Our Coaching Staff

Our campers learn from the very best! Our team of professionals consists of top college and high school coaches and collegiate athletes. Our staff possesses exceptional coaching skills and a commitment to the development of each camper. They encourage campers to reach their own level of accomplishment through a positive, exciting, and supportive environment. Through limited enrollment and a low camper-to-staff ratio, each camper receives the individual attention he/she deserves. Our dynamic staff is dedicated and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children. We provide college internship opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate staff members, and we offer professional development opportunities for the teachers on our staff. For staff members, ESF (the operator of the Academy) is considered one of the finest training grounds for educators and leaders.

Throughout The Summer, Phillies Coaches and Players Will Make Guest Appearances during the HOME RUN Experience weeks!*

*Please Note: Each Home Run Experience will feature at least one Phillies coach and one Phillies player, including coaching staff and players not listed above. Phillies players and coaches are subject to change.

Here are just a few of the coaches and players who are scheduled to make guest appearances.

12 Ryan Howard
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41 Charlie Manuel Manager B-T: L-R	15 Milt Thompson Hitting Coach B-T: L-R	11 Jimmy Rollins ShortStop B-T: S-R	26 Chase Utley Second Base B-T: L-R
Charlie has been the Phillies’ Manager since 2004. In 2007, he led the Phillies to the postseason for the first time since 1993, winning the NL East Division Championship. Prior to becoming Manager, Charlie served as Special Assistant to the Phillies’ GM (2003-04). He was the Manager of the Cleveland Indians (2000 to mid-2002)–finishing 2nd Place and 1st Place, respectively. Charlie was a professional baseball player for eighteen seasons and has fourteen years of managerial experience.	Milt has been a member of the Phillies’ coaching staff since 2004 and the Phillies’ Hitting Instructor since 2005. Since Milt has been Hitting Instructor, the Phillies have been among the National League leaders in almost every offensive category. Milt played professionally for 18 years–11 years in the Major Leagues. He was a member of the Phillies during five seasons (1986-88, 93-94), and he was a member (OF) of the Phillies’ 1993 National League Pennant-winning team. He was the Braves’ 2nd round pick in the 1979 draft.	In 2007, Jimmy was awarded his 1st Rawlings Gold Glove Award, 1st Louisville Silver Slugger Award, and was named the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP). He is the first player in MLB history with at least 200 (212) hits, 20 (38) doubles, 20 (20) triples, 20 (30) home runs and 20 (41) stolen bases in a season. In 2006, Jimmy ended his franchise-best 38-game hitting streak and established a franchise record for HR (25) by a shortstop. He is a three-time NL All-Star (2001-02 and 2005). Jimmy has hit double figures in 2B, 3B, HR and SB in five out of six seasons. He was a 2nd round pick in the 1996 June draft.	In 2006, Chase had a 35-game hitting streak (second longest all-time in Phillies franchise history) and was selected to the NL All-Star team. He led Major League 2nd Basemen in Hits (203), HR (32) and RBI (102) and finished 2nd in 2B (40). In 2005, Chase finished tied for 1st in RBI (105) and 2nd in HR (28) among NL 2nd Basemen. He received the Paul Owens Award in 2002, and was a 1st round pick (15th overall) in the 2000 June draft.

12 Ryan Howard First Base B-T: L-L	35 Cole Hamels Pitcher B-T: L-L	8 Shane Victorino outfield B-T: S-R
Ryan is the 2006 National League Most Valuable Player (MVP), leading the Major Leagues in home runs (58) and RBI (149). He was selected to the NL All-Star team where he won the Home Run Derby contest. Ryan was the 2005 National League's Rookie of the Year, leading all NL Rookies in HR (22) and slugging percent (.567), and finished 2nd in RBI (63). He received the Paul Owens Award in 2003 and 2004, won the 2004 Eastern League's MVP and Rookie of the Year honors, and won the 2003 Florida State League MVP award.	In 2007, Cole was among National League leaders in wins (15) and strikeouts (177), and led all Phillies starting pitchers in ERA (3.39). He was elected to his first NL All-Star team in 2007. In his Rookie season, Cole won nine games in 23 starts and struck out 145 batters–going 6-3 with a 2.60 ERA in his last 11 starts. He was a 2003 Minor League All-Star Starting Pitcher and the Phillies’ Minor League Player of the Year. Cole was a 1st round draft pick (17th overall) in the 2002 June Draft.	In 2007, Shane was among National League leaders in SB (37) and for the second consecutive season, among NL leaders in OF assists (10) [11 in 2006]. He led the Phillies in sacrifices (8) and OF assists (11) in 2006. Shane was selected by the Phillies in the 2004 Rule 5 draft.