INSTRUCTORS

Each instructor at Velo Baseball & Softball have the playing & coaching background to drive results! From measurable hitting, pitching, and catching work to the mental side of the game, Velo Baseball & Softball is here to elevate your game!

JT Scarpelli

Hitting, Catching, & Pitching Instructor

2007 Graduate of BRHS

  • School record holder for AVG & OBP (Career & SS)

  • School record for Triples (Career & SS)

  • 10th on MHSAA All-State for Career Triples

2009 Graduate of Kellogg CC (NJCAA)

  • Played 2 Years for Coach Eric Laskovy

  • 2009 Team Captain & Regional Champions

2012 Graduate of Hillsdale College (GLIAC)

  • Played 2 Years for Coach Paul Noce

BRHS Head Coach (2023-2025)

  • 67-32 Record

  • 1st Coach in BRHS History to Win 3 Consecutive Conference Championships

Davenport University Catching Coach

Manager Post 98AA American Legion Baseball

SOPHIE WISNISKI

Softball Pitching Instructor

Graduated from Onekama High School in 2022

  • Starting pitcher on Varsity all four years

  • Led the team to their first Regional Title

  • Led the team to their first appearance in the Quarterfinals

  • Made All Conference, All Region, All State, and Record Eagle Dream Team

Pitched for Ferris State University (2022-2024)

Experience working with younger girls wanting to dive into pitching. Sophie has played the game for over 10+ years as a pitcher and looks forward to working with future pitchers.

JAKE SALLEE

Hitting, Catching, Pitching Instructor

2019 Graduate of Otsego High

2024 Graduate of Hillsdale College

  • Played 2 Years for Coach Eric Theissen, current hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers

  • Played 2 Years for current Coach Tom Vessella

  • Slashed .321/.401/.548 Senior Year

BRHS Assistant Coach (2025)

CRAVEN BIRD

Hitting, Catching, Pitching Instructor

2020 Graduate of Big Rapids High School

Graduated from Mid Michigan College in 23’

Graduated from Ferris State in 25’

  • Hit .357/.426/.878 in 2025 for Ferris

Experience working with multiple baseball and softball teams, 8U to 18U, from 21’-23’

Post 98A Head Coach Summer 2024

BRHS Assistant Coach (2024-2025)

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