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DON BOSCO PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION

Director/President Rev. Louis Molinelli, SDB

Principal Mr. John Stanczak

Assistant Principal of Academics Mr. Albert DelPrincipio

Assistant Principal of Students Mr. Thomas DeLucci

Coordinator of Youth Ministry Rev. Jay Horan, SDB

Business Manager Rev. James Marra, SDB

Director of Athletics Mr. Nunzio Campanile

Director of Guidance Fr. Richard Rosin, SDB

Director of Development Mr. Richard Wisniewski

Director of Admissions Mr. Brian McAleer

Director of Technology Mr. Mark Siemon

Director of Public Relations Mrs. Rue Eisen

Director of Facilities Rev. Jack Jenko, SDB

FOOTBALL COACHES AND STAFF PERSONNEL

Head Football Coach Greg Toal

Assistant Coach Chuck Granatell

Assistant Coach Nunzio Campanile

Assistant Coach Dan Marangi

Assistant Coach Anthony Campanile

Assistant Coach Rich Templeton

Assistant Coach Andy Herre

Assistant Coach Bill Tierney

Assistant Coach Nick Nazare

Assistant Coach Steve Sweeney

Assistant Coach Pat Sempier

Head Freshman Coach Greg Samra

Assistant Coach Bob Byrne

Assistant Coach Rob DiDomencio

Assistant Coach Mark McGwire

Assistant Coach John Wilkins

Assistant Coach Joseph Werba

Assistant Coach Mike Hroncich

Football Team Statistician Calvin Harper

Football Team Physicians Dr. Nicholas Alexander

Dr. Michael Betsy

Cheer/Dance Director Rick Delillo

Assistant Coach Jessica Columbo

Athletic Trainer Ignacio Urbina

Football Announcer Patrick Daly

Clock Operator Dave Brody

Chain Crew Chief Bob Rhein

Team Video/CD Jim Houston Productions

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Sportsgist.com is very proud to introduce Steve Leo from the Parisi Speed School. Steve has an extensive background in athletic training and will be sportsgist.com’s resident strength and conditioning coach. He will be providing the type of information that any athlete who is serious about their game is going to want to have access to.

Steve has been training for 11 years, and an employee at Parisi’s for the past 10 years. He has been hired by Nike to conduct speed-testing camps through SAQ program . Steve was a three-sport varsity athlete at Hawthorne High School in Football, Wrestling (Captain, All-conference) and Baseball. He continued his education at Northeastern and William Paterson University in exercise Science Steve has ten years of experience coaching athletes including Head Coach of Saddle River Wrestling 4 years, Hawthorne High School Wrestling 3 Years, Bergen Catholic Wrestling 1 year, ASA Softball Coach 3 years, and MABL Baseball Coach 4 years. Steve continues playing competitive baseball in the North Jersey Men’s Adult Baseball League. Steve has Five years of experience in personal training of athletes including USA National Team Wrestling, Major and Minor League Baseball, Olympic Judo, NFL & Arena football players.

Certifications: Advanced Level Certified Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Interscholastic Federation Coaches Association (NFICA-A.C.E.P program), Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Cerified Instructor and VIRTUS Certified (Protecting Gods Children).

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By Gus Ornstein

Can you imagine having had a long major league baseball playing career, becoming the manager of a major league baseball team and being named manager of the year, then becoming the first base coach for the most storied franchise in major league baseball, and then having to play and coach against your son. Welcome to the life of Tony Pena. Tony enjoyed a tremendous career as a catcher for the Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, and White Sox and then went on to manage the Kansas City Royals before becoming the first base coach of the NY Yankees. Tony’s son Tony Jr is now the starting shortstop for the Royals, and we spoke to Tony about playing against his own son and how difficult that is for him and the mixed emotions he feels during those games as he is torn between wanting to see his son perform well and wanting his team to be victorious.

Click Here for Tony’s Interview

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Frank-Paul Santangelo on October 24, 1967 in Livonia, Michigan), is an American former professional baseball player from the University of Miami, Sacramento City College and Oak Ridge High School (El Dorado Hills, California). Santangelo played in the Major leagues from 1995 to 2001. During his career, Santangelo played for the Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Oakland Athletics.

Santangelo was drafted in 1989 by the Montreal Expos organization and rose through the minor leagues, reaching the AAA with the Indianapolis Indians in 1992. He joined the AAA Ottawa Lynx the following year when the Expos changed AAA affiliation and wound up playing three seasons for Ottawa before making his major league debut in August 1995. Santangelo became the first player in Ottawa Lynx history to have his number, 24, retired.

Santangelo finished fourth in the National League in Rookie of the Year voting in 1996. He played six different positions while posting a .277 average with 7 HR and 56 RBI. He was hit by 11 pitches, starting a four year streak of being in the top 10 in the NL in that category. He played in three seasons afterwards, one with each of the Giants, Dodgers and Athletics, joining each team through free agency.

