Take Your Infield Play to the Next Level with the Mongero² “Dirt Bro” Elite Infield Academy/Camp
A Division of
Winning Baseball
The “Dirt Bro” Elite Infield Academy/Camp provides a comprehensive experience for both baseball and softball players of all levels.
Instruction is conducted by veteran infield coach Trent Mongero and his Division 1-starting shortstop son, Taber Mongero.
What is the Dirt Bro Elite Infield Academy experience?
Get a glimpse of what to expect at camp in this short summary video #DoingDirtWork
Campers will learn key physical and mental tools needed to transform their infield play, including “The Big 6 Infield Drills.” They will also learn and apply a critical “catch play routine,” valuable tips to increase their range, pre-game/practice routines, how to identify strengths and weaknesses, understand what physical tools are required to play at the college/pro level in the infield, and be able to identify, and measure, mental make-up qualities of a champion. In addition, campers will be taught ways to successfully manage pressure/anxiety in big moments, improve their infield IQ and situational awareness, and be introduced to ways to raise personal character and integrity. Last, but not least, players will learn how to raise their confidence as a player, which is needed for them to succeed on their journey to the highest levels.
What is the Dirt Bro Elite Infield Academy experience?
Get a glimpse of what to expect at camp in this short summary video #DoingDirtWork
“I have been around a lot of camps and instructors through my years in this game. People who didn’t attend this Mongero Elite camp missed out big time. I mean HUGE MISS.”
Trosky / Mongero Elite Infield Clinics
Trosky/Mongero Elite Infield Camps are for serious infielders looking to take their game to the next level. Camp covers fundamental mastery and imparts the most advanced details of developing Elite Infield Play.
Shane Monahan
Former MLB Player & Clemson Baseball Hall of Fame
“Any Infielder or baseball coach, at any level, would benefit by listening to and watching Trent Mongero do his magic! His book, videos, and very popular camps are all exceptional. Take the time to delve into his passion, baseball instincts, and Infield knowledge and you will take your next steps towards excellence on the Diamond!!”
Jack Leggett
-38 year College Baseball Coach
-Clemson Baseball Head Coach 1994-2015
-USA 18U National Team Manager
2018-2019
-ABCA HofF 2014
If you have not experienced one of Trent Mongero’s camps firsthand, then I strongly encourage you to do so. Trent’s knowledge of the game of baseball and in particularly the defensive part of the game is on another level. What is most unique about Trent is that he is a teacher and coach first. He brings that mentality to his camps which I believe better helps him relate to the player. He can teach the drills and the purpose behind the drills he uses. Players will leave the camp better physically and mentally prepared to play the game. Trent’s passion for the game of baseball and teaching the game is well expressed and visible at his camps. You will leave the camp knowing he didn’t just show up he gave 100%. I have been bringing Trent to Long Island since 2012 running camps and will continue to do so. I also have had the pleasure to watch Taber grow into the fine young man and dynamite player that he is. His work ethic is what I would desire for all my players. You will not find two finer men of high integrity and character.
Anthony Passalacqua
LIB, NY
Dirt Bro:
Coach Trent Mongero
Coach Mongero is a blue-collar baseball coach who has assisted thousands of student-athletes over the years in pursuit of reaching their full potential, both on and off the diamond. Trent’s top priority is authentic player development with a specialty in elite infield play.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Coach Mongero’s passion is positively impacting players, coaches and parents through the game of baseball. He regularly serves as a mentor, author, clinician, camp director, and national speaker. In addition, Coach Mongero teams up with top infield coach, Taber Mongero, the 36th ranked D1 shortstop in the USA. The travel America putting on a highly sought-after 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day Dirt Bro Elite Infield Academies.
Trosky / Mongero Elite Infield Clinics
Trosky/Mongero Elite Infield Camps are for serious infielders looking to take their game to the next level. Camp covers fundamental mastery and imparts the most advanced details of developing Elite Infield Play.
Dirt Bro:
Coach Taber Mongero
Taber Mongero is the 36th best D1 Shortstop in the U.S., standing 5’8” tall and weighing 138 pounds when he graduated high school. A hard nosed player, Taber believes in playing the game with integrity and has a big ‘chip on his shoulder’ due to being perceived as too small to succeed at higher levels.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Prior to UNCW, Taber played one season at National perennial JUCO power College of Central Florida, where he started all 27 games as shortstop and hit .317 with 33 hits, including nine doubles. Before JUCO, he started college career at Gardner Webb University (D1 – Big South Conference), starting in 47 games mostly at shortstop, before transferring due to head coach retirement and hand injury.
