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Chuck Bushbeck is an Area Scout for the Los Angeles Angels and Director of "Full Armor Baseball Academy" . He was recently honored on "Comcast Sports Net" and awarded the Comcast "MVP" Award. Although Chuck continued to play club baseball at Villanova , it was Chuck's kicking leg that was drawing attention from professional football teams in the "NFL" . During his senior year, Chuck transferred to East Carolina University and drew more national attention as a Pre-Season "All-American" and was featured on the "ABC" (Prudential College Scoreboard) Halftime Show . During his senior year, Chuck was diagnosed with cancer , (hodgkin's disease) but, decided to play the season while undergoing radiation treatments. Chuck was later invited to professional football tryouts with the , Baltimore Colts , Philadelphia Eagles and New Jersey Generals (USFL) and later signed with the Memphis Showboats (USFL) in 1985. Today, Chuck continues to give motivational and educational seminars throughout the area.

"Chuck brings the quality of "professional baseball" to all players that are under his care, not just the mechanics of performance, but the proper disposition which allows a player to be the best he can be."
Mickey hatcher (Hitting Coach)
Los Angeles Angels
Chuck Bushbeck
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NEW STAFF MEMBER!


Joe is a 2000 graduate and former baseball player Pennsbury High School. Joe attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where he played from 2001-2005 and was selected as an All-PSAC 1st Baseman in 2004 & 2005. Joe worked as a Hitting Instructor at Jeff Manto’s Big League Academy for 2 years. Joe currently is a teacher at Pennsbury High School and is the Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Hitting Instructor. Joe recently earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Temple University.

Welcome aboard Joe! :)
Joe Pesci
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Joe recently joined the Full Armor Baseball Academy as the Head Strength Coach. Joe is also the Director of Sports Performance at A-PECS Training.

Joe Hosephros NSCA-CPT
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Head Coach (Mercer County Sox) Collegiate Wooden Bat League. Ron has led his team to the "National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series" in 2005 and 2006 season. Ron started his career as a Catcher at Woodrow Wilson High School and later went on to Coach the "Falls Post" American Legion Team as well as Varsity Team Coach at Pennsbury High School. Ron is been recognized as one of the most passionate, and diligent teachers of the game of baseball today.
Ron Kaplan
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Chuck attended Marist College and was later Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 15th Round in 2002. Chuck becamse the first person in Marist College history to pitch a nine-inning, no hit game! During his College career, Chuck was Ranked 7th in the Nation for NCAA "Division 1" Pitchers with a 1.59 ERA. Chuck has also appeared in the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals organizations. He finished his career wit the Camden Riversharks and later retired from Major League Baseball with a total of 107 Game Appearances, and a career, 145 strikeouts!
Chuck Bechtel
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Kris attended the University of Deleware and was later Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 38th Round in 2003. During his career at the University of Deleware, Kris was chosen to the "All-American East Team" and the "All CAA Team". Kris then spent 4 years with the Tampa Bay Rays organization and played in 102 games with a .304 Batting Average. Kris was known for his versatility as he was able to play all four infield positions effectively.
Kris Dufner
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Kevin attended St. John's University and was Drafted by the Oakland A's in the 4th round of the 2000 First Year Player Draft. Kevin was a three time "All Big East" selection during his college years at St. John's. He was also nominated to the "Freshman All-American Team" in 1998. Kevin is currently the Pitching Instructor and Assistant Coach at Father Judge High School.
Kevin McGerry
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In 1983, Tony signed with the Boston Redsox as a Pitcher and spent three years with the organization after completing an "All American" collegiate career. Tony has a Masters Degree in Psychology and is a "Certified Sports Psychology Counselor" (Princeton University), and has lectured on Youth Sports and the impact of proper Strength Training and Conditioning in the USA, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Tony is currently the President of "Momentum Fitness" exercise facility. Tony now designs, Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Baseball Strength Training and Flexibility, Programs for over 2500 clients, not including, "Full Armor" Baseball Players which are under his care. Read More
Tony Vlahovic
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Bob played Baseball and graduated from West Philly High School in 1977 and was nominated "First Team All Public". He then attended Philadelphia Community College and Arizona State University where he attracted Major League attention due to his power hitting and exceptional size. During his Baseball playing days, he was mentored by Philadelphia Phillies great "Dick Allen". Bob is currently the Baseball Director for our "Inner City" program and is Head Coach in the Philadelphia Philles "RBI" program.
Bob Williams
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Mike attended the "University of Virginia Commonwealth" and was the 17th Round Draft Pick in 2006 by the "Colorado Rockies". Mike is a powerful right hand(6'6") pitcher who has drawn much a ttention with his 97-98 mph fastball.

There was a story done on Mike just recently by local news station NBC10. You can view the video story HERE,
Mike Gibbs
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