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  • Former relief pitcher with Toronto Blue Blue Jays (AAA) and Minnesota Twins (2000-2003)
  • Former First Team All-American relief pitcher for the University of North Florida (1998-2000)
  • Member of 1998 National Junior College All-Star Team
  • Played in 3 College World Series (Central Florida CC 1997-1998) and (University of North Florida 2000)
  • Earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science and Education from the University of Tennessee
  • Honorary member of the United States Military All Star Baseball Team in 2008
  • Current instructor for Perfect Game Youth

Theron Todd, Hitting and Outfield Instructional Consultant

  • 20 years professional baseball coaching experience
  • 2 year hitting coach and 3rd base coach for Southern League Jacksonville Suns baseball club
  • Hitting consultant for University of North Florida

Billy Kovatch, Hitting Consultant

  • Current president of Iron Diamond Sports, LLC (www.irondiamondsports.com
  • Former outfielder for the University of North Florida
  • 3 years professional baseball experience
  • NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist

Sonya Wilmoth, Softball Instructional Consultant

  • Current president of Game On Softball (www.gameonsoftball.com)
  • Head softball coach at the University of North Florida for 12 years
  • 19 years of college coaching experience with over 530 career wins
  • 2 time Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year and 1 time Regional Coach of the Year

Shawn LaValley, Hitting/Infield Coach

  • Junior Varsity Baseball Coach Sandalwood HS 2008-2010 (26-4 record)
  • Won the Cooperstown 12U Tournament in 2005
  • Elected new varsity assistant for Sandalwood HS 2010
  • Played 2B for Plattsburg State College in New York

Rick Nauman, Pitching Instructor

  • Current Varsity Baseball Coach at Jacksonville Wolfson HS
  • Former LHP with the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners