Putnam Pilots

Putnam Pilots

Developmental travel baseball · 12U–15U

A development program built on playing time. We almost hate using the word “developmental baseball” now. It’s become too mainstream where many teams use it to sound good. It’s not something we say to make ourselves look better, just ask our current players. We truly are development and playing time first.

Tryouts Oct 21, 24 & 28 See pricing
4Teams, 12U to 15U
~20Summer games per team
8College-experienced coaches
The Pilots · Summer 2026
Who we are

Playing time

Playing time is our number one focus. Players get better by playing, so every Pilot gets real innings, real at-bats and real coaching.

8Coaches with deep college coaching experience
4Coaches currently playing college baseball at D2 & D3
2026–27 roster update

Our teams

Four teams, all training together through the winter and competing in the GHVBL all summer.

12U
Roster statusRoster full
Head coach
Dom Rubino
Spring
Pilots spring season
Summer
GHVBL + Battle at the Daks
Field
50 ft mound · 70 ft bases

The team is set, no tryouts needed. Welcome to every family who joined us.

13U
Now recruiting3–4 players
Head coach
Sammy Rigolino
Spring
Pilots spring season
Summer
GHVBL, Daks + 2 local events (no hotel)
Field
54 ft mound · 80 ft bases

We're filling out two 13U rosters for 2026–27.

14U
Now recruiting1 catcher · 1 pitcher
Head coach
Will Jackson
Spring
No spring season
Summer
GHVBL, Daks + 2–3 more
Field
60′6″ mound · 90 ft bases

Real innings, real development and a full summer with the Pilots.

15U
Now recruiting1–2 players
Head coach
Gerard Galella
Spring
No spring season
Summer
GHVBL, Daks + 3–4 more
Field
60′6″ mound · 90 ft bases

Last spots on the roster. Come show us what you've got.

Winter · Spring · Summer

The season

The year starts indoors at the Garage and finishes with about 20 summer games per team, wrapping in early August.

Winter · 10–11 weeks · all 4 teams

Winter program

3X/week
  • Team practiceFull-team skill work with your coaching staff.
  • Strength & conditioningWith a specialized professional trainer, built around arm care.
  • Open workoutsExtra reps and individual work.
Spring

Spring season

12U & 13U
  • Pilots spring seasonWinter work pauses for spring baseball. 12U and 13U play a Pilots spring season.
  • 14U & 15UNo Pilots spring season. Players return for summer.
Memorial Day → early August

Summer season

~20 games per team
  • Opening weekendMemorial Day weekend.
  • GHVBL leagueAll summer. All 4 teams compete.
  • Battle at the DaksJuly in Lake Placid. All 4 teams make the trip.
TeamSpring seasonSummer tournaments
12UYesBattle at the Daks
13UYesDaks + 2 local events (no hotel)
14U—Daks + 2–3 more
15U—Daks + 3–4 more
Pitcher development

Building arms

The right way: measured, tracked and protected.

Mechanics

Mustard app

Pitchers work through the Mustard pitching app for mechanics feedback and drill work between sessions.

Get the app ↗
Pitch tracking

Tunneled

Our own pitch-tracking platform. Pitches get logged so progress is measured, not guessed.

Arm care

Arm care

Winter strength and conditioning with a professional trainer who specializes in arm care.

Our home base · Brewster, NY

Brewster Baseball Garage

The Pilots' indoor training facility, where the winter program runs and two of our three tryouts are held. Owned by 15U head coach Gerard Galella.

Free

Pilots players and families can use the Garage any time, at no extra cost.

Part of the program

HitTrax

Exit velocity, launch angle and distance on every swing. Pilots can come in and use it at the Garage any time.

Address

577 N. Main St.

Brewster, NY

Get directions ↗
All-in pricing · No surprises

Everything included

One price per player covers uniforms, training, tournaments and the summer league.

12U
$2,250
Per player · All-in
  • 2 game jerseys
  • Team hat
  • Practice shirt
  • Battle at the Daks
  • Winter training program
  • GHVBL summer season
13U · 14U · 15U
$3,000
Per player · All-in
  • 3 game jerseys
  • Team hat
  • Practice shirt
  • Daks + all tournaments
  • Winter training program
  • GHVBL summer season
The dugout

Coaches & staff

Coaches who have played and coached at the college level, several still playing today.

