scott bradley
Coach Bradley is in his Tenth year as Head Baseball Coach at River Ridge School. Before coming to River Ridge, Bradley was an assistant coach at Woodstock High School for three years. While at River Ridge, Bradley has established a program that develops young men through hard work both on and off the field. In addition, a commitment to personal excellence along with the expectation of success so that each player is prepared for their future after baseball. Bradley has lead the 2017 and 2018 teams to the final 4.
In college, Coach Bradley attended Middle Georgia College where he played in the Junior College World Series in 2001 and 2002, finishing 6th and 8th in the country. After two years at junior college, Bradley signed with Kennesaw State University where he played in the Division II National Championships in 2003 when they finished 3rd in the country.
In 2005, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Kennesaw State University. In 2009, he finished his Master of Arts Degree in Health Studies from the University of Alabama, and in 2013, he completed his Educational Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. A native of Dublin Georgia, Coach Bradley currently lives in Canton with his wife Jennifer, their sons Bryce (6) , Easton (3) and daughter Charlie (1)
In college, Coach Bradley attended Middle Georgia College where he played in the Junior College World Series in 2001 and 2002, finishing 6th and 8th in the country. After two years at junior college, Bradley signed with Kennesaw State University where he played in the Division II National Championships in 2003 when they finished 3rd in the country.
In 2005, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Kennesaw State University. In 2009, he finished his Master of Arts Degree in Health Studies from the University of Alabama, and in 2013, he completed his Educational Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. A native of Dublin Georgia, Coach Bradley currently lives in Canton with his wife Jennifer, their sons Bryce (6) , Easton (3) and daughter Charlie (1)
andrew marinelli
Coach Marinelli is starting his 4th season as an Assistant Baseball Coach and Head Softball Coach for the Knights. Before coming to River Ridge, Marinelli taught and coached at Carrollton, Mt. Zion, and Gilmer High School. Coach Marinelli was named Region 7A Coach of the Year for softball in 2015.
In college, Coach Marinelli attended Chattanooga State where he played in the Junior College World Series in 2010. Marinelli was also selected to the Chattanooga State all decade team as a catcher. After two years in junior college, Marinelli signed with the University of West Georgia. While at UWG Coach Marinelli was selected to the All Gulf South Conference team and was on the All American watch list by the ABCA.
In 2012, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia. A native of Woodstock Ga, Coach Marinelli currently lives in Canton GA with his wife Carli and their daughter Riley.
In college, Coach Marinelli attended Chattanooga State where he played in the Junior College World Series in 2010. Marinelli was also selected to the Chattanooga State all decade team as a catcher. After two years in junior college, Marinelli signed with the University of West Georgia. While at UWG Coach Marinelli was selected to the All Gulf South Conference team and was on the All American watch list by the ABCA.
In 2012, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia. A native of Woodstock Ga, Coach Marinelli currently lives in Canton GA with his wife Carli and their daughter Riley.
Jeff Runion
Coach Runion is in his 9th year with the River Ridge Baseball program. Runion is a graduate of Auburn University where he earned his degree in Accounting and holds a Master’s of Education from Liberty University. Coach Runion is the lead APEX facilitator at River Ridge High School assisting students’ progress towards graduation. After High School, Coach Runion signed with Middle Georgia College, which was ranked #1 nationally. However, he forewent his opportunity to attend and entered the MLB draft. He was a 1992 – 7 th round draft pick for the Texas Rangers organization. Runion was a right- handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization for over six years. Upon the conclusion of his baseball career, Runion completed his degree from Auburn University. He then practiced with a mid-sized CPA firm in metro Atlanta, but always felt called to coach as he missed being a part of a sport that he loves. Runion met his wife, Shay, while they were both students at Auburn. They have been married for almost 15 years and have two sons, Zeb and Eason. Their family enjoys spending time together and playing sports. Both boys play baseball and basketball and Coach Runion loves
teaching them the game.
teaching them the game.
Mark Lewis
Coach Lewis is in his 8th year as an assistant baseball coach at River Ridge High School. Before coming to River Ridge he served as head freshman and head JV coach at Woodstock High School. He also serves as the mathematics department head at River Ridge so he enjoys seeing the players excel on the field as well as in the classroom.
In high school, Coach Lewis played for High School Hall of Fame baseball coach David McDonald. Upon graduating from the University of Georgia in 1997 he went to work for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution for four years. He then returned to the University of Georgia and earned a math degree in 2005. Coach Lewis currently resides in Woodstock with his wife Jennifer, daughter Katherine (17), and son Caleb (12).
In high school, Coach Lewis played for High School Hall of Fame baseball coach David McDonald. Upon graduating from the University of Georgia in 1997 he went to work for the Atlanta Journal and Constitution for four years. He then returned to the University of Georgia and earned a math degree in 2005. Coach Lewis currently resides in Woodstock with his wife Jennifer, daughter Katherine (17), and son Caleb (12).
Eric Britt
Coach Britt is in his 2nd season as an assistant baseball coach at River Ridge High School. Prior to this season he coached baseball at Etowah High School (2016) where he won a 7A state championship working with the Etowah outfield.
In college, Coach Britt attended Kennesaw State University where he played outfield for the Owls. Coach Britt was a member of the Owls program when they won their first
A-Sun Championship in baseball, then proceeded to win their first NCAA Regional in Tallahassee, and finish their season off losing to Louisville in the Super Regionals. The Owls finished 13th in the nation that year. In high school, Britt played outfield for the North Cobb Warriors where he was a 1st team All-County for Cobb, 1st team region and an All-State honorable selection his senior year.
In 2017, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in History Education from Kennesaw State University. Coach Britt who is a Georgia native currently lives in Kennesaw with his dog Dallas.
In college, Coach Britt attended Kennesaw State University where he played outfield for the Owls. Coach Britt was a member of the Owls program when they won their first
A-Sun Championship in baseball, then proceeded to win their first NCAA Regional in Tallahassee, and finish their season off losing to Louisville in the Super Regionals. The Owls finished 13th in the nation that year. In high school, Britt played outfield for the North Cobb Warriors where he was a 1st team All-County for Cobb, 1st team region and an All-State honorable selection his senior year.
In 2017, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in History Education from Kennesaw State University. Coach Britt who is a Georgia native currently lives in Kennesaw with his dog Dallas.
Lantz Cleveland
Coach Cleveland comes from vast hands on experience with baseball, having played the game since he could hold a bat. He was also a sought after left handed pitcher and was recruited to play for ABAC in Southern Georgia where he attended for one year.
As a career he works for the Cherokee County School district, but has always had a passion for coaching young men. He understands the importance of class work and hard work on the field and how they are equally important.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama, grew up in Florida and now resides in Woodstock with his wife Amy. He is also a proud father to Kolton, and Devin and Liz.
As a career he works for the Cherokee County School district, but has always had a passion for coaching young men. He understands the importance of class work and hard work on the field and how they are equally important.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama, grew up in Florida and now resides in Woodstock with his wife Amy. He is also a proud father to Kolton, and Devin and Liz.