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14U Head coach

COACH JENNIFER RICHARDSON


​​​​​​​Coach Jenn Richardson received her B.S. in Mathematics Education from Brigham Young University, and is currently pursuing an Elementary Education certificate at Moreland University. A standout athlete and scholar, Coach Richardson played softball for BYU on a full scholarship, where she excelled as a four-year starter. Her outstanding performance on the field earned her the title of Offensive Player of the Year for BYU in 2007 and a place on the prestigious 3rd Team Easton All-American Softball Team in the same year.
Combining her passion for sports and education, Coach Richardson has dedicated over a decade to coaching youth sports, including 3 years as a high school softball head coach, instilling in young athletes not only the fundamentals of the game but also invaluable life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. Her commitment to community and excellence in coaching was recognized when she was awarded the Phoenix Mercury Jr. NBA Community Coach of the Year in 2023. Further accolades include being honored for her service and dedication to athletics by Anne Arundel County Public Schools Athletics, receiving a Service Award in 2016. Her commitment to academic excellence was highlighted when she was named a 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American.
Coach Richardson continues to inspire and mentor young athletes, shaping them into not only skilled competitors but also well-rounded individuals both on and off the field. She is excited about her newest journey to establish a club baseball team that doesn’t play on Sundays, creating an opportunity to compete in club baseball not previously available to athletes that wish to dedicate their Sundays to religious worship.


11u head coach

COACH ADAM ROSALES
 


Adam Rosales played 11 years in the MLB (2008 - 2019), and transitioned into coaching in 2020. He managed the ACL Athletics for three years (2021-2023), and currently serves as a baserunning coordinator and hitting coach in the Athletics organization. He graduated from Western Michigan University, and was drafted into professional baseball by the Cincinnati Reds in 2005. He has a strong desire to give back and pass on his knowledge to the next generation. He and his wife have two children: Juliet and Adrian.

14U COACHES

COACH TERREL RICHARDSON





Coach T's journey is quite diverse and impressive! Growing up in Mesa, Arizona, he immersed himself in sports, particularly baseball, and developed his baseball knowledge and coaching skills from a young age, assisting with coaching Little League teams alongside his father and eventually working his way up to District 7 Little League head umpire. His passion for coaching continued as he took on the role of head softball coach at Heritage Academy.
After completing his Master's degree in Russian from the University of Arizona, Terrel joined the US Navy. His military career provided him with unique experiences and challenges, including frequent relocations. Despite this, Coach T remained committed to coaching youth sports, volunteering with various teams in baseball, basketball, football and soccer through several youth programs including Cal Ripken, Pony, Army Youth Sports, Navy Child and Youth Programs, and YMCA. This dedication highlights his passion for teaching and motivating young athletes, instilling in them not only the skills of the game, but also teaching them life lessons such as resilience.
Coach T's role within the Bandits organization will be diverse, focusing on administrative tasks while supporting Coach Jenn in leading the team. His extensive coaching experience, combined with his diverse background, will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to the Bandits organization.


COACH BRETT TOLMAN


Coach Tolman brings a lifelong passion for baseball and youth development to the field. A former high school baseball player with deep roots in the game, Coach Tolman combines on-field experience with a strong dedication to mentorship.


As the head coach of his son’s Little League Majors All-Star team, he has led young athletes through both competitive play and character-building experiences. With four children of his own, Coach Tolman understands the importance of creating a positive, growth-focused environment where kids can thrive not only in sports but in life.


Driven by a love for the game and a heart for helping youth succeed, Coach Tolman is committed to teaching fundamentals, instilling confidence, and building teamwork—on and off the diamond.



11U Coaches

COACH REED WILLIS





Reed Willis is joining our 11u Staff. Growing up in Juneau, Alaska, Coach Reed was a multi-sport athlete with baseball and competitive jump roping as his two primary sports. At the age of 11, Coach Reed took third in his age group for single rope and double Dutch at the I.R.S.O.’s world championships. Coach Reed played catcher and outfield for the Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears’ baseball team, which, at that time, was considered the premier baseball program in Alaska by several ranking organizations . He received numerous awards for leadership on and off the baseball field. Coach Reed received offers from several schools to play baseball or run cross-country/track.

After high school, Reed studied economics and law before moving to Arizona. While at college, Reed volunteered as an umpire for a Special Olympics softball tournament. Since then, Coach Reed has continued to volunteer with organizations emphasizing sports and special needs.

Reed transitioned to coaching when his son started playing Little League. He is a two-time Four Peaks Little League all-star coach, helping the 10U team win the District tournament in 2024 and 2025, and taking 4th at State in 2025. He currently volunteers as the Four Peaks Little League Baseball Player Agent. 

Outside of work and baseball, Reed enjoys spending time with his wife, 4 sons, coaching and playing multiple sports, and cooking.


COACH STAN MINATOGAWA

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My name is Stan Minatogawa and I grew up in Mesa, AZ. I played sports growing up and still have a passion to play all the great games that sports have to offer. Out of all the sports, baseball was a game that I was able to excel in. I played high school baseball at Seton Catholic located in Chandler, AZ. I was a four-year starting shortstop, won two State Championships, 05’-06’ AIA 3A First Team All-State, and was awarded the 2006 3A All Star Game MVP.
Baseball was a game that I was able to play year-round and flourish in because of the great coaching I received as a youth to young adult. I was fortunate enough to receive instruction from college to professional athletes. Terry Kennedy, a four-time MLB All-Star, was a coach who could simplify instruction and incorporate fun into learning the great game of baseball. As a coach, I work hard to maintain those same principles.
I am a father of five and have been coaching my two oldest children over the last several years. My coaching experience has grown with my children. Sports are great games that young athletes should love to play. I look forward to coaching and aim to make learning fun, competitive, and proactive.