Coaches
Coach Spano
Charlie Spano brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching and scouting experience, with a proven track record of player development and a respected national network within college baseball. His leadership helps set the standard for instruction, accountability, and long-term player advancement across the All American Baseball program.
Charlie is passionate about teaching the game and helping young players develop proper fundamentals while building strong foundations that prepare athletes for continued success. His impact has been recognized at the national level, including being named NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association, along with four trips to the NCAA Division II College World Series.
Highly respected by college coaches at every level and professional scouts alike, Charlie is known for his accurate player evaluations and strong reputation for development. His approach continues to shape a development model focused on preparation, growth, and sustained success.
Coach Garbee
Tyler Garbee joins the Steelheads as a Pitching Coach, bringing a competitive, detail-oriented, and development-driven approach to pitching instruction and player mentorship.
A Pittsburgh native, Garbee began his college career at the University of Pittsburgh before transferring to Mercyhurst University, where he helped lead the Lakers to back-to-back NCAA Regional Championships and College World Series appearances in 2018 and 2019.
Garbee was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 19th round of the 2019 MLB Draft and spent more than four seasons in the organization, gaining valuable insight into professional player development. Following his playing career, he trained and worked as a pitching instructor at PVS (Performance Velocity Systems) in Pittsburgh and currently serves as an assistant coach for the General McLane softball program.
Coach Light
John Light brings more than 30 years of coaching experience across the high school, American Legion, and NCAA Division II levels to the All American Steelheads program. A highly respected coach throughout Pennsylvania, John has built a career centered on fundamentals, discipline, and long-term player development.
A Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, John compiled more than 700 career wins and helped over 30 players advance to college baseball opportunities. His experience across multiple levels of the game gives him a strong understanding of what young athletes need to progress and succeed.
John joins the Steelheads as a 13U coach for the 2026 season, bringing decades of knowledge, leadership, and a steady coaching presence to one of the most important developmental stages in youth baseball.
Coach Susnik
John Susnik is entering his second season with the Steelheads, leading the 15U and 8U teams while serving as a skill instructor. A four-year starter at Mercyhurst University with 100+ career starts, he earned PSAC West First Team All-Conference honors in 2024. With a background in Early Education, Susnik brings strong teaching instincts and player development focus to every level of the program.
Coach Kolash
Rich Kolash returns to the Steelheads with five years of experience in the organization, known for building competitive, hard-working teams. A longtime high school football and baseball coach, he also founded the Steelheads’ annual Make-A-Wish Game, emphasizing leadership, teamwork, and playing for something bigger than the scoreboard.
Coach Shepard
Matt Shepard returns to the Steelheads to lead the 10U division and serve as a skill instructor. A former scholarship athlete at Mercyhurst University, he appeared in 30+ games as both a pitcher and position player. Now part of the Girard High School coaching staff, Shepard brings strong development experience and high-level playing credentials to the next generation of Steelheads.
Coach DiBeradin
Landon DiBeradin is an All American Baseball alum from Norwin High School outside of Pittsburgh. He attended Mercyhurst University on scholarship as a catcher, appearing in 80 games and making 70 starts over four years, including 46 starts at the Division I level.
Landon has spent several years as a skills instructor at the All American Baseball facility in Trafford, PA, and is now a member of the coaching staff at Mercyhurst University. Known for his elite defensive skills behind the plate, he will be a tremendous asset to the catchers in our organization.
Coach Iacobucci
Rick Iacobucci brings more than 20 years of coaching experience across both the collegiate and high school levels to the All American Steelheads program. His background spans six different programs at the high school and college levels, including six years as an assistant coach at Mercyhurst University and seven years as head coach at Gannon University.
Most recently, Rick serves as the varsity head coach at McDowell High School, giving him a well-rounded perspective on player development at every stage of the game.
Throughout his career, Rick has worked with players at all levels, helping them build strong foundational skills and prepare for the next step in their baseball journey. His experience, consistency, and steady leadership make him a valuable part of the Steelheads coaching staff and a strong mentor for 13U athletes as they continue their development.
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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!