Southeast Stars :: Staff
In high school, Sean racked up many accolades (four year All-Conference 1st Team, All-Area 1st Team and three year All-State 1st Team for baseball in addition to being a three year All-Conference 1st Team, three year All-Area 1st Team, and two year All-State 1st Team for basketball). He was an All-American nominee for both sports his senior year and finished his high school career with 1,641 points and 207 career three pointers, leading the state of Connecticut, along with being a top 150 recruit in baseball and a division one basketball prospect. He was offered a professional contract by the New York Mets right out of high school, but he chose college instead.
After accepting a scholarship to Division one Marist College, where he was the starting shortstop and closer, he transferred to the University of Maryland where he was the Terps starting shortstop. In 2000 and 2001, Sean was rated the ACC's top fielding shortstop. His peers during that time included players such as Mark Texeira of the New York Yankees and Khalil Green of the St. Louis Cardinals. The switch hitter's career bating average was .319 and he topped out at 92 miles per hour off the mound as a pitcher.
After College, he was offered several contracts from independent and overseas pro teams, but due to injuries and his desire to coach and teach, Sean made the decision to stop playing, turning his attention instead to training youth baseball, softball and basketball players. He got his start working under former L.A. Dodgers players Dan Gray and Garrett Teel.
Sean has gone on to coach Varsity baseball and basketball programs and has specialized in individual instruction with his Lomas Excel Sports program. He has taught many current collegiate and professional athlete and his work as youth counselor in New York led to establishing the first varsity baseball and basketball teams for those programs. Sean is the Head Coach of the Myrtle Beach Stars 18u Showcase team.
Sean is married to the former Marcela Lomba of Mahopac, New York and they have two children; Tyler John, 4 and Jayden Sebastian, 1.
In August 2008, Sean was named USSSA Showcase Director for Horry County. He also works closely with many colleges on the East Coast serving as a cross checker recruiter. This enables him to have his Myrtle Beach Stars Program serve as a pipeline to the college ranks. On April 10, 2010 Sean was inducted into the prestigious Immaculate High School Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic accomplishments throughout his career.
In August 2011, Sean led his 15u Stars to the Dynamic Baseball National Championship and in June of 2010 he also led the 18u Stars to the USSSA High School National Championship.
Sean joined the Kansas City Royals in 2011 and is a professional scout for their organization covering all of South Carolina.
In the summer of 2012 he will be starting the inaugural year of the Beach Collegiate Baseball League featuring top collegiate players throughout the nation!
Your child has a great opportunity of improving by working with the best instructor on the Beach. Reserve your lessons now!
Dan became involved with Stars of 2Morrow towards the end of 2007 and since has made a major impact on its program. Dan moved to Myrtle Beach back in 1993 and was a business owner of DL Construction through 1999. In 2000, Dan started LeDuc Construction and is now presently in his tenth year of his own construction business. In the fall of 2006 and spring of 2007, he helped lead his recreation baseball teams at Crabtree to two consecutive league championships. Dan was also selected to be one of the Crabtree All Star coaches and his team became the first from Crabtree to win two games in All Star play. In March 2008, Dan was named the Myrtle Beach Stars 11u head coach sanctioned by USSSA. He led his team to much success especially playing against predominantly 12u teams. They had a winning record and finished with two 2nd place finishes in tournament play. On August 1st 2008, Dan became the head coach of Myrtle Beach Stars 12u and continued leading his team to success. In 3 months, he and his 12u Stars won three 1st place championships as well as two 2nd place finishes highlighted by a year end gold bracket 1st place championship. Towards the end of 2008, Dan partnered with Sean Lomas and became Vice President of Stars of 2Morrow Sports Training, LLC. In the summer of 2009 Dan accepted an invitation to help coach the Midlothian, VA based Huegenot Hornets as they played at the Cooperstown Dreams Park in Cooperstown, NY. While there the team ate, slept , and played as a team. Dan is a tremendous part of Stars not only as a coach and a businessman, but also with his eye for talent in the surrounding area. His work ethic is unsurpassed and he is focused on continuously building Stars of 2Morrow for years to come!
