HAWKS Staff
Marc DesRoches
Head Coach, 17U
Marc DesRoches graduated from Providence College in 1999. Coach DesRoches had a tremendous college career at Providence where he was awarded All-Big East, All-New England, All-American and Big East Pitcher of the year in 1999. Marc played in the New England Collegiate All-Star Game in 1998 and captured the Big East Regular Season Championship in 1995 and Big East Tournament Championship in 1999. Coach DesRoches also played in the NCAA Regional Tournament @ Wichita St. in 1995 and was NCAA Regional Tournament Finalists @ Florida St. in 1999. Coach Marc DesRoches graduated from Matignon High School in 1994. At MHS Marc put together a great 4 years being named Boston Globe All-Scholastic and Boston Herald All-Scholastic in 1993. Coach was also part of the EMass All-Star Game, Mass/Connecticut All-Star Game and part of the High School Team USA Tournament in Australia in 1994. Coach DesRoches currently plays in the Yawkey League for Somerville and has been awarded MVP in 1999, 2002, 2005, 2007 and Triple Crown and CY Young winner in 2007. Marc suited up for the Chatham A’s in the Cape Cod Baseball League helping them to the Cape Cod League Championship in 1998. Marc is an experienced coach with Cambridge Rindge & Latin Varsity 2003-2007 and Matignon High School Varsity 2008 under his belt. Marc has helped out RBI with camps and clinics such as Nomar Garciaparra Baseball Camp, Trot Nixon Baseball Camp, Kevin Millar Baseball Clinic, Jason Varitek/Dustin Pedroia Baseball Camp, Terry Francona Baseball Clinic, and Manny Delcarmen Baseball Clinic. Marc now resides in Cambridge MA.
John Graham
Assistant Coach, 17U
As an outfielder for the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, John was a two time All-American outfielder. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox after his senior year at UMASS, and went on to receive numerous awards while playing for the Red Sox organization. In 1996 John earned a batting title while playing in the Big South, his .362 batting average was most certainly a number that no one else could match. John remains one of the most feared hitters in the New England area while playing for the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League. John is a native of Abington Ma, and currently resides there with his wife Noelle and son C.J.
Keith Brouillard
Head Coach, 15U
Keith has been a valued member of the RBI Staff for the last three years. In addition to lessons as a pitching and hitting instructor he has worked the Jason Varitek/Dustin Pedroia Summer Baseball Camp. Keith graduated from Franklin Pierce College in 2005 while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. During his time as a pitcher at Franklin Pierce, Brouillard helped lead the Ravens to the 2003 Division II College World Series, a Northeast Regional Championship, and two Northeast-10 Conference Championships. He earned second team ABCA/Rawlings All-Northeast Region during a solid junior season and was selected to play in the NEIBA All-Star Game held at Fenway Park. Keith ranks among career leaders at Franklin Pierce in earned run average (3rd), wins (7th), complete games (8th) and strikeouts (10th), while ranking among single-season leaders in wins (4th), innings (5th), and ERA (7th). Keith, a native of Somerset, MA, currently resides in Bellingham, MA with his fiancé Jess.
Chris Sullivan
Assistant Coach, 15U
Coach Sullivan was a standout player at Foxboro High School, having been named Captain in 2002. In that same year, Coach Sullivan was named team defensive MVP as a catcher and was the starting pitcher in the Hockomock All-Star game. He led his team in At-Bats, Hits, Doubles, Runs, RBI, Walks, Stolen Bases, E.R.A., and Opponent’s Batting Average. Coach Sullivan ended his stellar high school career with a 2.32 E.R.A. As a member of the Foxboro Post 93 Legion baseball team in 2001, Coach Sullivan hit .370 and lead his team to 17 straight wins, a District Title, and a Sectional Finals appearance. Coach Sullivan went on to play for Framingham State College as a pitcher and catcher from 2003 – 04. Coach Sullivan has been the head coach of the Foxboro High School Freshman Baseball Team since 2007. Coach Sullivan has also been a coach in the Foxboro Diamond League (Ages 16-18) since 2005. He led his team to a championship in 2005 and a finals appearance in 2008. Coach Sullivan is currently an assistant coach for the RBI Hawks 15U.
Pete Olson
Head Coach, 13U
Coach Olson was a four year varsity starter for North Providence High playing second and shortstop, and pitched, he earned 3 first team all division awards, 2 time all-star, 2 time team MVP, divisional player of the year as well as a divisional MVP award. He attended Rhode Island College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice studies and was a 2 time all conference second basemen, and was able to play for one of the greatest coaches in New England in Jay Grenier. In the Fall of 2009 Coach Olson joined the RBI staff as a head coach in the RBI High School wooden bat league. After rave reviews from several parents and coaches he instantly became a vital asset to the Hawks Travel Baseball Program.
Kevin Vartian
Assistant Coach, 13U
Coach Vartian is 23 years old from North Providence, Rhode Island and baseball is a huge passion of his. In 2004, he was named Most Valuable Player of the North Providence High School Varsity team. His hitting style was developed from Pete Olson, head coach of the 13U RBI Hawks, who guided him through the intricate fundamentals of a baseball swing. He recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Education is and always will be his top priority. This has aided him in becoming a physical education teacher and head baseball coach at the Gordon School of Multicultural Education in East Providence, Rhode Island. He continues to play baseball in the Ocean State League every summer.
