Coaches

Bishop, Chris

Bishop, Chris

Chris began his coaching career after playing for the Cardinals and Xavier High School. Took over the Cardinal program in 2009 and has coached every age group from our baby birds program all the way up to the 2021 state runner up 19u Legion team as well as summer college teams. Current varsity assistant coach at Sheehan. Lessons available in hitting, pitching, catching and infield.

Terragna, Connor

Terragna, Connor

a former Wallingford Cardinal and captain at Sheehan High School. He is the Director of Baseball for the Cardinals and head coach of the current 9U team. Available for lessons in hitting.

Yagovane, Danielle

Yagovane, Danielle

a standout pitcher at Sheehan High School, earning all conference in 2011 before going on to pitch at Division 3 Albertus Magnus. She is the Director of Softball for the Cardinals and head coach of the current 10U BLACK team. Available for lessons in softball pitching.

Iwaniec, Scott

Iwaniec, Scott

a former Sheehan Titan, Coach Iwaniec has almost a decade of coaching experience under his belt, coaching both baseball and middle school volleyball. Lessons available in hitting.

Lucibello, Justin

Lucibello, Justin

a former Wallingford Cardinal, played 2B and 1B for the 2021 state runner up 19u legion team after a successful high school career at Hamden Hall. A switch hitter, he went on to play Division 3 baseball at Trine University (Indiana). Lessons available in infield defense and hitting.

McCarthy, Ryan

McCarthy, Ryan

a former track athlete at Sheehan High School and Wallingford Cardinal, Coach McCarthy is coming up on a decade of coaching. Lessons available in speed & agility.

Sobkowiak, Keith

Sobkowiak, Keith

a former Wallingford Cardinal, “Doc” is a physical therapist with a specialty in sports and back medicine. Available for lessons in speed & agility as well as mobility/flexibility training.

Cantele, Landon

Cantele, Landon

a former Wallingford Cardinal who was a captain 2B at Sheehan High School before turning to coaching. Lessons available in infield defense and baserunning.

Grant, Pj

Keirn, Parker

Slater, Rob

Pinon, Jackie

Pinon, Jackie

Jackie is a proud Wallingford native and a mom of four. She is a Sheehan High School softball graduate and a former catcher for the team. Jackie now serves on the GLLSOW board as the Coaching Coordinator. As a coach she focuses on sportsmanship, fundamentals, and player growth.

Cullen, Rob

Cullen, Rob

Wallingford Cardinals Treasurer and GLLSOW Vice President. Little league and Cardinals coach for the past 6 years.

Slater, Lauren

Slater, Lauren

Former high school all-state softball captain, named top 25 player in CT in 2003 with the Seymour Lady Wildcats. Went on to successfully play as starting second baseman at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU). Now enjoys coaching her daughter with both the Cardinals 10U Black and the Girls Little League Softball of Wallingford team(s).

Tomer, Landon

Fletcher, Brittney

Fletcher, Brittney

Brings over 20 years of softball experience and a deep passion for the game to her coaching. With a strong background in both fast pitch and slow pitch softball, Brittney has developed a well-rounded understanding of the sport at multiple levels of play. Brittney is passionate about giving back to the community and is dedicated to helping athletes build confidence, develop their skills, and foster a true love for the game.

Milano, Steve

Milano, Steve

Former coach and player agent at MGLLS. Current S & F and coach at GLLSOW. Assistant coach at Wallingford Cardinals 10u RED softball.

Amendola, Johnny

Amendola, Johnny

a graduate of Wallingford Little League, Coach Amendola played at Notre Dame-West Haven before going to Division 1 Northeastern followed by Division 2 Franklin Pierce. Lessons available in pitching.

Angelini, Zeke

Angelini, Zeke

a graduate of Northwest Catholic before he went on to play at Division 2 Wheeling Jesuit University (W Virginia). Available for lessons in catching and hitting.

Cantele, Preston

Cantele, Preston

a former Wallingford Cardinal, now captain at Sheehan High School was 1st team all state class M in 2024 as a junior and 1st team all conference in 2023 as a sophomore. Going into his senior season he has committed to play at Endicott College. Lessons available in catching and hitting

Carbone, Sam

Carbone, Sam

a former standout infielder and captain at Lyman Hall. Lessons available in hitting.

Dolzani, Bobby

Dolzani, Bobby

a former Wallingford Cardinal and North Branford Thunderbird, he went on to play division 3 baseball at Curry College. Lessons available in pitching.

Morrison, Josh

Morrison, Josh

a former Wallingford Cardinal, a senior at Lyman Hall High School who will be going to play at Division 1 Central CT State University after graduation. Lessons available in catching.

Nigro, Greg

Nigro, Greg

a graduate of Wallingford Little League, Greg is the owner of Flow With Waters Yoga doing classes at different studios in the area. Lessons available in yoga and flexibility.

Rainey, Gavin

Rainey, Gavin

a former Wallingford Cardinal, now captain at Sheehan High School, he leads the pitching staff going into his senior year for returning players in innings pitched, strikeouts and games won. Lessons available in pitching.

Acampora, Cassie

McDade, Tim

McDade, Tim

A proud Wallingford native and slow-pitch softball champion, he now dedicates his time to coaching his daughter as part of the 10U Black Cardinals, sharing his passion for the game with the next generation.