• “[Kevin] helped me figure out when I have success and why I was struggling in AA. [He’s] one of the better pitching coaches I have had because he showed me the proof, and then gave me possible ways how I could fix it.”

    -Luis Quinones (AAA Blue Jays System)

  • Emmett Marsh

    SALES MANAGER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • “Big shoutout to Kevin and the Launchpad Sports crew for being there for me all fall and winter to help me get prepared for my spring baseball season. Working with Kevin was smooth and a lot of fun. He’s easily the most knowledgable pitching caoch on the east coast. I would reccomend anyone who wants to elevate their game go see him at launchpad. He will get you right!”

    -Ben Soke (University of Southern Maine/Former Canadian Junior National Pitcher)

  • "Kev was able to analyze tendencies and information quickly and we used that to create a plan at the plate and especially on the bases.”

    -Cam Eden (Toronto Blue Jays)

Meet the Team

  • Kevin McCarthy

    FOUNDER/Head Coach

    Former Player Development Coach and Bullpen Coach in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Head coach of the UNB Varsity Reds since 2016, with five league championships in seven seasons. Coached Baseball NB to a U15 Nationals silver medal. Driveline and Rapsodo certified in both pitching and hitting.

    Specialty: Hitting · Pitching · Catching · Fielding

  • Max Grant

    Baseball Coach

    NCAA Division I at Canisius University and the University of Alabama. Member of the Canadian Junior National Team and a Vauxhall Academy graduate. MAAC Player of the Year, two-time NCAA D1 Second Team All-American, Canisius Athlete of the Year, and NB Athlete of the Year.

    2025 & 2026 NB Senior Baseball All-Star

    Specialty: Hitting · Fielding · Catching

  • Craig Oliver

    Baseball and Fastpitch Coach

    NCAA Division II at D'Youville University. 2023 & 2026 NB Senior Baseball All-Star at second base and a 2024 ECC Regular Season Champion.

    Specialty: Hitting · Fielding

  • Adam Estey

    Baseball and Fastpitch Coach

    U15 National Silver Medalist and team MVP. 2015 NB Player of the Year, Team NB, and a T12 Showcase participant at Rogers Centre. 2024 NBSBL Senior League Sportsmanship and Ability Award winner — All-Star third baseman, league leader in home runs and stolen bases.

    Specialty: Hitting · Fielding

  • Lynn King

    Fastpitch Coach

    Represented New Brusnwick in Women’s Softball at the Canada Summer Games and competed at Nationals on multiple occasions. Former Softball New Brunswick coach.

    Specialty: Pitching and Fundamentals

  • Zach O'Hara

    Baseball and Fastpitch Hitting Coach

    Played at Santa Barbara City College and with the UNB Reds (2023 All-Star), plus Baseball New Brunswick. One of the few Driveline-certified coaches in Atlantic Canada.

    Specialty: Hitting · Pitching · Catching · Fielding

  • Waylon Matchett

    Baseball Coach

    Chatham Ironmen standout and UNB Reds Baseball Top Pitcher (2024). Represented New Brunswick at Nationals on three occasions with multiple pitching wins. Driveline-certified pitching coach.

    Specialty: Pitching Fundamentals