VERMONT'S PREMIER TRAINING FACILITY
Bases Loaded
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACADEMY
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Bases Loaded was founded in 2010 by former Major League pitcher and current St. Michael’s College Head Coach, Jim Neidlinger. Over the past 13 years, Bases Loaded has grown exponentially, and the success of its student-athletes is a direct reflection of their dedication and the extensive knowledge of the longest-tenured instructional staff in the state.
In 2017, Bases Loaded was recognized as one of the Top 25 training facilities in the United States, and in 2019, it earned the Best of Williston Business Award.
As the game of baseball and softball has evolved, so has the way athletes train. Bases Loaded instructors have continuously adapted by incorporating advanced technology and data-driven metrics, including the Rapsodo hitting and pitching systems, while maintaining a strong emphasis on the fundamental skills every player needs to succeed.
Also in 2017, Bases Loaded launched its premier travel baseball program, the Bases Loaded Bulldogs. Since its inception, the Bulldogs have become the most successful travel baseball organization in Vermont, competing in—and earning the respect of—the top tournaments throughout New England.
Bases Loaded continues to develop high-level players because its instructors and coaches have competed at elite collegiate and professional levels and are committed to ongoing growth within the game. By working collaboratively and sharing knowledge, the staff ensures that every student-athlete receives the highest level of instruction and development.
Jim began his professional baseball career in 1984 with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, starting at the Single-A level with the Macon Pirates. Over the next decade, he competed across multiple levels of professional baseball, ultimately reaching the Major Leagues in 1990 as a pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He concluded his professional playing career in 1994.
Following his retirement, Jim returned to his home state of Vermont to begin a new chapter as a coach and instructor. He launched his formal coaching career at Williston Central School, where he coached at the middle school level for five years. He then assumed leadership of the Chittenden South Area Legion team—SAL, now known as S.D. Ireland Legion Baseball—coaching the program for seven seasons.
Jim continued his commitment to player development at the collegiate level, serving as pitching coach at Middlebury College for nine years. In 2016, he stepped away from collegiate coaching to establish the Bases Loaded Bulldogs, which has grown into Vermont’s premier travel baseball organization. Since its founding, Jim has focused on expanding both the Bases Loaded training facility and the Bulldogs program, creating a vital player development resource for athletes throughout the region.
In 2020, Jim was named Head Baseball Coach at St. Michael’s College, where he competes in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference. He continues to bring decades of professional experience, leadership, and passion for the game to the next generation of student-athletes.
A graduate of Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, Bobby was a two-year captain and a Hartford Courant All-State selection during his senior year. He also played hockey before attending the University of Vermont, where he became a two-time America East All-Conference catcher. Bobby ranks in the top 10 all-time at UVM in games played, at-bats, hits, doubles, home runs, and runs batted in. During his senior year, he was nominated for the Johnny Bench Award, recognizing the top 40 catchers in Division I college baseball.
Bobby was also a three-year member of the champion Middletown Giants of the New England Collegiate Wooden Bat League. In his final season, he was named the league’s All-League Catcher and Playoff MVP.
Coach Acabbo has worked with Mr. Neidlinger for over 15 years, specializing in hitting and catching instruction for both baseball and softball. He has also served as a coach within the Bases Loaded Bulldogs travel baseball organization.
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Tim is a graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he played baseball for two years as a pitcher and first baseman.
Albertson served as the varsity baseball coach at Division I Champlain Valley Union High School from 2009 to 2021, leading the program to state championships in 2012, 2013, 2019, and 2021. During his tenure, he was also recognized as Coach of the Year. Prior to joining CVU, he spent five years as the JV baseball coach at Mt. Mansfield Union High School.
From 2001 to 2015, Coach Tim spent his summers coaching the Champlain Edge 17U AAU team, later known as the Vermont Outlaws. He has also coached JV football at South Burlington High School and CVU, as well as wrestling at Essex High School. Before joining the Bulldogs during the summer season, he served as the head coach of S.D. Ireland Legion Baseball.
Tim grew up in Essex, where he played high school baseball and continued competing through several years of Legion baseball. He is currently the Co-Curricular Activities Director at Stowe Middle/High School. Coach Albertson has been working with Bases Loaded since 2004 and is a member of the coaching staff for the Bases Loaded Bulldogs.
Angie Boyer, a graduate of West Essex High School (NJ), was a three-time All-State pitcher before joining the University of Vermont softball program. At UVM, she excelled as both a pitcher and utility player, earning All-Conference and All–New England honors as a senior while serving as team captain. Boyer ranks second all-time at UVM in strikeouts, complete games, innings pitched, and games played, and was named the Sally Guerette Player of the Year in 2023. She was also selected to try out for the Greek National Team ahead of the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Following her collegiate career, Angie began coaching as an assistant at Middlebury College, eventually becoming head coach and leading the program to a 35–19 record and a postseason appearance. She has also served as a pitching coach at the University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College.
Angie is currently the head softball coach at Colchester High School, the coordinator of Colchester Little League, and a coach with the Vermont Storm softball program.
Matt Meunier was a three-sport athlete at BFA–St. Albans, competing in football, basketball, and baseball. A pitcher and outfielder, he earned All-State and All-Metro honors during both his junior and senior seasons.
Meunier graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh, where he played baseball all four years as an outfielder. Following graduation, he served as an assistant coach at SUNY Plattsburgh for one season, working with infielders, outfielders, and hitters while also assisting with recruiting.
