Tom House Sports LLC. National Pitching East Staff

Gardy was a former pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization 1993-1997 when he had the privilege of being coached by Tom House (National Pitching Association Founder). He has maintained the relationship with Tom and first became an NPA coach in 2008. Gardy was named 2018 ABCA Pitching Teaching Pro of the Year and recently was in Sports Illustrated for his work in helping develop NFL QB’s.  O’Flynn founded Pitching Fix in Ipswich, MA in 2008 and National QB in 2019, he is also the throwing specialist and program designer for Ken Mastrole (Mastrole QB).

Gardy, has a Masters Degree in Coaching Athletic Administration (MCAA) and is working on a second Masters in Biomechanics.  He works directly with the medical community in the Boston Area. he is the throwing QB and pitching specialist (with good friend Tom Landry) for the 3D Analysis Micheli Center (Boston Children’s).  His brother Dr. Hugh O’Flynn (M.S. Biomechanical Engineering/Harvard) is a prominent orthopedic surgeon (Sports Medicine North Chief of Orthopedics) in the area and often assists with NPA East screenings and clinics. Gardy and his wife Claire (both educators) have 4 children and reside in Ipswich, MA..  moc.l1695384668iamg@1695384668ogtsa1695384668eAPN1695384668

Tom House Ph.D.Motion Performace Expert is considered by many to be the “father of modern pitching mechanics.” He is the founder of The Rod Dedeaux Research and Baseball Institute (RDRBI), The National Pitching Association (NPA) 3DQB and Tom House Sports LLC..   All are renowned for their health and performance research and development involving three-dimensional analysis of human movement, physical preparation and training to support rotational athletes in movement, identifying the metabolic requirements of proper nutrition to fuel human activity, and mentoring athletes’ competition with mental/emotional management skills.

After pitching for seven years in the MLB, House received his Ph.D. in Sports/Performance Psychology while becoming a pitching coach. Since, House has become a highly recognized arm specialist coaching both baseballs elite pitchers as well as elite NFL quarterbacks. He has coached NFL Quarterbacks such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Alex Smith, Carson Palmer, Terrell Pryor, and Tim Tebow. House’s knowledge of the proper muscle mechanics and ability to analyze a quarterback’s throwing motion is unparalleled. Recently, Tom House has been utilizing 3D-Motions Analysis to take a throwing motion examination to the next level. House is also an advisor for the American Sports Medicine Institute, educated in the proper methods of sustaining an athlete’s healthy nutrition and muscle development. He also has degrees in Nutrition, Exercise Science, and Biomechanics.

He is also an advisor with the American Sports Medicine Institute, the Titleist Performance Institute, and gives seminars for the American College of Sports Medicine.

Pitch4Life, LLC. – Baseball Training

Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Rich Sammon delivers more than 30 years of baseball and practitioner knowledge along with coaching experience at both the youth and high school levels. Rich is partnered with The Factory in Norwalk, CT (327 Main Ave.) to deliver quality baseball instruction primarily with pitching as well as hitting, infield/outfield and catching positions of the game as well as youth-based strength/conditioning.

As a Player Rich was a high school prospect scouted by former head major league scout Ralph DiLullo and recruited to an NJCAA baseball program whose team reached the State Regional Finals to the College World Series both seasons where nine teammates were drafted during that time.  Rich also played at the D2 level and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business.  Rich played summers in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL).  Rich continues to play baseball for various men’s adult baseball teams in CT as well as various tournament teams notably in the men’s annual Roy Hobbs Tournament in Fort Myers, FL.

As a Coach Rich coaches at the High School & American Legion levels and has also coached in Little League, Babe Ruth, and AAU Levels.

As a Practitioner Rich established the Director of Player Training & Development position for Ridgefield Little League.  Rich has also organized player development clinics, presented at league safety clinics on pitching, facilitated pre-season winter workouts for youth and high school players and also was a formal Pitching Instructor for the Athletes Performance Zone (APZ) 360 Program at the Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield and served on the Ridgefield Babe Ruth Board of Directors as the Director of Travel Baseball.

As a Body of Knowledge Rich has attended multiple NPA coaches certifications out at USC with Tom House.  He instructs using the latest scientific pitching research as a current 2018  Associate Coach “in training”with Tom House’s National Pitching Association (NPA-East Region) as well as other methods and athletic training.  Rich also has standard CT CIAC approved Coach Training, CPR, First-Aid & Concussion Training.

On the Home front Rich is married to his wife Dianne and has two college sons who attend Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and both played collegiate baseball for the Tigers during their tenure at RIT.

