The Pride
Experience
“What a summer with @nepridebaseball. One of the best summers of my life, with the best coaches and teammates I could ever imagine having.”
— JAKE LENAHAN – Class of 2024 – Holy Cross Baseball Commit
That is a quote from my son’s Instagram page and a powerful message. From the first time we met his coaches, teammates and families we knew we were a part of something very special. The coaches very effectively communicated with both the boys and parents. They were more than happy to help guide everyone in the recruiting process. They worked tirelessly for the boys both with recruiting and challenging them to continuously improve. The team participated in many high exposure events, playing against great competition. The NE Pride organization made it really affordable and even added events at no extra cost to the families. They do it differently, and it works. Our only regret is Jake’s time traveling and playing for them was all too short. When I told his coach this he replied they’re friends for life. Incredible organization that truly is a baseball family.
– Mary Kay Lenahan
“During my time at Pride, I was exposed to top notch coaches who not only pushed me but fostered an environment that allowed me to make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, and laid the groundwork for the player I am today.”
My name is Derek Cease, and I am a 2021 graduate of Northeast Pride Travel Organization and current player at Penn State University.
I would say that Northeast Pride provided me with the coaching and exposure to be seen and recruited by Division I teams. During my time at Pride, I was exposed to top notch coaches who not only pushed me but fostered an environment that allowed me to make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, and laid the groundwork for the player I am today. I have so many fond memories of playing in some of the best baseball venues in the United States and developed so many friendships with my teammates. These memories and friendships will last a lifetime. If you are looking to play for a top-notch travel organization that will push you and challenge you to become the best player then Northeast Pride is for you.
I would also like to mention another organization that helped me tremendously with training and recovery, this being Apex Sports Performance Mountaintop, PA. This training facility fostered and laid the groundwork for a work ethic that I still carry today. The trainers are top notch and will educate you on proper lifting techniques, strategies to get stronger as well as strategies for recovery. These techniques and strategies are necessary so you can be in the best condition, so you perform at your peak whether it’s time to swing the bat, field a baseball, run the bases, or throw a pitch. The trainers take the time to learn your strengths and weaknesses and take a vested interest in your performance. You may catch me at the facility during winter break or in the off season so I can maintain and improve my conditioning.
In closing if you are looking for two first class organizations that will push you to be the best version of yourself then Northeast Pride and Apex Sports Performance are for you!!!
Join the Pride and ROAR like a LION!!!
— DEREK CEASE – Class of 2021 – Penn State Baseball Commit
“In all of my experience as a baseball dad, and it has been significant, my relationship with Joe and NE Pride Baseball will always be a highlight in our journey.”
— VON BAKER – Class of 2020 – Cornell University Commit
My son Von has been playing travel baseball since 2010 with a number of different teams performing at different levels. We have experienced the good (kids having fun playing the game they love), the bad (dad coaches using the organization to promote their marginal kid) and everything in between.
Most organizations are simply focused on tournament ball, it’s fun, its expensive, and you can go home with a trophy.
We joined The Northeast Pride baseball organization after meeting Joe Curreri and learning how & why the organization functions. NE Pride baseball focuses on preparing and guiding the player and parents though the process of playing at the next level. There is a healthy mixture of practice instruction, tournament play, and college combines, which is really the place that gets the kids in front of recruiters and decision makers at the college level.
NE Pride and Joe Curreri has the connections and relationships with the universities and colleges to get your player looked at.
We have been very fortunate. My son has committed to his first pick D1 University after having been introduced through Joe and NE Pride baseball. We feel so strongly about our relationship and the benefits that it has fostered that we continue to play and participate even after commitment.
In all of my experience as a baseball dad, and it has been significant, my relationship with Joe and NE Pride Baseball will always be a highlight in our journey.
I would strongly recommend participation.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Baker