$4 million Winchendon field project could make prep a national destination
WINCHENDON, Mass. -- John Toffey appears to have mastered the art of building a college-prep baseball program in New England. His latest coaching stop, Winchendon…
Travel ball spotlight: New England Ruffnecks apply time-tested model
Entering its 19th year of existence, the New England Ruffnecks baseball development program is one of the longest-standing clubs in the region. Started by former…
Prep insider: Winchendon School has become gateway to college baseball
John Toffey's relatively short tenure as head baseball coach at Winchendon School has been marked by an increase in player commitments to college baseball programs.…
John Toffey following tried and tested formula at The Winchendon School
John Toffey wrapped up his third season at Winchendon last spring. What used to be a lethargic program has quickly become one of the true…
Winchendon pitcher Nick Remy may decide between pro ball, UMBC offer
Nick Remy has yearned for an opportunity to play college baseball at the highest level. The hard-throwing, right-handed pitcher believed his course of direction would…
Prep insider: Toffey has helped Winchendon become baseball factory
The first time John Toffey walked onto the Winchendon School campus in late 2018, he knew right away there was much work to be done.…
Prep baseball: Cushing, Salisbury, Winchendon coaches reflect on mentors
Editor's note: This feature is part of a series in which New England prep baseball coaches reflect on the inspiring mentors that helped pave the…
Prep baseball: The challenge of attracting players to small schools
For any prep school coach, no matter the sport, getting the right student-athletes on campus can be a tedious and sometimes difficult challenge. Selling points,…
Prep baseball history: 2014 Salisbury squad was best ever in New England
Over the last two months, New England Baseball Journal has highlighted some of the top prep baseball teams in New England history. The features have…
Prep preview: Toffey building Winchendon into NEPSAC powerhouse
WINCHENDON, Mass. -- When John Toffey first stepped foot on the Winchendon School campus at the beginning of last year, he was given the task…
Six influential prep school coaches
DAN DONATO ▪ Head coach | Dexter Southfield Experience: 17 years as head coach at Salisbury School and Dexter Donato is credited with building Salisbury…
The power of prep school baseball
Lawrence Academy coach Chris Margraf sat in a Braintree, Mass., sports bar in late October and reflected on the way his program has changed since…
