Baseball
Coaching Staff Justin Beach HEAD BASEBALL COACH
Justin Beach was named head baseball coach in June of 2008 and has lead the Golden Eagles to the NCAA Regional Tournament twice with trips in 2010 and 2011. Beach has been named SUNYAC Coach of the Year in both 2011 and 2014. Beach won the most games as a first-year head coach when he led the Golden Eagles to a 26-19-1 record in 2008. His overall record stands at 196 -140-1 (.581 winning percentage) after eight full seasons at the helm. As a player, Beach starred at Hudson Valley Community College where he led the Vikings to a Regional Championship and a fifth-place finish in the 2001 NJCAA World Series before transferring to Brockport as a junior. He captained the 2003 Golden Eagles to a then schoolrecord 31 wins while the team captured the ECAC championship. After graduating in 2003, Beach accepted a position as a graduate assistant in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies and eventually earned his master’s degree in Athletic Administration. He was an assistant coach with the team (2004-07) helping the team to a 10864 record, four appearances in the SUNYAC Tournament and a trip to the College World Series in 2004. For Justin’s full profile visit gobrockport.com
NCAA Division III Athletics Our Brockport Baseball team has finished with at least 20 wins every year since 2002— averaging 25 wins a year; posting a winning record and playoff berths in each of those seasons. While playing in one of the most competitive conferences in the country, SUNYAC, our program is consistently ranked regionally and nationally. The baseball team plays in the Clark V. Whited Complex on a professional playing surface with four turfed batting cages, three bullpen mounds, upgraded dugouts and bleachers and a state-of-the art scoreboard. Excelling on the field is not the only thing our baseball team is known for. In the classroom we have a strong tradition of excellence—placing at least five players on the Commissioner’s list and six on the All-Academic team each of the past six years. Our team GPA has continuously been above the college average.
Athletic Training Room Six full-time staff members with Athletic Training Certifications offer 90 combined years of experience in athletic training. The team provides comprehensive care to our student-athletes through the use of the latest technology in therapeutic modalities as well as innovative functional assessment and rehabilitation techniques. Our Athletic Training Room provides student-athletes the benefit of high quality rehabilitation and physical training equipment. The facility has five taping tables, 13 treatment tables, three exercise bikes, one elliptical machine, one stair climber as well as a whirlpool machine.
Bill Steele Athletic Performance Weight Room It’s not a fitness center. It’s an athletic performance training facility, where Golden Eagle athletes prepare for their competitors through a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning program. Athletes will be able to push their bodies to maximize their athletic talents using the College’s high-speed treadmills, TRX trainers, kettlebells, inlaid Olympic platforms, free-motion functional trainers, VertiMax platforms, Elitefts Colligate power racks, speed and power sleds, an Ariel Computerized Exercise System (ACES) machine, and much more. All of our athletes train under the watch of experienced instructors.
the SERC Opened in 2012, the Special Events Recreation Center, a state-of-the-art facility, is a 138,000 square foot three-story building that serves as the home for Campus Recreation and the Golden Eagle Track and Field Program. In addition to serving as a venue for major campus events, the SERC—which consists of a dynamic fitness center and the impressive House of Fields—equips students with all the tools necessary to stay physically fit. Whether you’re interested in weight lifting, cardio, taking a Zumba class, working with a personal trainer or going for a run on the track, the SERC can help you reach all your fitness goals.
Residence Halls Living on campus at Brockport means more than just a place to sleep. The college residential experience serves as the foundation for developing friendships that last a lifetime. Our vibrant and safe living-learning environment helps students become successful members of our campus community. A resident director (RD) and a staff resident assistant (RA) provide leadership for each residence hall community. RDs and RAs are excellent sources of information and will help students make decisions, support students in developing responsibility and concern for others, and assist in acquiring a plan for academic success.
Dining Halls Students have many options when it comes to dining and meal plans. The College’s dining services are regularly ranked high within the SUNY system. Meal plans are designed to provide variety, flexibility and plenty of healthy dining options. Our diversified menus include vegan, vegetarian, and ethnic entrees, allowing students to enjoy their favorite foods and expand their palates. The two main dining halls, Brockway and Harrison, feature a wide selection of food stations and made-to-order choices. In addition to the two main dining halls, there are a number of cafÊs, late-night spots, and retail locations that offer a variety of meal options throughout the day.
Drake Memorial Library Drake Memorial Library houses nearly a half million items, plus online databases, research guides, the College Archives and more. It includes multiple computer labs and meeting/study rooms, enhancing the learning experience with audio, video, graphic, and web-based content. The library provides opportunities for 3D printing/scanning in the Makerspace and has a variety of tech tools available for loan. Librarians offer in-person as well as online research assistance and consultation. And, if you need a little caffeine for your study session, the Aerie CafĂŠ provides coffee and a varying menu to satisfy your cravings.
Justin Beach Head Baseball Coach 350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 395-2347 jbeach@brockport.edu
www.gobrockport.com