COACHING STAFF
Coach Roland Wright
Head Varsity Coach
Coach Wright is entering his 21st season at the helm of the Bruins baseball program. During his 21 season he has compiled a record of 312-122. The Bruins have won (2) 6A state titles, appeared in (3) 6A state finals, (6) 6A state final fours, (4) 6A regional titles, (7) southeastern district titles, and (3) southeastern district tournament titles. In Coach Wright's 20 seasons, the Bruins have put 50 players playing baseball at the collegiate level. There have also been 6 players drafted by MLB teams during this tenure, and one making it to the Major league level. Coach Wright is a 1988 graduate of Great Bridge High School, and a 1992 graduate of Bridgewater College. Coach Wright is married to Sarah Wright- Western Branch High School softball head coach. They have three sons: Jacob (18), Joshua (18), Nathan (16); and an adoptive daughter: Elizabeth (27).
Coach Justin Hayes
Head JV Coach
Coach Juddy is a 2014 graduate of Western Branch High, where he was a member of the 2014 State Championship team. Out of high school he continued his academic and baseball career at Old Dominion University (2014-2016) and finished up at Norfolk State University (2017-2019). During his collegiate career, Justin collected a couple post season accolades each year as a Spartan with 1st team selections to the ALL MEAC TEAM as an outfielder, as well as VaSID All-State first team selection in 2018. He posted a career batting average of .300, was ranked 7th in the nation for stolen bases per game in 2018 and in 2019 he was ranked in the top 20 in both stolen bases per game and total stolen bases. Justin currently holds a single season stolen base record for NSU in their D1 era with 30 stolen bases. Coach Juddy graduated from Norfolk State in 2019 with a B.S. in Business Management and is currently working as a junior estimator/project manager at Everett Mechanical Corporation. Coach Hayes and his wife Kennedy has two sons - Jaxon and Jaden. Coach Hayes is entering his forth official season as the Head JV Coach since Covid.
Coach Nick Stewart
Pitching Coach
Coach Nick joins the staff for his first season as the varsity pitching coach after finishing his collegiate career at James Madison University (2018-2022). During his career, Nick was a four-year starting pitcher compiling 171.2 innings on the mound, while recording 168 strikeouts. He earned several accolades throughout his collegiate career, including being named to the VASID All State (2018, 2019), CAA All Rookie team (2018) and received recognition as a freshman All-American (2018). His career extended from JMU when he played in the Cape Cod Baseball Summer League during the summer of (2019). Playing against the best college talent in the nation, Nick posted a record of 3-1, while recording 38 strikeouts over 30 innings. This resulted in Coach Nick being ranked as a top 100 MLB College prospect, as well the #1 MLB prospect out of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) his junior year. He graduated from JMU in 2021 with a B.S in Business Management as well as wrapped his tenure up with a graduate degree in Cyber Intelligence the following year (2022). Coach Nick is excited to be a part of the Bruins staff and working with their pitchers.
Coach Jonathan Poteet
Assistant Varsity Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Jonathan Poteet is a Western Branch Baseball Alumni. Coach Poteet was a member of the 2011 and 2012 District Championship teams. As a former outfielder under Coach Wright, he brings valuable experience to current coaching roles. Coach Poteet served as Head JV Coach at WB from 2014-2016 and as Assistant Varsity Coach from 2015-2016. Coach Poteet earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University with a focus on strength and conditioning. With his expertise in both baseball and conditioning, he is eager to rejoin the staff and help continue to build up on the legacy. Jonathan currently serves as the Head Coach for WB Bruins travel team, and as president of the Western Branch Athletic Club.
Assistant Varsity Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Jonathan Poteet is a Western Branch Baseball Alumni. Coach Poteet was a member of the 2011 and 2012 District Championship teams. As a former outfielder under Coach Wright, he brings valuable experience to current coaching roles. Coach Poteet served as Head JV Coach at WB from 2014-2016 and as Assistant Varsity Coach from 2015-2016. Coach Poteet earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University with a focus on strength and conditioning. With his expertise in both baseball and conditioning, he is eager to rejoin the staff and help continue to build up on the legacy. Jonathan currently serves as the Head Coach for WB Bruins travel team, and as president of the Western Branch Athletic Club.
Coach Matt Monteith
Assistant JV Coach
Coach Monteith is a 2014 graduate of Oscar Smith High School. Coach Monteith after graduating from Oscar Smith High School, went on to attend and graduate from the Apprentice School in 2021. Matt previously was an assistant coach at Indian River High School from 2020-2024, and served as the Head JV Coach in 2023. He is also part of the Post 280 American Legion team.