Our Team.

At TPC, we are not only dedicated to bringing you the best information available but also to providing you the highest level of quality instruction. We believe that, in order to do so, our staff must be comprised of highly experienced instructors who are eager to learn more. All of our instructors believe in teaching in a positive environment and will strive to do their best to help each player maximize his or her potential.

20+

Year Training Players

10+ Instructors

available for private lessons and classes.

Jason Sekany

Master Instructor / Owner

Pitching Instructor: Master Level 9
Certified Arm Care Specialist
USA Baseball Certified Coach
Power Throwing Master Instructor

With 4 decades of pitching experience, Jason Sekany is the founder and lead pitching instructor at TPC Baseball & The Pitching Center.

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Kevin Kim

Master Instructor / Director of Culture

Master Instructor: Level 5
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2007

Kevin brings a wealth of experience including 20 years as High School pitching coach with San Ramon Valley, De La Salle, The Athenian, and Eagle. Kevin has also led the TPC Power Throwing program since 2012.

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Matt Rose

Master Instructor

Master Instructor: Level 5
Certified GOATA Movement Coach
Master Softball Fastpitch Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2018

Matt joins TPC the TPC Staff bringing a unique blend of baseball and softball experience. Following his playing days, Matt went on to serve his community as a Police Officer for 15 years until his career ended due to injury sustained in the line of duty in 2016. In addition to his service he has worked with area youth players in both baseball & softball for over 15 years.

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Alex Rojas

Master Instructor / