
A complete Professional Staff is the key to our success over the years
The pride and joy of Kutsher's Sports Academy, and what sets us apart from any other camp, is our coaching staff. We have professional coaches in every sport area that we offer, and all bring to KSA qualifications that make them the top coaches in their respective areas. Click on the picture to get a complete bio and find out the quality of instruction available at Kutsher's Sports Academy for your child this summer.
BASEBALL
Will Cordero: 2006 - Present. Wil began working at KSA just after retiring from Major League Baseball, where during his 14 year career he was named both an All-Star and winner of the prestigious Silver Slugger Award. Wil is an excellent instructor who enjoys passing on his extensive knowledge of the game to our young campers.
BASKETBALL
Chris Cummings: (1971- Present) Chris coaches in the German Professional League and was a very successful player in Germany for over 20 seasons. He played Division 1 basketball at Centenary College, where he was one of the leading scorers in the country his senior year. Chris holds the record for most career points in the European professional leagues, and is an outstanding shooting coach.
Artie LaGreca: (1991-Present) Coached the Midwood High School Girls Basketball team to a record of 238-73 over 13 seasons at the helm. Coach LaGreca was named Brooklyn Coach of the Year 6 times in the last decade, and was part of the biggest turnaround in Division 1 College Basketball as part of the Brooklyn College staff in the 80’s.
Evan Pickman: (1981-Present) Formerly the Head Coach at the College of Staten Island, Coach Pickman was an NBA scout for 20 years with the Los Angeles Clippers and is now coaching high school boys basketball in New York City.
Regis White: (1994-Present) Regis is a former All-Ohio Basketball and Football player. He went on to star at Villanova University and now teaches and coaches high school basketball in Ohio.
GOLF
Peter Kinne: (2011-Present) A native of Great Barrington, Peter is the Head Golf Coach at Berkshire School in nearby Sheffield, MA. A 2 handicap, Peter is able to instruct his players on all aspects of golf. Peter is also the Head Boy's Basketball Coach at Berkshire School and will be periodically assisting in the KSA basketball program as well.
GYMNASTICS
Lyn Horiye: (1987-Present) Lyn was an outstanding international gymnast and has been tremendously succesful in his high school coaching career- winning the California state championship numerous times and being named California Coach of the Year six times. Lyn has the ability to teach and help young gymnasts at all levels and is avery personable trainer who truly enjoys working with his students.
TENNIS
Gajapathy Varadhajulu: (1980-Present) "Gaja" leads an outstanding tennis program at KSA. He was a terrific player in his early career and still is quite successful in the Indian over 50 circuit. Gajaworks with all levels of ability and is a very knowledgeable instructor with a kind, encouraging manner with all of the campers.
Vasudeva Reddy: (1995 - Present) Reddy is one of India'stop players and now a respected instructor. Reddy playedprofessionally for a number of years and represented India as a Davis Cup member and also as a junior at Wimbledon. He has outstanding knowledge of all aspects of tennis and can bring out the best in top level players.
LACROSSE & FOOTBALL
Gerry Keane: (2008-Present) Gerry's coaching career started in 1970 at the Pingry School in New Jersey. Former Head Master and Lacrosse coach at the Queen Anne School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Also has coached high school football for 15 years. Is credited with starting multiple lacrosse programs throughout New Jersey and Maryland.
SOCCER
Joe Santos: (1977 - Present)
Joe is a tremendous teacher of soccer fundamentals. He was a star collegiate and professional player and became an outstanding high school coach in the Albany region of New York. Joe can spot talent and work with players to make them better, and campers love working with him.
Jonathan Moodey: (2011-Present)
Jon joins us for his first season at KSA in 2011. Jon is the Head Boy's Soccer Coach at nearby Berkshire School and has compiled an impressive record there. Jon is a soccer enthusiast and has had
tremendous success, both as a player and a coach. After graduating from Holderness School, he went on to Kenyon College where he captained the soccer team. Ever since college, Jon has been coaching soccer and at Berkshire he has l led his team to the New England Prep School Soccer Tournament for the past three years.
SWIMMING
Caroline White: (1984 - Present) Caroline was a member of the Nonington College Swim Team and has been the Aquatics Director at the Wilton Family Y in Wilton, CT. She is a certified Water Safety Instructor and also holds CPR and Lifeguard Training certifications.
WEIGHT TRAINING & FOOTBALL
Bill Selwyn: (1989 - Present)
Bill teaches Physical Education and coaches football in Florida during the school year. He brings to KSA a wealth of knowledge regarding fitness and training that benefits all of our campers greatly. He develops and administers programs for campers looking to prepare for their upcoming school seasons and gives them an ability to continue training once they leave camp throughout the school year.
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