In his MLB career, Santangelo played in 665 games with 415 hits, 21 home runs, and 162 RBIs. His career batting average was .245. He weighs 165 pounds (75 kg) and is five feet, 10 inches (1.78 metres) tall.

Santangelo played every defensive position, plus designated hitter, except for first base, catcher, and pitcher at least once in his career. Left field and center field were his most frequent positions.

Santangelo is currently a sports radio talk show host for the “The Rise Guys” show on KHTK-1140 AM in Sacramento. He is also a reporter for Giants Games on FSN Bay Area and occasionally fills in on Giants broadcasts on KNBR in San Francisco.

He was once hit by a pitch from both sides of the plate in the same game.

Following the release of the Mitchell Report in which he was named by Kirk Radomski as having used Deca-Durabolin, HGH, and testosterone, Santangelo confirmed he abused HGH on two occasions in 1997 and 2000 to rehab from a quadracep and knee injury but denied the other allegations, including telling teammate Adam Piatt that Radomski “will get you what you need.”[1]

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Senior outfielder Billy “Bubba” Bell became the second player from the 2005 Colonel baseball squad to be drafted when the Boston Red Sox selected him in the 39th round on the final day of the two-day Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on June 8.

Bell signed his contract last Wednesday as the 1187th overall pick. He joins senior infielder Anthony Hatch as the two Colonels who were drafted this year. Hatch was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 13th round on the first day.

Bell was in Fort Myers, Fla., as of last Thursday where he will be playing with the Gulf Coast Red Sox, the Boston Red Sox’s rookie team in the Minor League.

Fort Myers is where the rookie baseball camp for all the new players is held. Rookies play here until the Red Sox decide where to send them.

Bell said his time at the rookie camp could be very short or very long.

“It could be a week or the rest of the summer,” he said. “I’m pretty confident to say I’m not going to be here the whole summer.”

As to where Bell would be sent after rookie camp, there are six potential teams.

He could be sent to the Lowell Spinners in Massachusetts, where the short season in Class A is, the regular Class A Greenville Bombers in South Carolina and the advanced Class A Wilmington Blue Rocks in Delaware. Bell could also be sent to Double A Portland Sea Dogs in Maine or the Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island.

Bell said the opportunity to play in the major leagues is a goal he has been working to achieve.

“It’s the dream of a lifetime-the goal I’ve been shooting for. Probably I can say it’s the best feeling in the world.”

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The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League announced that former Bluefish outfielder Bobby Malek has been signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.Malek joined the Bluefish at the beginning of the 2007 season where he played 122 games and finished with a .280 batting average, 81 runs, and 19 stolen bases. His most memorable game as a Bluefish came during the Atlantic League All-Star game and took home the All-Star game MVP award. Malek finished four-for-four with two singles, two home runs, and two stolen bases. He also scored three times in the game.

Bobby left his imprint in the Bluefish and Atlantic League record books in his one season. He tied the Bluefish record for most runs in a game with four and broke the Bluefish record and tied the Atlantic League record for most hits in a single game with six.

“Playing in Bridgeport last season gave me an opportunity to keep my career alive,” said Malek. “After having a successful 2007 season I look forward to the next step in achieving my ultimate goal of becoming a Major Leaguer.”

Malek was the Mets 2nd pick (4th round) of the 2002 June draft. Drafted out of Michigan, he was ranked as having the Best Outfield Arm in the system according to Baseball America for the 2004 season. In his 122 games in the outfield for the Bluefish he only recorded one error.The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League announced that former Bluefish outfielder Bobby Malek has been signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

Malek joined the Bluefish at the beginning of the 2007 season where he played 122 games and finished with a .280 batting average, 81 runs, and 19 stolen bases. His most memorable game as a Bluefish came during the Atlantic League All-Star game and took home the All-Star game MVP award. Malek finished four-for-four with two singles, two home runs, and two stolen bases. He also scored three times in the game.

Bobby left his imprint in the Bluefish and Atlantic League record books in his one season. He tied the Bluefish record for most runs in a game with four and broke the Bluefish record and tied the Atlantic League record for most hits in a single game with six.

“Playing in Bridgeport last season gave me an opportunity to keep my career alive,” said Malek. “After having a successful 2007 season I look forward to the next step in achieving my ultimate goal of becoming a Major Leaguer.”

Malek was the Mets 2nd pick (4th round) of the 2002 June draft. Drafted out of Michigan, he was ranked as having the Best Outfield Arm in the system according to Baseball America for the 2004 season. In his 122 games in the outfield for the Bluefish he only recorded one error.

Mary-Jane Foster, CEO of the Bluefish said, “Bobby was a real asset for us last season. On the field Bobby gave his all every inning, every game. Off the field, he led by example and was a pleasure to work with and know. We wish him every success. He certainly deserves it.”

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