OUR STAFF
ANTHONY GRANATO
OWNER/ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR
Anthony Granato founded GamePrep Baseball Academy in 2011 and possesses an unparalleled wealth of baseball experience and knowledge through his playing and coaching career. Anthony was an associate scout for the Atlanta Braves Major League baseball organization, the Head Varsity baseball coach at Sacred Heart Preparatory for 7 years, and is currently the Hitting/Infield Coach at Skyline College, and the National Infield Coordinator for Program15s New Balance Future Stars Series.
As a successful professional baseball player for 10 years with the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies organizations, Independent baseball organizations, and International professional organizations, Anthony has gained expertise in many aspects of the game. Prior to his professional playing career Anthony was an All-State Junior College Shortstop at Skyline College, where he won the state batting title back to back years hitting over .500 in two seasons and earned a Division 1 athletic scholarship to Virginia Commonwealth University. At Virginia Commonwealth University, Anthony was selected to NCAA D1 All-American team his senior year and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Anthony has a passion for teaching, coaching, and preparing athletes for their next level of competition and life.
RICH VALLERO
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - COACH
Rich Vallero is our youth development director and oversees our all our programs for players 14 and under. Rich has been working in GamePrep since 2018, he was the head varsity baseball coach at Carlmont high school in Belmont for 16 years, where he brought 10 league championships, and is the most winningest coach in the programs history. The Scotts program set the standard for the PAL with Rich at the helm.
Rich brings a wealth of experience to GamePrep as a former NCAA D1 catcher at South Alabama University, a former professional catcher in independent professional baseball, as well as being a Physical education teacher and high school head coach for 16+ years.
CHRIS MIGUEL
LEAD INSTRUCTOR/COACH
Chris Miguel was a 4 year varsity starter at Sacred Heart Cathedral as a 3B/RHP where he was named the San Francisco Player of the Year in 2011. Chris began his collegiate playing career at Canada College in 2013 where he played for 2 years and received a baseball scholarship to Rogers State University, where he was named Heartland Conference Player of the Year, Heartland Conference 1st-Team Second Baseman, All South Central Region 1st-Team Second Baseman, and 1st-Team All-American. Chris still holds the single game hits record for the Rogers State University program.
Coach Miguel spent 2021 as an assistant coach for Canada College where he worked with the infielders and hitters, while coaching 3rd base and assisting in the recruiting process. In the summers of 2021 & 2022, Coach Miguel also served as the hitting coach for the Duluth Huskies (MN) in the Northwoods Collegiate Summer League, one of the top collegiate summer leagues in the country. Coach Miguel has worked with MLB Draft picks from the 2021 & 2022 Huskies seasons include SS Kristian Campbell (Boston Red Sox), SS Devin Hurdle (Texas Rangers), 3B Mike Boeve (Milwaukee Brewers).
Coach Miguel is currently in his 2nd season at Skyline College. He works with both the infielders and outfielders on both sides of the ball, holds the responsibility of 3rd base coach, and is also the recruiting coordinator.
MIKE MOONEY
HITTING/OF INSTRUCTOR - STRENGTH COACH
Mike Mooney was a local athlete who attended Serra High school, where he was a 3 year varsity and WCAL all conference player, before continuing his career at The College of San Mateo.While at CSM Mike was named Juco All-American, California Player of the Year, and won the California JC batting title his sophomore season.
Mike was drafted in the 16th round out of CSM by the San Francisco Giants and has 9+ years of professional playing experience, including 7 years with the Giants organization, where he played at the AAA level. After his baseball playing career ended in 2011 Mike continued to stay involved in the game by both coaching and becoming a personal trainer for athletes, like major league pitcher Scott Feldman. Mike brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the GamePrep staff.
NICK VICTOR
HITTING/OUTFIELD INSTRUCTOR - COACH
Nick Victor was dual sport athlete a Capuchino high school in San Bruno, where he excelled is basketball and baseball. He was a PAL All-League shortstop for the mustangs.
After high school Nick continued his playing career as an outfielder at Skyline College in San Bruno, where he was name Juco All-American and Big Stick award winner. Nick Transferred to Chico State University to finish his college career and earned his degree in Communications. Nick has been a coach in GamePrep since 2012.
KYLE BARRET
INFIELD/HITTING INSTRUCTOR - COACH
Kyle Barret attended Carlmont High school where he was the Peninsula Athletic League MVP and Triple Crown winner. Barret would play at Skyline College, seeing action in 41 games at Shortstop while finishing with a .386 average, 64 hits, 54 RBI, 44 runs and 12 home runs earning ABCA/Rawlings All-American honors. Barret accepted a scholarship to California State Northridge where he earned all Big-West Conference honors, finishing 2nd in Big-West in doubles (19), 5th in average (.333), and 7th in hits (69).
After his senior season, Barret stayed on the CSUN coaching staff and helped with the coordination of practice and served as the team's first base coach at games. In 2021 Barret returned to the bay area and began coaching with GamePrep. Barret is also currently the head varsity coach at Woodside Priory High School.
JASON ZACHOS
PITCHING INSTRUCTOR - COACH
TYLER CONDIE
PITCHING INSTRUCTOR - COACH
VINCENZO BOLOGNA
HITTING/OF INSTRUCTOR - COACH
JULIAN JARRARD
HITTING/INF/OF INSTRUCTOR - COACH
RAMON ENRIQUEZ
HITTING/C INSTRUCTOR - COACH
SEAN PROZELL
PITCHING/HITTING INSTRUCTOR - COACH
