NAtion Coaching Staff
Head of the union
Tom “Wally” Walraven
Tom Walraven, a Pine Bush, NY native and standout University of New Haven baseball record-holder, played five professional seasons before coaching at UNH and North Haven High School. Now in his fourth year as a Business Education teacher at East Haven High School, he leverages his professional experience and passion for baseball to develop players on and off the field.
Artillery Commander
DJ Caron
Branford native and high school graduate DJ Caron played six collegiate baseball seasons as an outfielder and infielder at Nichols College and Post University. A multi-time All-Conference and All-New England selection, Caron ranks among Nichols' career offensive leaders and set a Post record for regular-season hits, culminating in a 2024 NEIBA All-Star Game selection and a .348 average at Post.
Secretary of Defense
Nick Ramos
A former Newsday Top 100 high school player and two-time DIII All-District catcher at Albertus Magnus College, Nick Ramos brings extensive coaching, training, and catching instruction experience from Batting Baseball and Softball Academy. Currently a West Haven Public Schools Social Studies teacher, Ramos combines a strong playing, coaching, and teaching background at Nation Baseball Academy.
Assistant to the secretary of defense
Tim Kennedy
Former University of New Haven standout pitcher Tim Kennedy posted a 7–0 record with a 1.43 ERA (6th nationally) in 2017 and finished his collegiate career at 18–1. A multi-time All-NE10 and All-East Region honoree, Kennedy now serves as a pitching instructor at Nation Baseball Academy, helping young pitchers develop their skills and confidence.