Josh Bieneman

Force Baseball Director

216-223-5234 | josh@force-sports.com

A native of Baltimore, MD, Josh Bieneman played 4 years of collegiate baseball at

Baltimore City Community College, Georgia College & State University and Notre

Dame College. During his collegiate career Josh was named to the All-Conference team

3 out of his 4 years as a Catcher. He was also selected to play 2 summers in the highly

competitive Shenandoah Valley League, in Virginia. After a brief experience in

professional baseball with Chillicothe Paints in 2008, Josh decided to put all focus and

efforts in the coaching and development of younger athletes.

From 2008 through the summer of 2012 Josh coached Club Travel Teams at numerous

age groups. He also provided Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Defensive and Speed & Agility

instruction for players from ages 6-18. In 2010 and 2011, Josh was the Head Coach USA

Baseball 15U NTIS Regional Team, which featured some of the best young players from

Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan. Josh is also a Varsity Baseball Coach at

St. Ignatius High School, where he has worked with the Catchers and Hitters since 2010.

Larry Mosley

Force Baseball Assistant Director

15u Force Ohio

216-223-5243 | larry@force-sports.com

Larry grew up in South Euclid where he played 3yrs of Varsity baseball at Brush High-

school. In those 3yrs Larry was voted 1st team All- WRC, Plain Dealer Honorable

mention, WRC most improved in addition to Team Captain.

Larry started his College career at Lakeland Community where he played under Howie

Krause for 2yrs and earned All- Conference Honorable Mention both years while leading

the team in doubles and home runs his last year.

After a short stint playing at Coker College, Larry began his coaching career at his Alma

mater Brush High school coaching the freshman team to a 15-15 record. Currently, Larry

is the Head Coach for the 2015 15u Force Ohio team. In his two seasons with the team,

they have had a combined record of 110-16, while winning 10 Tournament and Runner’s

Up in 3.

Ryan Virtue

Force Westlake

A native of Stittsville, Ontario, Canada, Ryan Virtue graduated from Niagara University

with a bachelor of science in sports management in May of 2007. Virtue’s playing career

at NU as a left-handed pitcher saw him performing in a variety of roles. He had been a

conference starter, mid-week starter, and held a number of different relieving

responsibilities. He currently ranks 2nd in career appearances at Niagara University with

76 and tied for 5th in career wins (12). For single season pitching records he is 5th in

appearances (22), and tied for 5th in wins (6).

Over the course of his career, Virtue has taken various aspects of a number of techniques

from a number of coaches, and has combined these techniques in creating his own

coaching philosophy. He has been a private pitching instructor for over 6 years and has

coached a number of teams at the youth, high school, and collegiate level.

Robert Maddox

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake/Force Fairlawn

14u Force Ohio

Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 34th round of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft. After

declining. Robert attended Ohio University and was later selected by the Cincinnati Reds

in the 18th round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft out of Ohio University. He is

entering his second year at Force and will be the Head Coach of 14u Force Ohio in 2015.

Alex Lavisky

Force Westlake

Alex Lavisky is a professional baseball player for the Cleveland Indians. He grew up in

the greater Cleveland area, and currently lives in Lakewood, Ohio. Alex was a four year

starter at St. Edward high school, winning two baseball state championships in 2008 and

2010 earning first team All-American honors in both his junior and senior year seasons.

He was committed to play baseball at Georgia Tech, but forwent his scholarship when he

was drafted in the 8th round of the 2010 MLB first year player draft by the Cleveland

Indians. Alex has spent the last 3 seasons catching for the Indians Minor League

Affiliates the Lake County Captains, Carolina Mudcats, and now the Akron Aeros, while

spending his off-seasons giving catching and hitting lessons at Diamond Indoor

Sports/Force.

Steve Grife

Force Westlake/Force Northfield

15u Force Ohio

Steve grew up in Sheffield Lake Ohio and graduated from Brookside high school in

2005. After High School, he played baseball for three years at Mercyhurst College. He

was drafted in 2009 by the Chicago Cubs where he played two seasons in their Minor

league system. After his time with the Cubs, Steve continued his playing career in the

Frontier League for two seasons with the Washington Wild Things and Southern Illinois

Miners. In the off seasons during his professional playing career, Steve volunteered his

time with programs in the area and was the pitching coach at Mercyhurst College for

their 2011-2012 season.

Cody Dearth

Force Westlake/Northfield

13u Force Ohio

Cody Dearth, graduated from Bellevue High School in 2007 where he played 4 years of

varsity baseball and was a 3 time all league Pitcher/First Basemen and a district 9 All

Star. He also played 4 years of Varsity baseball at Youngstown State University. Former

Coach for Bellevue High Schools summer travel team. Cody is entering his second year

with Force and will coach 13u Force Ohio.

