Meet the Team

Austin Davis
Baseball Coach
Austin Davis played baseball at the Southeastern University of Lakeland, Florida from 2011 to 2014 where he won a Conference Championship in 2014. Was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014.

Doug Davis
Owner of the Doug Davis Baseball & Softball Academy
Doug has been in Major Leagues Professional Baseball for 35 years, playing 11 years in the California Angel, Texas Ranger, and Kansas City Royal Organizations.

Ben Eshelman
Fitness and Performance
“Our programming is designed to be a safe and effective progressive program that will improve not only your fitness, but also mental health, reduction of stress, and reduction of body fat all while enjoying a family atmosphere and a fun, competitive environment!”

Ryan Keefer
Baseball Coach
Ryan is a former Southern Columbia standout and former 40 man roster pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. He was drafted by the Orioles in the 13th round after winning the 2000 PIAA state championship at Southern Columbia.

Andrew Molick
Fitness Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Bloomsburg University, CPT Certified/ACE (American Council on Exercise), NSPA (National Strength Professionals Association)/C.C.S. Certified Condition Specialist), CPR Certified

Madison Polumbo
Soccer Coach
Madison is the Head Coach of Penn State Hazleton Women’s Soccer Team.
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20 years playing experience, primarily midfield
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4-year starter for Penn State Hazleton Women's soccer - led the team to back-to-back championships
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Women's Soccer Co-Captain 2016 & 2017

Dave Yost
Coach
Coach Dave has been coaching basketball and baseball throughout his 27 year career in teaching. He played college basketball at Penn State Hazleton for one year before transferring to Bloomsburg University where he was a pitcher on the baseball team.
He holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University and an M.S. in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University.

Candice VanHorn
Softball Coach
Providing pitching and hitting lessons in the Northeast PA area (Drums, PA) 2016-present
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Coached a recreational league 10u team, 2016-2018
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Coached a 10u travel team in 2019
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Coaching a 14u travel team, 2019-present
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Coaching Hazleton Area junior high - varsity assistant, 2019-present Saskatchewan, Canada:
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Instructor at RBI Training Facility in Regina, Saskatchewan, 2016-2018
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High-Performance Teams (14u & 16u) 2018
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Madison Roberts
Bloomsburg Area High School
Seton Hill D2 Softball Commit
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4 years of Varsity expereince
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Received 1st Team All-Star Award for pitching and hitting in 2022
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9 years of travel ball experience
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Volunteer Assistant Coach for Bloomsburg Little League Softball
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Kelly Konyar
Field Hockey Coach
Current Head Coach of Southern Columbia Varsity FH
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32 years of FH experience both coaching and playing
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BU: NCAA Champions 1996
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2010-2013: Southern Columbia volunteer goalie coach
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2018: Southern Columbia Head Varsity Coach

Caitlin Nicholls
Basketball Trainer
Caitlin Nicholls has 15 years of basketball playing experience primarily as a post player
Caitlin coached junior varsity and varsity girls at Hackettstown High School in New Jersey for the last 4.5 years