete in 2024
First year Coach Dusin Kulka leads our 11U baseball travel team in 2024. Development is the main theme for the team as they travel to compete and learn the game of baseball. Coach has great experience teaching the game to our young people and we look forward to watching them in 2024
When your part of the Avalanche family we have a complete recruiting program that provides videos and software to minimize the recruiting process.
Avalanche Baseball has state of the art video equipment and editing to provide a first class video for your recruiting
Our Rapsodo software provides complete information on spin rate, velocity, release point and many other important information colleges seek and is stored in the cloud to be sent to colleges when requested.
We will walk with you thru the steps of the recruiting process
Avalanche exclusively has software that is connected with EVERY University and College baseball program REGARDLESS OF DIVISION.
Don't waste time trying to go to a school that has no need for your position. Our software can tell you what the school will be recruiting 2 years out.
2017
Tyler Mattocks- Hiram College
Jake Reimold- St Leo
Nat Ross- Cairn
Brice Bokesch- Mercyhurst NE
Grant Williams- Cuyahoga Community
Hank Clegg - Hiram College
2018
Koby Winslow - Chesapeake College MD
Noah Fuchs - USC Sumter
Jamin Wentling - Thiel College
Garrett Mihalick - Easter Gateway
Dom Michaels - Earlman College Indiana
2019
Michael Hortsman - Penn State Fayette
Zack Nolf - Bethany College
Mikial Torres - South Carolina Salk
Josh Cline - Glenvale State
Garrett Brewer - Wheeling Jesuit
Noah Ross - Clarion University
Peyton Olinski - Pittsburgh
Caleb Glover - Bethany College
Bobby Cavalier - Eastern Gateway
2020 & 2021
Tyler Cummings - Penn State Dubois
John King - Thiel College
Jaret Boyer - Gannon University
AAron gault - Grove City College
Mason Jones - Mercyhurst NE
Landon Espisito - St Vincents
Alarik Sierra - Lakeland
Griff Richardson - Bucks
Joe Annarelli - Bucks
Isaac Criss - Penn State Behrend
2022
Kenny Lavrich - Grove City College
Logan Ayers - Gannon University
Joey Fazzone - Gannon University
Noah Kockler - Heidelberg University
Noah Czajowski - St Bonneventure
Reece henderson - Bethany College
Hayden Scarmack - Youngstown State
Michael Earman - Grove City College
Julian Trott - Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Nolan Reichard - Cornel College Iowa
Tyson Djakovich - Westminister
Keith Smith - Bethany College
DJ Donatelli - Westminister
Dennis Fedele - Thiel College
Richie Preston - Salem University
At Avalanche Baseball Club, our mission is to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and physical fitness through amateur sports. We strive to create a positive and supportive environment for all of our members, regardless of skill level or background.
We are proud to be a part of the local sports community and are committed to giving back. We are committed to every athlete in our organization. Our goal is to provide development at every level
We take our training seriously and are always looking for ways to improve. Our coaches and trainers are experienced and knowledgeable and work closely with our players to develop their skills and abilities.
We are excited about the future of Avalanche Baseball Club and are always looking for ways to grow and improve. We welcome new members and are committed to providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
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