Our Story

 

Nokona is the nation’s oldest baseball glove manufacturer, handcrafting premium ball gloves since 1934. For generations, Nokona has been dedicated to providing the best baseball products in the world—all made in America. Nokona represents premier independent baseball organizations comprised of elite travel players in their geographical region. 

 

The Nokona Baseball program was founded in 2005 with a simple mission

 

To teach, train, develop, and mentor young athletes whose interest it is to play college baseball.

 

Since then, the program has helped hundreds of high school athletes achieve their goal of playing at the collegiate level and beyond!

Nokona Baseball is centered on enhancing a player's opportunities for success.

For each age group, the Nokona Baseball Program represents a collection of the area’s most talented players. These athletes come together as a team and compete at the highest level while developing their individual skills and having fun in the process.

The right path to success can begin at any age.

Our organization and its coaches have an enormous passion for baseball. We look to identify and work with players who share a similar passion and want to get the most out of their talents and baseball careers. We stress the importance of education and the discipline and preparation necessary to achieve success, thereby allowing our athletes the opportunity to play at the highest level possible.

Winning is a product of our success, but not the only measure.

Nokona prides itself on past members who have gone on to prestigious colleges and universities, student athletes who have fulfilled their dream of someday being part of a quality collegiate baseball program. Our clinics, camps, and travel teams all help in the overall development of a player’s skills—but the life lessons learned along the way are invaluable.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founder & Managing Partner

Geoff Cuneo is a graduate of Needham High School, Needham, MA (1977) and post graduate of Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, MA (1978). He attended Drew University and Framingham State University 1979-1982, where he graduated with a BA in Economics and Finance. He was an All-Conference RHP in high school (BayState Conference) in 1977, and was a Boston Globe Prep All-Star (1978). He played basketball for Drew University 1979-1980 and for Framingham State 1981-1982. Mr. Cuneo has championed the cause of baseball development among talented college-bound high school players for more than 15 years in the northeastern United States. In 2005, he founded GC Baseball Club LLC, dba Nokona Baseball.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Managing Partner

Gerry Carroll is a graduate of Holliston High School, Holliston, MA (1981) where he lettered in football, hockey and baseball. He attended Providence College from 1982-1986 where he graduated with a BS in Management. He lettered in baseball during all four years with The Friars, and was named Most Valuable Player during his senior season. He also was named to the All-District NCAA Baseball Team, the All-ECAC Division I Team, and the Big East First Team.  In addition to his duties as a managing partner in Nokona Baseball, Mr. Carroll brings his considerable experience, knowledge and skills directly to program participants as a seven-year coach, clinician and instructor. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Manager

Dan Sullivan was a high school All-Star from Ashland, MA as a RHP and SS, and was a member of the 2000 state championship team. He went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut (2007) with a BA in History. Since graduating from UConn, Coach Sullivan has coached 10 years of high school baseball (seven in Ashland, MA and three in Hopkinton, MA) and 10 years of high school football (four in Ashland and six in Hopkinton). He also has a decade of AAU head coaching experience. Coach Sullivan has served as the manager of Ashland Legion baseball for the past six years, leading Post 77 to two sectional championship appearances. He also has worked at various baseball facilities as both a hitting and pitching instructor. He brings to the Nokona Baseball program his extensive experience and a passion for teaching baseball to players with developing talent.