Driven by a passion for both education and well-being, Alycia McClure is a proud graduate of Coastal Carolina University, holding a degree in Elementary Education. Her commitment to empowering others extends beyond the classroom, evidenced by her comprehensive certifications in personal training, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and yoga. Outside of her professional pursuits, Alycia and her husband Phils hearts belong to cheering on their three boys at their baseball games, creating cherished memories on Disney adventures, and finding serenity on sun-kissed beach days.

With a strong academic foundation built upon dual Master's degrees in Sports Leadership/Management and Communication from Liberty University, Phil McClure brings a wealth of impactful experience from his years coaching collegiate baseball. Notably, his guidance has led to multiple players being selected in the MLB draft, and he has also paved the way for numerous others to compete professionally in independent leagues. Eager to continue fostering talent, Phil is now committed to working with youth, where he aims to empower and equip them with the skills and mindset needed to realize their full potential and achieve their aspirations on and off the field.

Julius Paden II, known in the sports community as “Coach J”, born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida attended Ribault Senior High School, as a 3-sport athlete playing baseball, football, and basketball. After high school he continued his studies at Bethune Cookman University, obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Management, and is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.. After graduation Julius and his wife moved to Palm Coast, where he started chasing his passion coaching youth sports in Flagler County. With over 10 years of involvement in the community, Julius has had the opportunity to be the head coach, or assistant coach on multiple championship teams in baseball, football, and basketball, in our local community leagues, and his most proudest moments come from watching the youth he have had the opportunity to coach, continue to achieve their goals in their academic studies, and athletics for the high school teams. Julius number 1 goal is to create an atmosphere that allow our student-athletes to face difficult times with confidence to believe in themselves, that they can achieve any goals they set, through hard-work, and commitment to learning.

Coach Ryan Bennett brings five years and ten seasons of dedicated experience to little league coaching. Focusing intently on the fundamental learning and development of each player, Coach Bennett prioritizes long-term growth over immediate wins. He finds great satisfaction in investing his time in young athletes who demonstrate a strong dedication to baseball or softball and are committed to putting forth their best effort to improve. His primary coaching strengths lie in the areas of batting, base-running, and speed development.

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With over 4 years of coaching experience, John Kelly brings not only knowledge of the game but a passion that has been a part of his life since he was a young child playing little league. John takes great pride in not only seeing his players succeed during the game, but being able to take that success and translate it away from the diamond. He was a leader in children’s ministry for over 4 years and is committed to the mental and emotional growth of today’s youth. 

Originally from Ohio, Joe Wendt brings a lifelong commitment to youth sports and community development. A multi-sport athlete through high school, Joe competed in football, wrestling, baseball, and basketball before relocating to Palm Coast, Florida 14 years ago with his wife Julie. Together, they’re raising two children, Julian and Joy, who are active in local athletics.

Joe pursued business studies with a focus on management and strategy, later channeling that knowledge into a successful career as a Product Manager. In his professional life, he leads cross-functional teams and manages full-cycle product launches—skills he now applies to support operational growth and fundraising efforts for Coastal Palms Sports.

Joe’s journey into youth sports leadership began with a desire to give back. His favorite part of coaching and program development is watching young athletes apply the lessons they learn—discipline, teamwork, perseverance—not only on the field, but in life. His mission is to help build a foundation where kids develop the confidence to face challenges, set goals, and believe in their own potential—on and off the diamond.

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