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Meet our team
STAFF
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Stan Exeter​
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Tags: Operations • Programming • Staff Development • Camps/Clinics • Customer Experience
Best for: Families and athletes who want clear communication and a smooth, professional facility experience.
Bio: Stan leads PAC operations with 25+ years of experience in facility programming, staff development, youth sports administration, and organizational growth. His focus is a service-minded culture, strong communication, and a consistently high-performing environment.
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25+ years operational leadership
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Experience overseeing staff hiring/training/accountability and programming growth
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Tags: Hitting • Player Development • Clinics • Youth to College
Best for: Players who want structured development and a college-coach perspective.
Bio: Trey brings college coaching experience (Lehigh University; previously Muhlenberg) and a player background as a first-team All-Patriot League outfielder at Lafayette. Athletes can expect clear hitting goals, focused reps, and coaching that translates to game performance.
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Laura Hoffert
PAC Events Director
Tags: Events • Families • Youth Programs • Community • Leadership
Best for: Families planning events who want an organized, welcoming experience.
Bio: Laura is a youth leader and mentor with 10+ years of experience serving kids, teens, and families through sports and community programs. She brings energy, compassion, and leadership to PAC events and family experience.
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Tags: Strength • Speed/Agility • Long-Term Development • Injury Prevention • Performance Testing
Best for: Athletes who want a plan-driven approach to get faster, stronger, and more durable.
Bio: With 20+ years in sports performance and exercise physiology, Chad has trained everyone from youth athletes to NFL combine participants and Olympic cyclists. His approach emphasizes functional movement, performance enhancement, and long-term athletic development.
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CSCS (NSCA), SPARQ Trainer
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M.S. & B.S. Exercise Science (East Stroudsburg)
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Matt McBride
Winter Clinics Coach
Matt McBride, a Bethlehem, PA native and Liberty High School graduate, was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of Lehigh University. A versatile player, Matt excelled as a catcher, first baseman, and outfielder during his professional career, which included stints with the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, and Philadelphia Phillies. At Lehigh, he earned All-Patriot League honors and hit for the triple crown in his junior year. Matt’s professional accolades include multiple All-Star selections and recognition as a top prospect in the Arizona Fall League.
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Steve Hultgren
Strength Coach
Steve Hultgren is a seasoned Speed & Agility and Strength Coach at Powerballers Athletic Center with over a decade of experience in sports performance and medicine. Holding a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology, he has served in key roles, including Director of Sports Medicine Partnerships at Lehigh Valley Health Network and Head Sports Performance Coach at Coordinated Health. Steve is passionate about helping athletes maximize their potential through expert training and personalized programs.
Baseball Hitting/Catching Lessons
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Chad Waelchli
Baseball / Softball Hitting Coach and
Catching Lesson Coach
Chad played collegiate baseball at North Carolina Wesleyan College and East Stroudsburg University. A standout catcher, he earned All-Area and All-State recognition and participated in professional workouts with the Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He was also scouted by the Colorado Rockies and declined a free-agent offer from the Philadelphia Phillies in order to pursue his graduate studies and research.
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Trey Durrah
Baseball / Softball Hitting Coach
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Former Lehigh University Assistant Coach and previously at Muhlenberg College. Trey played at Lafayette College where he excelled as an outfielder, earning first-team All-Patriot League honors in 2019. Trey was a Preseason All-Patriot League honoree prior to the cancellation of the 2020 campaign.
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Matt McBride
Hitting Lesson Coach
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Matt McBride, a Bethlehem, PA native and Liberty High School graduate, was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of Lehigh University. A versatile player, Matt excelled as a catcher, first baseman, and outfielder during his professional career, which included stints with the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, and Philadelphia Phillies. At Lehigh, he earned All-Patriot League honors and hit for the triple crown in his junior year. Matt’s professional accolades include multiple All-Star selections and recognition as a top prospect in the Arizona Fall League.​​​
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Jon Michael Vito
Baseball / Softball Hitting Coach and Catching Lesson Coach
Jon Michael Vito, a former Team MVP at Misericordia University, has over 20 years of coaching experience. He’s held assistant coaching roles at Allentown Central Catholic, Muhlenberg College, and Moravian University. Since 2021, Jon has served as a Coach, Technical Director, and Assistant Recruiting Coach at Powerballers Athletic Center, helping athletes excel with his expertise in player development and recruiting.​
Baseball pitching lessons
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Anthony Martino
Pitching Lesson Coach
2023 Morning Call and Lehigh Valley Live Coach Of The Year. Current Head Coach at Bangor High School. Anthony was a four-year letterman at Pius X High School where he set the school record for strikeouts in a season and continued his baseball career at Moravian University.
