Joe DiLeo
Joe DiLeo, owner and instructor at Hot Corner Athletics, brings a wealth of experience and an infectious passion for baseball and softball to his skill development facility in Western New York.
Alex O’Donnell
Alex O’Donnell joins Hot Corner with four years of NCAA playing experience, along with four years of NCAA coaching experience. O’Donnell was a First Team All-PSAC Shortstop at Mercyhurst University.
JAROD BURMASTER
Jarod comes to Hot Corner after a short stint as the Pitching Coach at SUNY Fredonia. Jarod played his college baseball at NCCC and then Canisius College before starting his coaching career.
Cassandra (Egelston) DiLeo
Cassandra Egelston was a four-year starter for Mercyhurst University, a Division II program competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
Gianna Adamo
Gianna Adamo is a standout four-year starter from D’Youville University, where she built an impressive collegiate career marked by consistency, leadership, and elite performance.
Max Giordano
Max Giordano, from Lancaster, New York, is a former Division 1 college baseball player at Niagara University (2019–2023). A versatile infielder and outfielder who bats and throws right-handed.
Ron Closson
At Hot Corner Athletics, we’re proud to have Ron Closson as a cornerstone of our coaching staff, bringing passion, expertise, and a wealth of experience to our baseball development programs. Ron has dedicated his life to the game.
Ben Closson
Ben Closson is a skilled catcher and dedicated coach at Hot Corner Athletics. His career took him to SUNY Cortland, Houghton University, and Penn State University - Harrisburg, where he showcased his talent and earned a reputation for excellence.
Chris Kwitzer
Chris Kwitzer, a Buffalo native, has built a successful eight-year professional baseball career that spans multiple leagues and international competition.