HAMMERHEADS COACHING2023

Manager Nelson Prada

New at the helm this year for the Jupiter Hammerheads is Manager Nelson Prada. Prada joined the Marlins organization in 2021 as the hitting coach for the DSL Marlins before being promoted to manager last season.

He’s no stranger to the FSL, previously serving as manager for the Clearwater Threshers in 2014. Beyond affiliated baseball, Prada also managed the Spanish national team in the 2021 European Championship. Spain went undefeated in their group and eventually earned third place in the international tournament. Prada also had a role with the national team during the 2022 World Baseball qualifiers that took place in Regensburg, Germany.

Pitching Coach Glenn Dishman

Glenn Dishman will once again serve as the Pitching Coach for the Hammerheads. This will be his second season within the Marlins organization. In 2021, the former MLB pitcher was coaching in the MLB Draft League for the Frederick Keys in their inaugural season. Dishman played professionally for 11-seasons after being signed by the San Diego Padres in 1993 from Texas Christian University (TCU). Dishman appeared in 33 total games for the Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers after making his debut with San Deigo in 1995.

Hitting Coach Ty Hawkins

Returning to the Hammerheads for his third season is Hitting Coach, Ty Hawkins. Before joining Jupiter in 2021, the Old Dominion alum spent over two decades coaching within the New York Yankees organization. Hawkins also coached collegiately with Vanderbilt University and the University of Illinois before joining affiliated baseball. aHawek

Defensive Coach Nathan Mikolas

Another familiar face returning to the Hammerheads for his second season is Defensive Coach, Nathan Mikolas. Before joining Jupiter, Mikolas worked in the same role with the FCL Marlins. The former outfielder was a third-round draft pick by the New York Yankees and played from 2012-2016 within their farm system.

Athletic Trainer Jessica Cook

New to the Hammerheads but not to the Marlins’ organization is Athletic Trainer, Jessica Cook. Before the Hammerheads, Cook worked with the Beloit Sky Carp, the High-A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins. She previously served as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of North Georgia, where she graduated with a master’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.

Strength & Conditioning Jeremiah Cothiere

Also new to the Hammerheads this season is Strength and Conditioning coach, Jeremiah Cothiere. No stranger to the Jupiter area, Cothiere grew up in Boynton Beach and is a former player for the Palm Beach Atlantic University baseball team.