The Staff
The Professional coaching staff at RBI Baseball Camps and Clinics rivals that of any program in the country. Coaches have experience playing and/or coaching at the professional, collegiate, and high school level. All RBI coaches are hand picked to ensure the highest quality of instruction regardless of the participant's ability level. Each staff member is committed to providing each participant with a safe and enjoyable experience while learning the best in baseball skills. Our entire staff is committed to the RBI mission of effectively providing young people of all ages with the skills that guide them toward success both on the baseball diamond, and throughout life, teaching the importance of individual responsibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards everyday life.

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Paul Rappoli
Owner/Hitting Instructor
Paul attended Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, MA where he was a Boston Globe All-Scholastic in 1989. He spent 1989-1997 as a member of the Boston Red Sox organization. In 1994 Paul played in the Arizona Fall League where he was teammates with basketball superstar Michael Jordan as well as Red Sox superstar Nomar Garciaparra. Paul served as Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Hit Dog Training Center from 1999-2003. He is currently President of Rappoli Baseball, Inc., "RBI", a company dedicated to teaching young people of all ages the proper fundamentals of baseball while stressing the importance of individual responsibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards everyday life. Paul is the Director of the Trot Nixon and Jason Varitek Baseball Camps and Clinics, and also serves as an associate scout for the Boston Red Sox. Paul currently resides in Foxboro, MA with his wife Hope, his sons Reece and Nolan, and his daughter Dylan.

Email Paul: prappoli@rbiacademy.com

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Chris Welch
Director of Baseball Operations / Pitching Instructor 
Coach Welch graduated from Bridgewater State College in 2001. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management. While as a starting pitcher for Bridgewater, he helped lead the Bears to NCAA regional berths in 2000 and 2001. Chris was a four year All-New England selection by the NCAA. During college Chris was a member of the Manchester Silkworms of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. After college Chris was signed to a professional contract by the Johnstown Johnnies of the Frontier League. Chris is currently a member of the Easton Huskies of the Cranberry League. Chris is a Director of the Jason Varitek Summer Baseball Camps and the Terry Francona Winter Hitting Clinics. He has also served as director for the Trot Nixon and Nomar Garciaparra Summer Baseball Camps. Chris is a native of Brockton, MA and currently resides in Rehoboth, MA with his wife Regina and daughter Madeline.

Email Chris: cwelch@rbiacademy.com

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Joe Breen
Assistant Director of Operations/Pitching and Hitting Instructor
Joe was a three-sport captain at Swampscott High School before earning his BA in psychology from Stonehill College. During his time as a pitcher at Stonehill he helped lead the team to 3 Northeast-10 Final Fours. As a captain in his senior season, Joe ranked in the top 3 in the NE-10 in wins, saves, and appearances as a starter and closer. Coach Breen is a long time coach/counselor at the Nomar Garciaparra, Trot Nixon, and Jason Varitek baseball clinics. He now is an Assistant Coach at his alma mater and plays for the Swampscott Sox of the North Shore Baseball League, where he holds the league record for most wins in a season.
 

Email Joe: jbreen@rbiacademy.com