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2018 USA Baseball Sport Development Contributors 

Michael Cuddyer

Cuddyer is a 15-year MLB veteran and two-time All-Star, spending his career playing for the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets. A member of the USA Baseball 18U National Team in 1996 and 1997, Cuddyer was then named the 1997 Virginia Player of the Year, Gatorade National Player of the Year, and was a member of USA Today’s All-Star team. He was selected ninth overall in the 1997 MLB Amateur Player Draft by the Minnesota Twins.

Darren Fenster

Fenster currently serves as the Manager for the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, and in 2012 he launched Coaching Your Kids LLC, an organization dedicated to assisting coaches, parents and leagues in developing young players and improving their experience within the game. Fenster is a two-time All-America from Rutgers University where he established school records in hits, doubles and at-bats. He was selected in the 12th round of the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft by the Kansas City Royals and played in the minor leagues for seven years.

Dr. Peter Gorman

Dr. Peter Gorman is widely referred to as the developer of heart rate monitor technology and owns seven major patents in the United States and Canada. He was named President of Microgate USA in 2010 and became an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College in 2012. He later joined CourtSense, developing innovative and logical progression that helps athletes attain symmetry and better coordination. Dr. Gorman has previous experience working with the United States Military, as well as sports leagues and franchises around the world including those associated with Major League Baseball, FIFA, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and the United States Olympic Committee. 

Eric Kibler

Eric Kibler has been the head baseball coach at Horizon High School (Scottsdale, Ariz.), since 1981, and has led the program to six state titles during his tenure. Kibler has served on the coaching staffs of three USA Baseball National Teams, helping to lead the 2010 16U National Team to a gold medal at the Pan American “AA” Youth Championships after gaining his first USA Baseball coaching experience with the 16U National Team in 2009. He also helped lead the 18U National Team to a gold medal at the 2015 World Baseball Softball Confederation U-18 World Cup when he served as an assistant coach. Kibler also served as the field coordinator for the inaugural USA Baseball 14U and 17U National Team Development Programs (NTDP) in 2012. He also served as the 14U NTDP field coordinator in 2013 and 2014, and as the 17U NTDP field coordinator in 2013, 2016 and 2017.

Dr. Marc Richard 

Marc Richard, MD, is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University, specializing in elbow, wrist and hand injuries. Dr. Richard’s research evaluates the clinical outcomes of fractures of the upper extremity, with a particular interest in wrist and elbow fractures and improving ways to treat elbow arthritis in young patients. He also has a clinical and research interest in adolescent elbow throwing injuries.

Anne Shadle, Ph.D.

Dr. Anne Shadle is a certified consultant in Sport Psychology CC-AASP and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee’s Sport Psychology registry.  She also serves on the Athlete Advisory Committee for USA Track and Field (USATF) and currently is the President-appointed committee chair for Psychological Services for USATF.  She is heavily involved with coaching education and certification for the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) and USATF. Shadle received her Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences from the University of Nebraska, where she also ran track and field. She was a two-time National Champion in the mile and 1500 meter distances before going on to run professionally for Reebok and compete in the 2008 Olympic Trials.

Tom Succow

Tom Succow, currently in his 40th and final season as Head Baseball Coach at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, has accumulated over 700 wins during his tenure, as well as a state championship in 2006 and three state runner-up honors in 1982, 2007 and 2012. Succow is a four-time USA Baseball coaching alum, including an assistant coaching position with the 2003 16U National Team, which won the gold medal in the International Baseball Federation AA World Youth Championships in Taiwan. Succow was honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) as National Coach of the Year in 2007 and is a member of three Halls of Fames, being inducted into the Arizona Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2003, the Brophy Hall of Fame in 2007 and the National High School Baseball Coaches Association (BCA) Hall of Fame in 2013.

Dave Turgeon

2016 USA Baseball Sport Development Contributors 

Michael Cuddyer

Cuddyer is a 15-year MLB veteran and two-time All-Star, spending his career playing for the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets. A member of the USA Baseball 18U National Team in 1996 and 1997, Cuddyer was then named the 1997 Virginia Player of the Year, Gatorade National Player of the Year, and was a member of USA Today’s All-Star team. He was selected ninth overall in the 1997 MLB Amateur Player Draft by the Minnesota Twins.

Darren Fenster

Fenster currently serves as the Manager for the Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, and in 2012 he launched Coaching Your Kids LLC, an organization dedicated to assisting coaches, parents and leagues in developing young players and improving their experience within the game. Fenster is a two-time All-America from Rutgers University where he established school records in hits, doubles and at-bats. He was selected in the 12th round of the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft by the Kansas City Royals and played in the minor leagues for seven years.

Dr. Peter Gorman

Dr. Peter Gorman is widely referred to as the developer of heart rate monitor technology and owns seven major patents in the United States and Canada. He was named President of Microgate USA in 2010 and became an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College in 2012. He later joined CourtSense, developing innovative and logical progression that helps athletes attain symmetry and better coordination. Dr. Gorman has previous experience working with the United States Military, as well as sports leagues and franchises around the world including those associated with Major League Baseball, FIFA, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and the United States Olympic Committee.

Dean Jordan

Dean Jordan is the Managing Executive of Global Sports Properties and Media for Wasserman, an international sports and entertainment media, marketing, and management firm. He has led the company’s engagements for clients such as the College Football Playoff, the NCAA, the ACC, USGA, NASCAR, multiple professional franchises, venues, and private investors. He has served in executive positions within the Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins organizations and later founded North Carolina Development Baseball, Inc., an organization proving highly skilled athletes the opportunity to develop their skills and play at an elite level regardless of financial need.

