The Haar Disciples have revamped their coaching staff a little bit ahead of the 2016 season. Michael Stephan is remaining player-manager for the team. However he has a new supporting cast. Josh Petersen is going to focus on his playing time with the Disciples. Meanwhile Dominican Republic native Jose Baez, who has worked with UVV and HCAW in the Dutch Hoofdklasse, will join the staff as third base coach and hitting instructor. Additionally Tim Willeford takes over as bench coach and succeeds Ty Eriksen as coach of the Disciples 2. Gregor Piehler remains with the club as strength and conditioning coach. Haar also announced that Gabe Sandersius won’t return as starting pitcher. Their new import will be revealed in the coming weeks. He will also serve as pitching coach.