About

The On Deck Circle is committed to providing an engaging baseball/softball program that teaches the fundamentals of the game with grassroots programming through a positive experience. 

About The On Deck Circle

About Shannon Gunby, Founder and Executive Director

Shannon has had the privilege of working with children and baseball in a variety of ways. He has been a middle school science teacher for 23 years, has coached Varsity baseball, was the Director of Baseball Operations for the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, owner of Ambler Sports Academy, and partner in The Phield House. Shannon was co-owner of USA Quickball and a Quickball consultant and trainer for EL1 Sports before founding The On Deck Circle. Shannon is passionate about youth, and sports, and is on a mission to make baseball more inclusive and accessible for all children.

“You don’t hit 660 home runs without knowing how to hit a breaking ball, and I learned to hit curve balls playing stickball with youngsters in Harlem” – Willie Mays

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