Jay Sanford leads as the director of the Rhode Island Devils Baseball Organization as well as the Head Coach for our 18U Summer Showcase Team. A retired US Marine Corps Veteran with years of service to our country, Sanford has accumulated over 250 wins during his coaching career with the Devils. His leadership propelled an 18U team to national rankings in 2021 and 2025, and a ranking of #1 in the Northeast in 2025. Sanford also serves as a Varsity Assistant Coach for Bishop Hendricken High School where he won a RI State Championship in 2025.

Joe Coelho is entering his fifth year in the Devils program and serves as the head coach of our 16U Program. Over his tenure, Coelho has undertaken various roles and responsibilities. He has been instrumental in the recruitment process for all Devils athletes since the class of 2022, successfully getting 55 Players to the collegiate level. In 2024, Coelho assumed complete responsibility for recruiting and successfully assembled the largest recruiting class in program history.

Sean Howe enter his third season with the Devils program as our Head Of Operations and assistant coach of our 16U Summer program. A former collegiate athlete, Howe played four years of Division 3 football at Bridgewater State University and possesses firsthand knowledge of the recruiting process. Currently, he holds the positions of Junior Varsity Assistant Coach at Bishop Hendricken High School.

Chris Genao marks his sixth year in the Devils Program. A former outfielder for UConn Avery Point and Classical High School, Genao played a pivotal role in guiding his team to the RIIL Division 3 championship in 2017. Currently, he contributes as a Coach for our 18U program.

Merejo is set to begin his first season coaching the Devils. A well-known figure within the program, he played a key role with the 18U Devils over several years. As a former Division I athlete, Merejo brings valuable insight into the recruiting process. He is currently continuing his playing career at the collegiate level with CCRI.

Paul Rodman is embarking on his fourth year with the Devils program. A former player at Becker College, Rodman brings coaching experience from diverse levels of competition. He plays a pivotal role in player development and oversees the organization of the Devils winter training program.