Moose Athletics
Partnering with Moose Athletics for professional training & development, and as an advisor to our coaching staff brings a tremendous resource to our organization throughout the off season and through tournament play. They have dedicated pitching, hitting, catching, and defensive coaches to build a well-rounded training session that is centered around FUN while competing each and every practice learning how to perform under pressure. This partnership also allows the players to have not only their coaching staff present but their Moose coaches, working in synergy to ensure the player reaches their maximum potential throughout the season!
John Musachio
"Coach Moose"
Owner of Moose Athletics
Director of Player Development
Team Coaching Consultant
Player Accomplishments
- 4 year scholarship student athlete at Bradley University (NCAA D1/Missouri Valley Conference)
- Rod Thompson Award for highest individual batting average (JR year) .390 average in MVC play. Top 20 nationally.
- Senior Year
- Team Captain
- Team MVP
- All-Missouri Valley Selection (outfielder)
- All-Tournament Team
- Signed as a pitcher with Chicago White Sox organization
Coaching Accomplishments
- Coached 12 years at the NCAA D1 level
- Michigan State and Oakland University
- Head Coach at Oakland University from 2007-2016 (9 seasons)
- Evaluated and recruited thousands of players
- His ability to evaluate & develop players has culminated in over 20 players signing professional baseball contracts
- 2012 Summit League Coach of the Year
- Produced over 40 All-League performers
- Member of ESPN / USA Today Coaches voting panel (2012-2016)
- All-time leader in wins (Oakland University baseball program)
- Led DeLaSalle Collegiate to three district Championships in three years
Coach Moose is beyond supportive of our mission for this organization. So much so that his own son, Luca is returning as a Raptor for the third year.
Professional Trainers
Nick Parr
Ryan Roeske
Mike McGee
Former Oakland University standout, Nick Parr, has joined the Moose Athletics organization. Nick pitched for the NCAA Division I program from 2016-2019, compiling 33 starts over his four years on campus.
Additionally, Parr played in some of the best college summer leagues in the country, including The Northwoods League and The Valley League.
Known and respected by coaches and teammates for his calm and enjoyable personality.
Our players have gained so much knowledge from Coach Nick and look forward to another year of development with his leadership.
Mike McGee
Ryan Roeske
Mike McGee
Former Oakland University standout and Ohio Dominican Assistant Coach, Mike McGee, has joined the Moose Athletics organization as an on-field instructor and Speed & Agility Program Director.
McGee was a three year starter and two-time team captain at OU. Upon graduation, he began his coaching career with the prestigious Illinois Sparks travel organization as well as assisting at his alma mater (Plainfield East HS).
From there, McGee entered the college coaching ranks from 2019-2020 at Ohio Dominican University. At ODU, he served as the program hitting coach, catching coach and strength & conditioning coach. As a certified NAS/PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist).
Ryan Roeske
Ryan Roeske
Ryan Roeske
Coach Ryan is the newest full time addition to the Moose Athletics staff. The 2012 DeLaSalle Collegiate graduate attended and played for Coach Ted Mahn at Olivet College. There, he lettered four times and departed as the all-time leader in appearances on the mound (63). After graduation, Ryan served as the Head Coach of MBC Muckdogs travel team for 5 years, while working full time in the business world. This past spring, he joined Coach Moose on the coaching staff at his alma mater (DeLaSalle).
"Ryan is a fantastic coach and a fantastic human being. He fits the model and mission of Moose Athletics perfectly. His on-field coaching knowledge and style, along with his business experience makes him a special addition." ~Coach Moose