A seasoned baseball executive with over 20 years experience
with the Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, and recently
as General Manager of the Boston Red Sox, Dan Duquette is
respected internationally for his ability to assemble and
lead a dynamic sports organization and to establish a world-class
training program. He has been recognized as a key member
of the top baseball organization six times and has been
honored twice as the EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR.
While raising his family, Duquette identified the need
to establish a sport focused camp environment that delivers
additional value to student athletes and their families.
Having spent the majority of his career working with Major
League baseball players, Dan learned that it takes more
than just physical "tools" and athletic skills
to succeed. He knows the top athletes in all sports have
a positive attitude, a healthy respect for the game, emotional
control and advanced mental skills that enrich their game
and life.
 
Known as Baseball's Best Ambassador, the jovial Lasorda
has worked with the Los Angeles Dodgers for over 50
years and led the team to 8 division titles and 2
World Series Championships in 20 Seasons as their
manager. Managed the United States to its first-ever
gold Medal in baseball at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
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A native of Berkshire County, Dave is one of the Founding
Partners of the Sports Academy and an established
and respected businessman in Hinsdale and the surrounding
area. The sole owner of Duquette Excavation and Construction,
Dave is responsible for the construction of the Academy.
He and his wife Jenny live in nearby Washington, MA
and enjoy Plunkett Lake on a year round basis with
their three children Jessie, David Jr., Kellie and
their grand daughter Brooklyn.
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Renowned NBA executive who drafted Shaquille O'Neal
and traded for Julius Erving and Moses Malone, Pat
is a disciple of the late Bill Veeck, one of pro sports
most zany and flamboyant promoters. As an author of
24 books, he is one of America's top motivational,
inspirational and humorous speakers. Pat has 10 years
pro baseball experience and he and his wife Ruth are
the parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from
4 nations.
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Joe has held executive positions in Marketing, Sales,
and Operations with industry leading Hi Tech firms.
Over the years he has built a reputation for developing
innovative strategies in B2B service marketing and
delivery. As the father of two teenage boys, Joe has
observed the strengths and weaknesses of a wide variety
of camp programs over the years. Drawing on his sons
wide ranging camp experiences attending sports, academic
enrichment, travel, and outward-bound programs he
hopes to bring their best attributes to the Sports
Academy. Joe serves as the New England chair for Temple
University's alumni association. Joe is a graduate
of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
He has coached numerous youth baseball and basketball
teams in his hometown of Acton, Massachusetts.
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#8 Boston Red Sox Left Fielder from 1961-1983, 7 time
Gold Glover, 1967 American League Triple Crown Winner
and MVP, the very first Little Leaguer elected to
the Hall Fame Yaz, was elected with 95% of the vote
on the first ballot in 1989. Along with Cal Ripken,
the only American League player in Cooperstown, with
over 400 HR's and 3000 hits. An avid fisherman and
golfer, Carl also enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.
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A Partner in the Boston office of the national law
firm Robbins, Miller, Kaplan and Ciresi, Tony specializes
in Business Litigation and practices in the areas
of Commercial Law and Finance, Emerging Growth Companies,
Science and Technology, Intellectual Property and
others. A native New Englander he graduated Cum Laude
from the College of the Holy Cross and Suffolk University,
he lives in Shrewsbury, MA and represents Dan Duquette
Sports Academy in all areas.
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