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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Leah Peterson
Softball Instructor
Leah comes to RBI as a 2005 graduate of Westfield State College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was a starting pitcher for Westfield State where she earned All-Conference honors in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Leah was also a standout first baseman and outfielder while she wasn’t pitching. In 2005 she was voted MASCAC player of the year. Leah was also a part of the 1999 state champion softball team from Apponequet High School. Leah currently resides in Lakeville, MA and is working towards her Masters Degree in special education.
 

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Kristi Falzone
Softball Hitting Instructor
Kristi attended Apponequet High School in Lakeville, MA where she was the starting shortstop on the South Coast Division II State Championship Team in 1992.  She was a Boston Globe All-Scholastic in 1995 and earned a full softball scholarship to the University of Connecticut.  She graduated summa cum laude with a Master’s degree in elementary education and is currently teaching fourth grade at Freetown Elementary.  While playing in the outfield for UConn, she was a member of the Big East Championship Team in 1996, had the highest batting average in the Big East Conference in 1997, was named to the All-Big East Conference Second Team in 1997, and currently holds a UConn record for stolen bases.  For three years, she was a member of the NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete Team and the Big East Academic All-Star Team.  She now plays in the RIASA Women’s League and has recently been nominated for the Apponequet High School Sports Hall of fame.  She resides in Taunton, Ma.