About Us
The Baseball Island Foundation works with local Dominican businesses and professionals to help Dominican youth chase their MLB dreams, with a safety net of education and supplemental programming, guaranteeing that following their passion will not mean putting them and their families further at risk. Structured for large-scale impact. Currently providing as much assistance as donations and sponsorships will allow.
The Baseball Island Foundation “Community Campus” is a true international collaboration. Local talent partnered with accomplished international experts.
Jay Quinn
Founder & Program Director
Coach Quinn's professional experience as a college baseball coach, classroom teacher, personal trainer, and international sports event director has prepared him to build and lead The Baseball Island Foundation in the Dominican Republic.
Since playing at George Washington University (2003-2006), Quinn has coached in 15 countries, instructing 100+ players who have gone on to college and professional baseball in the United States.
At Columbia University (2006-2012), Quinn coached catchers & hitters, recruited nationally, and ran baseball camps & clinics for children ages 7-13. In 2008, the Lions won their first Ivy League (NCAA - Division I) championship in 31 years.
With Major League Baseball (2012-2015), as a freelance instructor, Quinn coached alongside current & former MLB players, instructing pro-prospect infielders, outfielders & pitchers at (7) MLB Elite Camps throughout Europe & Brazil (in Brazil, Quinn also ran clinics introducing baseball to children and physical education teachers). In 2015, Quinn was utilized as a consultant to help plan & execute MLB's first USA college showcase trip for international players. Quinn has also worked briefly as an MLB scout (Milwaukee Brewers), NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and elementary school teacher in New York City.
Planet Baseball - International Baseball Events
Columbia University Baseball
MLB International Elite Camps, Clinics & Tours
George Washington University Baseball
Bronx High School of Science
Bank Street College
Fieldston School
Bank Street School for Children
National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT)
Our Coaches & Staff
Nicolas Debora
Head Baseball Coach & Academic Supervisor
7 years - New York Mets (MiLB),
2 years - Panama Professional League
Fluent English Speaker
“As a player, Debora successfully navigated this highly competitive Dominican baseball environment, earning himself a professional baseball contract with the New York Mets at 17 years-old. Debora had consistent success as a professional player in 3 countries, and still has MLB level talent! As a coach, Debora has big league level talent for correcting pitching mechanics, teaching competitive game approach, and being a strong & fair leader on and off the field.”
Leonardo Alcantara
Head Strength Coach & Academic Supervisor
IDFF Certified Personal Trainer
Anatomy, Biomechanics, Program Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Nutrition
Our First Baseball Island Alum!
“Leonardo, no doubt, has the potential to become an internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach. He is a naturally gifted motivator, and his observational skills, drive to learn, creative program design, mental toughness, and contagious high energy makes Leonardo incredibly valuable to the hardworking young men who get a chance to work with him.”
Jesus Maria González
English Language Lessons
23 years of English language teaching experience (INFOTEP)
University of Santo Domingo (UASD)
Advanced English
“Jesus is a great fit with The Baseball Island Foundation. He’s an experienced teacher who has demonstrated natural rapport, and effective teaching methods with our boys since day one. Jesus leads our (ASSIMIL-style) English conversation & public speaking classes."
Ondina Sosa
Baseball Specific Yoga
Founder of ONDIYOGA
New York Yankees - Team Yoga Instructor
2 years @ Dominican Academy
“Too good to be true! A yoga instructor, here in Las Terrenas, with years of experience in professional baseball! Ondina helps our boys improve flexibility, identify imbalance, rehab injuries, mentally focus....and her experience managing a group of Type-A personalities is invaluable."
Local Business Partnerships
A.M.I.L.
Frutas & Más
Meal Services
Dream Big
College Placement
El Gimnasio
Forma y Nutricion
Fontesa Agua
Drinking Water
United Doctors
Medical Services
Charle Mariscos
Meal Services
Our Board of Directors & Advisors
Robert Rodriguez
Director of Sponsorships
Litvinoff Martinez
National Partnerships
Dr. Joshua Rosenthal
Director of Education
Caleb Santos-Silva
International Baseball Events
Sasha Czerniawski
Marketing & Fundraising Advisement
Megan Pfau
Foundation Manager
Johan Ramirez
College Placement
Emil Calcano
International Partnerships
If you're interested in being a guest speaker or guest workshop leader, please contact us
The Baseball Island Foundation works hard to continue providing and expanding our program here in the Dominican Republic. If you can afford to give, please know that every dollar makes an immediate impact in the lives of our boys.