East Side Rockets Coaches

"There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens."

— Tommy Lasorda

Coach Mikael Mogues, “Mo” was born and raised in New York City, Mogues attended Trinity-Pawling high school in Dutchess County, NY. Mogues received an athletic scholarship to attend Seton Hall University, where he graduated with a degree in Journalism and Public Relations. Mogues was signed by a professional baseball organization, the Rockland Boulders, where he spent 2 seasons as the starting first baseman.  He then signed with the Washington Wildthings in 2019, before ending his playing career in the Atlantic League, with the High Point Rockers. 

Mogues is currently the Director of Baseball Operations at Poly Prep Country Day School, where he serves as an assistant to head coach Mathew Roventini.

During his three year playing career, Mogues was a Sports Performance Advisor at The Baseball Center in New York City.

He serves as a hitting consultant for current professional baseball players.

Organizations and Teams Coached, The Baseball Center: Fall 2017- Spring 2019

Arkansas Stix Baseball: Fall 2018 , NY Bulldogs:  Fall 2019 

Coach Joshua Almonte has been playing baseball for 19 years and coaching baseball and softball for two years. Being a coach is by far the best thing that has happened to him because its just more than sports. Its about being able to watch young athletes grow on and off the field, guiding them to become great individuals, and building friendships with parents and players. As a player being on the field is something we all love because it allows us to have fun and simply focus on our love for the game. Josh always said that it he did not make it “big” in baseball, he was going to give back by teaching the game.

Coach Johnluke Quintero has played baseball since he was 6 years old, he played for a travel baseball organization called Youth Service League. Where he played for 11 years and won a National Championship for 16u baseball. Johnluke went to a boarding school in Pennsylvania for baseball as well where he erceived two league honors for both third base and shortstop while playing Varsity.

Coach Victor Martinez is currently entering his Senior year at Baruch College, he is a Division 3 college pitcher. Also part of Baruch 2018-2019 CUNYAC & NAC championship team which made its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Before this Victor has done several clinics and programs previously working for P3 playground and parks at pier 40 (2016-2018).