Our coaches don’t just teach the game — they’ve lived it. Former draft picks, minor leaguers, and veteran coaches with decades of combined experience at the professional and collegiate level.
Our coaches don’t just teach the game — they’ve lived it. Former draft picks, minor leaguers, and veteran coaches with decades of combined experience at the professional and collegiate level.
As a Palm Harbor resident for more than 30 years, Anthony DiGiorgio is proud to serve as the General Manager and Owner of Blue Chip Baseball Academy, helping grow the game of baseball throughout the local community.
Anthony’s baseball journey began in 1991 with Dunedin National Little League. In 1995, he was part of the Senior League World Series championship team, winning the gold medal while representing American Legion Post 275 in Dunedin. He continued his playing career at Palm Harbor University High School from 1996 to 1999, where he was a pitcher, infielder and key contributor further developing the skills and competitive spirit that continue to shape his commitment to the game today.
For more than a decade, Anthony has dedicated his time to coaching his two sons youth baseball teams and mentoring young athletes. He currently serves as a local coach and board member at Palm Harbor Little League, where he remains deeply involved in developing the next generation of players.
Anthony’s passion for the game comes from teaching the details that turn young athletes into complete ballplayers. His coaching focuses on the fundamentals that build great players — proper mechanics, situational awareness, and a deep understanding of the game. Whether he’s breaking down hitting approach and pitch selection, teaching pitchers how to command the strike zone, or helping infielders develop clean footwork, timing, and throwing, Anthony emphasizes strong fundamentals, baseball IQ, and a disciplined mental approach to the game and team player.
He works with players to understand situational baseball, game awareness, and the decision-making that happens on every pitch. By focusing on repetition, attention to detail, and mental preparation, Anthony helps young athletes develop confidence, compete with purpose, and grow into fundamentally sound players both on and off the field.
Anthony’s leadership extends well beyond the baseball field. He is a U.S. Air Force Veteran (2001–2005) and served as a Tarpon Springs Police Officer from 2007 to 2014. Today, he is also a local business owner as the proprietor of DiGiorgio’s Pizzeria. Through each chapter of his career, Anthony has remained committed to leadership, accountability, and mentoring young athletes both on the field and in life.
Dennis Holmberg brings more than five decades of professional baseball experience to Blue Chip Baseball Academy, with an extraordinary career spanning 54 years in the game as a player, coach, manager, and instructor.
Holmberg began his professional career in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, where he played eight seasons in the minor leagues. His leadership and knowledge of the game quickly led him into coaching and managing, beginning in 1977 with Newark in the New York–Penn League, where he launched what would become one of the longest and most respected careers in professional player development.
In 1978, Holmberg joined the Toronto Blue Jays organization, where he spent an incredible 46 seasons (1978–2024) helping develop talent at every level of professional baseball. During his tenure, he became widely known throughout the sport as one of baseball’s premier teachers of fundamentals and player development.
Holmberg also spent time in the Major Leagues as the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen coach during the 1994 and 1995 seasons, working directly with major league players and coaching staff.
Over the course of his legendary career, Holmberg has coached and managed more than 275 players who went on to play in Major League Baseball, leaving a lasting impact on generations of professional athletes.
His contributions to the game have been recognized with induction into several prestigious halls of fame, including:
Baseball has also been a family tradition for Holmberg. He is the proud father of Brianne and Kenny Holmberg, who is currently in his 20th season with the Texas Rangers in Player Development after previously playing four years in the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system.
With more than half a century dedicated to the game, Dennis Holmberg continues to share his knowledge, experience, and passion for baseball with the next generation of players at Blue Chip Baseball Academy, helping young athletes develop the skills, mindset, and work ethic required to succeed at the highest levels of the game.
Cory Agar brings a combination of professional playing experience, college coaching knowledge, and more than 20 years of instruction to the athletes at Blue Chip Baseball Academy.
Agar played his high school baseball at Dunedin High School, where he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft as a catcher. He spent five seasons in the Twins’ Minor League system, gaining valuable experience competing at the professional level and developing a strong understanding of the game from behind the plate.
