Our Instructors

All instructors at Extra Innings Margate come with an extensive baseball or softball background. Whether they are former or current professional players, college all-stars, or high school or college coaches, Extra Innings Margate offers serious professional instruction!

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Sam Luppino - Director of Baseball Operations

Sam played three years of varsity baseball at Northeast HS before attending Palm Beach Community College from 04-06. In his time at PBCC he hit over .300 and awarded a Gold Glove for defensive excellence. Sam has spent the past few years establishing himself as one of the elite instructors in the area working with the South Florida youth baseball program and the United Sports Academy. Sam has also trained several travel teams in the area and is the currently the coach of the 11U Coconut Creek Hawks. Sam is available for hitting, fielding and pitching lessons.

Ashley Belcher - Extra Innings Instructor - Softball

Ashley went to Lynn University as a catcher and utility player, where she earned a “Tough as Nails Player” award and a twice received the award for the “Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award.” Also played for a St. Louis travel team from her home state of Missouri where they went to Nationals every year and placed within the top 25 teams consecutively. Since the age of 14, she has played an estimated 150 games a summer and traveled all-around the Midwest for tournaments and recruiting camps. She has a great passion for the sport of softball and will be instructing catching, base running, hitting and fielding. Call to schedule a private lesson.

Tom Bates - Extra Innings Instructor

Tom is starting his second full season with Extra Innings. Tom played high school for Westminster Academy where he was a shortstop and team captain he was also voted to the Broward County All-County 2nd team. His college play was with South Florida, Brevard CC and Palm Beach College. Tom is available for hitting, fielding and pitching.

Trevor Connolly - Extra Innings Instructor

Trevor is entering his fifth year as an instructor at Extra Innings. He has been here since day one in June of 2007. Trevor played for Coral Springs Charter as a first baseman. Trevor is available for hitting instruction.

Cameron Nelson - Extra Innings Instructor

Cameron played his high school ball at Coral Springs High. In college he played at South Florida CC and Campbell University. He was one of the 2010 All-America pre-season picks with baseball America. Cameron is available for hitting, pitching and fielding

Brandon Noe - Extra Innings Instructor

Brandon played his High School Ball at Coral Springs high as a pitcher. He played college ball at Garrett College and was team captain in 2010. Brandon is available for pitching, hitting and fielding.