Our professional staff stands ready to take your player development to the next level!
With over 60+ combined years of experience, ranging from Professional Baseball, College Baseball, College Softball all the way to the Youth and Amateur levels, our commitment to excellence and player development is unmatched. This is your Ascent Athlete Team!
COACHES & STAFF
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Business Development Specialist
Email: jrandazzo@ascentathlete.com
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Captain and All Conference player at NC State University
Cape Cod player at Orleans
Player in the Houston Astros Organization
Cape Cod Manager at Harwich
NC State Recruiting Coordinator
Philadelphia High School Player of the Year
Email: slawler@ascentathlete.com
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Played professionally for Fargo Moorhead RedHawks
Former pitcher and quarterback for University of Delaware holding multiple school records as a closer
Graduate of Conestoga High School
Runs and coaches Dust Devils Baseball
Email: srichter@ascentathlete.com
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Email: jmccann@ascentathlete.com
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Lock Haven University
BS Strength & Conditioning, MS Performance Psychology & Sport Management
5 Year NCAA D2 Collegiate RHP ‘18-’23
Ascent Athlete Sport Performance Intern Summer ‘23
Graduate Assistant Pitching & Strength Coach at Lock Haven University ‘23-’24
Tread Athletics Performance Coach Intern Winter ‘23-’24
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Oversees all Ascent Athlete Strength & Conditioning Programs
Former Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Ascent Athlete
Former Performance Coach at Driven Strength and Fitness
BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from West Chester University
BASc in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from West Chester University
Email: cdonovan@ascentathlete.com
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Salesianum School Alum, 08' Baseball State Champion
3 yr American Legion
DeSales University 14'
Varsity Rugby 2012-14'
Coach Experience with Baseball, Football & Rugby
Rugby Union and League Player
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Attended Wilkes University (Major: Sports Management)
7 years of lesson experience
4 years of experience as a college coach
Stockton University
Eastern University
Villanova University
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Atlanta Braves | 2023–2024
First Base, Base Running, Outfield Complex League Coach
Los Angeles Angels | 2017
Outfielder
Washington Nationals | 2016
Outfielder
Toronto Blue Jays | 2015
Outfielder
Philadelphia Phillies | 2013–2015
Outfielder
Minnesota Twins | 2010–2012
Outfielder
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3 Year Varsity Baseball at Devon Preparatory School
Two-time District 1AA champion at Devon Prep
Pitcher on 16u Perfect Game National Wood Bat Championship Runner Up
Currently working as an Associate within The Toronto Blue Jays Scouting Department
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Owned his own baseball facility called “Method Training”
Played 2 years of College Baseball
Committed to UMES for 3rd year but did not finish due to Injury
Coached at Maryland Legends for 2 years
3 Years of Lesson Experience
3 Years of Coaching Experience
Played at Rising Sun High School
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Millersville Club Baseball President
2019 NCBA National champions
Former head instructor and coach at Allstar Baseball Academy
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Emma Ritter has competed as both a professional softball player for the Florida Vibe and a four-year collegiate top performer at Virginia Tech University. During her time at Virginia Tech, she started nearly every game from 2021 to 2024, compiling an elite career that included a .377 batting average, over 243 hits, 38 home runs, and 82 stolen bases. Emma consistently led the Hokies in multiple offensive categories and ranked among the nation’s toughest hitters to strike out, all while delivering clutch performances against top-ranked opponents.
Off the field, Emma earned a degree in business and is passionate about helping athletes grow in every area of their game—spiritually, physically, and mentally. She’s committed to pouring into others and using her experience to empower the next generation of athletes.
Accolades:
2024 NFCA First Team All-American
2024 All-ACC First Team
2024 NFCA Mid-Atlantic Region First Team
2024 Top 26 Finalist USA Softball Collegiate Player Of The Year
2024 ACC Player Of The Week (3/12)2024 All-ACC Academic Team
2023 All-ACC Second Team
2023 NFCA Mid-Atlantic Region First Team
2023 VaSID All-State First Team
2023 All-ACC Academic Team
2023 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District
2023 Preseason All-ACC
2023 USA Softball Top-50 Player of the Year Watch List2022 NFCA Third Team All-American
2022 NFCA Mid-Atlantic Region First Team
2022 All-ACC First Team
2022 VaSID Player of the Year
2022 VaSID First Team
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Oversees all Ascent Athlete Softball Development
Utility Softball Player at Florida Institute of Technology and Brevard College
BS in Secondary Science Education from Millersville University
Conducted private softball lessons with a focus in pitching throughout Chester County
Conducted Pitching Fundamentals Clinics for local rec leagues including URA, WC Wildfire, LYA, DWLL, BYC and DWLL
Unionville HS Varsity Softball Coach
Email: ltymeson@ascentathlete.com
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Attended Padua Academy in Delaware
3 year Varsity Starter
2x 1st Team All-Conference
DE All-State Player (.502 average Senior Year)
Attended Babson College
4 year starter (.388 Career Average)
4x NEWMAC All-Conference
3x NFCA All-Region
Babson all-time stolen base leader (103) and 2nd all-time in hits (225)
Assistant Coach at Tufts University and Valley Forge Patriots 18u Gold
Conducts private softball lessons for hitting, slapping, and outfield
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Current outfielder and slap hitter of Elizabethtown College softball team
Current captain of Elizabethtown College field hockey team
All Landmark Conference softball (outfield)
Garnet Valley High School 2023 graduate
All Central League and All Delco softball (outfield)
Majoring in civil engineering, minoring in architecture at Elizabethtown College
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Henderson High School 4-year Varsity Softball Player
All-Chesmont Second Team Selection 2023
All-State Honorable Mention 2023
Elizabethtown College Softball
Dean’s List Fall ’23, Spring ’24, Fall ’24
2025 Emergent Scholar
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Marist College attendee and plays Pitcher/ Outfielder for the Red foxes
Named Rookie of the Year’24
4x Rookie of the Week
All MAAC Rookie Team
Currently Undecided with an interest in Business and Sport Communication
Graduate of Garnet Valley HS
Named Delco Player of the Year’23 as well as 2nd team All-State, 1st team All District, 1st team All Central League
