Our Trainers and Who We Are
Joe Fischetti: Founder/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 background is strength & conditioning. runners, triathletes, and personal training.
Gabby Fischetti: Partner, Trainer, Operations Director
Gabby Fischetti is one of the founders/partners here at GAMA while doing the operational tasks for a smooth-running facility. She is also a trainer here with us using her collegiate skill and knowledge for our catchers and hitters to be the best. She played JUCO ball in FL then went on to play at Rollins College.
Chris Edmonds: Partner/Trainer
Chris Edmonds joined the GAMA family right after 2021 and is now a partner in the business. He is a 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 bringing a lot of knowledge and experience to GAMA. Chris is also the founder of #ATU which is a nonprofit that continuously helps many people and families in our community.
Nino Fischetti: IT / Videographer / Photographer Director
Nino Fischetti handles all the social media, photography, and videography for GAMA.
His experience has taken him to California where he worked with various artists and record labels while also doing freelance work using his ability to make anything a good shot.
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Joel Dombkowski: Head 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.
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 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.