All-American Baseball Academy Warrington, PA

In 1998, Sam co-founded the All American Baseball Academy in the Philadelphia area, located in Warrington, PA. The Academy is an NPA East designated training facility. Hundreds of players have come through Academy programs and have moved on to collegiate and professional careers. Sam is a former MLB Scout with the Milwaukee Brewers (2005 to 2015) and has had the privilege of studying and working with Tom House, (National Pitching Association Founder) Gardy O’Flynn, NPA East Area Director, and Tom Landry of the NPA East. He has been an NPA Coach since 2014 and has attained NPA Level 1, 2 and 3 coach certifications in Biomechanics, Functional Strength and Nutrition. Sam and his son Josh Wernick have worked as Affiliates of the NPA East implementing the NPA protocols to numerous players from the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area. Sam and Josh have managed numerous Academy championship and tournament travel teams. Sam has a Masters Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in the photographic arts and relies heavily on video motion analysis to evaluate and train all rotational athletes.

 All American Baseball Academy Warrington, PA

In 2013, Josh became a co-owner of the All American Baseball Academy located in the Philadelphia area, in Warrington, PA. Thousands of players have come through the Academy with hundreds of them moving on to the college and professional ranks. Josh is a former NCAA Division I player at Temple University where he graduated with honors with a degree in business from the Fox School of Business. Josh has had the privilege of studying and working with Tom House, (National Pitching Association Founder) Gardy O’Flynn, NPA East Area Director, and Tom Landry of the NPA East. He has been an NPA Coach since 2014 and attained NPA Level 1, 2 and 3 coach certifications in Biomechanics, Functional Strength and Nutrition. Josh Wernick and his father, Sam Wernick have worked as Affiliates of the NPA East implementing the NPA protocols to numerous players from the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area. Josh practices what he preaches. After graduating from college in 2005, he began working at the Academy. After throwing batting practice for many years, Josh lost about 10 m.p.h. on his fastball. In 2014 He decided to join his students and train with them and since that time, he has safely worked his velocity up to the low 90s. He sets a great example for those he mentors. Both Josh and his father Sam believe: if you want to be a great mentor, you must never stop learning. You must seek the best information from the most credible sources. The NPA protocols are medically defendable and IRB certified. The Academy is an official orthopedic partner with the Rothman Institute, a division of Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. The goal is to prevent injuries, promote health, maximize performance and prolong careers.

John Adams became an NPA Coach in 2022.  

James Baker graduated from Masconomet Regional High School in Topsfield, MA in 2002.  There, he played varsity baseball and basketball and received the Coach’s Award and Scholar Athlete Award in both sports.  James also was named to the Cape Ann League All League Team, Cape Ann League All Star Game and the Agganis Shriners All Star Game.

James graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, MA in 2006.  There, he played baseball for four years and was the captain his senior year while playing in the 2006 National Championship game in the Division 3 College World Series in Appleton, WI.  Also in 2006, James was named to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All League Team, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) All League Team, the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-League Team, NEIBA All Star Game held at Fenway Park and the All New England Team.  At Wheaton, James was 10-1 in his college career with 10 saves (he became a full-time pitcher his Junior Year).  As a senior he was 4-0 with 10 saves and carried a 1.80 ERA.  He also played in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) in 2005 for the Mill City All-Americans.

After graduation, James was signed by the Nashua Pride, a professional baseball team in the Can-Am League. With Nashua, James went 3-1 with a 1.82 ERA. After one professional season, James signed with the San Diego Padres and went to minor league spring training in 2007.  James has also pitched for the North Shore Spirit of the Can-Am League where he posted a 4-1 record and a 1.37 ERA, the Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League for two seasons, the York Revolution of the Atlantic League and the Gary South Shore Railcats of the American Association for two seasons. In 2011, James went 3-1 in 42 appearances with 68 strikeouts and a 2.57 ERA in 49 innings. James finished his career with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association in 2012 after compiling a 2.49 ERA and helping the “Nuts” to the League Championship Series.

Outside of baseball, James graduated from the National Personal Training Institute in 2008 as a certified trainer and nutritional consultant. There, James completed hours of study in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and program development. As a performance training coach, James specializes in functional group training and personal training, athlete training, functional baseball training, corrective exercise and educating clients on proper movement patterns that reduce the chance of injury. James is also a strength and conditioning consultant for the Wheaton College baseball team.

James spends his time coaching, motivating and developing baseball players in the Northeast, especially pitchers, from Little League to the professional level. James helps young athletes understand the game of baseball by developing and sharpening their physical, mental and emotional frameworks as prospective athletes. He is currently a baseball coach at St. John’s Prep in Danvers, MA.

James is currently Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator at Colby College.  He also is co-founder of the Pitching Lab which runs year round located on the North Shore in Massachusetts.  Which has a central focus on the universal fundamentals of pitching, the mental side of the game, situational awareness and biomechanics that create less stress on a pitcher’s arm to create the greatest force in delivering the baseball while also reducing the risk of injury. James is a veteran coach National Pitching Association (NPA).

Please contact James with any questions or comments regarding future training possibilities. Thank you!     Email: 

Koby has been a National Pitching Coach since 2022 as well as the Director of Baseball at Sluggers Academy in Medfield, MA.

Donnie has been an NPA Coach since 2022.