Trosky / Mongero Elite Infield Clinics
Trosky/Mongero Elite Infield Camps are for serious infielders looking to take their game to the next level. Camp covers fundamental mastery and imparts the most advanced details of developing Elite Infield Play.
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Elite Infield Academiesd/Camps Across the USA
Trent Mongero and his son, Taber Mongero, otherwise known at Mongero (add squared symbol) spend the summer, fall, winters helping other infielders become their best and their Dirt Bro Elite Infield Academies/Camps are for serious infielders only! For those looking to take their game to the highest level. Click the “Learn more” Tab below to see exactly what you receive at an Elite Dirt Bro Academy/Camp. The time is now!
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“Coach Mongero’s camps are one of the greatest experiences a young baseball player could have. My 13 yr old grandson went to his camp and watch his videos and could not wait to get on the ball field and use all the teaching he learned. Coach Mongero’s camp has definately make him a better ball player. Can’t wait to read the new book and see the dvd’s.”
Tommy Floyd
Coach Trent Mongero: A Successful
Player, Coach, & Mentor in the Baseball Industry
As an educator, Coach Mongero spent 29 years as a successful high school baseball coach in North Carolina and Georgia. A few of his accolades include, National High School Baseball “Coach of the Year.” Also, he was Georgia “Coach of the Year” two times and competed in two State Championships, as well as many “Final 4’s” and “Elite 8” series. His 2017 team won the school’s first state title and was ranked one of the top teams in the nation. With 491 wins, he is ranked in the top 40 in all time wins in the state of Georgia.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Coach Mongero is also the published author of “Winning Baseball” (Book 1 and 2), a nationally acclaimed book/digital video instructional series that was sold in bookstores everywhere. As a clinician, he presented at the American Baseball Coaches Association National Convention as a “main stage” speaker to approximately 6,000 college and H.S. coaches. In addition, he has also presented at 10+ state baseball conventions. Many states have had him speak multiple times. Trent has coached over 100 student/athletes from his HS baseball programs who have furthered their playing careers at the collegiate level and fourteen at the professional level.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
As a player, he was a former Division 1 CAA Conference “Player of the Year” and member of the UNCW “All-Decade Team.” During his stint at UNCW, Trent also led the CAA in stolen bases and was ranked by the NCAA as the 6th “toughest out” in all of college baseball in 1989. Trent finished his playing career as an infielder in the Braves organization. He is married to his beautiful wife Sonya. They have two children, Taber and Maris.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
In addition, starting the summer of 2023, Trent will team up with his son Taber, who is ranked the 36th best Division 1 Shortstop in the country, putting on Dirt Bro Elite Infield Academies across the USA. Together they are known at TM². Their comprehensive infield academies will be offered in a 4 day, 3 day, or two day format.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
A Big Shout Out To Tim Hyers & Scott Emerson:
Contributors to Winning Baseball products
Tim Hyers
American Professional Baseball Hitting Coach,
Former MLB First Baseman
Tim Hyers (born October 3, 1971) is an American professional baseball hitting coach and a former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who played for the San Diego Padres (1994–95), Detroit Tigers (1996) and Florida Marlins (1999).
Scott Emerson
Professional Baseball Former Pitcher & Current Coach
Scott Emerson (born December 21, 1971) is an American professional baseball former pitcher and current coach. He is the pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.