John was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. It was there, living across the street from Ebbets Field that he developed his immense love for sports. Coming up as a young athlete he had the good fortune to play with and against Major League All Star John Candeleria on the field and the court. He was also able to play and learn from many others, including longtime NBA veteran Kenny Charles and coaching great Pete Gillhen. John graduated from Brooklyn Prep in 1971 as an astounding student-athlete, and then went on to college at St. Francis in Maine. Soon after college John started his career with IBM and played on the softball circuit throughout the U.S.
In 1988, John was approached by the Brewster Little League to be the Head Coach of the 9 and 10 year old All Star team. It was there that his great reputation as a coach, mentor, teacher, and father became noticed. He went on to coach the 9 and 10 year old All Stars in 1988 and 89 with incredible records capped off by first place league finishes both years. In 1990 and 1991 he was the Head Coach of the Brewster 11 and 12 year old All Star teams, both of whom are still considered to be among the best All Star teams in Brewster Little League history. In two years, they compiled 15 first place tournament finishes. In 1992, 93, and 94 John was the head of Brewster 13, 14 and 15 All Stars, respectively. Once again he led his teams to great records and each time fell just short of making it to Williamsport. During that time period John was also the Head Coach for the WPBA BP All Stars (14u in '92, 16u in '93, and 18u in '94), and in each of those years BP finished first in league standings.
In 1995, John's son Sean was pursued by the national powerhouse Long Island Tigers. When Sean decided to play with the Tigers, it didn't take long for the organization to recruit John for his coaching skills. He soon became an assistant coach to the legendary Ron Gorecki of Archbishop Molloy. John made his mark in the Tigers Organization from 1995-97, where he coached over 500 players who then moved on to play at the professional or collegiate level. Some of those players include his son Sean Lomas (University of Maryland), Jason Dellaero (Chicago White Sox), Chris Smith (Houston Astros), and most recently Reid Gorecki (New York Yankees).
After his son went to play college ball John decided to take time out to watch him throughout his career but luckily for us, John decided to come out of retirement and joined the staff of Stars of 2Morrow in 2007. In 2008, he assisted both the 11u and 12u teams as their Pitching Coach and helped them to achieve four First Place finishes. In 2009, John was the pitching coach for the Stars16u Showcase team, helping to coach them to an outstanding season. In 2010, John will be developing the youth of the Stars as the Head Coach of 12u, along with continuing to act as Pitching Coach for the 18u Showcase team.
John's basketball resume goes just as deep. His coaching experience and knowledge is second to none and each player he has ever worked with thoroughly respects this man. His son Sean is one of the most decorated two sport athletes in Connecticut history. Stars players have a great advantage to be able to work with John.
John has been married to Diane Lomas of Piermont, NY for over 30 years and they have two children Sean(31), and Melissa(27). He has 3 grandchildren, Tyler(4), Brooklyn (1), and Jayden (1).
Stephen has been with the Stars program since 2009. Stephen played his high school ball at Socastee High School as an excellent catcher. Stephen continued to play in many semi-pro leagues after high school including the Ripken league for a few years. He has worked with numerous catchers in the Stars program now playing at the collegiate level including Robert Troiano Jr, Tim Starkey, Josh Powell and more. He has also been on the St. James High School Varsity staff for 5 years. Most recently he was an assistant coach on the state champion 2011 team which featured current USC Gamecock Tanner English, College of Charleston Infielder Gunnar Heidt and his brother, Anthony Cossentino, of USC-Sumter. Stephen just led the St James team to a first place finish in the 2011 Diamond Prospect Fall League. Over the years, he has proven to be a valuable coach at all age brackets leading the Stars to many championships including a 10 game win streak for the 13u Stars in fall 2011. Stephen will continue to be a part of the St James staff as 2012 approaches. He's an excellent catching and hitting instructor so reserve your lesson now!
