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About the Academy

Built on family.
Backed by experience.

Twenty years of building schools. A lifetime of baseball. One academy that brings them together.

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Our Story

Even great hitters fail often. Learning to respond is part of the training.

Founder Tiffany Romero comes from a baseball family. Her father grew up in the Dominican Republic, where he learned to play with rocks and sticks before he had proper equipment. He brought that love of the game to New York, and Tiffany grew up with baseball on every TV and in every neighborhood park.

After more than twenty years building and leading schools in New York and Florida, Tiffany found a home for the academy in Port St. Lucie. The campus sits directly across from Clover Park, the spring training home of the New York Mets.

Leadership

A founder who has done this before

Tiffany Romero opened her first school at 21 and has spent more than twenty years building and operating schools. She created Diamond Elite Academy so student-athletes could pursue serious academics and serious training on one schedule.

20+ Years in Education

Three schools built and operated across New York and Florida, each guided from its first enrollment to full capacity.

Hands-On School Leadership

Experience across enrollment, accreditation, compliance, staffing, and multimillion-dollar school operations.

Community First

The academy is built for Port St. Lucie families and the local leagues and coaches who support their athletes.

The Team

Coached by people who've lived the game

Our team brings together experienced educators, coaches, school leaders, and athletic-development professionals.

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Tiffany Romero

Founder & CEO

20+ years building and leading schools; oversees strategy, academics, and operations.

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Kevin Morgan

Director of Sports Performance & Operations

Current MLB coach with 36 years of professional baseball experience in player development.

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Mike Lahoud

Athletic Director

Roughly five decades of college recruiting and scouting experience; drafted by MLB as a player.

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James Sloan

Principal

16 years of education leadership; oversees curriculum, assessment, and state compliance.

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Edgar Alfonzo

Head Baseball Coach

More than three decades of professional baseball experience as a player, coach, and mentor.

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Joe Grahe

Pitching Coach

University of Miami standout, seven-season Major League pitcher, and experienced high-school and collegiate coach.

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Aaron Vogt

Teacher & Assistant Coach

FDOE-certified K to 12 physical educator with 10+ years of teaching experience and multiple educator awards.

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Alvin Swoope

Strength & Agility Coach

Former Division I player and owner of a leading local athletic training business.

Featured Profiles

Meet the coaches behind the program

Open any profile to view the full biography supplied by the academy.

Core Values

What we won't compromise

Student First, Always

Every decision passes one test: is this good for the student-athlete? If the answer is no, it doesn't happen.

Train the Whole Person

Students receive athletic training alongside academics, nutrition education, mental performance coaching, and character development.

Accessible Excellence

Local families can access professional-grade training and education without relocating.

Community Roots

Built for Port St. Lucie families and the local leagues and coaches who support their athletes.

Built to Last

Sound operations and measured growth support a school that can serve families for years to come.

Meet Us in Person

Come see what we're building.

Private tours are led by our team. Bring your athlete, bring your questions.