Chris Goodrum

Force Eastlake/Force Northfield

18u Force Ohio -Goodrum

Playing Career

Catcher- Mentor High School 1989-91

Earned All-Conference Honors 1991

Catcher and Outfielder- Lakeland 91-93

Earned All-Conference Honors 1993

Outfielder- Coker College, SC. 1994

NAIA College World Series 1994

Inducted in Coker Sports Hall of Fame 2010.

Coaching Career

Worked at Coker College summer camps while playing.

Head Coach Force Ohio

Instructor Force Baseball Academy

Mark Terlep

Force Westlake

Mark is a former Collegiate Infielder who played both Basketball and Baseball at

Wittenberg University. He is currently beginning his 14th Season as a Coach at St.

Ignatius High School.

Paul Roskos

Force Eastlake/Northfield

Paul Roskos is from Timberlake, OH, where he attended Eastlake North

High School and graduated as part of the class of 2005. Paul

participated in Varsity Golf and Baseball at North. Paul then

continued his athletic playing career at Lake Erie College in

Painesville, OH, for 4 years in both Golf and Baseball. Paul graduated

with a Degree in Business Administration and Sport Management in May

of 2009. Mr. Roskos joined the Force Sports Coaching Staff part-time

in September of 2012. He was the Head Coach of the 13u Blue Sox (2013) and 10u Blue

Sox (2014)

Paul primarily played OF throughout his playing career until college

where he pitched full-time and offers well-rounded instruction for

each position. Paul currently resides in Eastlake with his wife

Kimberly and 3 children Jackson, Elliana, and Milo.

Jake Schoch

Force Northfield & Westlake

16u Force Ohio

Jake is currently a Collegiate Baseball player at John Carroll University. Beginning his

second year with the Force Baseball program, Jake will be giving instruction at Force

Northfield and Westlake during the winter months.

Jeff Hehr

Force Northfield

Born is Corning, NY, Jeff played his College Baseball as a Shortstop at Eastern

Michigan. He was Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 20th round (No. 617 overall)

of the 2007 MLB Draft. Jeff played with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Lake

County Captains.

Jonathan Sprowls

Force Westlake

Jonathan, a Graduate from Claymont high school, was named all-conference for

the E.C.O.L. Jonathan attended Cleveland State University as a relief/ closing pitcher for

the Vikings. During his 4 yrs. at Cleveland State, Jonathan obtained a B.A. in Psychology

with the concentration on the mental aspect of sports in Psychology with a minor in

Communication. Post-graduation, Jonathan was 11th pick overall in the Frontier League.

He now currently works at the VA Medical Center as a Therapist for long term

rehabilitation and to head back to school for his PhD in Psychology.

Eric Yanosich

Force Northfield

Force Eastlake/Force Northfield

Eric played high school baseball for Mentor High School, where he was voted MVP by

his teammates his senior year. Played summer baseball for Aspiring Athletes his junior

and senior year. Currently is a third year biology major at Duquesne University in

Pittsburgh. He is a part of the first year club baseball team at Duquesne.

This will be Eric’s 3rd year coaching with Force. He was the Head Coach for the 11u Blue

Sox (2013) and 12u Blue Sox (2014). He hopes to coach high school baseball near

Pittsburgh after graduation from Duquesne's physical therapy program.

Matt Murphy

Force Westlake

14u Force Express

Matt Murphy currently resides in North Ridgeville. He played 3 yrs. of varsity baseball

for North Ridgeville High School and was all county as both a junior and a senior. Matt

has been coaching baseball for 3 years, which includes a 14U team out of North

Ridgeville in the summer of 2011. Matt is currently the Head Coach of Force Westlake's

U9 and U13 teams.

Kevin Goodrum

Force Northfield

17u Force Blue Sox

A Graduate of Mentor High School, Kevin went on to pitch at The Ohio State University.

He was then selected in the MLB Draft by the New York Yankees, where he began his

Professional Baseball Career. Kevin then went on to play 3 season of Pro Ball with 5

different teams. Kevin is entering his 4th season coaching Travel Baseball and will coach

18u Force Ohio- Goodrum in 2015

Bryan Weir

Force Westlake

PLAYING

-He was a 4-year starter in High School (Fairview High School)

1st Team All-State

1st Team All-Conference

-He played 4 years for Baldwin Wallace College

3-year lettermen

COACHING

6 year as Head Coach, 3 years as Varsity Assistant, 2 years as JV

Coach (Fairview High School)

Plain Dealer Coach of the Year

Conference Coach of the Year

First Conference Crown in school history

U8 & U9 Travel Baseball

Private Lessons

2 years at Diamond Indoor Sports (Hitting, Pitching & Fielding

-He has coached all age divisions (Minor League, College,

High School, Little League)

Dominic Ianiro

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

12u Force Blue Sox

Dominic is an Alum of University School and Notre Dame College. While at Notre

Dame College, he played on the Baseball team as an Infielder. After playing, Dom

coached the University JV Summer team for two summers. He is now entering his 4th

season of coaching Travel Baseball and will be the Head Coach of the 12u Blue Sox in

2015.