Melissa was a four year starting shortstop and pitcher for Kennedy High School in New York. She was a three-year All-Conference player and an honorable mention All-State player her senior year. Melissa was offered a softball scholarship to division one Towson University, but chose to become a professional dance choreographer. In the meantime, she never stopped her love for softball. She continued to coach and give personal lessons. She has trained many college softball players whom are playing today and also many top-notch high school players. She was an assistant coach for Melissa Tucci (University of Missouri Coach) for softball AAU programs on the east coast. Whether it is fielding, hitting, or pitching, she brings many assets to the table. She is currently working very closely with girls in Myrtle beach and coaches a few teams in Carolina Forest. Melissa also is pursuing her Bachelors Degree from Coastal Carolina. Melissa specializes in softball pitching lessons and is a fitness expert extraordinaire. After working with her, your child will leave a better player.
Miranda graduated in May 2010 with Honors and Cum Laude from Coker College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Biology. She was an Academic All-Conference, an Academic All-American, and was First Team All-Conference in 2008. She also was chosen as a member of the All Tournament Team in 2009. In her Senior year Miranda hit .303 while playing stellar defense behind the plate. In her Junior year she also hit .307 with 2 home runs. Her Freshman and Sophomore years she combined to hit over .300 on her way to very good junior and senior years. A Waccamaw High School graduate, she was a 4 time All-Region player. She also won the Softball Warrior Award, the James W. Smith Outstanding Athlete Award, and was a Wendy's High School Heisman Nominee. Miranda brings a great background to the program after being a star catcher for Coker for four years. She is the Head Coach of the 12u Stars and we look forward to her leading Stars Softball to bigger and better things.
6"4 left handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Laney had an impressive first season of pro ball with a 2-0 record for the Arizona League Dodgers while compiling a low era. Before signing with the Dodgers, he had an excellent 2011 season for Coastal Carolina University.In 2010 as a Junior he Appeared in 34 games, second-most in the Big South behind teammate Ryan Connolly's 40, ranking fourth (tied) on the CCU single-season list ... Was 3-1 overall - 2-0 in Big South action - with a 4.93 ERA, two saves and was in on four combined shutouts ... Struck out 44 in 42.0 innings pitched ... Got the win versus College of Charleston (June 6), striking out the only batter he faced, to force a winner-take-all game the following day ... That next day, he sat down six straight, including five strikeouts, in the Chant's 11-10 win over College of Charleston (June 7) in the Regional Championship ... In his first outing with the Chants, pitched 4.1 innings and struck out five ... Credited with a save, entering with two on and two out in the ninth and striking out the only batter he faced versus Presbyterian (April 3 game 2) ... Picked up his first win, pitching 0.2 innings versus High Point (April 9) ... Earned his second save at VMI (April 24) ... Entering with one out and runners on the corners in a 3-2 game, Laney induced a game-ending double play to preserve the win ... Second win was versus UNC Asheville (May 2), pitching 2.0 scoreless innings and fanning two ... Struck out two in one inning's work versus South Carolina in the first Super Regional contest.
Prior to Coastal Carolina: Attended Miami Dade Community College in 2009 (So.) ... Was selected to represent the Southern Conference in the Florida Junior College Sophomore showcase in Winter Haven, Fla. ... Also was invited to participate in the Junior College All-Star Game and Showcase ... Attended East Carolina University in 2008 (Fr.) ... Made nine appearances for the Pirates with a 5.28 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitched ... LC Bird HS: Had a 2.02 ERA as a senior ... Earned second team all-district honors his junior season, tossing four complete games in seven starts... Was invited to participate in the Commonwealth Games of Virginia and competed in the U17-18 World Championships in Atlanta in 2006.
Matt is a pitching instructor for the Stars throughout his offseason. He also helps coach a few of the Stars travel ball teams. Call now to reserve your pitching lessons with LA Dodgers pitcher Matt Laney!
