Hickory Baseball & Softball
Board Members
I have been involved with Hickory Fountain Green Baseball since 2015, serving as head coach and age group coordinator for several years prior to joining the HFG Baseball Board. I grew up in Churchville and am a ninth generation Harford Countian. I thoroughly enjoy teaching the game, and see baseball as a means to instill the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and maintaining a positive attitude.
Registration, Communications & Equipment Director
Brandan Buerhaus
I grew up playing baseball in Harford County. I have been involved in youth sports for over 20 years through a baseball camp I run over the summer, coaching my daughters in soccer with HFG and as a coach & age group coordinator with HFG baseball. I helped start the Patterson Mill High School Baseball Program as an assistant varsity coach and was there for 14 years. As you can see, I love the game of baseball, and I have ever since I put on a glove. I am excited to be a part of the HFG program and help spread my love of the game.
Travel Baseball Director
Kim Daniele
I have been involved with the Hickory Fountain Green Baseball Program since 2017 coaching in both rec and travel capacities, serving as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach and Age Group Coordinator. I became Travel Baseball Director and joined the HFG Baseball board in the Spring of 2024. I’ve been fortunate to have baseball as part of my life for a number of years from working as a Camp Instructor to working with Ripken Baseball. My passion is to teach the life skills that baseball has to offer while stressing sportsmanship along with way, it’s a game and meant to be played to have fun!
Rec Baseball Director (9-10, 11-12, 13-15)
Jon Starck
I’ve been active in baseball for over 40 years as both a player and coach. Most recently, I’ve been fortunate to be part of the Hickory Fountain Green program since 2018 as an assistant coach, head coach and age group coordinator. In the Fall of 2024, I joined the HFG board. I’ve also been involved in other local youth rec programs including Hickory Soccer, Forest Hill/Hickory basketball, and UA flag football. However, baseball has always been my first love and I believe has instilled me with many life values that have made me the person I am today. I am excited to share those same life lessons with future generations of ball players. I hope to bring energy, enthusiasm and encouragement to all our players and to our program for years to come!
Director of Coaching and Player Development
BJ Alaimo
I have been a part of the HFG baseball program for 3 years and am the current assistant coach of the 9U Hickory Hornets Black team and Head Coach of the 8U Hickory Hornets Blue team. I am the coaching liaison for any coaches that would like practice suggestions or ideas. I have a long history of playing and coaching at various levels. I was the assistant baseball coach at Harford Community College and I coached several nationally ranked youth baseball teams between the ages of 12U -16U. I have also been fortunate to coach a number of players that have gone on to play professionaly.
Softball Director
Brandon White
I started with Hickory Fountain Green baseball coaching my daughter 4 years ago. I currently coach my son in the 4-6 age group. I have been the 4-6 age group coordinator for the last 3 years. I am originally from Pennsylvania and played baseball through high school and college. I enjoy teaching players the fun of baseball, while offering a strong foundation of skills.
Softball Assistant Director
Anthony Davis
I have been coaching travel baseball in Harford County for the last 7 years and recently moved to HFG Softball to coach my daughter. I have a true passion for baseball and softball and love teaching the game. My goal is for my players to have great attitudes, be coachable, be amazing teammates and maintain the highest levels of sportsmanship. I'm focused on making sure they are great people first. I'm excited to be a part of the HFG Softball program!
Softball Assistant Director
Ryan Ebner
As a life-long Harford County resident, I have been involved in local rec programs my whole life. Volunteering in the rec programs was a big part of my childhood (through my parents and helping them as soon as I was old enough). Now, with my own daughter and son in the programs, I’ve been coaching softball, baseball (and other sports) the last several years. Youth sports provide a great venue to help our kids develop strong life skills. I am passionate about providing a top notch experience to all of the kids in the program, and sharing ideas amongst other coaches and volunteers to continuously improve our programming. I’m excited to be part of the Board. Go HFG!
Director of Umpires
Chris Kalck
I have been involved with the Hickory Fountain Green baseball program since 2018. I have coached both of my boys in both the 4-6 and 7-8 in house age group and I'm currently an assistant coach in the Hickory Hornets travel program. I have played baseball my entire life, continuing to this day in a men's adult league in Harford County. I enjoy teaching the game of baseball...and I believe there's more to it than just winning and losing. We need to teach our youth how to be good leaders, good teammates, have good sportsmanship, and generally to play the game the right way.
Logistics/Schedule Director
Jake English
I have been involved in Hickory Baseball since 2020, and have coached in both the rec and travel programs. I am passionate about baseball, and believe that our game is a wonderful tool for helping kids develop character, work ethic, and teamwork. I also encourage my teams to have entirely too much fun along the way.
Sponsorship Director
Adam Petrie
I have been a head and assistant coach with HFG baseball throughout different age groups since 2015 with all three of our kids. I grew up playing baseball through high school in New York, and truly enjoy the game. My love for the game is continued on through our children, and the opportunity to teach life skills through this great game. I am blessed to be part of this great program!