
Craig Koppelman
Graduate of Marlboro H.S. ’94; lettered as varsity second baseman for 2 seasons University of Rhode Island graduate ’99 (Division I, Atlantic 10 conference); lettered as starting second baseman Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll 3 seasons Won inaugural ironman competition, winter of ’98 at Rhode Island. Professional tryout with Montreal Expos June ’99. Health and Physical Education teacher since Sept. ’99. Varsity baseball coach for 4 seasons at Dwight Morrow High school, Englewood, N.J. Craig founded his instructional company, CK’s.Baseball4u, in January ’02 Craig specializes in infield and hitting instruction.

Ethan Boyd
Ethan graduated from Perth Amboy H.S. in 2001 where he played Varsity all 4 seasons. Ethan was the starting centerfielder in each of his 4 seasons. During his high school playing career Ethan was selected to the prestigious Area Code games where he played on the same team as New York Mets third baseman David Wright. Ethan furthered his playing career by attending Montclair State University and was immediately put into the starting lineup as the everyday center fielder and leadoff batter. During his collegiate career Ethan was named New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year as a freshman. He was also selected to the NJAC all conference team each of his 4 years and was named the NJAC player of the year during his Senior year. Following Montclair, Ethan was named as the hitting coach at Rutgers-Newark for 3 years. Ethan joined CK’s staff during the fall of ’08 and specializes in hitting and fielding instruction.

Kyle Goldwater
Graduate of Freehold Township High School ’96 Ursinus College graduate 2000 (Divison III, Centennial Conference) 1st team all conference pitcher 2000 24-5 career record Pitched professionally with the Kalamazoo Kings in the Frontier League Pitched with the Atlantic City Surf in the Atlantic League during the 2004-2005 seasons Played with the Newark Bears for part of the 2005 season. Currently playing with the Road Warriors of the Atlantic League. Kyle joined CK’s staff during the winter of ’06 Kyle specializes in pitching instruction.

Jay Jubak
Graduate of Brick Memorial High School ’97 where Jay attained all county, all-shore, and 3rd team all state honors. Attended Canisius College for 1 year (Divison I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Transferred to University of Maryland Baltimore County (Divison I, America East) Played 3 years at University of Maryland Baltimore County where Jay earned Varsity letters. Graduated University of Maryland Baltimore County ’01. Varsity baseball coach for 2 years at Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, N.J. Jay joined CK’s staff during the summer of ’05. Jay specializes in catching and hitting instruction.

Jared Boyd
Graduate of Perth Amboy High School ’98 where Jared lettered as a pitcher and outfielder for 2 seasons. At PAHS, Jared recieved 1st Team All Middlesex County, 1st Team All Area, 1st Team Group IV All State and 2nd Team AP All State honors. Attended the University of Maryland- Baltimore County as a shortstop, a division I program. Jared became the all time leader in many offensive categories while also leading the NCAA in doubles in 2002 with 32. Jared was named 1st Team All Conference twice (2001 & 2002) along with being named to Louisville Slugger’s Division I All American 3rd Team. Northeast Conference Player of the Year (2002) and Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference 1st Team All Star. Jared was also just recently named into the University of Maryland- Baltimore County Hall of Fame (2008). Jared played professionally for five seasons which included stints with the Winnipeg Goldeyes, the Jersey Jackals and the Jackson Senators. Jared has spent many seasons volunteering as a coach at Perth Amboy High School and also spent a season at the collegiate level at UMBC (2005) Jared joined CK’s staff in the summer of ’07. Jared specializes in fielding and hitting instruction.

Colin Feneis
Colin Graduated from Spotswood High School in 2003 where he played Varsity all 4 seasons. Colin was a shortstop and a starting pitcher at Spotswood H.S. and was named All County, All Division, and All Area his Senior year. Colin attended Montclair State University for 1 year and then transferred to Kean University where he completed his playing career. During his collegiate career Colin was a member of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship team three consecutive seasons as well as being named to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Team twice. During his tenure at Kean they reached the Division III College World Series all 3 years culminating in a National Championship in 2007. Colin joined CK’s staff during the fall of ’09 and specializes in pitching instruction.

Sal Palmieri
Sal is a graduate of Holmdel, H.S. where he was the varsity catcher. Sal continued his playing career at Bloomfield college in New Jersey. Upon graduating from college, Sal garnered a college coaching position at Rutgers-Newark where he was an assistant coach and is currently the assistant coach at Kean University, which won the 2007 Division III National Championship. Sal joined CK’s staff in the spring of 2009 and specializes in catching and hitting instruction.

David Dobin
Graduate of Marlboro H.S. ’96 Played 4 years of baseball, lettering on varsity for 2 years. Played 4 years of soccer, lettering on varsity for 2 years. Graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Finance in 2000. Currently works as a financial advisor. David is a student of the game and looks forward to working with all the ball players in the near future. David joined CK’s staff during the summer of ’06. David specializes in catching instruction.

George Walker
George is 1 of our 2 athletic trainers on staff. Certified Personal Trainer since 1996, with NYSC since 2002 Certified Spin Instructor Independent Athletic Trainer Graduate of Matawan H.S. ’87, lettered in Football & Basketball Lettered in Basketball at Wagner College in Staten Island ’91. George joined CK’s staff during the winter of ’06. George specializes in speed and agility training.


