Welcome to the Historian Page. My name is Nick Belford. In 2007 I was the statistician for the team and coached during practices. I am moving to the administration section of the organization. This page is dedicated to the history of the Blue Coats. I will be keeping track of past and present players, the numbers worn, locations represented and anything involving the Blue Coats.
The team name, colors and logo were developed by Ralph Liberatore and Dan Sanchez in July 2006. Our name, colors and logo are copywrite protected. The logo was a spinoff of the New England Patriots with a redesign to fit the Delaware Blue Coats needs. The face of the logo depicts a member of the Delaware Regiment who were called "Blue Coats" and fought at the "Battle of Cooches Bridge" in New Castle County De. during the Revolutionary War. The diamond and contained "D" represent Delaware as the "Diamond State" and the first state to join the union. Our colors represent the patriotism in our beliefs. The colors will always be RED, WHITE & BLUE. Both Dan and Ralph took one year to develop our operations, structure, and guidelines before introducing a pilot program to see what interest could be generated for 2007. In the fall of 2006, Ralph and Dan took a team and played in a Fall Senior League for Canal Little League. Based on that success, they continued with the uniform development and held tryouts with all players. A 15 man 18U team was developed.
Season Review for 18U Team: 6 Tournaments, 3 Semi-Final appearances, 1 Tournament w/Trophy and individual Medals.
Locations Played 2007
Aston,Pa. (Semi-Finals), Aberdeen Md.(Semi-Finals), Harrisburg, Pa., Wilmington, De., Myrtle Beach, SC., Manfield, Pa. Semi-Finals 3rd place finish)
2007 18U Coaching Staff: #4 Dan Sanchez, #44 Ralph Liberatore, #9 Ernie Spence, #2 Nick Belford, #25 Bob Manelski, #72 Brian Rogers
2007 18U: #8 Wayne Leonard, #23 Sean Williams, #35 Eric Riley, #22 Terrence Mixon, #10 Timothy Kutchen, #1 Reagan Hines, #18 Ryan Viets, #12 Adam Poplos, #3 Pete Faverio, #43 Pat Liberatore, #32 Shane Sullivan, #19 Tyler Miles, #21 Mike Sanchez, #6 Sam Manelski, #7 Jonathan Feliciano, #5 Kyle Davis, Josh Barnhart, Joe Devine (Selected/Did not Play)
With their success in 2007, Dan and Ralph opted to develop a 16U team and surround that team with two gentlemen they felt were the right fit for both the 16U team and the organization. Manager Jamie Fields and Coach Ryan Pringle. Discussions have taken place to possibly develop a 14U team for 2009.
2008 18/19U Coaching Staff: #4 Dan Sanchez, #44 Ralph Liberatore, #40 Wayne Leonard, #42 Mike Deshaies Winter Batting Instructor: Ernie Spence
2008 18/19U: #8 Wayne Leonard, #23 Sean Williams, #3 Pete Faverio, #43 Pat Liberatore, #32 Shane Sullivan, #19 Tyler Miles, #21 Mike Sanchez, #5 Kyle Davis, # 41 Kevin Deshaies, #20 Jaxon Brown, #7 Johnathon Brown, #1 Jeremy Richardson, #30 Jared Santak, #34 Cory Lanouette, #9 Stephen Smedley, #45 Jordan Gunn, #48 Jordy Santak. Added to fill slots at Nationals: Justin Delong. Added to fill slots at Mansfield University: Reagan Hines, Cory Kyte, Justin Mayse
2008 16U Coaching Staff: Jamie Fields, Ryan Pringle, Rick Shea Winter Batting Instructor: Ernie Spence
2008 16U: #15 Jeremy Jones, #11 Mike Medori, #16 Mark Young, # 47 Mat Trotta, # 10 Rick Speed, # 17 Joe Simeone, # 14 Jamie Watson, #27 Kevin Hall, #24 Morgan Lewis, #25 Eric Spangler, # 26 Justin Krammes, #12 Kyle Schmoyer, #6 Nick Sanchez, #13 Kyle Fields, #33 Dillyn Johnson, #22 Daniel Shea. Jason Nagle Added to fill slot at Mansfield University: DJ Park