Mike Lynch

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

13u Force Ohio

Mike played collegiately at Notre Dame College and the University of Rio Grande as an

Infielder. He then went on to play at the Professional level for an Independent team in

California. Mike is entering his second year with Force and will Coach 13u Force Ohio.

Ryan Connelly

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

10u Force Blue Sox

Ryan is entering his second year with Force. He played 4 years of Varsity Baseball at

Rocky River High School and currently attends Ohio University. Ryan will be the Head

Coach for the 10u Blue Sox in 2015

Scott King

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

10u Force Blue Sox

Scott grew up in Richmond Heights and attended St. Ignatius High School. Currently,

Scott is an Outfielder at Capital University. Scott is entering his second year with Force

and will be the Assistant Coach for the 10u Blue Sox in 2015

Vince Chiuchiarelli

Force Westlake

10u Force Express- Chiuchiarelli

Vince played 4 years of Baseball at Walsh Jesuit High School. He was named

Captain his senior year. Vince is entering his 2nd year at Force and will be the Head

Coach of 10u Force Express- Chiuchiarelli in 2015.

Johnny Hamilton

Force Westlake

11u Force Ohio

A native of Strongsville, Johnny Pitched Collegiately at the University of North Carolina

Charlotte. He is entering his second year with Force and will be the Head Coach for 11u

Force Ohio in 2015.

Zach Justice

Force Westlake/Force Northfield

11u Force Blue Sox

Zach Pitched at 4 years of College Baseball at Lake Erie College. He is entering his

second year with Force and will be the Head Coach for the 11u Blue Sox in 2015.

Jeremy Coleman

Player Development Coordinator

Force Westlake

12u Force Express-Coleman & 18u Force Ohio- Coleman

Jeremy is a native of Lorain and played 4 years of College Baseball. He played Infielder

played 2 years at Lakeland Community College and 2 years at Western Kentucky. 2015

will be Jeremy’s second season with Force. He will be the Head Coach of 12u Force

Express-Coleman and 18u Force Ohio- Coleman.

Greg Huffman

Force Eastlake/Force Northfield

13u Force Blue Sox

Summer 2011 - Ohio Orioles 16U Assistant Coach - Mike Louis

Summer 2012 - Ohio Orioles 15U Orange Head Coach

Spring 2013 - Wellington School (Columbus) Middle School Head Coach

Summer 2013 - Ohio Orioles 16U Head Coach

Spring 2014 - Wellington School (Columbus) Middle School Head Coach

Summer 2014 – Force Blue Sox 15u Assistant Coach

Spring/Summer 2015 – Force Blue Sox 13u Head Coach

Nate Campbell

Force Westlake

13u Force Express- Campbell

Nate played 4 years of Collegiate Baseball, at Lakeland Community College, Cooker

College and Notre Dame College. Nate is entering his 6th year of Travel Baseball and

Instruction. He will be the Head Coach of 13u Force Express- Campbell.

Tom Carosielli

Force Northfield/Force Westlake

15u Force Blue Sox

Tom played 4 years of High School Baseball at Normandy, in Parma. He then went on to

play at Cuyahoga Community College, where he was an Outfielder. Tom is entering his

2nd year with Force and will be the 15u Blue Sox-Carosielli Head Coach in 2015.

Dan Salomon

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

18u Force Ohio- Goodrum

Dan spent time playing at the Collegiate level for both Bowling Green and Kent State as

a corner Infielder. He is entering his second year with Force. In 2015, Dan will be

coaching 18u Force Ohio-Goodrum.

Zac Johnson

Force Eastlake/Force Northfield

Zac Pitched at the Professional ranks both with the Cleveland Indians Organization and

the Chillicothe Paints, of the Frontier League. Zac will be entering his first year with

Force in 2015.

Kevin Rolli

Force Eastlake/Force Northfield/Force Westlake

13u Force Blue Sox

Kevin played at Lakewood High School. He had committed to play collegiately at John

Carroll University as a Catcher, before a career ending injury. Kevin is entering his first

year with Force and will be coaching the 13u Blue Sox in 2015.

Drew Smith

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

Drew played Outfield in Collegiately at Lakeland Community College. He is entering his

3rd year with Force.

Josh Tevepaugh

Force Northfield/Force Eastlake

12u Force Blue Sox

Mike Berzito

Force Northfield/Force Fairlawn

14u Force Blue Sox

Dom Velotta

Force Northfield/Force Fairlawn

14u Force Blue Sox