What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Educational and team-building enrichment activitiesConducts enrichment activities for youth baseball teams, including organized visits to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and recognizing individual players for performance achievements during games.
- Youth baseball player development programsProvides youth baseball player development programs for ages 8u-12u focused on improving mechanics, baseball knowledge, and fostering a team-first attitude, including summer competitive programs and travel baseball teams that participate in regional and national tournaments.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding breast cancer awareness initiativesFunds breast cancer awareness efforts by donating 20% of proceeds from Breast Cancer Awareness apparel sales to the American Cancer Society.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing youth baseball tournament participationOrganizes and fields competitive youth baseball teams (8U to 12U) for participation in tournaments such as the Ripken Halloween Tournament, TOB September Showdown, Moriches Red Devils September Slam, and Cooperstown tournaments, with documented championship wins and team progression from 8U through 12U levels.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TJ McGuire | Director of Phantoms Baseball Operations | 10 | $5K |
- Chris Lewandowski — Director of Equipment and Apparel
- Matt Magee — Tournament Director
- Matt McGuire — Director of Bombers Baseball Operations0
- Tracy Stuhler — Director of Fundraising
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Receives 20% of proceeds from Breast Cancer Awareness apparel sales.
- BBP Little League Partner — Partnership to provide summer competitive baseball opportunities for local players.
- Kings Park Partner — Competitive opponent in youth baseball games.
- Moriches Red Devils Partner — Competed against or alongside in the 2024 September Slam youth baseball tournament.
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Partner — Hosted the BBP Jr. Phantoms 12U team for a visit to the museum.
- Nesconset Partner — Competitive opponent in youth baseball games.
- coach_tj_ Partner — Coach involved with the team since 9U under the name Phantoms
How they approach the work
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- Character Through Sportsmethodology: character_through_sportsBy intentionally transferring on-field experiences to off-field personal growth, we develop well-rounded individuals because structured sports provide real-time lessons in resilience, responsibility, and teamwork.
- Homegrown Coaching Pipelinemethodology: homegrown_coaching_pipelineBy recruiting former participants as coaches, we strengthen community continuity and mentorship because lived experience increases relatability and trust, enhancing player development and program sustainability.
- Team-First Player Developmentmethodology: team_first_player_developmentBy emphasizing collective success over individual achievements, we build character and improve player skills because shared goals foster accountability, cohesion, and long-term engagement in youth baseball.