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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a fun and safe facility with instruction where players can expand and work on their game. Our goal is to have all clients improve their abilities through either private training or just letting them rent space to practice with teammates and friends. With private instruction, we provide physical as well as mental training in different areas of the game. We look to give them the tools that will help them succeed on the field. 

Our team

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Dave Ames

GENERAL MANAGER/COACH

2020 - Present - Owner Cage Heat LLC

2018-2023 - Assistant Coach University at Albany

2016-2017 - Assistant Coach Hudson Valley CC

2016 - Head Coach Saugerties Stallions (PGCBL)

2015 - Assistant Coach Saugerties Stallions (PGCBL)

2013-2015 - Head Coach Ichabod Crane Varsity Baseball

2010-2020 - Head Coach Columbia Clippers (2020's)

2012-2017 - President Columbia Clippers Travel Baseball Organization

Education:

  • Drexel University - Bachelor's Degree (Business Administration)

  • Hudson Valley CC - Associate's Degree (Physical Education)

AWARDS/Certifications/MEMBERSHIPS:

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  • Assistant Coach for 3 Coach of the Year Award Winners (1 NJCAA D3, 2 NCAA D1)

  • 10+ year member ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association)

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Scott steltz

COACH

1999-PRESENT - Head Coach Chatham Panthers HS 

2023-PRESENT - Head Coach Cage Heat (2026)

2017-2023 - Head Coach Chatham Reds 

2018-2021 - Assistant Coach Albany Dutchmen (PGCBL) 

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Education:

  • West Virginia Wesleyan University - Bachelor's Degree (Physical Education)

AWARDS/Certifications/MEMBERSHIPS:

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  • 3X NYS Class C Baseball State Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)

  • 3X ABCA Regional High School Coach of the Year

  • 2023 ABCA National High School coach of the Year

  • 15+ year member ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association)

  • NYS Baseball Hall Of Fame (2024)

  • NYSED Certified Coach

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John Brantley

COACH

2023-PRESENT - Head Coach Cage Heat (2029)

2016-PRESENT - Athletic Director (Chatham High School)

2010-PRESENT - Head Coach Chatham Varsity Softball 

2011-PRESENT - Section 2 Patroon Conference Softball Representative

2019-2023 - Assistant Coach Columbia Clippers 9u-12u

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Education:

  • Columbia Greene CC - Associates Degree in Physical Education

  • SUNY Cortland - Bachelors Degree in Physical Education

  • Sage College - Masters Degree in Community Health Education

AWARDS/Certifications/MEMBERSHIPS:

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  • 2012 New York State Class B Softball Champions

  • 2012 NYSPHSAA Class B Coach of the Year

  • 5x Patroon Conference Coach of the Year

  • NYSED Certified Coach

Skip Ingham

COACH

2025-Present - Assistant Coach Chatham Panthers

2020-2023 - Head Baseball Coach Columbia Greene Community College

2012-2019 - Assistant Baseball Coach Columbia Greene Community College 

2007-2011 - Assistant Baseball Coach Ichabod Crane High School 

2005-2011 - South Troy Dodgers

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Education:

  • Taconic Hills High School 1984

AWARDS/Certifications/MEMBERSHIPS:

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  • NYS Class A Final Four Appearance (2007)

  • 3x Section 2 Class A Champions (2007, 2008, 2010)

  • Region 3 NJCAA D3 Appearance (2012)

CALEB DOYLE

COACH

2025-Present - Varsity Head Coach Ichabod Crane Riders

2024 - JV Assistant Coach Ichabod Crane Riders

2020-2023 - Played at Clarkson

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Education:

  • Chatham High School 2019

AWARDS/Certifications/MEMBERSHIPS:

NYSED Certified Coach

JJ SUAFOA

COACH

2020-Present - President and Head Coach (2030's) Columbia Clippers

2016-2024 - Varsity Assistant Coach Ichabod Crane Riders

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Education:

  • Ichabod Crane High School 1993

AWARDS/Certifications/MEMBERSHIPS:

NYSED Certified Coach

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