Chris Drowne, Manager

Chris, 31, a native of Upper Nyack, New York, was graduated from The Hill School in 1989, Bucknell University in 1993, and just completed his Master's Degree in Modern European History at Villanova University. Chris teaches European History and Economics at The Hill School in Pottstown, where he also serves as the assistant varsity soccer and baseball coach, as well as a dorm parent.  He served as assistant head coach of the Orioles Legion team for five summers.  Chris has coached every level of baseball from tee ball through Legion and has worked with several college coaches, as well as some of the more reputable coaches in the area such as Jim Finn, Bob Houck, and Jerry Reitnour.  Chris and his wife, Robin, and their son, Rusty, live in Pottstown.

Jeff Pinder, Assistant Head Coach

Jeff, 28, a native of Gilbertsville, was graduated from Boyertown High School in 1990 where he enjoyed a stand-out career for both the high school and Legion team.  Jeff competed in several state and national regional tournaments with the Bears.  He currently coaches Pottsgrove High School's 9th grade team and has coached at the Legion level with Pottsgrove and Collegeville, whom he led to the playoffs in the Greater Norristown League. Jeff will coach third base and work with the outfielders.  Professionally, he works for Premier Applied Coatings in Boyertown.  Jeff and his wife, Elizabeth, have a 4-year old son, Mitchell.

Ron Stiles, Jr., Assistant Coach

Ron, 54, is in his 10th year with the organization; he has served as manager, fundraiser, president, and assistant coach.  Ron guided the program to its first Berks County playoff appearance in 1989 and its first consecutive winning seasons since the organization's inception in 1964.  He also coached Norchester's Legion team from 1993 to 1994.  Ron currently serves as the organization's business manager and the team's first base coach and co-hitting instructor.  The organization owes much to him for its field, reputation, and present state.  Ron also serves as Commissioner of the Berks County Junior Legion and has been nominated for induction in the Pennsylvania American Legion Hall of Fame.  Ron served in the Air Force and attended Owen J. Roberts High School. He and his wife, Linda, reside in Exeter township and have two children, Ron, 32, and Robin, 30.

Marty Bystrom, Pitching Coach

Marty, 42, a former major league pitcher with the Phillies and Yankees, posted a career 29-26 record and helped the Phillies win their last world championship in 1980 by going 5-0 with a 1.50 ERA after being called up from the minors.  Marty has worked with many young pitchers in the area, including former Birdsboro aces Toby Ranck and Jeremy Wunderlich.  A Florida native, Marty and his wife, Meg, reside in Geigertown, with their daughter, Kristina, 13.  Professionally, he works for the Benecon Group in Lancaster, a group health insurance provider.

John Guiseppi, Assistant Coach

John, 23, helped lead Birdsboro to its first regular season Berks title in 1996 with his superior play behind the plate.  Considered one of the area's top defensive catcher's, John's work with the Legion and Twin Valley pitching staffs is well known.  The Plowville resident currently plays in the West Chester adult summer league and catches for Palm Beach College in Florida.

Chad Rightmyer, Assistant Coach

Chad, 19, captained the Orioles to their third-place finish in the Berks League last summer.  A three year starter, Chad led the Orioles in several offensive categories.  He made the Dean's List at Penn State Berks Campus this year where he also plays ice hockey.  Chad will serve primarily as first base coach and work with infielders and hitters during each practice.