He later became an assistant coach—and eventually head coach—of the 14U team for the Clinton County Mariners organization in New York. In addition, Meunier worked as an instructor for North Country Baseball, primarily coaching players ages 13–16, and organized summer camps for athletes ages 5–14.
After returning to Vermont, Meunier joined the Bases Loaded family. During his time with the Bulldogs, he has served as head coach at the 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U levels and has been an instructor since 2017.
Coach Meunier currently serves as an assistant coach under Coach Jim at Division II Saint Michael’s College. Outside of baseball, he works as a SAP counselor at Champlain Valley Union High School.
Aaron Plunkett is a former standout pitcher with deep roots in Vermont baseball. A two-time champion and First Team All-Metro selection in high school, he went on to pitch for four years at the Division I University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Following his playing career, Aaron transitioned into coaching, spending several seasons at Essex High School and with the Essex Legion program. He also served as the pitching coach at Saint Michael’s College, where he worked closely with collegiate athletes to develop and refine their skills.
Aaron now brings his extensive experience, knowledge, and passion for the game to the Bases Loaded Bulldogs program.
Chris Richards attended Norwalk Community Junior College, where he led the NJCAA in batting average, runs batted in, and home runs before being drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1998 and 1999. From 2000–2003, he served as the head coach of the Vermont Storm AAU Baseball Team. Following his time with the Storm, Richards joined the Post 91 Essex Legion program as an assistant coach, later becoming Head Coach and General Manager in 2005.
During this period, Chris was also named Head Coach at Division I Essex High School, where he led the Hornets through a highly successful tenure before stepping down in 2020. He currently serves as the PBR Vermont Director of Scouting and is an assistant coach for the Vermont Lake Monsters.
A Burlington native, Richards played both varsity hockey and varsity baseball all four years of high school. A former Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball, he also competed in Junior Olympic Baseball with the New England Mariners for four years. Coach Chris has worked alongside Coach Jim as an instructor at Bases Loaded for more than 15 years.
Colby Brouillette is a graduate of BFA–St. Albans, where he was a four-year standout athlete in baseball, hockey, soccer, and football. He was named Co-Metro Player of the Year in 2018 and Metro Player of the Year in 2019.
Colby played his collegiate baseball career at Clarkson University, earning Second Team All-Region and First Team Liberty League honors. He ranks third all-time at Clarkson in slugging percentage and home runs, and sixth in RBIs.
He went on to earn his MBA while playing Division I baseball at Central Connecticut State University, where he posted a career slash line of .327/.425/.500.
In summer baseball, Colby starred for the Vermont Lake Monsters and is the franchise’s all-time leader in hits, doubles, RBIs, and total bases.
Originally a catcher and pitcher, Colby transitioned to the corner outfield later in his career and now brings his versatile playing experience to the Bulldogs’ coaching staff.
Twomey is a graduate of Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Connecticut, where he excelled as both a dominant pitcher and aggressive infielder. He went on to attend Clemson University, majoring in Secondary Education while competing with the Clemson Tigers Club Baseball team. During his senior year, he served as team president, demonstrating leadership both on and off the field.
After college, Pat began his teaching career as a history instructor at Belton-Honea Path High School in South Carolina, where he also served as an assistant coach for the varsity baseball team. During his two-year tenure, the program captured back-to-back South Carolina State Championships.
Since relocating to Vermont in 2016, Pat has brought his passion for teaching and coaching to Bases Loaded Baseball and Softball Academy. He is dedicated to developing well-rounded student-athletes, emphasizing skill development, character, and a lifelong love for the game.
Coach George Goldsworthy is a graduate of Mt. Mansfield Union High School, where he was selected multiple times to All-Metro teams and served as a team captain. He led his team to the state final in 2019. Following high school, Goldsworthy continued his playing career at St. Joseph’s College of Maine, competing as both a pitcher and infielder before a shoulder injury prematurely ended his playing career.
After stepping away from playing, George dedicated himself to coaching and player development. In 2021, he joined the Post 91 Essex Baseball Program as an assistant coach, later serving as a pitching and hitting instructor from 2021 to 2024.
Coach Goldsworthy has worked with high-level pitchers and hitters across all age groups, from Little League through the collegiate level. His coaching experience includes 13U, 16U, and 17U travel baseball, and he is currently an assistant coach at St. Michael’s College.
George brings a strong understanding of pitching and hitting mechanics, along with a deep commitment to long-term player development.
Molly Medor is a 2024 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton, Vermont, and a longtime student-athlete with Bases Loaded. As a varsity pitcher at MVU, she recorded 475 strikeouts over three seasons, including an outstanding senior year in which she posted 203 strikeouts, a 0.34 ERA, and a .449 batting average. Molly was named the 2023–2024 Gatorade Player of the Year and helped lead MVU to the 2024 Vermont Division I State Championship.
Now finishing her freshman year at Nichols College in Massachusetts, Molly has made an immediate impact at the collegiate level, starting in half of the team’s regular-season games.
Kamden is a dedicated and passionate baseball player and coach with years of experience both on and off the field. He played collegiate baseball at Colby-Sawyer College, where he is currently earning his bachelor’s degree in Crime and Legal Studies. Prior to and alongside his college career, Kamden spent six years playing with the Bases Loaded Bulldogs, where he developed a deep understanding of the game and a strong competitive edge.
In addition to playing, Kamden has been coaching and providing private lessons for several years, helping young athletes improve their skills, confidence, and knowledge of baseball. His coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, strong fundamentals, and a genuine love for the game—values he brings to every training session.