2008 Season Review 16U: #1-May 24/25 Memorial Day Tournament 1-2 Finish Aston, Pa. #2-June 7/8 Junebug Jamboree Sports at the Beach, Rehobeth De. 1-2 Finish. #3-June 21/22 Sandcastle Open Sports at the Beach, Rehobeth, De. 0-3 finish. #4 SummerSlugfest 2008 Sports at the Beach, Rehobeth, De. 2-2 finish. #5 July 19 Frawley Stadium Blue Coats InterSquad Fundraiser. Game won by Team Blue 5-1. Team White managed by Coach Fields and Shea. Players were: Kevin Deshaies, Kyle Fields, Kevin Hall, Cory Lanouette, Morgan Lewis, Jeremy Richardson, Jared Santak, Kyle Schmoyer, Danny Shea, Stephen Smedley, Shane Sullivan, Mark Young, Sean Williams. Not in attendance: Mike Medori, Jaxon Brown, Jonathan Brown. #6 Mansfield University ECTB Aug 1-3. The 16U team placed 5th with a 1-3 finish. Season Review: 5-12
2008 Season Review 18/19U: #1 May 24/25 Memorial Day Tournament 3-2 Finish 3rd Place Aston, Pa. #2 June 14/15 Fathers Day Tournament ECTB Hamburg Pa. 3-2 Finish placing 2nd/Team Trophy & Individual Medals Awarded. #3 July 4/5/6 4th July Blast ECTB. 3-1-1 finish placing 4th/Team Trophy & Individual Medals Awarded. #4 July 19 Frawley Stadium Blue Coats Intersquad Fundraiser. Game won by Team Blue 5-1. Managed by Coach Sanchez, Liberatore, Deshaies, Leonard. Players were: Pete Faverio, Jordan Gunn, Dillyn Johnson, Jeremy Jones, Wayne Leonard, Pat Liberatore, Tyler Miles, Nick Sanchez, Jordy Santak, Joe Simeone, Eric Spangler, Rick Speed, Matt Trotta, Jamie Watson. Not in attendance: Mike Medori, Jaxon Brown, Jonathan Brown. #5 ECTB National Championships July 25-27. National Series Champions 4-0 finish. #6 Mansfield Univesity ECTB Aug 1-3 ECTB Mansfield University Champions. 5-0-1 finish. Season review: 18-5-2
2009 18/19U Coaching Staff: #4 Dan Sanchez, #44 Ralph Liberatore, #40 Wayne Leonard, #42 Mike Deshaies
2009 18/19U: #8 Wayne Leonard, #23 Sean Williams, #3 Pete Faverio, #43 Pat Liberatore, #32 Shane Sullivan, #19 Tyler Miles, #21 Mike Sanchez, # 41 Kevin Deshaies, #20 Jaxon Brown, #7 Johnathon Brown, #48 Jordy Santak, # Justin Delong, # Dave Toribio, # Jordan Johnson.
2009 17U Coaching Staff: #42 Mike Deshaies, Scott Schmoyer
2009 17U: # 47 Mat Trotta, # 14 Jamie Watson, #12 Kyle Schmoyer, #6 Nick Sanchez, # DJ Park, # Tyler Pitts, # Allen Wilson, # Taylor Bartow, # John Beal, # Josh Hineman, #41 Kevin Deshaies
2009 14/15U Coaching Staff: Chad Rodriguez, Felix Aponte
2009 14/15U: # Michael Torres, # Justin Keener, Tyler Absher, # Brett Huss, # Armando Estrada, # Andy Cratty, # Zack Blades, # Kevin Rodriguez, # Mathew Anderson, # CJ Wood, # Kenny Hensley, # Andrew Spagnolo, # Whitlock
2009 Semi-Pro Coaching Staff: Dan Sanchez, Ralph Liberatore
2009 Semi Pro Team: Kyle Jacobs, Billy Logan, Adam Poplos, Andrew Bruce, Jared Santak, Kyle Davis, Reagan Hines, Justin Mayse, Cory Lanouette, Steven Miller, Tyler Miles, Stephen Smedley, Pete Faverio, Jordy Santak, Mike Sanchez, Dave Toribio, Patrick Liberatore, Jeremy Richardson, Lenny Poore, Jorge Quiles, Clyde Leonard, Wayne Leonard, Chad Rodriquez, Felix Aponte, Jonathon Brown, Jaxson Brown, Sean Williams
Semi Pro Historic 1st game: 05-18-09
2009 Tournaments
14/15U
July 4, 2009 2nd Place finish 4-1 Medals and Trophy
July 31-Aug 2 ECTB Mansfield Mayhem 3rd Place Finish with medals and trophy
17U
June 20,2009 3rd Place Finish 3-1 Medals and Trophy
19U
June 13, 2009 Memorial Day Tourn. 4th Place Finish 2-2 Finish Medal and Trophy.
July 4th, 2009 July 4th Blast ECTB 2nd Place Finish 4-1 Medal and Trophy
July 12th, 2009 Washington DC Wood Bat Invitational 2nd Place 3-1 finish with Trophy
July 24-26, 2009 ECTB World All Star Classic 3rd Place 4-2 finish with medals and trophy.
July 31-Aug 2 2009 ECTB Mansfield Mayhem 2nd Place Finish 3-2 finish with medals and Trophy
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