Our Trainers and Who We Are
Joe Fischetti: Strength Coach, Run Coach
My name is Joe Fischetti, and I am the founder of GAMA Sports Training. i have lived in Pittsburgh my whole life other than 2 years where I lived in Franklin, Pa. I have two wonderful children, Nino and Gabrielle, both are a part of GAMA. I have been into sports my whole life but got into training about 25 years ago. My training is background is strength & conditioning. runners, triathletes, and personal training.
Gabrielle Fischetti: Partner, Trainer, Operations Director
Hi, my name is Gabrielle Fischetti I am the operations director and also one of the softball trainers here at GAMA.
I played softball as a catcher all the way through the collegiate level finishing up at Rollins College in Winter Park Fla.
Nino Fischetti: IT / Videographer / Photographer Director
Hi, I am Nino Fischetti, I handle all the social media, photography, and videography for GAMA.
My experience has taken me to California where I worked with various artists and record labels. I currently do freelance work at TONS clothing store where i created my first billboard. I look forward to working with the family at GAMA.
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Joel Dombkowski: Baseball Trainer
Joel has been training baseball athletes for years. He started playing at the collegiate level for Mercyhurst, where he graduated and moved on to eventually become associate head coach at Pitt baseball.
Joel now is the director of our baseball operations and continues to work with athletes of all ages.
Chris Edmonds: Football Trainer
Chris Edmonds former college and professional football player. Started his career at Woodland Hills High School, moved on to play at the collegiate level for WVU, then finished up his career by playing with the Cincinnati Bengals. Chris has been part of the family for a little over two years now. He brings so much to the table for us. His non-profit ATU has done and still does so much for so many people and communities. We are so pleased to have Chris.
Sheldon Johnson: Baseball Trainer
Playing experience:
- 4 years Woodland Hills HS- utility player
- 5 years Lincoln University- OF/1B
- Drafted in 2024 by Wild Things
- Signed to Carolina Yankees (2024)
Coaching experience:
- Volunteered Urban Impact 2 years
- Assistant coach Woodland Hills HS
- Hitting coach / OF coach for Clinton Royals
Education: Health Science degree, Lincoln University
Tyler Smith: Baseball Pitching Trainer
Tyler is a 2024 graduate of Penn Trafford HS where he was a pitcher and third baseman. After graduating from PT, he went to Canisius College (now Universtiy) where he played first base and pitched his freshman year before switching to a pitcher only role his final 3 years. Tyler was on the NCBWA Stopper of the year midseason watchlist in 2017, 2018. Tyler was the MAAC reliever of the year in 2018 and then was drafted in the 8th round to the Los Angeles Angels where he made it to High-A.