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
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