We are excited to announce our upcoming 8-Week Fall College Prep Training Program, hosted at The Shrewsbury Club in Shrewsbury, MA. This program is designed to elevate player development while increasing visibility for athletes pursuing college baseball opportunities.
The program will run from October 2nd through November 20th, with training sessions held Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Athletes enrolled in the College Prep Fall Training Program will also receive free entry to our NE College Showcase, providing an added opportunity for exposure in a competitive environment.
Each training session follows a showcase-style format, allowing players to train and perform in settings that mirror the college recruiting process. Sessions include speed evaluations, defensive workouts, on-field batting practice, bullpen sessions, and live gameplay.
Throughout the program, athletes will receive comprehensive support from our College Prep staff, including metric tracking, video analysis, and ongoing college recruiting guidance and feedback to help them better understand where they stand and how to improve.
Staff
Joe Napolitano
Joe Napolitano has extensive coaching experience at both the collegiate and developmental levels. Most recently, he served as an assistant coach at Bryant & Stratton College–Albany, where he was responsible for the development of hitters, catchers, and outfielders, while also leading the program’s recruiting efforts.
Previously, Napolitano served as the head baseball coach at Columbia–Greene Community College. He has also held assistant coaching positions at Medaille University and Purchase State College, working closely with position players and playing a key role in recruiting and program development.
As a former collegiate player, Napolitano played at Medaille University and Eastern Nazarene College as an outfielder, catcher, and pitcher. He earned Alleghany Mountain Collegiate Conference All-Academic honors in 2016 at Medaille and posted a 1.54 ERA out of the bullpen at Eastern Nazarene College.
Mike Callahan
Mike Callahan served as the head baseball coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for 17 seasons, becoming the program’s all-time winningest coach with 308 victories. Under his leadership, the Engineers reached historic milestones, including the program’s first NCAA Division III Championship appearance in 2009 and two ECAC titles.
Coach Callahan earned NEWMAC Coach of the Year honors in both 2016 and 2017 and developed numerous award-winning players, including multiple NEWMAC major award recipients and several All-Americans. As a player, he captained Franklin Pierce to the Division II College World Series, leading all hitters with a .591 batting average.
A Worcester native, Mike remains deeply involved in the baseball community and continues to give back as a respected youth and high school umpire.
Chris Monroe
Chris Monroe is a highly experienced baseball coach with a diverse background in collegiate coaching, summer collegiate leagues, and professional scouting development. He is currently the Bench Coach for the Bristol Stateliners in the Appalachian League, powered by MLB and USA Baseball. In 2023, he also served as the Pitching Coach for the Pulaski River Turtles and was selected for the MLB Scout and Coaching Development Program, completing a scouting apprenticeship during the MLB Arizona Fall League.
His summer league experience includes coaching roles with the Burlington Bees (Prospect League), Winnipesaukee Muskrats (NECBL), and Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League). At the collegiate level, Chris currently serves as the Recruiting Coordinator at Saint Anselm College and has previously coached at Spoon River College, Western Illinois University, Worcester State University, and Framingham State University.
Chris played collegiate baseball at Framingham State University as a right-handed pitcher and brings a comprehensive understanding of pitching, hitting, catching, recruiting, and scouting, along with a strong commitment to player development both on and off the field.
Program Cost & Registration
The cost for the 8-Week Fall College Prep Training Program is $480. This program offers a valuable opportunity for players to gain actionable feedback, improve performance, and grow as both athletes and college prospects.
Chris Logan
Chris Logan returned to Anna Maria College in 2023 for his first season on Head Coach Dan Briand’s staff, marking his 14th season in collegiate baseball. Logan previously served as an assistant coach at Anna Maria from 2009 to 2014 and at WPI from 2014 to 2022. In his current role, he works primarily with the catchers, assists with the hitters, and coaches first base.
During his initial tenure at Anna Maria, Logan served as the hitting and third base coach while also working with the catchers. Under his guidance, the program set a school record for wins. In 2012, he was also the hitting coach for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
A former standout catcher at Worcester State University from 2005 to 2008, Logan was a four-year starter and two-time team captain. He was named All-MASCAC twice and helped lead the Lancers to two conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. In his senior year, he batted .364 with 55 hits and 15 doubles, and he was honored as a member of Worcester State’s All-Decade Team in 2009.
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For questions or additional information, please email joen@shrewsburyclub.com.