Staff

Lena Valenzuela is a sophomore at Saint Mary’s College of California studying Sports Management and Business Administration. She’s from Clayton, CA and grew up around the baseball field, which led her to managing her high school teams all four years before becoming a student manager for the SMC baseball team. Outside of sports, Lena also has a passion for music, as she sings and plays guitar. This summer, she is excited to gain more hands-on experience working with the team and hopes to build meaningful connections within the Bethesda community. Go Big Train!

Owen Meyer is a senior at Rockville High School. Come next fall, he will be a freshman at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where he will major in Economics and Physics. Owen’s passion for baseball extends far beyond Big Train, as he plays varsity baseball and serves as an umpire for the Independent Umpires Association. In 2024, he became a member of the John Ourisman Honor Roll, which recognizes volunteers and interns who have donated five years of service to Big Train. As he enters his seventh season with the Big Train, including two years as a DiMisa Fellow, Owen is serving as the Special Assistant to the President in 2026. Go Big Train!

Justin Goodstein is a rising junior at The Ohio State University where he is majoring in the Sport Industry and minoring in Education and Coaching Education. Justin played baseball for 8 years and served as an assistant coach for RBBA little league. Justin is very excited to be working at the Big Train and looks forward to the experiences and opportunities presented within his role.

Coach Galvin Morris returns for his ninth season with the Big Train. He is in his sixth season at his alma mater, South Lakes HS, in Reston, VA as hitting and catching coach, after a five year stint at Oakton HS, where he was the varsity catchers, pitchers and hitting coach. He served as the varsity head coach at South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia from 1999-2014, and as an assistant coach at the school for four years prior. Morris was named the 6A Conference 6 Coach of the Year in his final year with the Seahawks. Morris also has coached several summers in the Clark C. Griffith Collegiate Baseball League. He serves as a hitting and catching instructor at MVP Baseball in Herndon, VA. Morris works in Special Education at South Lakes and resides in Reston with his daughters, Davilyn and Gracie.

Joe McIntyre is in his third year with the Big Train. He grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Gonzaga College HS where he played for Churchill HS legend and current head coach at The Catholic University of America, Ross Natoli. After starting his college career at Montgomery College, Joe pitched and played outfield before transferring to Virginia Tech where he played for the Hokies. Following his collegiate career, Joe signed a free agent contract and pitched in the Philadelphia Phillies organization from 1991-1993. Upon retiring from baseball, Joe returned to Montgomery County, where he taught pitching lessons for former Big Train skipper Derek Hacopian. Joe married his college sweetheart Carrie Shannon McIntyre, and is raising his three daughters, Maeve, Maggie, and Bess in Darnestown. “I am excited to get back to baseball, and coach on the same field I grew up on. Sal has put together a winning team and coaching staff year after year.  I can’t wait to be a part of the 2024 season”.  

Luke Adkins serves as an Assistant baseball coach at West Point High School, where he is dedicated to developing young athletes and guiding them toward success both on and off the field.
 Inducted into the Cal Ripken League Hall of Fame in 2021 for his legendary contributions to the Bethesda Big Train. Luke played a pivotal role in the Bethesda Big Train’s history, helping secure Cal Ripken Senior League Championships in 2006 and 2009. Luke excelled as a college baseball player both for Southern Mississippi and Mississippi State. Southern Miss (2006–2007): Earned Freshman All-American honors. Mississippi State (2008–2010): Continued as a standout performer.
 Adkins is passionate about player development and committed to helping athletes achieve their dreams of playing college baseball. He has mentored standout talents, including Brennon Wright at Starkville.
 Luke is a proud husband to Rebecca and father to his boys. He values family and community as much as the game itself, striving to instill character and leadership in every player he coaches.

Lucas Dropkin is the bat boy for the Bethesda Big Train.  He joined the Big Train during the 2025 season, and he brings energy and a positive attitude to the dugout.  Lucas attends Tilden Middle School, where he plays the trumpet and enjoys studying math and history. When he's not retrieving bats and chasing down foul balls, he enjoys watching baseball (Go Padres!), football, and college basketball, and playing baseball with Montgomery County Little League and the Stars baseball program.

George Siarkas joins the Big Train as the team’s Athletic Trainer. He is currently in his 1st year at Northwood HS in Rockville, MD, where he serves as the head athletic trainer. Prior to his time at Northwood, George was finishing his graduate program at Towson university earning his B.S. and M.S., working closely with collegiate and high school athletics while also playing on the men's club rugby team. George is dedicated to keeping these guys healthy, available, and performing at their best throughout the long summer season. He's excited to begin his journey with the Big Train team and is excited to be a part of the community!

Grace Adams, a rising junior at North Carolina State University from Midlothian, VA, studying Statistics with a focus in Sports Analytics and a minor in Business Administration. At school she serves as a Student Manager for the NC State Wrestling program and a Reporting Analyst for the NC State Baseball program, while also playing on the Women’ Club Rugby Team. This summer she hopes to continue to refine her skills in baseball analytics and can’t think of a better place than with the Big Train family!

Ethan Sugar is a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park studying Business Management. He is from Evanston, Illinois, which is just outside of Chicago. He works as a student manager for the Maryland baseball team where he assists players and staff with work involving data, scouting reports, and equipment. He is passionate about the analytical and business side of baseball and hopes to build a career in this area.

Aaron Waldman is a rising junior studying operations management and business analytics at the University of Maryland. He is currently a student manager with the Terps Baseball program. Aaron grew up in Gaithersburg, MD and has many memories of going to Big Train games. He can't wait to help out the Big Train.