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Tyler Diefenbach
Pitching Lesson Coach
Former 3-year letterman for Phillipsburg High School. Tyler pitched his freshman year at Montclair State before heading to Northampton Community College his sophomore year. He then moved on to Indiana University Pennsylvania his junior and senior year. He was a volunteer Assistant Coach at IUP and is the current 15U Powerballers Baseball Head Coach.
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Gabe Mosser
Camps and Clinics (During Offseason Only)
Former All State pitcher at Parkland High School. Gabe played at Shippensburg University and was PSAC freshman of the year in 2015 and drafted in 2018 . Gabe is a right handed pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies Organization AAA affiliate Iron Pigs. Played for the San Diego Padres Organization. for the AA affiliate, San Antonio Mission.
Softball hitting lessons
Christana Crivellaro
Softball Hitting Coach
Former Penn State Softball Player and an assistant coach at Muhlenberg College. Crivellaro is the Athletic Director at Moravian Academy.
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Kylee Sutton
Softball Hitting Coach
Kylee played at Easton High School as a 2nd baseman, 4yr varsity starter. She played tournament softball as a SS for 3yrs for PA Outlaws 18u Elite. She continued her education & softball career at Penn State Hazleton for 2 years, playing 2nd base as a Nittany Lion. Kylee was an Assistant coach at Palisades High School for 2 years while also helping at 10u Forks Thunder practices. Kylee is currently the varsity assistant coach for Easton High School.
Softball pitching lessons
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Emily Smull
Softball Pitching Lesson Coach
Emily is a distinguished athlete and passionate coach known for her impressive accomplishments. A three-time District XI Champion and four-time Colonial League finalist, she received numerous accolades, including three selections to the First Team All Colonial League, as well as Morning Call and Express Times honors, and the 2014 First Team All-State recognition at Pen Argyl Area High School. At Cabrini University, she was a two-time First Team All CSAC, an ECAC South Honorable Mention, and a two-time Academic All-American.With a wealth of coaching experience at both high school and tournament levels, Coach Emily seamlessly blends her competitive drive with a commitment to nurturing young talent. As a Special Education teacher at Phillipsburg High School, she holds a Master's degree in Special Education from Lehigh University, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire her players
Kaira Zamadics
Softball Pitching Lesson Coach (Available outside of her college schedule)
Kaira is going into her Senior year at Shippensburg University and a local graduate from Northampton Area High School where she played 4 years at the varsity level.
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Softball CATCHING lessons
Softball pitching lessons
Chad Waelchli
Softball Catching Lesson Coach
With over 20 years of experience in sports performance and exercise physiology, Chad Waelchli brings unmatched expertise to the Powerballers Athletic Center. His career includes roles as a Sports Performance Coordinator at St. Luke’s Sports Medicine, business owner, university professor, and director at nationally recognized training facilities.
Chad has trained athletes and clients of all ages and skill levels — from youth athletes and personal training clients to NFL combine participants, Olympic cyclists, minor league baseball players, and MMA fighters. His work emphasizes functional movement, performance enhancement, and long-term athletic development.
Certifications & Education
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA
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SPARQ Trainer (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, Quickness)
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Basic Life Support Instructor (CPR & AED) – American Heart Association
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M.S. & B.S. in Exercise Science – East Stroudsburg University
Chad also presents research and lectures annually at NSCA and ACSM national, regional, and local conferences.
Kylee Sutton
Softball Coach
Kylee played at Easton High School as a 2nd baseman, 4yr varsity starter. She played tournament softball as a SS for 3yrs for PA Outlaws 18u Elite. She continued her education & softball career at Penn State Hazleton for 2 years, playing 2nd base as a Nittany Lion. Kylee was an Assistant coach at Palisades High School for 2 years while also helping at 10u Forks Thunder practices. Kylee is currently the varsity assistant coach for Easton High School.
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