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Baseball has always been a huge part of my life. I’m currently a Division III player and team captain at Principia College, majoring in Business Administration with minors in Educational and Sports Studies. I’ve also played for the Alton River Dragons in the Prospect League, where I gained valuable experience competing against top college players.

I’ve been an Assistant Pitching Coach at Collinsville Middle School since 2019, helping develop players who’ve gone on to compete at the college level and beyond, including one who was drafted in 2024. My focus is on developing complete athletes who understand the game, build confidence, and compete with consistency.

My goal is to help you become a smarter, more confident, and more consistent player. Whether you’re working on improving velocity, refining mechanics, or developing your mental approach, I’ll tailor each session to your individual goals.

I combine video breakdowns, data-driven feedback, and practical drills to help you understand why certain movements or strategies work. You’ll not only build physical skills but also the baseball IQ and mindset needed to perform under pressure.

Each session begins with a brief warm-up and movement preparation tailored to your position and specific needs. From there, we’ll focus on one or two key areas like pitching mechanics, command work, or pitch sequencing. I use drills that build muscle memory and reinforce efficient movement patterns, and we’ll review video or feedback together to track progress.

Every session ends with reflection and goal setting, so you leave with a clear plan for what to work on next. My goal is to make every workout purposeful, competitive, and fun.

I’m a college pitcher and team captain at Principia College, currently balancing my playing and coaching careers. Growing up, I played multiple positions, including pitcher, catcher, third base, and outfield, which helped me understand the game from different perspectives. My strengths lie in leadership, composure, and creating a positive mindset for my teammates. I take pride in being competitive yet relaxed on the mound and plan to continue playing as long as possible while growing into a full-time coaching career. I enjoy coaching athletes of all ages and helping them develop both as players and people.

Accomplishments

Current Team Captain at Principia College

Earned Most Improved Player as a high school sophomore

Recorded the lowest ERA on my team in conference as a college freshman

Named to the All-Academic Team all four years of high school

Helped middle school athletes' transition successfully to varsity baseball

Coached numerous players who have advanced to the college level

The best coach I ever had was Jeremy Weller. Weller was my coach from ages 9-17, and he established confidence in me to allow me to get to the college level.

I’m a patient coach who believes in building confidence through understanding and repetition. My sessions are designed to be fun, engaging, and purposeful because athletes learn best when they enjoy what they’re doing. I value effort, attitude, and consistency, both during and outside of training. I create a competitive but supportive environment where players feel encouraged to push themselves and grow. Beyond the field, I emphasize balance between sports, academics, and character so athletes develop not just as players, but as well-rounded individuals.