Tim was born and raised in Wise, Virginia. He played his high school ball at JJ Kelly where they won 3 state championships in 1981,1982,1983. Tim went to Mars Hill College and played four years 1984-1987. He then completed graduate school at Appalachian State University. Tim coached two years at George Washington High School in Danville Virginia. They were the Western District Champions both years and Region champions in 1989. He moved on to become Head Coach at Abingdon High School 1990-1998. They became Highlands District Champions 1995,1996. Tim was Coach of the Year in both of those seasons. The high school made State Tournament appearances five out of eight years. Three of his players were selected for VHSL All Star game. Coach Graham took over at Richlands High School 1998-2000. The school was Southwest District Champions all three years. In 2001, he became Head Coach for North Myrtle Beach 2001-2010. Tim resurrected the program which had not been to the playoffs for ten years. North Myrtle made the state playoffs five out of eight years. They were Region VII Champions in 2007. Coach Graham was Associate Scout for the Atlanta Braves Organization from 2003-2009. He is now Assistant Varsity Coach at Myrtle Beach High School where he began in 2011 and is entering his second year in 2012. The Stars program is very thrilled to have Coach Tim Graham as their 17u head coach. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that the players will immensely benefit from!
Kinney brings with him a wealth of experience that includes pitching five years at the major league level; making 97 appearances and compiling a 4.52 ERA. His major league career lasted from 1978-82 with the Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers and Oakland A’s. Kinney has played for managers such as Jeff Torborg, Roger Craig, Sparky Anderson, Billy Martin and Jim Leyland.
After being drafted in the 10th round by the Cleveland Indians, Kinney advanced through every level of professional baseball. Primarily a closer, he made 452 minor league appearances totaling 927 innings and posting a 3.99 career ERA with 67 saves. In 1978 he was voted Pitcher of the Year in the Puerto Rican Winter League and was the dominant pitcher for the 1978 Caribbean Series Championship team representing Puerto Rico.
Kinney continued his playing career at the amateur level in the Blue Mountain League (1983-88) and the Tri-County League (1993-2003) in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. He was inducted into the Blue Mountain League Hall of Fame in 1999 and continues to pitch in the Men’s Senior Baseball League winning numerous National Championships.
His 25 year coaching career includes 14 years at the youth level, 4 years at high school and 7 years as pitching coach forDeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. In his seven years at DeSales, Kinney developed 11 First Team All-Conference pitchers, 3 Conference Pitchers of the Year while helping DeSales win two Conference championships and two NCAA Div. III Regional Tournament appearances.
Kinney earned his Masters of Business Administration degree from DeSales University and is a National Pitching Association and Rod Dedeaux Research and Baseball Institute 2012 Certified Coach. Dennis will also be coaching a collegiate team in the inaugural season of the Beach Collegiate Baseball League commissioned by Stars President Sean Lomas.
Most recently he has been a pitching instructor for Pride of the Diamond and Elite Sports Academy in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and now makes his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with his wife Susie.
The Southeast Stars are very excited to add Dennis Kinney to its staff with all of his experience and knowledge. Major league experience and an excellent teacher of the game is a perfect fit for the Stars family!
Jon is currently in his 3rd year as the Assistant Coach at Stanly Community College. He worked for North Carolina Baseball Showcase. In 2008 he was
the Assistant Coach for Post 522 Legion
As a player, Jon played for Mars Hill College. In the summers, he played for the Asheville Redbirds of the SCBL. In high school, he went to Parkland High School in North Carolina.
Jon has worked countless hours at baseball camps across the Southeast and is moving up quickly as a young talent on the coaching spectrum. This summer of 2012 Jon will be the head coach for the Murrells Inlet Tide of the Beach Collegiate Baseball League. He will also be a head coach for a Southeast Stars Showcase Baseball team. He is a great addition to the Stars program!
He was also Volunteer Assistant Coach for Eckerd College in Florida in 2011. He worked for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball clinics 2010 and 2011.
As a player, he played for Eckerd College. Before college he played for Clearwater High School in Florida. Minner has worked numerous camps through the Southeast area and brings alot of knowledge to the Stars.
This summer he will be the assistant coach for the Murrells Inlet Tide in the Beach Collegiate Baseball League. He also will be an assistant coach for a Stars Showcase team in 2012 as well. We are very happy to have Minner and he is a nice addition to the Stars family!
