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MEET OUR COACHES

Good Attitude. Great Sportsmanship. Hustle. Have Fun. This is what Brew Crew coaches ask of our players. Our families tell us that the coaches make the difference in the Brew Crew. We are proud that many of our player families have trusted us with their players for at least two seasons, across different teams and multiple baseball leagues.

 

We strive to design a family environment where friends can continue to play together while pushing themselves to improve and compete at a high level in baseball. Read below to learn more about our experience.

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JUSTIN PEGG

MANAGER, HEAD COACH

Justin was born in Mahwah, NJ but spent most of his childhood in Tampa, FL. Justin is a lifelong lover of sports beginning at Temple Terrace Little League, played a variety of sports in his youth and is an avid fan of our local baseball team the Tampa Bay Rays. He attended Berkeley High School on a four-sports scholarship for baseball, football, track and basketball. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a dual degree in Pre-law/Political Science. Justin has coached around 145 kids over the last 4 years in baseball. He lives in Tampa with his wife Meraya and son, James. Justin enjoys attending local sports games, going to theme parks, time at the ballpark coaching the kids and spending time with his friends and family. Baseball Highlights •10, 11, 12 y.o. – Little League All-Stars – Temple Terrace Little League •3 year Select Team – Temple Terrace Little League •2 yr. Junior Varsity Baseball – Berkeley High School •2 yr. Varsity Baseball - Berkeley High School •1996-1998 - New York Yankees Intern Equipment Manager •Designed and launched new baseball charter for 3-4 year olds in local league filling a needed gap in the community •Created summer sandlot league in local league to increase player retention and to give players a safe, fun learning opportunity in the summer resulting in 150 player sign-ups and a recurring, yearly program •Introduced and launched Advanced Baseball program in local league to create an outlet for competitive baseball resulting in 50 player sign-ups and a successful mainstay program •Served 2 yrs. in local league board in positions including: Events Coordinator, AB Competitive Coordinator, Sponsorship Coordinator, Player Agent and acting VP •4 yrs. of experience coaching Cal Ripken and Little League teams

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GUY JACKSON

COACH

Guy was born and raised in Glen Carbon, IL. Growing up he played baseball, football and wrestled. He played travel baseball through high school, then Legion baseball. Guy was part of the Mossy Oak Travel Team when formed and opened in West Point, MS. Guy decided against college baseball and instead pursued a 15-year career in Fire Service and Law Enforcement. He’s been coaching youth baseball since 2006. His primary position as a catcher taught him to think ahead and react quickly. It taught him to be a leader and gave him strong vocal chords :). Off the field, he’s dad to player Bodey, daughter Libby, son Tate and husband to a very patient wife, Julie! Guy loves to fish and explore new places. Baseball Highlights •10 y.o. Khoury League Champions •10 y.o. Khoury League Leader in Caught Stealing •3-time Khoury League - Regular Season Home Run Leader •Former Board member/Safety Officer for a local Baseball/Softball Rec league •Confirmed documents and reviewed background checks for over 300 board members, players, coaches and parents each season •4 yrs. of experience coaching Cal Ripken and Little League teams

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JOE MORONESE

COACH

Joe was born and raised in Lebanon Township, NJ. He graduated from Voorhees High School, where he lettered in three sports: baseball, football and basketball. He then went on to play four years of collegiate baseball, which includes two years at both Rowan and Rider Universities. Joe graduated from Rider with a degree in Accounting. He has five years of experience coaching youth baseball at multiple levels. Joe moved to Tampa 7 years ago and resides in Westchase with his wife Dana, son Kellen, daughter Reagan, and their dog Cam. The family enjoys cheering on Kellen at his baseball and football games and Reagan at her gymnastics competitions.

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STU GORNALL

COACH

Stu grew up in Westfield, MA and attended American International College in Springfield, MA, where he played 4 years of collegiate baseball. After he obtained his undergraduate degree, he moved to New Jersey and completed his master's degree in Sport Management at Seton Hall University. Stu moved to Tampa 17 years ago and resides in Lutz with his wife Erin, 2 sons Colin and Colton, and his dog Fenway. Baseball Highlights •12 y.o. Little League All-Stars – Mass State Champion, Regional Qualified Team •13 y.o. Babe Ruth All-Stars Team – Mass State Champion, Regional Qualified Team •14 y.o. Babe Ruth All-Stars Team – Mass State Qualified Team •15 y.o. Babe Ruth All-Stars Team – Mass State Champion, NE Regional Champs, #2 in country •16 y.o. Babe Ruth All-Stars Team – Mass State Champion, Regional Qualified Team •3 yr. Varsity Letter Participant – Westfield High School Team oJunior year – Team went 24-1, lost in the Mass State Final (Division I) oSenior year – Western Mass Champions •4 yr. Varsity Letter Participant – American International College (Division II) oHolds current career Homerun/Hits/RBI record for the school •4 yrs. of experience coaching Cal Ripken and Little League teams

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KEEGAN MALONEY

COACH

Keegan is a National Championship winning football player at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA and all-around accomplished athlete. He was lettered in five sports at Winter Haven High school including varsity baseball, football, soccer, basketball, and track. Keegan has completed 22 half marathons and 2 full marathons! Avid Tampa Bay Rays fan with 4 years of experience coaching youth baseball at multiple levels. Keegan is father to player Max, son Sam and is husband to Leah.

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ERIN GORNALL

GAMEDAY COORDINATOR

Originally from Massachusetts, Erin moved to Tampa as a child. After attending the University of Central Florida, she made it back to Tampa where she met and married Coach Stu. Together, they have two great boys, Colin and Colton, along with a Boston Terrier lovingly named Fenway. Erin has assisted in managing the logistics of the Brew Crew over the past 4 years, assisting with player safety, parent interaction and positivity throughout all facets of the game. You can find her in the stands as the active team DJ and biggest hype parent for the Brew Crew. Erin loves all things baseball, including the Red Sox and watching Colin play, cheering on the Tennessee Titans, and spending time with her boys.

Leah J. Maloney

“We are so happy to be part of the Brew Crew family! The coaches not only care about developing strong players, but also helping them to become great people. We couldn't ask for a better experience for our son."

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