Staff

Christian Powell is the Co-Founder and Commissioner of the Charleston Collegiate League. A former College of Charleston baseball player who went on to play professionally in the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros organizations, Christian created the league to give college athletes a competitive summer environment focused on development, structure, and the player experience.

After his playing career, Christian moved into sports performance and player development, founding Island Sports Performance in Charleston, where he has trained high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. He also teaches in the Applied Exercise Science department at the College of Charleston.

The Charleston Collegiate League is built around a player-first summer experience, giving athletes meaningful games and continued development on and off the field in one of the country’s top summer destinations.

Sajon Belser is a Co-Founder of the Charleston Collegiate League and General Manager of the Port City Anchors, where he oversees player recruitment, roster development, and team operations. A native of Ashburn, Virginia, Sajon played outfield at the College of Charleston after an accomplished high school career at Riverside High School, where he was named Dulles District Player of the Year and earned 4A All-State honors.

Sajon brings a Division I playing background and a deep understanding of what college players need in a summer program: competitive games, quality coaching, and an environment built for development. He is committed to building a winning roster and a professional experience for every player who joins his team.

Scott Templeton serves as Recruiting Coordinator for the Charleston Collegiate League, connecting college players and coaches with the league. A Mount Pleasant native and graduate of Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Scott pitched five collegiate seasons at Newberry College, the University of Charleston, and Western Carolina University. He also competed in several of the country’s established summer leagues, including the Valley League, the Coastal Plain League, and the Prospect League, and the Charleston Collegiate League.

Having played across multiple programs and summer leagues, Scott understands the decisions college players face each summer and what makes a program worth their time. He brings that firsthand perspective, along with a broad network of players and coaches, to help recruits find the right fit in Charleston.

Dominic Leone brings extensive professional baseball experience to the Charleston Collegiate League after spending over a decade playing in Major League Baseball. A Clemson University alumnus, Leone was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 16th round of the 2012 MLB Draft and went on to pitch for multiple MLB organizations throughout his career, including the Mariners, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Giants, Mets, Angels, and White Sox.

Known for his competitiveness and experience at the highest level of professional baseball, Leone brings valuable insight, leadership, and mentorship to players competing in the league this summer.

BJ McConnell currently serves as the Head Baseball Coach at Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Prior to Lucy Beckham, McConnell also coached at Georgetown High School and has built a reputation for developing players and building competitive programs throughout South Carolina.

His experience within high school baseball and player development brings strong leadership and familiarity with the Charleston baseball community to the Charleston Collegiate League.

Jacob Pusateri currently serves as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the University of South Carolina Beaufort baseball program, where he works closely with player development, recruiting, and daily program operations.

Pusateri brings collegiate coaching experience, leadership, and a strong understanding of player development to the Charleston Collegiate League as manager of the Anchors this summer. His experience working within the recruiting landscape and developing collegiate athletes provides valuable insight and mentorship for players competing in the league.