Richard is Co-Founder of the Student Athletic Advisory Group and its Co-Director of Operations. He brings 15+ years of experience guiding and mentoring players and their families through the various phases of the recruiting process. Rich’s experience lies in connecting student athletes with the colleges that fit their profiles. With just as many years of on-field coaching under his belt, he has developed a wide range of relationships with college coaches all over the United States. Having undergone the painstaking recruiting process with his own two sons, Rich is uniquely qualified and brings the perfect blend needed to guide your student athlete through their own journey.

Derek is a Co-Founder of the Student Athletic Advisory Group and actively serves as Co-Director of Operations. He is also Owner and Director of the North Shore Navigators of the NECBL, one of the most prestigious college summer baseball leagues in the United States. Dereks's collegiate connections give our student athletes direct access to any college/university in the country. He’s been involved in baseball both on and off the field for over two decades. Having been drafted out of high school by the Brewers, out of college by the Yankees, and then as an on-field coach, Derek intimately understands all the Do’s and Don’ts of the process. As a parent of two sons, Derek has been through the recruiting process with those lenses on, and understands what families have to endure. His vast experience and wealth of knowledge will help make the process seamless for your student athlete.

Rich manages the day-to-day operations of the recruiting process for all our student athletes. Following an impressive high school and post-graduate career as a two-sport athlete, Rich went on to play Division 1 baseball before getting his bachelors degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Suffolk University where he was a two-year captain. He has spent many summers coaching and mentoring players, and has proven to be an asset in all phases of working with young athletes. Rich is interested in using his experience as a post-graduate student, collegiate athlete, and travel coach to support students and their families through the recruiting process.