About Us
Black Diamonds Baseball
Black Diamonds Baseball
Black Diamonds Baseball
Established in 2010 and based out of western Suffolk. we have had teams from 8u thru college level. Currently for 2024 we have teams at the 10u, 12u, 14u and 15u.
We play in The East Coast Youth Baseball League and Boys of Summer League. We compete in Tournaments both locally and regionally.
Our Mission
Black Diamonds Baseball
Black Diamonds Baseball
2024 is setting up to be another great year for Black Diamonds travel baseball. The Diamonds are looking to continue to grow and advance our purpose of supporting player development.
Currently we workout indoors at Pro Game Athletics in Bay Shore and The Sports Arena in St. James. Outdoors we workout in Islandia, Deer Park and Oakdale.
Become a Black Diamond
Black Diamonds Baseball
Become a Black Diamond
If you are interested in becoming a Black Diamond, fill out the contact form on this website and you will be contacted. Just have a question, you can email blackdiamondsbaseball@gmail.com
Contact Form
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Instagram:@liblackdiamonds
If you are interested in becoming a Black Diamond, fill out the contact form on this website and you will be contacted. Just have a question, you can email blackdiamondsbaseball@gmail.com
Contact Form
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Instagram:@liblackdiamonds
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Staff
James Tomasello Owner/Coach
21 years coaching experience at the High School level from Freshman to Varsity at Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's and Bay Shore. 28 years coaching experience overall 15 years with the Black Diamonds. Coached on 3 High School Championship teams. Selected to coach on 2 High School All Star teams. Numerous former playe
James Tomasello Owner/Coach
21 years coaching experience at the High School level from Freshman to Varsity at Holy Trinity, St. Anthony's and Bay Shore. 28 years coaching experience overall 15 years with the Black Diamonds. Coached on 3 High School Championship teams. Selected to coach on 2 High School All Star teams. Numerous former players have gone on to play College Baseball at all levels and 4 of them were drafted by teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees.
Mike Badala Coach
Current Kings Park High School Varsity Assistant Coach. 7 years coaching experience overall 6 years with the Black Diamonds. Hitting and Catching Instructor at LI Fieldhouse. Played High School Baseball at West Islip and College Baseball at St. Joseph's University where he was a 3 year captain.
Nick Siano Coach
Current Hauppauge Middle School Assistant Coach. 3 years coaching experience overall with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at West Islip was part of the 2016 Long Island Championship and 2018 County Championship teams. He was All League 4 in 2019. Played College Baseball at Manhattanville. Named to the 2023 All-Skyline Sportsmanship team.
Dom LaFerrera Coach
Entering his 3rd season as the Assistant JV Baseball Coach at West Islip. 10 plus years of coaching experience overall 2 years with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Bay Shore where he was a 3 year Varsity starter and was All-League and All-County.
Phil Schurr Coach
3 plus years of coaching experience 2 with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Kellenberg Memorial. He was All-League in 2021. Played College Baseball at Houghton.
Jack Altieri Coach
Current North Babylon Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach. 2 years coaching experience with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at West Islip in 2018 was part of the County Championship team. 2018 and 2019 Academic All-League and 2019 Varsity Captain. Played College Baseball at Farmingdale State 2 years and SUNY Cortland Club team 2 years.
Ryan Decoursey Coach
2 years coaching experience and a 4 year instructor with the Black Diamonds. Played High School Baseball at Centereach. Was a 3 year Varsity Starter named All-League 2 times and 1 time All-County. Played College Baseball at St. Joseph's University. 3 times All-Region, 3 times All-Conference and 2 time Conference Champion