Our Team:

George Loft

George has thirty years of baseball coaching experience that ranges from middle school all the way to the professional level. He previously coached at the varsity level for ten years at Walt Whitman High School as well as for three years at the collegiate level with Dowling College as the hitting coach (including a trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series in 2009). Additionally, he served as the strength coach during his tenure at Dowling and for the Long Island Ducks Professional Baseball Club of the Atlantic League for seven years  He also has over 500 coaching wins (and counting) at the travel level. George is presently a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, in addition to being the Director of Baseball Training for Yeti Baseball. He is the founder and principal owner of Loft's Baseball 365, Inc. as well as a Certified Trainer for the Top Velocity Performance Center of Long Island.

George is a Long Island native originally from Nesconset, where he currently resides with his wife and two children.

Peter Recupero

Pete has been involved with the game of baseball as a player and coach for over twenty years. After playing varsity at Hauppauge High School, Pete played at the collegiate level at Briarcliffe College in Bethpage from 1999-2001, where he was a two-time NJCAA World Series participant. Pete elected to remain at Briarcliffe and began his post-collegiate career as their Hitting & Infield Instructor from 2002-2004. He also developed his background in strength and conditioning, as a personal trainer at both the New York Sports Club from 2002-2004 and Old Westbury Golf & Country Club from 2004-2006. From there, Pete decided to devote himself to teaching full-time and has been a physical education teacher in the William Floyd School District since 2008. During his ongoing tenure at Floyd, Pete was the assistant coach on the varsity softball team for five years from 2012-2017. He previously coached with the North Shore Giants travel program (2018-2021) and this year is the head coach of the Yeti 12U-White squad. He is a co-founder of Loft's Baseball 365, Inc. as well as a Certified Trainer for the Top Velocity Performance Center of Long Island.

Pete is a Long Island native originally from Hauppauge and presently lives in Mount Sinai with his wife and two children.

Tyler Loft

Tyler Loft is a 2019 graduate of Smithtown East High School were he played varsity baseball as a middle infielder and pitcher for three years. After his standout career at Smithtown East, Tyler pitched for three seasons at Farmingdale State College. In addition to training personally through the Top Velocity program, including previously at their headquarters in New Orleans, Tyler is currently the lead instructor for Top Velocity Central Long Island Performance Center. He is the co-founder of Yeti Sports Ventures and the Yeti Baseball travel organization where he serves as the strength and conditioning program coordinator. He's also served as head coach on multiple Yeti teams since the organization's inception in 2019.

Brandon Ruland

Brandon is a 2018 graduate of Islip High School where he was a 3 year starter on the varsity baseball team, earning All-League honors in 2018. He currently attends LIU Post where he is majoring in Health and Physical Education. Brandon is the Head Coach of the Kings Park Middle School baseball team and also serves as an Assistant Coach for the Kings Park Varsity and JV baseball programs. He has previously been a Head Coach for the Long Island Junior Ducks. Brandon is a co-founder and owner of Yeti Baseball where he also serves as a Head Coach.

Kenny Beeman

Coach Kenny "KJ" Beeman is a 2018 graduate of William Floyd High School, where he pitched and played first base at the varsity level for two years. Following that, Kenny played four years of NCAA D-III baseball for Cazenovia College in the NEAC and NAC conferences, as a starting pitcher, relief pitcher and utility infielder prior to graduating in May of 2022. Kenny has coached at a variety of levels over the past five years. He formerly coached for the LI Legend organization from 2019-2021 at the 14U and 17U levels and presently serves as the pitching coach for William Floyd High School as well as the Yeti Baseball 11U head coach. Kenny specializes in providing pitching lessons for athletes at all age and experience levels.

Joe Valentine

Joe Valentine is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher with a distinguished career and over 20 years of coaching experience. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 26th round of the 1999 MLB Draft, Joe played for organizations including the Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds, making his MLB debut with the Reds in 2003. His career also extended internationally to Japan, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.

• All-Star at every minor league level.
• Named Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year in 2002.
• Won two minor league championships.

• Pitching Mechanics: Teaching advanced techniques, improving mechanics, and increasing pitch accuracy and velocity.
• Game Strategy: Enhancing decision-making skills and overall game awareness.
• Mental Toughness: Providing insights into maintaining focus and composure during competition.
• Player Development: Offering personalized training programs tailored to each player's unique needs and goals.

Joe is dedicated to helping players reach their full potential both on and off the field. His supportive coaching style and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as a mentor who truly cares about his players' success.

Join Joe Valentine for a top-tier baseball training experience that will elevate your game to the next level!