ANTHONY (TONY) MERRILL

Coach & Instructor

After graduating high school and competing in high school and college level sports, Coach Tony decided to pursue his passion for coaching baseball and softball in 1987. He has been coaching boys and girls ages 5-18 for more than 30 years!


Today, Tony is Adrenaline’s Lead Instructor and takes great pride in instructing and teaching young players the skills to play at the highest levels. He offers private baseball and softball instruction and camps for Adrenaline, including hitting, fielding, pitching and catching. He also helps players adopt mental strength that leads to success on and off the field, including respect, leadership, teamwork, knowledge, confidence, and navigating both wins and losses.


Coach Tony is also Adrenaline Sports Academy’s Travel Ball Coordinator, General Manager, and Director of Operations. Additionally, he coaches two Adrenaline teams, and is responsible for interviewing coaches and players.

Some of Coach Tony’s Credentials:

  • 30+ Years Coaching/Managing/Coordinating/ Instructing Youth Sports
  • SNJ Asst. District 4 Babe Ruth Softball Commissioner (2007-2010)
  • Member of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (1995 – Present)
  • Member – (ACA) American Coaching Academy – Certified
  • Member – (RYSRC) Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council
  • CPR/First Aid/AED Certified<
  • Manager Team Adrenaline 16u – USABL Fall League Champions (2021)
  • Manager Team Adrenaline 16u – Frazier World Series Wood Bat Tournament Champions
  • Manager Team Adrenaline 16u – USABL Summer League Champions (2021)
  • Manager Adrenaline Selects 11u – Monster Mash Tournament Champions (2021)
  • Manager Adrenaline Selects 11u – Gold Glove Tournament Champions (2021)
  • Manager/Player Team Adrenaline 50+ Men’s Senior Softball ISSA Winter World Championship Runner up (2021)
  • Manager/Player Team Adrenaline 50+ Men’s Senior Softball ISSA Summer World Champions (2021)
  • Manager/BPBLL – Intermediate Baseball 50/70 All Stars – District 18 Champions – (2018)
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