New Leadership Ushers in Next Phase of HCBL Baseball

The Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League is heading into the new season with a wave of fresh leadership, as several teams welcome new managers who will help shape both the on-field product and the league’s connection to the community.

Leading that group is Tom Hoare, who steps into the role of manager for the Westhampton Aviators.

Hoare brings a deep history with the league, having spent years within the HCBL as a coach. His promotion reflects not just his experience in the game, but his understanding of what makes the league unique. A former University of Virginia player who worked his way from walk-on to team captain, Hoare has also led at the high school level, giving him a strong foundation in player development.

His approach aligns closely with the league’s mission. While competition is always part of the equation, the focus remains on giving players the opportunity to develop, get meaningful innings and at-bats, and improve over the course of the summer. At the same time, Hoare places a strong emphasis on community involvement, with plans to expand outreach through local schools, youth programs, and events.

Hoare is not alone in stepping into a new role.

Across the league, several other teams will be guided by new leadership:

• Vince Colasuonno takes over the Sag Harbor Whalers. A familiar name within the HCBL, his return to a dugout role brings experience and continuity to one of the league’s flagship franchises.
• Kyle McLaughlin will lead the Riverhead Tomcats. After serving as a pitching coach, he now steps into a larger role with the returning franchise, bringing both familiarity with the league and a development-first mindset.
• Andy Concepcion assumes leadership of the Shelter Island Bucks, adding another new voice to a team that continues to be a key part of the league’s identity.
• Alex Coutcher will manage the North Fork Ospreys, rounding out a group of new managers that spans much of the league.

This level of turnover isn’t a reset, it’s a transition. Each of these coaches brings a different background, but they all share a common understanding of what the HCBL represents, a developmental league built on opportunity, community engagement, and a high standard of play.

What ties this group together is their connection to the region. Whether through previous roles in the league, local coaching experience, or long-standing ties to the East End baseball community, these managers understand that success here goes beyond the standings.

They’ll be responsible not only for preparing their teams on the field, but also for maintaining the league’s presence off it, through youth clinics, local partnerships, and community involvement that has become a hallmark of the HCBL.

As the season approaches, this new leadership group sets the tone for what’s ahead: a summer focused on player development, strong community ties, and competitive baseball across the East End.