Coaches

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Christian Kubacka

Christian Kubacka will be taking on one of All American’s 17u teams for the upcoming season. Kubacka had been part of All American as a coach for the previous three years, and has specialized in catching. Kubacka played baseball at Norwin High School before getting recruited to Clarion University. Kubacka spent two years at Clarion University as a catcher before transferring to Pitt Greensburg. He spent one season at Pitt Greensburg. Kubacka has worked with all ages since joining the All American coaching staff.

Dominic Costellic

Dominic Costellic will be a 16u head coach for All American Baseball for the 2025 season. Costellic is an All American Baseball alum who has been in baseball for almost 20 years. He joined All American Baseball as a player in 2012. Costellic has been a coach for the All American program for the last three years. Costellic played high school baseball at Penn-Trafford, where he was a letter-winner for the sport. He developed and was recruited as a pitcher for La Roche College. He spent one year at La Roche before transferring to Chatham University, where he played four seasons. He logged over 90 innings of work, as well as striking out 82 batters. Costellic recently graduated with a degree in education. He is also in his first season as the junior high school head coach at Plum High School. “I have a very strong passion for the game of baseball and being surrounded by other coaches and players at all American who share that passion makes coaching at AA enjoyable,” said Costellic.

Lenny Pacini

Lenny Piccini is set to become a head coach this season for one of All American Baseball’s 16u teams. Piccini is an All American Baseball alumni himself, and had previously worked with 16u last season. Piccini previously went to Norwin school district and played on their high school baseball team, where he was a four year letter-winner. He then went on to Clarion University, where he went on to appear in over 100 career collegiate baseball games. He played primarily catcher and also had some time at first-base. Piccini graduated in 2024 with a degree in Communications. Lenny Piccini is no stranger to the All American Baseball program, as previously stated, he is an All American alumni himself. He played at All American for six seasons before getting recruited to Clarion University.

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Bobby Thompson

Bobby Thompson, a Blairsville native, played baseball at Blairsville High School from 2010-2013. He was a three-time Indiana All-Gazette team member, all Heritage Conference player and the captain of the 2013 PIAA District six champion Blairsville Bobcats. Coach Thompson attended Saint Vincent College, he later transferred to Westmoreland County Community College. While at WCCC he was utilized as a Utility Player having seen action in nearly position. Thompson was voted the Most Valuable Player by his teammates and coaches. Thompson was named first team All-Conference, first team All-Region and All-Region tournament team. He also collected All-Region academic honors as well. Post WCCC, Thompson had attended and played at California University of Pennsylvania. While at Cal Thompson saw time as an outfielder and pitcher. Thompson had success both on and off the field and was named a PSAC scholar athlete. Thompson saw continued playing success throughout his career including time in the Beach League in Myrtle Beach, SC, Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League as well as the Johnstown’s AAABA, where he was ultimately named an All Star as a utility player. Bobby went on to coach at his alma mater, California University of Pennsylvania in 2019. He helped the Vulcans set a new record for most wins in a single season. Thompson later joined the Indiana University of Pennsylvania coaching staff under head coach Steve Kline. Thompson’s responsibilities included working with hitters and outfielders. He helped coach the Crimson Hawks to a 27-22 record a 25-game turnaround. Thompson is in his 3rd year at All American, Bobby primarily focuses on hitting and outfield instruction. Thompson is entering his third season as a coach in the All-American Family. Bobby will be coaching the Team All American 10u Red team, as well as the Team All American 15U Blue. Thompson comes from a baseball family; he has countless family members that played at the collegiate and professional level as well. Bobby is married to Julia Drnjevich and resides in Delmont, PA.

All American events have provided Southwestern Pennsylvania with quality and affordable youth baseball tournaments for more than a decade. Starting from humble beginnings, our events have grown from a handful of teams to nearly one thousand teams every year. We have evolved from renting a single field 15 years ago to hosting tournaments at our UPMC All American Park complex in Trafford, PA, proudly sponsored by UPMC.

Our founder, Dan Ninemire, played a pivotal role in bringing travel baseball to the region. He co-founded Atlantic Coast Baseball Tournaments and developed innovative business and youth baseball partnerships, including the New Era Cap Classic Series, which transformed the travel baseball tournament landscape. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on providing the best experience for our players and their families.


All American Baseball Tournaments is based out of Trafford, Pennsylvania, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh. We host our tournaments at UPMC All American Park, which features 9 fields for age groups ranging from 8u through 18u. We offer premier B tournaments as well as several open A-level tournaments. In 2023, we proudly hosted more than 700 teams and look forward to welcoming even more in 2024. Allow us to host your team!

 

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