Ronnie is in his 5th Year at Hot Corner Athletics. Since opening Hot Corner Baseball Academy in 2016, he has trained, coached and developed 250+ players into College Baseball & Softball, 3 Independent League Baseball Players, and has been a part of training 30 MLB Draft Picks. His most recent MLB Draft pick is 2021 1st Round Pick (CBA), Joe Mack, taken 31st Overall by the Miami Marlins #juntosmiami #mr305. Joe decided to become a Professional Baseball Player and signed to play in the Marlin’s Organization. In November 2018, he opened Hot Corner Performance Center in Lockport, NY to increase the strength, conditioning and overall performance development of all Baseball & Softball players in the area. In the last year, he has helped the New York Yankees with scouting in WNY and has been a part of their High School Development Coaching Staff. That has helped open the door to be a part of the coaching staff for the East Coast Pro scrimmage games at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, as well as on the coaching staff for the High School Rivalry Game held at Fenway Park between the Yankees and Red Sox. Most recently, Ronnie has been named a scout for Team USA NTIS in WNY. Ron opened Hot Corner Athletics to create a bridge between all sports in the future, but his passion is Baseball & Softball, and that is the market we are trying to create the most value, at this point. As of January 2020, he has become a Franchisee of Juice Plus+, the leader in advancing plant-based nutrition, to bring awareness to parents and families about how they can live a healthier lifestyle. As of March 2020, Ron, Sam Cumbo, Nick Bernick of Hot Corner, Jake Banwart and Adam Gouker of BAMFAM, co-founded Dugout Coalition in a collaboration to create a 6 tool training system for all athletes and coaches around the world. In September 2020, Nick Bernick opened the Hot Corner Futures Foundation, which is a non-profit organization geared toward helping underprivileged kids have the opportunity to play baseball. Our mission is to be able to fund leagues and provide new or used equipment for the kids that can’t afford it! Ron is a board member of the Foundation and highly involved in the day too day operation! From 2011-2014, he was a member of the Canisius College Golden Griffins Baseball Program where they took home Championships in 2013 (Tournament) & 2014 (Regular Season). He graduated in May 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Physical Education. Following his tenure with the Griffs, he spent the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons as an Assistant Baseball Coach at Niagara University in Lewiston. With the Purple Eagles, Ronnie worked with the Hitters, Catchers, Infielders and Base Runners. In each of his 2 seasons, they increased their base stealing totals, run production, batting average, and on-base percentage. He is also a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association. Ron resides in Niagara Falls, NY, currently, with his wife, Katelyn, their son, Griffey, and their daughter, Maddux.