Tinton Falls News
Frozen Ropes in the News
As featured in the Jersey Sports News - January 2012
College Baseball Coaches Instruct Monmouth County High School Players
School may not have been in session on December 28th, but that didn't mean it was time for a vacation. Players from local high schools attended a camp at Frozen Ropes Tinton Falls led by college baseball coaches. This one day instructional session featured coaches from Kean University, Manhattan College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Seton Hall University, Rutgers University and Wagner College. The participants gained knowledge in many aspects of the game including pitching, hitting, catching, and infield and outfield play. Three hours of drills and live batting practice to showcase their talents along with a parent question and answer session on recruiting to concluded the day. Richie Burner a catcher at Monmouth Regional HS is frequently at Frozen Ropes and knows the value of having a college coach giving hands on instruction. "I got a good idea of what they expect from us and what you will be doing at the next level and learned what they are looking for in a player." Players like Matawan/Aberdeen HS senior John Affriol spend as much time as they can in the winter months preparing for the spring. "I did get a lot out of talking with the college staff and it will help me in my decision to select a college." CBA HS junior infielder Anthony Critelli is another player who took part in the camp; he plays for the Frozen Ropes collegiate bound development team which trains year around. " The camp was a great way to play in front of colleges in a place that I train and feel comfortable in so I was relaxed and able to play at my best and get some exposure. " The day concluded with the parents and players having insiders look into college baseball while spending time with some of the best collegiate baseball teachers.
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Back Row from Left to Right: Tim Reilly, Rutgers University; Matt Passerelle, Frozen Ropes; Phil Cundari, Seton Hall University; Jim Duffy, Manhattan College; Joe Litterio, Wagner College
Front Row from Left to Right: Jay Blackwell, Frozen Ropes; Lew France, Kean University; Brian Guillana, NJIT
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Local Professional Baseball players call Frozen Ropes Tinton Falls home for the off season.
In 2006 Jayson Hernandez was an All Shore selection as a Catcher for St Rose of Belmar. With aspirations of being a professional player someday he embarked on a soon to be stellar college career. Hernandez honed his skills at Rutgers University helping the Scarlet Knights to a Big East Conference Tournament appearance in 2010. Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 41st round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft he began his professional career as a catcher in the Boston organization. Hernandez now spends his off season days at Frozen Ropes Tinton Falls getting prepared for Sox spring training, When not working on his personal goals he shares his knowledge with local youth players during the classes they attend at Frozen Ropes. Hernandez prides himself on hard work and along with Ryan Kalish Red Sox, Keith Cantwell Diamondbacks, Ryan Cuneo Cubs, JC Menna A's and others they call Frozen Ropes home in the off season.
September 2011 - Frozen Ropes Giants 18U head off to College
August 2011 - Luke Cahill, Monmouth Regional makes verbal agreement with Seton Hall
January 2010 - Frozen Ropes Tinton Falls moves to new location