Coaches | Academy of Baseball

Mike Shaw

Director of Baseball · Head Coach

Playing background: Prep ball at Jackson High School and Canton Central Catholic (Canton, OH) as a center fielder and pitcher. Earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Akron, pitching and playing center field for two seasons. Drafted in the 17th round by the Kansas City Royals, opting to continue his education.
Coaching background: Six years coaching baseball in Southern California, most recently as head coach of the Classical Academy baseball program. Builds programs on four pillars: discipline, dedication, team unity, and communication.
Age groups: 14U – 18U · oversees all AoB coaching
Philosophy: Development-focused, ensuring each player’s growth is at the forefront — developing well-rounded young individuals, not just skilled baseball players.

Operations · 13U Head Coach

Coaching background: 10 years of year-round youth baseball coaching across Florida and California, spanning Pony League (board member), Babe Ruth (league VP), Little League, and travel ball. Member of the inaugural cohort of the Driveline Baseball Youth Development coaching program (2020).
Data & development: Holds a doctorate in statistics from Harvard. Applies data-driven methods to player development and organizational decision support, with open-source contributions to the broader baseball analytics community.
Age groups: 13U · org-wide operations
Philosophy: Every rep and every season is information — the goal is to coach with curiosity, measure what matters, and help each player compound their improvement over time.

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14U Head Coach

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Staff additions for Summer / Fall 2026