President
John Piscitelli
John is a 1995 graduate of Wilson High School, where he was a three-year starter at linebacker
in football and third base in baseball. He also played three years at third base for the West
Lawn Owls Legion Baseball Team. John was inducted into the Wilson High School Sports Hall of Fame
in 2005 and the DeSales University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025.
After graduating from DeSales University in 1999 with a degree in Criminal Justice, John began
his career with the County of Berks, where he has served as a Probation Officer for 25 years.
His involvement with the Owls continued after his playing career, first as an assistant coach in
1997. He stopped coaching in 2007 but remained active with the organization.
In 2012, John took over leadership of the Owls Sports Club from Jay Vaughan, who had served as
President for 30 years. John has served as Host Chairperson for numerous Legion, Youth Legion,
college conference championship and NCAA National Regional tournaments. He entered the Owls Fence
of Fame in 2024.
The Owls Sports Club has been a huge part in my life since my playing years. This organization taught me how to volunteer and give back to my community. It is my hope to honor the members of the past while leading current and future members to continue the traditions and honor the legacy of this organization.
Vice-President
Steve Carroll
Steve is a 1989 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and was a three-year member of the
Shillington Legion Baseball team from 1988–1990. He graduated from Shippensburg University in
1994 with a degree in Computer Science and played baseball there in 1993 and 1994.
Immediately following graduation, Steve became the Pitching Coach for the West Lawn Owls Legion
Baseball team under Manager Tony Matz III. The 2026 season marks his 33rd season as the Owls
pitching coach. Steve has been a member of the Owls Sports Club since beginning his coaching
career in 1994.
Steve served as Secretary under President Jay Vaughan before becoming Vice-President, a position
he continues to hold. He entered the Owls Fence of Fame and his #8 was retired by the organization.
The Owls Sports Club and West Lawn Owls Baseball have had a profound impact on my life. I have been captivated by the joy of collaborating with dedicated volunteers to benefit our community and the young players who move through the organization.
Treasurer
Kurt Behrenshausen
Kurt is a 1982 graduate of Wilson High School and was a three-year player in the Owls Legion
Baseball Program from 1981–1983. He received an Electronics Technology degree from Lincoln
Technical Institute.
In 1987, Kurt and longtime Owls Manager Tony Matz III took over the Legion program and helped
develop it into a championship team. After stepping away from the dugout following the 1992
season to start a family, Kurt remained involved in many capacities and returned to coaching in
2001. He remained in the dugout through 2014 and had the honor of coaching his son Justin.
Kurt continues to be a fixture within the organization, including his work helping beautify
Owls Field at Ted Palka Park. He entered the Owls Fence of Fame and his #19 was retired.
In 2022, Kurt became Treasurer of the Owls Sports Club.
I feel like I was born an Owl. I grew up two blocks from the Owls Field. Baseball has always been my passion, but it morphed into so much more. It is the people that became as important, if not more than baseball.
Secretary
Zack Williams
Zack is a 2003 graduate of Wilson High School and was a three-year player in the Owls Legion
Baseball Program from 2001–2003. He earned a degree in Secondary Education from Millersville
University, followed by a Master's degree in education technology and a Principal's Certificate
from Wilkes University.
Zack began coaching with the Owls in 2007 and became Head Coach of the Owls Junior Legion team
in 2008. In 2010, he became Head Legion Coach, succeeding Tony Matz III, while also serving as
an assistant coach for Wilson High School Varsity Baseball.
Zack served as Legion Head Coach through 2019, winning Berks County Legion League Championships
in 2015 and 2018 and finishing as Region 2 Runner-up in 2018. He continues to serve as Secretary
and volunteers in various capacities around the organization.
The Owls Sports Club has provided me with lifelong friendships that spanned various age ranges. I am still friends with the players I played with, coaches who coached with me, and volunteers who helped make my experience a meaningful one.
Trustee
Tony Matz III
Tony is a 1983 graduate of Wilson High School and played for the Owls in 1982 and 1983. He began
his coaching career with the Owls as an assistant coach in 1986 and became Head Coach of the
Legion Owls in 1987, a position he held through 2009.
During his tenure, Tony's teams won four Berks County League Championships, two Region 2
Championships and a State runner-up title, advancing to the organization's first American
Legion National Regional in Moline, Illinois.
Tony was inducted into the Pennsylvania American Legion Hall of Fame in 2005 and entered the
Owls Fence of Fame in 2012. His #23 was the first number retired by the organization. He remains
deeply involved in the organization and its decision-making.
During my playing years, our coaches taught far more than hitting and infield/outfield. They had the most dynamic practices I had ever been a part of. It was simply the beginning of how I developed a sheer passion for the Owls team and organization.
Trustee
Ben Reifsnyder
Ben is a 2003 graduate of Wilson High School and played for the Owls from 1999–2003. He attended
Alvernia University, earning degrees in Elementary and Secondary Education, and played baseball
there from 2002–2007.
Ben began his Owls coaching career with the 13-year-old Legion Prep team, then moved to Junior
Legion and Senior Legion. Since 2009, he has remained on the active Legion coaching staff,
focusing on hitting and serving as third-base coach.
Ben has been an active member of the Owls Sports Club since 2003 and became an Executive Board
Trustee in 2018. He has worked as an educator in the Reading School District and now teaches
fifth grade in the Muhlenberg School District.
FAMILY!!! We have each other's back no matter what the situation is and are always there for one another. We truly care about each other and our families as well.
Trustee
Scott Spatz
Scott is a 1986 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a 1991 graduate of Shippensburg University.
Over 39 years of coaching baseball, he has coached at the junior high, high school and Legion
levels at Muhlenberg, as well as junior high/middle school at Wilson.
Scott became involved with the West Lawn Owls in 2008 after serving as Head Coach of the
Muhlenberg Legion Baseball Team. His first 10 years with the Owls included roles as assistant
coach and head coach of the Youth Legion team. He led the 2018 West Lawn Owls to a Pennsylvania
State Youth Legion Championship.
In 2020, Scott became Head Legion Coach. His team finished Region 2 Runner-up in 2021 and won the
Berks County Legion League Championship in 2023. Scott has served on the Executive Board for
13 years as Treasurer and Trustee and has taught in the Antietam School District for 34 years.
The Owls organization has been very special to me and my family.
