Mike co-founded the Connecticut Blaze in 1997. In 2008, the Connecticut Blaze have joined the TCB program through Mike's efforts and relationship with Bob Hetu and Kevin Huber.

 

Mike has over 20 years of youth league coaching experience, including 5 Top Ten National Finishes. Bellantuono also coached his team to the 1998 National Sportsmanship Award. He has coached teams to numerous Triple Crown Championships and 3 Connecticut AAU State Championships.

 

Mike is a commissioner in the Super East Baseball 14/u Division. He is also an instructor with the Connecticut Baseball Academy.