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Keith OsikList Item 1
A Long Island native, Keith Osik had a 10-year MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. Primarily a catcher, he also played seven other positions while in the majors. Keith was selected by the Texas Rangers out of high school but chose to attend Louisiana State University where he was an All-Southeast Conference selection at catcher his junior season. Following his junior year, he was selected by the Pirates in the 24th round of the MLB Draft.
Keith was named Farmingdale State's Head Baseball Coach on July 6, 2005 and holds a career coaching record of 355-219 over his first 15 seasons, including one Regional Championship (2009), eight Skyline Conference Championships (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), eight NCAA Tournament appearances (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), and one Division III College World Series appearance (2009).
Keith was named the 2009 ECAC Division III Metro Coach of the Year as well as the 2009 ABCA/Rawlings New York Region Coach of the Year and Skyline Conference Coach of the Year award in both 2010 and 2019. He is currently VP of Diamond Sports Player, Coach & Curriculum Development at Steel Sports and a Team Steel coach.
He is a graduate of Shoreham-Wading River High School, where he led the Wildcats to the 1987 State Championship and was the recipient of the Yastrzemski Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding baseball player in Suffolk County.
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Peter DunbarList Item 2
Peter Dunbar has been a fixture in the Long Island baseball coaching community with years of experience coaching kids of all ages and abilities. He was named the Steel Sports Tommy Lasorda National Coach of the Year in 2022 and has won a pair of Regional Coach of the Year awards.
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Billy Bullock
Billy Bullock is a passionate baseball coach with a focus on pitching and hitting development, dedicated to helping young athletes unlock their full potential both on and off the field.
A four-year varsity player at Sachem North High School and a two-year collegiate pitcher and outfielder, Billy’s own playing career was cut short by injury. But what could have been the end of his baseball story became the beginning of a new, more impactful chapter as a coach and mentor.
Billy has coached across multiple age groups, including:
- Assistant Coach, 14U Summer
- Head Coach, 13U Fall, 11U & 12U Summer
- Assistant Coach, 11U & 12U
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-Current Head Coach, Team Steel 13U National
He is CPR certified, USA Baseball certified, and trained in youth baseball player development. His approach blends technical instruction with personal mentorship, instilling confidence, discipline, and resilience in every athlete he works with.
Billy’s coaching journey is rooted in personal growth and transformation. After a devastating Achilles injury derailed his path to a D1 or D2 baseball program, Billy fell into a deep depression and stepped away from the sport he once loved. Unsure of his future, he eventually reached out to a former coach for a job—any job. That call led to his first coaching role and reignited his passion for the game.
Now, Billy uses his own story to inspire young athletes—not just to become better players, but to persevere through life's toughest challenges. His mission is clear: “If I could rebuild my life through baseball, I know these kids can too.”
Outside of coaching, Billy gives back through community service at the United Veterans Beacon House, where he helps distribute food and resources to veterans in need.
Billy Bullock is more than a coach; he’s a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of mentorship.
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Manny Bardeguez
Manny Bardeguez has 30+ years of coaching With over 30 years of coaching experience, Coach Manny Bardeguez has dedicated his career to developing youth athletes across Long Island and Puerto Rico. He has coached a wide range of age groups, with a strong focus on players 18 and under—many of whom have gone on to play collegiate and professional baseball.
Currently serving as a Hitting Instructor and Indoor Coordinator at Lasorda Legacy Park, Coach Manny Bardeguez also leads Team Steel’s 12U and 13U programs. He brings deep roots in community sports, having directed basketball and baseball leagues for the Longwood PAL, Suffolk County PAL, and C.Y.O., and served as a Recruiting Coordinator for Suffolk’s Top 50 High School Soccer Players.
His training includes mentorship under MLB All-Star and Olympic Coach Reggie Smith and certification as a Mike Epstein Rotational Hitting Instructor. He previously served as a Fielding and Hitting Instructor at Play Like A Pro Baseball Academy and has held consulting roles with pro-preferred brands such as XBATS and XProtex.
Coach Manny is a recognized community leader and mentor, honored with multiple awards for his service and commitment to youth sports development, including the Suffolk County PAL Volunteer of the Year and Longwood School District Community Service Award. He is a trained hitting instructor under the supervision of former MLB star Reggie Smith and is a certified rotational hitting instructor. Manny has also received the Elks Grand Lodge of Port Jefferson NY Distinguished Citizenship Award and the Suffolk County Legislator Proclamation Youth Mentor Award.
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Aarilin Pitre
With a deep love for the game and years of competitive experience, Aarilin Pitre specializes in pitching, outfield, shortstop, baserunning, and hitting. A standout athlete from a young age, she played on 16U and 18U Steel Softball teams at just 13 years old, later earning a spot on her high school varsity team from 8th to 11th grade, where she served as team captain in her junior year and committed to play Division II softball.
Her accomplishments include throwing multiple no-hitters, pitching a one-hitter in an 18U tournament at age 13, and posting a season batting average over .500. Beyond her playing career, she has provided private lessons to girls ages 10–16 for over three years and volunteered as an assistant coach for Pat-Med T-ball in 2021 and 2022.
She brings hands-on knowledge, passion, and a player-first approach to every session—making her a valuable resource for young athletes looking to grow their skills and confidence.