STARR, Stu

COMBS, Ryan

Ryan played his high school baseball in Indiana. Upon graduation from Indiana University, Coach Combs went straight into coaching and has been doing so for more than 15 years.

His coaching stints have included several years as a HS head coach as well as assistant coach in Indiana before moving on to coach at the junior college level, at Frank Phillips College in Texas. After leading FPC to a national ranking as hitting coach Ryan then moved on to Webber International University where he held the position of pitching coach for two years.

Ryan is presently in the middle of his 3rd season as head coach at Lake Worth Christian in Boynton Beach.

• Head Baseball Coach
   
• Lake Worth Christian School

COLLINS, Larry
General Manager

Larry Collins graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 1996, where he played two seasons of baseball, earning All Conference (’96) and Most Improved Player (’96) recognitions. In 1997, Larry enjoyed a season of independent professional baseball with the Newark Barge Bandits of the North Atlantic League, where he led the League in Saves (13) and Appearances (26).

By the end of that same year, Larry completed his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Nova Southeastern. Between 1999 and 2005, Larry served as CFO for two organizations, including the High A affiliate of the San Diego Padres & Anaheim Angels.

In 2005, Larry was asked to continue the Pokers tradition by founder Coach Mike Roberts and long time coach Sonny Hansley. 2007 marked a historic time in Pokers Baseball, as Larry added the 17u & 16u squads, as well as overseeing the transition of the Pokers to a Non-Profit Organization status. Since 2005, Larry and his most senior staff, notably Chris Keighley, have overseen the successful transition of hundreds of high school players to the collegiate and/or professional levels. “Every student/athlete deserves a chance, a shot at realizing their dreams. The Pokers are a vehicle for these young men to help drive them to their goals, “ cites Collins. Larry is 38 and resides in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

ROUAH, Daniel
Pokers 17u White Asst. Coach

About Daniel Rouah:

• 3 Year letter winner at Piper High School from 2002-2005.
• All-County selection Senior year.
• Most Improved Pitcher in 2005 while going 5-2 with a 1.98 earned run average.
• Continued my career at Lynn University
• Earned Most Improved Pitcher at Lynn after my 2007 campaign.
• Pitched as a weekend conference starter for the next three seasons, as well as captured the schools first ever National Championship in 2009.
• Won the Eastern division title in the NYCBL in 2008 when I played for the Geneva Red Wings
• Played with President/Owner Josh Starr at the Jewish Maccabbi games in Omaha, NE in 2000.

Graduating in May 2010 with a Bachelors in Sports Management from Lynn University. Currently reside in Delray Beach, FL

BAUGH, Danny
Pokers 17u Navy Coach

Daniel was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Daniel graduated from Bolton High School in 2002. It is here where he realized that coaching is something that he wanted to make a living doing. During his summers Daniel played with the Dulins Dodgers (TN) and worked as a volunteer in numerous baseball camps. Daniel as a junior in high school earned all district honors, all county honors, all state 2nd team, and helped lead his team to a regional championship. He finished the year with a .000 ERA 7-0 record with 10 saves. He followed up his Junior year with a 6-2 record with 6 saves and a 1.32 ERA. He received all district, all county, all region awards.

He then signed with Southwest Tennessee Community College and played one year where he went 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA. Daniel decided to transfer after one season. After his verbal commitment got dropped due to a coaching change at the University of Memphis, with time running out he settled to sign with small NAIA school Lambuth University. It was his plan to play one year and then transfer back to the University of Memphis. He ended up staying and played one year with Lambuth before having full reconstructive surgery on his shoulder. The injury forced him to sit out a year, and eventually was the reason he decided to get into coaching.

After surgery Daniel played three more seasons with Lambuth and played in the Kentucky Illinois Tennessee (K.I.T.) League for two years with the Fulton Railroaders, and realized that he needed to start his life and decided to put the degree he earned from Lambuth University in to effect.

Daniel is currently the Head baseball Coach at McArthur HS in Hollywood, FL.. Daniel and his girlfriend reside in Broward, FL

STUART, Ryan
Pokers 17u Navy Coach

About Ryan Stuart:

Ryan has been assintant coach at J.P. Taravella High School since 2006 and has helped the Trojans advance into the 6A Regional playoffs 4 different years. Ryan has many responsibility for the Trojans including working with the catchers and being the first base coach. Ryan played his college baseball at the University of Tampa under the direction of Joe Urso which also included a trip to the Division 2 World Series in 2003. Ryan currently resides in Coral Springs with his fiance Jamie and the wedding is set for January 2011.