A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Rich played baseball and earned 4 Varsity letters. Drafted in the 31st round as a pitcher by the Seattle Mariners in 1992, Rich also played with the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros organizations until 1997. During his professional career Rich was a 4 time All-Star and made over 200 appearances while converting over 95% of his save opportunities. Rich also participated in 4 championship series during his professional career and won 2 of them (Bellingham Mariners '92, Erie Sailors '94).
Professionally, he served as a player/coach from 1995-1997 In the Western League with the Tri-City Posse and the Grey's Harbor Gulls.
Collegiately, Rich served as the Pitching Coach / Head Coach for Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA.from 1999-2000. Rich Then was an assistant coach at the University of Richmond before opening up RBA South with Ron Maurer in 2001.
Since joining RBA South Rich has had a part in developing over 250 players who have gone on to play collegiate ball – more than 125 of whom were pitchers and more than 100 of those pitchers received Division I scholarships. Included in that group was Nathan Kirby - 2015 1st round selection by the Milwaukee Brewers and member of the 2015 UVA National Championship squad.
In the summer of 2010 Rich formed the Virginia Cardinals 17U showcase team which has quickly become the premier travel team for the best players in Virginia. The Cardinals have earned the reputation as a "go to" team for Division I recruiters. During the summer of 2011 and 2014 the Cardinals won the Triple Crown National Championship in the 17U age division. In October of 2014 the Cardinals added a PG WWBA World Championship in Ft Myers Florida - More importantly, 100% of the matriculating players from 2010 - 2016 have gone on to play college baseball. So far Cardinal players have garnered scholarships so some of the best schools and programs in the country. 7 to UVA, 8 to Va Tech, 5 to Radford, 8 to Longwood, 6 to William & Mary, Florida State, VCU, Morehead State, Davidson, NC State, Georgetown, 4 to VMI, HSC, UMW, UVA Wise, 2 to Randolph Macon, and 6 to Christopher Newport.
Coach Graham heads up the RBA South College Prep Program and is the head coach of the Virginia Cardinals while also serving as an associate scout for the Kansas City Royals under Jim Farr. Coach Graham is entering his 9th year as an associate scout.
Ron Maurer was a 3 time ALL ACC Shortstop at the University of North Carolina who helped his team to the 1989 College World Series. He still holds UNC records for longest consecutive hitting streak (31 games) and most fielding assists in a season (220). Ron played in the Cape Cod League during the 1889 summer, where he was named an all star and selected MVP of the Brewster Whitecaps.
In 1990, the Los Angeles Dodgers picked Ron in the 23rd round of the amateur draft. He was promoted each year from Rookie through AAA, where he spent 5 years, all with the Dodgers organization). Ron’s Minor League career was highlighted by All Star selections in Rookie Pioneer League and Class A California League, as well as playing all 9 positions in one game at Class AAA of the Pacific Coast League. During the winter of 1991/1992, Ron was an all star for the Adelaide Giants in the Australian Baseball League. Ron finished his professional playing career in the Chinese Professional Baseball League with the Sinon Bulls, where he played two years and earned Gold Glove honors and was selected as an all star shortstop.
In the summer of 2000, Ron was invited to participate in the Atlanta Braves Scouting School by former Scouting Director (and UNC alumnus) Roy Clark. Ron took his experience and passion for baseball back to Richmond where he opened RBA South in the Fall of 2000. Since starting RBA South, Ron has helped to develop thousands of young baseball and softball players and prepared hundreds of them to play at the college level. Ron’s unique defensive versatility in professional ball has enabled him to wear many hats at RBA South, serving as hitting, fielding, and catching coordinator. On the field, Ron has had been a head travel ball coach at each age group beginning at 8u through 17u. In addition to handling the day-to-day operations at RBA South, Ron serves as a liaison to all RBA South 7u – 17u travel baseball teams.
Former member of the JRHS State Championship team, Chris went on to continue his playing career at the University of Mary Washington. After graduation from UMW Chris began his coaching career with the Virginia Cardinals and then was hired as the pitching coach at Randolph Macon College. Chris has returned to RBA South full time and currently leads our Advanced Summer Camps as well as coaching our 14U travel team.
James is a longtime RBA Southie who started as a student 17 years ago and has matriculated up to being one of our most successful travel coaches and elite instructors. James played his HS baseball at Monacan before heading off to Ferrum College. James is a lead instructor in winter camps as well as our Summer Camps. James' travel teams have enjoyed tremendous success on the local and regional circuit. He has headed up teams in age groups ranging from 12U to 15U and currently coaches our 13U Phillies squad while also being the Head Coach for Clover Hill JV. James is also an assistant tournament director for the Super6 Showcase Tournaments which have quickly become the premier college showcase events in the region. James is available for 6 Week programs as well as private instruction in baseball and softball.
