Manny attended St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, CT, where he played basketball and baseball. His real passion was baseball – and it showed. Manny was on Connecticut’s 1994 and 1995 All-State teams and in 1995 was selected as both the Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year and USA Today Connecticut Player of the Year.

The Texas Rangers selected Manny in the 28th round of the 1995 Amateur Baseball Draft but he chose to attend the University of Alabama on a baseball scholarship. During his time at Alabama, Manny was Freshman and NCWBA All-American and All-SEC (Southeastern Conference). He was a member of the SEC championship team in 1996, SEC Tournament Champions in 1996, 1997 and 1999 and played in the 1996, 1997 and 1999 College World Series. In 2004, Manny was selected to the 10 Anniversary All-Jim Wells Team named for the Alabama baseball coach, Jim Wells.

Manny’s college career pitching record was an outstanding 21-4. 

Manny signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Reds – but after recurring injuries was forced to find a new passion in life. Thus came about his experiences working with kids and teaching the sport he has loved all of his life — baseball.

Manny has 15 years of business experience as owner of Technique Tigers Baseball Academy where he has worked with kids of all ages from all economic, ethnic and social backgrounds. Some of Manny’s experience working with area youth are Juvenile Detention officer, Boy and Girls Village Mental Health Worker, Youth Continuum Counselor, Alternative School Behavior Intervention Specialist, a Spanish and Physical Education teacher at a private school, and a Paraprofessional to Special Education Students. 

Manny is bilingual (Spanish/English).  As you can see, Manny is in his chosen fields for the right reasons as he is more than passionate about working with area youth. It is simply, the one and only career he can now see himself doing. Manny is a strong leader and great role model who has the ability to responsibly direct today’s youth.

Danny has been on staff since the inception of the Tiger program. Danny is a graduate of Housatonic Community College with an Associate’s Degree of Science. Danny received the Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges in recognition of outstanding merit and accomplishment while attending HCC.

Danny is a Certified Weight Training and Strength Training Specialist by International Weightlifting Association. Danny is a Connecticut State Certified Coach. Specializes as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Rehabilitation Associates Inc. Danny has been coaching sports since 2000. He believes honesty, respect ethics, sportsmanship and hard work are the key elements in teaching young student athletes.

Danny is bilingual (Spanish/English) and is a high energy leader with the qualities to lead a group of young men in the right direction with methods of motivation, inspiring daily and being an active listener to solve problems daily or make a situation better for others.

Seeking a baseball league for her 10 year old son to play in brought Mickey to Seaside Park where she found a team practicing on Diamond 6. This led her to signing her son to play with the Mustang Division in the Christian Brotherhood League (“CBL”), a Pony Baseball Organization. She volunteered by keeping the scorebook for her son’s, and ironically, Manny Torres’ team. She was nominated and elected as Secretary the following baseball year. In her 15 years with CBL, Mickey wore many hats serving as Team Mom, Secretary, Treasurer, Business Manager, Division Director and President for 25 Pony baseball and softball teams. During these years, she travelled with teams to New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.

In 1994, Mickey assisted in bringing RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, a Major League Baseball youth program) to Bridgeport. She served as the Program Director for several years and was Business Manager for two teams that travelled to California (Senior Division) and Florida (Junior Division) to play in the RBI World Series.

Mickey recently retired as an Executive Assistant at Ernst & Young LLP. Mickey has served as Program Administrator for Technique Tigers Baseball Academy since the start of the program. Mickey is bilingual (Spanish/English). She is the heartbeat of our organization. She handles all day-to-day operation and is our communication liaison between parents and students.

Ralphy serve as head of player development at Technique Tigers Baseball Academy where he also leads as head coach for the 11u and 14u teams. Ralphy joined the staff in 2016 after spending 10 years in Virginia where he attended college and began his coaching career. He was a 4 year Varsity starter at Central High School in Bridgeport for the Hilltoppers. Ralphy earned 2 time all FCIAC selection, 2 time team captain and led the Hilltoppers to a school record winning breaking season. He furthered his education at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Virginia for the #2 nationally ranked Patriots later earning a division one scholarship to Norfolk State University. In 2012, he served as the Spartans team captain and led the team in doubles, plate appearances, total bases, games played and extra base hits.

After his playing days at NSU, Ralphy quickly began his coaching career for the Old Dominion Hitters. He served as the head coach for the 16u showcase club who earned national recognition per Perfect Game and Dynamic World Series events. His team ranked as high as top 20 best in the nation each player earning a NCAA athletic scholarship. Ralphy has also coached #6 round Tampa Bay Rays draft pick Zach Rutherford (SS).

Ralphy is available for private instruction focusing on infield and hitting development at Technique Tigers Baseball Academy.  Ralph is bilingual (Spanish/English) and communicates really well with his student athletes.

Rob is a Air Force veteran with 11 years of service. He spent eight years as a Security Forces member. He served in the US and abroad; including tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and Qatar. In that time, he received four USAF Achievement medals and one USAF Commendation medal. In his tenure, he was also a manager of Physical Security for four years. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring standards of security were met for the Air Force members and their families.

The last three years, Rob changed his career field and became a Medic/certified CT EMT. Rob is currently attending Quinnipiac University and will graduate in May with a Bachelors in Health Science. 

He is bilingual (Spanish/English) and a great communicator with all the student athletes.

Lydia is a Registered Nurse with the State of Connecticut. Lydia is currently a Substitute Nurse in the Monroe School District and Peri-operative RN in Surgease Department at Yale/Bridgeport Hospital. 

Lydia is bilingual (Spanish/English) and is an Advocate of Student Safety.