Chuck VanRobays

Chuck is the leader of the organization and serves as the Director of Operations, overseeing all off-season and in-season activities.  Coach VanRobays has been with the program since it began in 2006 and has seen the program grow from one team to ten.  He is directly involved in designing the curriculum, creating and implementing practice plans, grooming coaches and working hands on to develop player skills at all levels.  Chuck has coached at all levels of the program and led the 2011 18u team to a CABA World Series Championship.  That was followed by a 2012 AABC 17u World Series runner up.  

“All the wins have been great, but seeing so many athletes move on to play at the college level has been the best part.  The relationships with so many great people have made all the work worth it.  I am so excited about our growth and where we are headed in the Future” – CV

Aaron Wick

Coach Wick has served as a assistant, head coach, and Director of Baseball Operations for the Oakland Bulldogs Program. Aaron was a 4 year starter on the mound and in the field for the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland University. He has also received his Master degree in Business Administration from OU and served as the Graduated assistant for the Baseball program. Coach Wick has also spent time as the Varsity Pitching Coach at Lake Orion High School.

Jeff Hall

Jeff Hall has been a part of the Bulldogs organization since it began in 2006 and has coached at all levels of the program.  Hall was the Varsity Baseball Head coach at Rochester Adams from 2011 to 2023 where he won several district and regional championships.  Coach Hall was a 5 year player at Oakland University, before taking over as an assistant at Adams.

Spencer Fleming

Spencer is entering his third year coaching for the Oakland Futures. “Flem” played for the Oakland Bulldogs from 2011-2016 and went on to play at Northwood University where he studied Finance & Business Analytics. Fleming is the Head Coach for the 10u Futures.

Jake Nuttal

Jake is currently a freshman at Rochester Christian University. Nuttal played for the Bulldogs 2016-2018 and was a huge asset for his teams success each season. Nuttal will be assisting the 11u Future alongside Coach Hall and will be mainly working with the pitchers.

Nick Vogelmeier

Nick serves as the Director of Baseball Operations and handles all of the logistics of the program. Nick works hands on with infielders and hitters in the program and assists with practice design and implementation. “Vog” is quickly becoming one of the best coaches and instructors in the State. Nick played in the Bulldogs program for four seasons before moving on to Western Michigan University. At Western he played both SS and 2B. Vog coaches the 14u Oakland Bulldogs.

Trevor Hulvey

Trevor Hulvey was a 4 year player in the Bulldogs program before moving on to play at Siena Heights University.  Hulvey finished his degree at Central Michigan University where he served as the program’s Director of Baseball Operations.  Trevor works as the assistant director of the program and helps with all aspects of Bulldog Operations on and off the field.   Additionally, He serves as a volunteer assistant at Rochester Christian University. 

Mike Bennion

A coach since the Bulldogs inception in 2006, Coach Bennion has helped shape the direction organization. His passion for teaching the game has been instrumental to Bulldogs success. After a few seasons away from the field, Mike has returned to help with the Futures program. Bennion is currently an assistant principal at Hart Middle School in Rochester Hills. He previously has been a full time social studies teacher at Stoney Creek High School and holds his Masters degree in Educational Leadership. As a coach he has led multiple teams to tournament victories and developed culture on and off the field. Mike coaches the 9u Oakland Futures.

Anthony Villar

Coach Villar is entering his first season with the Oakland Bulldogs Coaching Staff. Villar started at GRCC before transferring GVSU during his collegiate career where he named All-GLIAC Honorable Mention. Villar is currently the Head Coach of the 8u Futures.

Nolan Lawrence

Coach Lawrence, a 2018 graduate from Fenton High School and former Bulldog, played two years of college baseball at Kellogg Community College where the Bruins were State and Regional champions. Nolan is currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Michigan-Flint and plans to continue his education upon graduation to become a Doctor in Physical Therapy.

Connor McClennen

 Connor is entering his second season as a coach for the Oakland Bulldogs. “Lenny” is a 2019 grad for the Bulldogs where he played for Rochester Adams in his high school days. McClennen went on to play for SVSU and was a five year starter for the Cardinals at shortstop. Connor is currently a graduate assistant at Quincy University in Ohio.

Dylan Putnam

Coach Putnam is the acting Director of Pitching for the Oakland Bulldogs Baseball Program. He brings 5 seasons of Division 1 coaching experience from both Michigan State University and Oakland University. Dylan split his college playing career first starting for the Tulane Greenwave and then finishing his career for the Spartans of MSU. Coach Putnam is currently an instructor for baseball performance at Origin Athletics.

Scott Kunert

Coach Kunert is the current Head Baseball Coach at Rochester University and has been a part of the Bulldogs baseball program since 2015. Scott offers a great deal of leadership to the program and works mostly with infielders and hitters. As a player Kunert was a major part of two straight appearances for the Rochester College Warriors in the USCAA World Series, taking home All-American Honors and the 2015 Student Athlete of the Year award.

Austin Kunert

Austin Kunert has helped coach in the Program since 2019. He brings a tremendous energy to the Bulldogs Organization . Austin has served as both a head coach and an assistant at several levels of the program. A four year starter and two time captain at Rochester university, Austin moved between SS and 2B throughout college career. Won programs first WHAC gold glove award.

Mac Graybill

Mac has coached in the program since 2021 and has served in multiple roles.  Graybill played his college ball at GVSU after playing two prior years at Kellogg CC. Mac is currently with Northwood University as a graduate assistant.

Scott Clippert

Coach Clip, a 2020 grad, is the newest for the Oakland Bulldogs coaching staff. Scotty was a Albion College graduate where he served as a starter and out of the pen for the Britons. Clip oversees all of our teams and has a hand in our Futures and Bulldogs pitchers.