
Our Board of Directors
Thomas McGivney - President & Founder
Thomas was born and raised in Bethpage, New York. He started playing baseball at a very
young age. Starting out with little league and continuing into high school where for two
consecutive years he made Nassau All County Team. Upon graduation from high school he
received a scholarship to play ball at Lamar University. He was drafted out of college second
round to the Texas Rangers and played professional baseball for several years. Injuries
shortened his career but his love for baseball continued. He went on to become a small
business owner for over 35 years illustrating his hardworking, hustle and teamwork driven
personality. Being a father of three daughters sparked his passion to work with children;
coaching softball for over 10 years. A motivating and energetic coach, Tom connects closely
with players. His passion for and deep understanding of the game comes through with each
player he works with.
Lisa Ann Strazzeri - Vice President
Lisa Ann was born and raised in Bethpage, New York. She graduated from Hofstra University
with a BS in Business Administration. She pursued a career in business for over 25 years and is
currently the Purchasing Agent for the Village of Rockville Centre. Simultaneously she went on
to marry and raise two children. While raising her children she was very active in her community
supporting any sporting interests they may have had. She is religious and passionate about
helping others. She believes keeping young people involved in sports will help them achieve
any goal they set for themselves.
Sean Kelly - Board Secretary
Sean Kelly brings a wealth of experience to his role as a board member of our nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to teaching children the joys and skills of baseball. Holding an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BS in Accounting from Dowling College, Sean has developed a distinguished career in finance and operational leadership focusing on transportation and logistics. His career highlights include significant roles such as Director of Finance at Purolator International and Vice President of Finance at Verra Mobility.
Apart from his professional accomplishments, Sean has passionately contributed to community sports as a youth soccer coach for seven years. His experience in coaching has not only honed his leadership skills but also deepened his commitment to youth development and community service. This blend of professional acumen and dedication to sports makes Sean a valuable asset to our organization as we aim to nurture young talent and foster a love for baseball in the community