Nate Richards will begin his first year in the Stars program as the head coach of the 18u Stars Showcase team in the summer of 2012. Nate will also be entering the Beach Collegiate Baseball League in the summer of 2012 as a first time Head Coach for the Sumter Sting Rays. Richards' previous coaching experiences include USC-Sumter, Northwoods League, and in the Coastal Plains League as an assistant. While at USC-Sumter he helped coach the Fire Ants to it's first Region X Championship with a record of 52-11 in 2009 as a second year program. In the summer of 2009 Richards assisted the Battle Creek Bombers of the Northwoods League to a record number of wins in a single season. While assisting the Wilmington Sharks in the summer of 2010 of the Coastal Plains League, the Sharks recorded the best record in 7 years. During his previous coaching experiences, Richards has coached 13 players who were drafted into the MLB.
Richards began his collegiate playing career in the fall of 2007 at the University of South Carolina at Sumter. After his Sophomore year he transferred to North Greenville University, where he would complete his playing career. While at North Greenville he helped lead the Crusaders to a NCCAA National Championship and fell just short of a Back-to-Back National Title. Nate is a great addition to the Stars program.
Michael is a 2008 graduate of Coastal Carolina University. While in college Michael worked for the Atlanta Braves doing pitch charts and video for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for three years. After graduation Michael accepted an internship with Bill James and John Dewan’s statistical analysis company Baseball Info Solutions where he watched Major League Baseball games and input data that was then outsourced to Major League Baseball Teams, Sports Agencies, Baseball Websites, and ESPN. After finishing at Baseball Info Solutions he then accepted an a Pro Scouting Internship with the Toronto Blue Jays where he did video, pitch charts, spray charts, statistical analysis, accumulate scouting reports, evaluate prospects in the Eastern League (AA), as well as other duties assigned to him by the coaching/scouting/and player development staff. Michael was also an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays where he helped evaluate talent in North/South Carolina and Virginia for the MLB Rule IV draft.
Francis has been part of the Stars organization since 2010. Chock was a Loris High School graduate in 2010 where he played Varsity from 2008-2010 as their starting shortstop and ace pitcher. He began his high school career in New York before moving to South Carolina to begin his Sophomore year. Chock was a constant all region player in his high school years and went under the radar as a college recruit. Chock became the leadoff hitter for the high profile Stars 18u Showcase teams in 2010 and 2011. He hit over .350 in both of those years while hitting for power to all fields including one game where he hit 2 doubles in one inning. Chock was also the best defensive asset the Stars had as well. A shortstop by trade, Chock was able to transition to playing a top notch third base and even centerfield by utilizing his athleticism. He played much at shortstop as well but anywhere he was put he was a sure thing. Chock also was one of the Stars top pitchers. In 2010 he went 9-3 with 3 saves leading the Stars to a National High School Championship. He was named the Stars 2010 Organization Player of the Year. In summer 2011, Francis continued on his great path throughout the summer by being a lethal leadoff hitter, top notch infielder and an elite pitcher. Once again Chock went 6-1 pitching and hit over .350 for the summer. In the mid summer, Chock accepted the opportunity to play at Division I college New York Institute of Technology. Entering his freshman year in fall 2011, Chock will be red shirted for his first year but the Bears are building him to be a starting infielder and closer on the mound under Head Coach Mike Caulfield. Chock, who assisted in the summer of 2011 for the 15u Showcase Team will be back in the summer of 2012 to assist President Sean Lomas for the National Champion 16u Stars. You can also catch Francis in action in the Beach Collegiate Baseball League this summer playing for the Myrtle Beach Stars team. Francis Chock is the epitome of what a Stars player is all about and we are proud to have him as a showcase coach!
Greg comes to Stars program after recently graduating from Mars Hill College in May of 2011. Smith graduated Summa Cum Laude where he made the Dean's list all 8 semesters. He was a four year player for the division II Mars Hill Baseball Program. He was on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and he was also selected to attend the NCAA Division II Leadership Convention. In his high school career, Smith played ball for Waccamaw High School in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. As a young man, he grew up in Murrells Inlet and spent his summers playing for the Murrells Inlet American Legion Post 178. He is currently an 8th grade Social Studies teacher and baseball coach for William J. Clark Middle School in Orangeburg, South Carolina. In the summer of 2012 he will be coaching in Beach Collegiate Baseball League and will also be a head coach for the 16u National Stars Showcase Team. Greg is a great addition to the Stars program!