Eric Kibler

Eric Kibler has been the head baseball coach at Horizon High School (Scottsdale, Ariz.), since 1981, and has led the program to six state titles during his tenure. Kibler has served on the coaching staffs of three USA Baseball National Teams, helping to lead the 2010 16U National Team to a gold medal at the Pan American "AA" Youth Championships after gaining his first USA Baseball coaching experience with the 16U National Team in 2009. He also helped lead the 18U National Team to a gold medal at the 2015 World Baseball Softball Confederation U-18 World Cup when he served as an assistant coach. Kibler also served as the field coordinator for the inaugural USA Baseball 14U and 17U National Team Development Programs (NTDP) in 2012. He also served as the 14U NTDP field coordinator in 2013 and 2014, and as the 17U NTDP field coordinator in 2013, 2016 and 2017.

Skip Schumaker

A two-time World Series Champion, Schumaker was drafted in the fifth round of the 2001 MLB Amateur Player Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals following his career at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition to his two World Series titles, Schumaker was a member of the USA Baseball 2006 Olympic Qualifying team that won a gold medal in Cuba and secured a spot in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

John Torine

Jon Torine spent 15 years as a strength and conditioning coach in the NFL before leading the physical education and athletic development for Functional Movement Systems. He also works on youth development at Legacy Global Sports and serves as a trainer and workshop instructor for the Positive Coaching Alliance. Continuing his work within the NFL, Torine was named the Director of Pro/Elite Sports with EXOS, an NFL Player’s Trust Program.

Dave Turgeon

2017 USA Baseball Sport Development Contributors 

Michael Cuddyer

Cuddyer is a 15-year MLB veteran and two-time All-Star, spending his career playing for the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets. A member of the USA Baseball 18U National Team in 1996 and 1997, Cuddyer was then named the 1997 Virginia Player of the Year, Gatorade National Player of the Year, and was a member of USA Today's All-Star team. He was selected ninth overall in the 1997 MLB Amateur Player Draft by the Minnesota Twins.

Dave Ellis

Dave Ellis, RD, CSCS is a veteran Sports RD with over three decades of experiencing working at the highest level of sports. Dave was the first president of the Collegiate and Professional Sports RDs Association (CPSDA) and is currently CPSDA's Ambassador over all matter Food and Supplement Security related. Dave is also the Consulting Registered Dietitian for MLB/MLBPA and USA Baseball. 

 Darren Fenster

Fenster currently serves as the Manager for the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, and in 2012 he launched Coaching Your Kids LLC, an organization dedicated to assisting coaches, parents and leagues in developing young players and improving their experience within the game. Fenster is a two-time All-America from Rutgers University where he established school records in hits, doubles and at-bats. He was selected in the 12th round of the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft by the Kansas City Royals and played in the minor leagues for seven years.

Dr. Peter Gorman

Dr. Peter Gorman is widely referred to as the developer of heart rate monitor technology and owns seven major patents in the United States and Canada. He was named President of Microgate USA in 2010 and became an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College in 2012. He later joined CourtSense, developing innovative and logical progression that helps athletes attain symmetry and better coordination. Dr. Gorman has previous experience working with the United States Military, as well as sports leagues and franchises around the world including those associated with Major League Baseball, FIFA, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and the United States Olympic Committee.

Dean Jordan

Dean Jordan is the Managing Executive of Global Sports Properties and Media for Wasserman, an international sports and entertainment media, marketing, and management firm. He has led the company's engagements for clients such as the College Football Playoff, the NCAA, the ACC, USGA, NASCAR, multiple professional franchises, venues, and private investors. He has served in executive positions within the Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins organizations and later founded North Carolina Development Baseball, Inc., an organization proving highly skilled athletes the opportunity to develop their skills and play at an elite level regardless of financial need.

Skip Schumaker

A two-time World Series Champion, Schumaker was drafted in the fifth round of the 2001 MLB Amateur Player Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals following his career at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition to his two World Series titles, Schumaker was a member of the USA Baseball 2006 Olympic Qualifying team that won a gold medal in Cuba and secured a spot in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Anne Shadle, Ph.D.

Dr. Anne Shadle is a certified consultant in Sport Psychology CC-AASP and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee's Sport Psychology registry.  She also serves on the Athlete Advisory Committee for USA Track and Field (USATF) and currently is the President-appointed committee chair for Psychological Services for USATF.  She is heavily involved with coaching education and certification for the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) and USATF. Shadle received her Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences from the University of Nebraska, where she also ran track and field. She was a two-time National Champion in the mile and 1500 meter distances before going on to run professionally for Reebok and compete in the 2008 Olympic Trials.

Tom Succow 

Tom Succow, currently in his 40th and final season as Head Baseball Coach at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, has accumulated over 700 wins during his tenure, as well as a state championship in 2006 and three state runner-up honors in 1982, 2007 and 2012. Succow is a four-time USA Baseball coaching alum, including an assistant coaching position with the 2003 16U National Team, which won the gold medal in the International Baseball Federation AA World Youth Championships in Taiwan. Succow was honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) as National Coach of the Year in 2007 and is a member of three Halls of Fames, being inducted into the Arizona Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2003, the Brophy Hall of Fame in 2007 and the National High School Baseball Coaches Association (BCA) Hall of Fame in 2013.

John Torine

Jon Torine spent 15 years as a strength and conditioning coach in the NFL before leading the physical education and athletic development for Functional Movement Systems. He also works on youth development at Legacy Global Sports and serves as a trainer and workshop instructor for the Positive Coaching Alliance. Continuing his work within the NFL, Torine was named the Director of Pro/Elite Sports with EXOS, an NFL Player's Trust Program.

Dave Turgeon

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