Coach Taber Mongero:
Taber Mongero, who is ranked the 36th best D1 – Shortstop in America, graduated high school at 138 pounds. Yes, 5’8” – 138 pounds, to be exact. He is a hard nosed “dirt dawg” or as we like to call it… a hard nosed Dirt Bro. Taber prides himself on playing the game the right way and being a great teammate. He was always one of the smallest players on his teams growing up, so he had to learn to play big and develop superior baseball IQ and situational awareness in order to succeed and advance to higher levels. Because of his size and many people doubting him, he plays the game with a big “chip” on his shoulder. Most believed he was too small physically to ever play college baseball, not to mention becoming a D-1 Shortstop. Taber is very strong in his Christian faith and plays the game for an AO1 (audience of 1…being God). He believes in working hard, working smart, and creating processes on defense and offense that transfer into improved game performance. Taber was a First-team All-CAA selection in 2022 and an ABCA Second-Team All-Atlantic D1 Region selection. He is the only UNCW Seahawk to play and start in every game in 2021 and 2022. Ranked among UNCW’s single-season leaders at shortstop in fielding percentage at .961, Taber tied the program record with 10 defensive assists in a win over the College of Charleston. He finished 2022 with a .301 batting average and six home runs. Added 12 doubles and a pair of triples. Including 17 multi-hit games and seven three-hit outings.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Prior to UNCW: Played one season at National perennial JUCO power, College of Central Florida. Taber started all 27 games at shortstop, that COVID shortened season, hitting 317 with 33 hits, including nine doubles.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Prior to JUCO: Started college career at Gardner Webb University (D1 – Big South Conference) his freshman season, starting in 47 games, mostly at shortstop at 142 pounds. His head coach announced his retirement mid season and a serious hand injury led to Taber transferring to JUCO to pursue his dream of one day playing for UNCW.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
In High School… Taber was selected Georgia Co-Player of the Year (3 AAA) and was a two-time 1st Team All-State selection. Other honors include 7 AAA Region Hitter of the Year, including being selected All-Region Team four times. In 2017 he helped his HS team, The North Hall Trojans (Georgia), win their first ever State Championship, where his father, Trent, was the head coach. His senior year he set the “single season hits” record for North Hall HS with 60.
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ACCOLADES
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
4 Year Letterman/4 year varsity starter (Started every game all four years at North Hall)
Sophomore Year (2015)
- 1st Team All Region
- Selected to the Georgia Dugout Club Top 100 Player List
- Team Gold Glove Award
- Perfect Game BCS All Tournament Team
Junior Year (2016)
- Team Georgia Selection (Georgia Dugout Club)
- 1st Team All Area Shortstop
- 1st Team All Region Shortstop
- 2nd Team All State Shortstop
- Team Gold Glove Award
- Team Silver Slugger Award
- Perfect Game BCS All Tournament Team
- Perfect Game World Wood Bat All Tournament Team
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Senior Year (2017)
- 2017 STATE CHAMPION (First in School History for Baseball and First in Hall County Schools History)
- Had .432 season batting average and .452 batting average in the playoffs helping lead NH to its first baseball state title (all as lead off hitter)
- Georgia 3A Co-Player of the Year
- 1st Team All State Shortstop
- 1st Team All Region Shortstop
- Region 7AAA Hitter of the Year
- Broke North Hall Single Season Hits Record at the time (60 hits in one season)
- Team Co-MVP
- Team Gold Glove Award
- Team Silver Slugger Award
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
College
- 4 Year Starter at the D1 level (Gardner-Webb and UNCW)
- Started every game for UNCW at short stop in 2021 and 2022 Started 211 out of 234 games at the D1 level
- Surpassed 200 Career hits at the D1 level
- Ranks among the top in single season fielding % by a shortstop in UNCW Program History
- Broke School Record for Assist in one game at UNCW
- 2021 CAA Regular Season Conference Champion (UNCW)
- 2022 UNCW Mark Scalf Award Recipient
- 2022 1st Team All CAA Infielder (UNCW)
- 2022 ABCA All Atlantic Region Team
- 2022 Coastal Plaines League All-Star (Wilmington Sharks)
- 2023 CAA Conference Tournament Champion (UNCW)
- 2023 CAA Regular Season Conference Champion (UNCW)
- 2023 NCAA Coastal Carolina Regional (UNCW)
SiriusXM Radio Show
Complete Player Development is hosted on SiriusXM Channel 211 – Dan Patrick Channel. In addition to SiriusXM, Complete Player Development can be heard on IHeart Radio, iTunes in addition to 200 other locations.
Video of Taber’s College Junior Season 5’9” – 170
Video of Taber’s High School Senior Season 5’7” – 138
Testimonials
“If I were a HS or amateur coach, recreation director, or a parent of a player, I would make all of these books/videos a required reading/viewing. They are perfect teaching guides for anyone wanting to develop fundamentally sound ball players!”
Ray Tanner
University of South Carolina
2010/2011 Back-To-Back D1 National Champions
ABCA Hall Of Fame
Viewers/Readers are going to elevate their baseball experience as a result of soaking in all this important information. In a sport where a ball sailing over the fence gets more attention than great base running, spectacular defense, or even a pitching gem, Trent Mongero has truly “got all of it and hit a homerun.”
Ray Tanner
Head Baseball Coach
University of South Carolina