8Coaches with deep college coaching experience
4Coaches currently playing college baseball at D2 & D3

Program leadership

Will Jackson

Will Jackson

@coach.willJackson
  • Founder
  • Coordinator
  • 14U Head Coach
  • Social Media Design

Prior experience

  • Kennedy Catholic Prep · JV Head Coach2021–2025
  • Taconic Rangers · 13U Head Coach2023–2025
  • Hudson Valley Renegades Travel Baseball · 16U Head Coach2021
  • Hudson Valley Renegades Travel Baseball · 17U Head Coach2022
  • Arlington High School · Assistant Coach, Freshman2017
  • Arlington High School · Assistant Coach, JV2018
Gerard Galella

Gerard Galella

@brewsterbaseballgarage
  • Owner, Brewster Baseball Garage
  • Practice Coordinator
  • 15U Head Coach

Prior experience

  • Columbia University · 4-year starter
  • Danbury Westerners · 2-year starter
  • Brewster High School · Assistant coach5 years
  • Travel baseball · Coaching10 years
Max Peterson

Max Peterson

  • Director of Pitching
  • Assistant Coach, 12U–15U

Professional experience

  • Empire State Greys2021
  • Saranac Lake Surge2022–2025

Prior experience

  • Kennedy Catholic Prep · Pitching Coach
  • Maximum Training · Owner
Pitching lessonsSchedule a private lesson
845-270-1688Call

13U staff

Sammy Rigolino

Sammy Rigolino

@coachrigolino
  • 13U Head Coach
  • Pitching Coach

Playing experience

  • Russell Sage College2024–2026
  • Plymouth State University2026–present
Pitching lessonsSchedule a private lesson
845-392-5704Call
Dom Wisniewski

Dom Wisniewski

  • 13U Assistant Coach
  • Catching Coach
  • Hitting Coach
  • Personal Training

Playing experience

  • Keene State College2024–2025
  • Plymouth State University2025–present
Catching · hitting · personal trainingSchedule a private lesson
845-392-5941Call

12U staff

Dom Rubino

Dom Rubino

  • 12U Head Coach
  • Outfield Coach

Playing experience

  • Kennedy Catholic Prep · Varsity Captain
  • Penn State Harrisburg
Frank Lucchese

Frank Lucchese

  • 12U Assistant Coach
  • Pitching Coach

Playing experience

  • Kennedy Catholic Prep · Varsity Captain
  • Post University

Assistant coaches

  • Mike Valente
  • Mike Similie
13U · 14U · 15U

Pilots tryouts

Three sessions in Brewster, two indoor at the Garage and one outdoor on the field. Register ahead of time with the online form.

WednesdayOct 21
6:00–7:30 PMIndoor
Brewster Baseball Garage · 577 N. Main St., Brewster, NY
SaturdayOct 24
4:30 PMOutdoor · on the field
67 Zimmer Rd., Brewster, NY
WednesdayOct 28
6:00–7:30 PMIndoor
Brewster Baseball Garage · 577 N. Main St., Brewster, NY
Register for tryouts ↗

Open spots

  • 13U3–4 players, filling two rosters
  • 14U1 catcher and 1 pitcher
  • 15U1–2 players
  • 12URoster full, no tryouts needed
On the field

Photos

The Pilots, summer 2026
Coach hitting fly balls during warmups
Pilots batter in the box
Coach talking with two Pilots hitters
Pilots pitcher following through
Coach talking with a Pilots baserunner
Coaches talking with players after a game
12U players and coaches at Elks Ball Field
Pilots coaches at a Saranac Lake RiverPigs game
Pilots players meeting RiverPigs players by the dugout
Pilots players on the field with RiverPigs players
Pilots players and coaches at a RiverPigs game
Pilots players with RiverPigs players before the game
Pilots pitcher on the mound
Pilots players high-fiving after a game
Players doing push-ups at the Garage
Player hitting in the cage
Coaches with the team in a night huddle
Players lined up for a hitting session at the Garage
Coach leading a throwing drill at the Garage
Pilots pitcher delivering a pitch
Pilots batter, number 12
Pilots hitters waiting by the cage
Pilots fielder making a throw
Players and coaches relaxing by the dugout
Team photo in the bleachers
Pilots player, number 6
Team huddle with fists in
Coach talking with players at home plate
Coaches talking with the team before a game
Coach meeting the umpires at home plate
Coach talking with players on the mound
Pitchers learning grips in the arm care area at the Garage
Questions?

Get in touch

Reach out about tryouts, open roster spots or the winter program.

Emailputnamdutchesspilots@gmail.com
Call or text914-538-4927