Our Coaches
The Infantry Baseball coaching staff is comprised of top level talent. Our leadership ranges from Division 1 collegiate players to professional athletes.
The Boots on the Ground
Building character and skills in young ballplayers, on and off the field.
Eric Weiss
Director of Baseball Ops
Coach Eric spent 5 years in the Marine Corps as a Machine Gunner in the Infantry. After serving he received his Masters Degree from Iona University. Having 2 decades in the game of baseball as a player and coach, he has had the pleasure of training several of the coaches on our staff through their high school careers and has several athletes currently playing college baseball.
Matt Farrell
Pitching/Hitting Coach
A Varsity-level pitcher and infielder, Matt leads as both hitting and pitching coach, offering athletes a complete and balanced training experience. He focuses on building strong fundamentals at the plate—improving swing efficiency, pitch recognition, and situational hitting—while also developing pitchers through proper mechanics, arm care routines, and strategic mound presence.
Spencer Makarewicz
Pitching/Hitting Coach
Spencer, brings his Collegiate-level experience as one of Infantry’s hitting and pitching coaches, bringing a well-rounded, detail-driven approach to player development. With a strong understanding of mechanics, timing, and arm care, he builds consistent swings, increase bat speed, and develop confidence at the plate, while also refining pitching fundamentals, command, and velocity.
Josiah saladyga
Hitting/Catching Coach
Josiah serves as Infantry’s hitting and catching coach, bringing valuable college-level playing experience and a deep understanding of the game. He works with athletes to develop consistent, powerful swings while emphasizing approach, pitch recognition, and situational awareness at the plate. Behind the dish, he focuses on defensive fundamentals, such as receiving, blocking, footwork, and game management.
Rayne Gallaway
Hitting/Fielding Coach
Rayne plays a key role at Infantry by focusing on hitting development and overall fielding instruction. He works with athletes to build strong, repeatable swings centered on balance, timing, and power, while also helping players sharpen their approach and confidence at the plate. Defensively, Rayne emphasizes fundamentals across all positions—footwork, glove work, positioning, and situational awareness—ensuring athletes become well-rounded and dependable on the field.
Cooper Benoit
Hitting/Infield Coach
Cooper focuses on hitting and infield coaching, bringing energy, precision, and a strong understanding of the game to every training session. At the plate, he works with athletes to refine swing mechanics, improve barrel control, and develop a disciplined approach that translates into consistent results. In the infield, Cooper emphasizes footwork, glove-to-hand transfers, range, and situational awareness, helping players become fundamentally sound and confident defenders.
Patrick Mangan
Hitting/Outfield Coach
Patrick acts as Infantry’s outfield and hitting coach, bringing a strong combination of defensive expertise and offensive development to the program. In the outfield, he focuses on first-step quickness, route efficiency, communication, and arm strength to help athletes cover ground confidently and make game-changing plays. At the plate, Patrick works to develop balanced, powerful swings while emphasizing timing, pitch selection, and situational hitting.
Bill Brakeley
Pitching Coach
• 3x All State HS pitcher in Delaware at St. Andrew’s School.
• All Conference pitcher for ‘89 Univ. of Delaware baseball team
• 4th rd draft choice in ‘89 by Milwaukee Brewers
• Compiled a 12-7 minor league record over 3 injury plagued seasons
• Head Coach - Freshman and JV at New Canaan for 7 years
• College basketball at NAIA Wilmington University and went to national tournament in Nampa, Idaho in ‘94.
•Inducted into Delaware baseball coaches association Hall of Fame 2023
Trooper
The Infantry Service Dog
Trooper, the official Infantry Service Dog and part-time youth baseball coach, brings unmatched energy to the field—especially when snacks are involved. Specializing in “ruff” fundamentals, Trooper is known for chasing down overthrown balls (whether asked to or not), offering motivational tail wags in the dugout, and maintaining strict supervision of all post-game treats. As a hitting consultant, he believes in a simple approach: see ball, fetch ball. On defense, his range is impressive, though he occasionally struggles with the “drop it” command. When he’s not coaching, he’s hard at work boosting team morale and reminding players that every great inning deserves a belly rub.
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