Ian Harvey is a graduate of JRHS where he participated in the Rapids State Championship along with fellow coach Chris Anderson. Ian parlayed his superior athleticism into a scholarship to Longwood University and legendary coach Buddy Bolding. Ian went on to play at PHCC and Landers University as well before returning to RBA South to begin his coaching career. Ian was an assistant coach for the Virginia Cardinals in 2014 where he helped guide them to their second Triple Crown National Championship. In the fall of 2014 Ian took over as Head Coach of the RBA South Phillies College Prep team for the 2018 graduates. Ian is also a lead instructor for RBA South Winter Camps, 6 Week Programs and Summer camps in addition to being available for private lessons in baseball and softball.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Rich played baseball and earned 4 Varsity letters. Drafted in the 31st round as a pitcher by the Seattle Mariners in 1992, Rich also played with the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros organizations until 1997. During his professional career Rich was a 4 time All-Star and made over 200 appearances while converting over 95% of his save opportunities. Rich also participated in 4 championship series during his professional career and won 2 of them (Bellingham Mariners '92, Erie Sailors '94).
Professionally, he served as a player/coach from 1995-1997 In the Western League with the Tri-City Posse and the Grey's Harbor Gulls.
Collegiately, Rich served as the Pitching Coach / Head Coach for Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA.from 1999-2000. Rich Then was an assistant coach at the University of Richmond before opening up RBA South with Ron Maurer in 2001.
Since joining RBA South Rich has had a part in developing over 250 players who have gone on to play collegiate ball – more than 125 of whom were pitchers and more than 100 of those pitchers received Division I scholarships. Included in that group was Nathan Kirby - 2015 1st round selection by the Milwaukee Brewers and member of the 2015 UVA National Championship squad.
In the summer of 2010 Rich formed the Virginia Cardinals 17U showcase team which has quickly become the premier travel team for the best players in Virginia. The Cardinals have earned the reputation as a "go to" team for Division I recruiters. During the summer of 2011 and 2014 the Cardinals won the Triple Crown National Championship in the 17U age division. In October of 2014 the Cardinals added a PG WWBA World Championship in Ft Myers Florida - More importantly, 100% of the matriculating players from 2010 - 2016 have gone on to play college baseball. So far Cardinal players have garnered scholarships so some of the best schools and programs in the country. 7 to UVA, 8 to Va Tech, 5 to Radford, 8 to Longwood, 6 to William & Mary, Florida State, VCU, Morehead State, Davidson, NC State, Georgetown, 4 to VMI, HSC, UMW, UVA Wise, 2 to Randolph Macon, and 6 to Christopher Newport.
Coach Graham heads up the RBA South College Prep Program and is the head coach of the Virginia Cardinals while also serving as an associate scout for the Kansas City Royals under Jim Farr. Coach Graham is entering his 9th year as an associate scout.
Ron Maurer was a 3 time ALL ACC Shortstop at the University of North Carolina who helped his team to the 1989 College World Series. He still holds UNC records for longest consecutive hitting streak (31 games) and most fielding assists in a season (220). Ron played in the Cape Cod League during the 1889 summer, where he was named an all star and selected MVP of the Brewster Whitecaps.
In 1990, the Los Angeles Dodgers picked Ron in the 23rd round of the amateur draft. He was promoted each year from Rookie through AAA, where he spent 5 years, all with the Dodgers organization). Ron’s Minor League career was highlighted by All Star selections in Rookie Pioneer League and Class A California League, as well as playing all 9 positions in one game at Class AAA of the Pacific Coast League. During the winter of 1991/1992, Ron was an all star for the Adelaide Giants in the Australian Baseball League. Ron finished his professional playing career in the Chinese Professional Baseball League with the Sinon Bulls, where he played two years and earned Gold Glove honors and was selected as an all star shortstop.
In the summer of 2000, Ron was invited to participate in the Atlanta Braves Scouting School by former Scouting Director (and UNC alumnus) Roy Clark. Ron took his experience and passion for baseball back to Richmond where he opened RBA South in the Fall of 2000. Since starting RBA South, Ron has helped to develop thousands of young baseball and softball players and prepared hundreds of them to play at the college level. Ron’s unique defensive versatility in professional ball has enabled him to wear many hats at RBA South, serving as hitting, fielding, and catching coordinator. On the field, Ron has had been a head travel ball coach at each age group beginning at 8u through 17u. In addition to handling the day-to-day operations at RBA South, Ron serves as a liaison to all RBA South 7u – 17u travel baseball teams.
James is a longtime RBA Southie who started as a student 17 years ago and has matriculated up to being one of our most successful travel coaches and elite instructors. James played his HS baseball at Monacan before heading off to Ferrum College. James is a lead instructor in winter camps as well as our Summer Camps. James' travel teams have enjoyed tremendous success on the local and regional circuit. He has headed up teams in age groups ranging from 12U to 15U and currently coaches our 13U Phillies squad while also being the Head Coach for Clover Hill JV. James is also an assistant tournament director for the Super6 Showcase Tournaments which have quickly become the premier college showcase events in the region. James is available for 6 Week programs as well as private instruction in baseball and softball.
Ian Harvey is a graduate of JRHS where he participated in the Rapids State Championship along with fellow coach Chris Anderson. Ian parlayed his superior athleticism into a scholarship to Longwood University and legendary coach Buddy Bolding. Ian went on to play at PHCC and Landers University as well before returning to RBA South to begin his coaching career. Ian was an assistant coach for the Virginia Cardinals in 2014 where he helped guide them to their second Triple Crown National Championship. In the fall of 2014 Ian took over as Head Coach of the RBA South Phillies College Prep team for the 2018 graduates. Ian is also a lead instructor for RBA South Winter Camps, 6 Week Programs and Summer camps in addition to being available for private lessons in baseball and softball.