Staff

Tom Lamont, a resident of Wilmington, was educated at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and received the Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication in 1980.  He continued his studies in broadcast journalism and in 1982 received the Master of Arts degree in radio/television from the University of Mississippi. 

 After a 19-year career in radio and television news, he came to the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in July 1998 as the civic club development officer. He stayed in that position for two and a half years and returned to his alma mater, UNC Wilmington as the assistant director of alumni relations.  In March of 2004 he returned to the Boys and Girls Homes of NC as the director of planned giving.  After one year in that position, he was moved into the position of director of civic club development.  Tom left the home in 2011 to take care of his aging parents and worked for a year as events coordinator for the Trinity Children’s Foundation and then worked five years for the YMCA as the resource development officer. In April 2017 he began working for the Wilmington Sharks as the director of community relations until September 2023 when he returned to the Boys and Girls Homes of NC as the director of community engagement.  In October of 2025 he returned to baseball as the general manager for the new Cape Fear summer collegiate baseball team.

He is married to wife, Donna and has one daughter June, a future son-in-law Andrew, two grandchildren Lincoln and Ella, and Andrew’s son Banks.

Coach Trent Mongero brings championship credentials and Dirt Bro™ fire to the Cape Fear Fish Sticks. He’s the creator of the popular Winning Baseball book and video series, a national speaker, a former XM Radio host, and one of the most respected infield developers in the country.

Over his high school coaching career, he won 500 plus games, captured two state championships, appeared in four state finals, and made multiple Final Four and Elite Eight runs. His success earned him National High School Coach of the Year, two Georgia Coach of the Year awards, and induction into two halls of fame.

A standout player himself, Coach Trent was the first CAA Division I Player of the Year in 1989 at UNCW, landed on the school’s All-Decade Team, ranked as the sixth “toughest out” in the nation, led the CAA in stolen bases, and earned Florida JUCO Bandit Co honors at SFCC (now South Florida State).

After leading his team to the playoffs in 2022, Coach Trent transitioned into full-time player development, growing his Dirt Bro™ national infield mission alongside his son, Taber Mongero. Through their Dirt Bro™ Elite Infield Academy, they now train high-level infielders across the country and continue to shape the next generation of elite defenders.

This summer, Coach Trent brings his championship mindset, national teaching presence, and Dirt Bro™ edge to the Fish Sticks dugout.

Coach JD Everett brings fresh experience, elite-level training, and a sharp pitcher’s mind to the Fish Sticks staff. A former college arm with a deep résumé across top programs, JD has competed and coached at some of the highest levels of the game.

JD’s college career included time at Wake Forest University (2020–2021), Gaston College (2021–2023), and UNCW (2023–2025). He helped lead Gaston to a JUCO World Series appearance in 2023, then went on to win a CAA championship with UNCW in 2024.

Now serving as the Graduate Assistant Pitching Coordinator at UNCW, JD works directly with developing arms, game-planning, and helping pitchers grow through data, feel, and smart adjustments.

With his player-first approach and championship experience, Coach Everett brings a strong blend of modern pitching knowledge and competitive intensity to the Fish Sticks mound this summer.

Coach Richard Foy is one of the most beloved baseball figures in the community, bringing more than 45 years of coaching and studying the game to the Fish Sticks dugout. His experience spans every level of the sport, from T-ball to college, giving him a unique ability to connect with players and elevate their development.

For 13 seasons at New Hanover High School, Coach Foy helped build one of North Carolina’s premier programs, contributing to the 2018 and 2019 state championship teams and shaping countless players along the way.

Steady, respected, and always the first to support his guys, Coach Foy brings invaluable presence and baseball wisdom to the Fish Sticks.