Jim McNamara '07 Named New Worcester Academy Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Worcester Academy is proud to announce the hiring of Worcester’s James “Jim” McNamara, a member of WA’s Class of 2007, as Head Varsity Baseball Coach. McNamara replaces Dana Forsberg, who is leaving his post after 7 highly successful seasons, including two Class A Central New England Prep School Baseball Championships – one in 2011 and another in 2015.

 

“We're excited to welcome Jim McNamara back to Worcester Academy,” said Ed Reilly, Worcester Academy Director of Athletics.  “As an alumnus and former player, his familiarity with our school and the baseball program will be a major asset.”

McNamara is equally enthusiastic about his new position.

“I am excited to return to the Hilltop as the Head Varsity Baseball Coach, and I really look forward to continuing the excellent baseball tradition at the Academy,” he said.

The Worcester Academy Varsity Baseball Team finished the 2015 season with an 18-4 record. The team beat Phillips Academy-Andover at the 33rd Central New England Prep School Baseball League-Thomas Blackburn Tournament after having been atop league standings all season long.

McNamara, who teaches physical education at West Boylston Middle/High School, is a graduate of Anna Maria College, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in 2011 and his Master’s in Business Administration in 2014.  At Anna Maria, he was a three-year captain and holds the school’s all-time wins record (20) as a pitcher.  As a hitter, he graduated 2nd all-time in hits and RBI.

He pitched professionally in the Independent CanAm League for the New York Federals following his graduation from Anna Maria in 2011.

Most recently, McNamara was Head Varsity Baseball Coach for three seasons at Burncoat High School in Worcester.  He is also a pitching coach for the New England Ruffnecks Baseball Program, which had seven former players drafted in the 2014 MLB amateur draft. Previously, he was pitching coach at Anna Maria College (2011-2014).  In addition to coaching, McNamara serves as an associate scout for the Chicago Cubs.

Jim is the younger brother of Dave McNamara, Head Baseball Coach at Anna Maria College, and Shaun McNamara, a professional scout for the New York Mets.