Coach Bobby McBride
Pitching Instructor
Brewster High School Graduate • Brewster Little League Alum
Bobby McBride is a former Division I pitcher and shortstop who brings elite-level experience and a deep understanding of player development to The Dugout. A proud Brewster High School graduate and Brewster Little League alum, Bobby played collegiate baseball at UConn, Coastal Carolina, and Le Moyne, competing at some of the nation’s top programs.
Known for topping out at 98 mph, Bobby built his career on strength, mobility, and efficient movement — principles that now define his coaching. As The Dugout’s Pitching Instructor, he focuses on arm health, pitch shape, and mechanical efficiency, tailoring every session to how each athlete’s body moves and creates force.
Blending modern biomechanics and pitch design with field-tested experience, Bobby helps pitchers develop healthy, repeatable mechanics, confidence on the mound, and a lasting love for the game.
Coach Michael Subin (“Coach Subes”)
Program Director – Crush Baseball
Co-Founder & Trainer– The Dugout
Vice President – Brewster Little League
Michael Subin is one of the primary driving forces behind Crush Baseball — a player-first development program built on culture, consistency, and accountability. As a coach, trainer, and program director, he focuses on developing complete athletes and strong young men through structure, discipline, and care for the game.
A lifelong student of baseball, Michael blends modern training methods with an old-school respect for its fundamentals. His approach emphasizes mindset, work ethic, and attention to detail — traits that carry far beyond the field.
Under his leadership, Crush Baseball has grown from a single local team into a full-scale development program with multiple age groups, competitive tournament play, and a proven track record of player advancement. Michael also serves as Vice President of Brewster Little League, continuing his commitment to growing the game at every level.
As co-founder of The Dugout, he helped establish a year-round training home where athletes from across the region come to refine their skills, learn the game, and build confidence.
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” – Vince Lombardi
Coach Al Vazquez
Pitching Coordinator – Crush Baseball
Instructor – The Dugout
Original Member of the Crush Coaching Staff
Born and raised in Brewster, New York, Coach Al Vazquez has been a cornerstone of the Crush Baseball program since its inception. A graduate of Immaculate High School in Danbury, Connecticut, Al was a four-year varsity letterman, earning All-Area and All-Conference honors. Beyond his success on the field, he was recognized with the History Department MVP Award, reflecting his work ethic, character, and leadership both in the classroom and on the diamond.
Al continued his baseball career at the Division I level with the Fordham University Rams, where he pitched for the 1998 Atlantic-10 Championship Team. Competing at that level gave him firsthand insight into the preparation, discipline, and mental focus required to perform under pressure.
As Crush Baseball’s Pitching Coordinator and an Instructor at The Dugout , Coach Vazquez plays a vital role in developing arms across every age group. His philosophy emphasizes balance, repeatable mechanics, and command, paired with the mental toughness needed to succeed at higher levels. Whether on the field or in The Dugout’s training environment, Al’s calm, detail-driven approach helps pitchers build confidence, consistency, and a genuine love for the craft.
A trusted member of the Crush family and one of its original coaches, Al continues to shape the foundation of both Crush Baseball and The Dugout, mentoring players with the same passion and integrity that have defined his own journey.
Coach Richie Anderson
Co-Owner, Director of Training, Lead Hitting Instructor – The Dugout
Co-Owner, Director of Training, Lead Hitting Instructor – Crush Baseball
Driveline Certified Hitting Instructor
Former President – Brewster Little League
Coach Richie Anderson brings over 20 years of coaching, training, and leadership experience to The Dugout. A lifelong student of the game, Richie is a Driveline Certified Hitting Instructor known for his deep understanding of biomechanics, swing efficiency, and the mental side of hitting. His approach combines cutting-edge science with old-school grit, making him a powerful mentor for developing players.
Richie grew up in Oneonta, NY, where he fell in love with sports at the Oneonta Boys Club—spending countless hours studying movement and honing his athletic instincts. That same attention to detail followed him into his professional life, where he served as a decorated Detective and Commanding Officer of the Bronxville Police Department’s Detective Bureau. His rare ability to analyze movement and behavior—both on the field and in the field—has made him a uniquely effective coach and leader.
An all-star multi-sport athlete in high school, Richie held records in career and single-season home runs. He went on to play both baseball and basketball at nationally ranked SUNY Schenectady while majoring in Criminal Justice. He also spent time in Cooperstown, NY as a Certified Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach at the prestigious Clark Sports Center.
After 9/11, Richie answered the call to public service and joined the NYPD, where he also played as a placekicker for the semi-pro NYPD football team. He spent 16 years as a certified New York State Youth Officer, training extensively in childhood and adolescent psychology. These experiences continue to shape his player-first coaching philosophy, focused on long-term development, mindset, and character.
As Co-Founder of Brewster Crush Baseball and Co-Owner of The Dugout, Coach Richie is driven by a singular goal: to help athletes understand, trust, and own their process—on and off the field.
“Trust the process, enjoy the struggle, and relish in the small victories.”