After his playing career, Agar transitioned into coaching at St. Petersburg College, where he spent five seasons as the program’s hitting and catching coach. During his tenure, he helped develop numerous student-athletes both on and off the field, focusing on offensive development, defensive fundamentals behind the plate, and the mental approach needed to compete at the collegiate level.
A Palm Harbor Little League alumnus, Agar has strong roots in the local baseball community and a passion for giving back to the area where his baseball journey began. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, he has worked with players at the youth, high school, and college levels.
At Blue Chip Baseball Academy, Coach Agar focuses on developing complete players, emphasizing strong fundamentals, consistent swing mechanics, catching development, and the confidence required to succeed as players advance in the game.
Brian Dopirak is a former professional power hitter and one of the most accomplished baseball players to come out of the Tampa Bay area. A Palm Harbor native with deep ties to the local Palm Harbor and Pinellas County baseball community, Dopirak brings elite playing experience and high-level hitting knowledge to Blue Chip Baseball Academy.
Dopirak played locally at Dunedin High School, where he established himself as one of the top high school hitters in the country. His dominant performance at the plate earned him High School All-American honors in 2002.
Following his standout high school career, Dopirak was selected in the 2nd round of the 2002 MLB Draft (56th overall) by the Chicago Cubs, launching a professional career defined by power and run production.
In 2004, Dopirak exploded for 39 home runs, 120 RBIs, and a .307 batting average with the Lansing Lugnuts earning him the Midwest League Most Valuable Player Award and established him as one of the top power prospects in professional baseball.
Dopirak played with the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros organizations throughout his pro career. Dopirak’s career produced 162 home runs, 613 RBIs, and nearly 1,000 hits with a .279 batting average, showcasing the power and offensive consistency that defined his reputation as a hitter.
His achievements earned numerous accolades, including:
Today, Dopirak channels his professional experience into developing the next generation of hitters. His deep understanding of swing mechanics, power development, approach at the plate and his ability to communicate this to young hitters has helped countless players improve their confidence, consistency, and performance.
At Blue Chip Baseball Academy, Coach Dopirak works with athletes of all levels—from youth players to college prospects—helping them build strong fundamentals, develop power, and learn the mental approach required to succeed at higher levels of the game.
Jonathan is a former Major League shortstop and current professional scout with the New York Yankees, bringing over 15 years of experience at the highest levels of the game. A 12th-round draft pick out of NC State Baseball, Jonathan went on to play 12 seasons of professional baseball, including time in the Major Leagues and contributing to a World Series championship team.
Known for his defensive instincts, internal clock, and ability to read the game, Jonathan built his career on elite infield play and baseball IQ—traits he now passes on to the next generation.
As a coach and mentor, he is the founder of Raise Your Play and creator of The Instinctual Infielder program, where he emphasizes athleticism, adaptability, and game-like learning environments over rigid, mechanical instruction. His training philosophy blends professional experience with modern skill acquisition principles, helping athletes become confident, instinct-driven players who can adjust and perform under pressure.
Jonathan is passionate about developing not just better players, but more complete athletes—instilling confidence, resilience, and a love for the game in every athlete he works with.
Hailing from Milford, Pennsylvania, Aedan Walter has built his baseball career through dedication, leadership, and high-level performance on the mound. His competitive journey began early as a pitcher on the Pennsylvania 12U All-Star Team that captured a State Championship — setting the foundation for everything that followed.
Walter went on to play three collegiate seasons at Lock Haven University, where he emerged as one of the program’s top pitchers. In 2023 he led the team in both ERA and strikeouts per nine innings, showcasing the command, work ethic, and ability to compete at a high level that define his approach to the game.
Following his success at Lock Haven, Walter transferred to St. Leo University where he contributed as a starting pitcher on the nationally ranked 2024 squad. His experience competing across multiple collegiate programs brings valuable knowledge, discipline, and a genuine passion for mentorship to developing athletes at Blue Chip Baseball Academy.
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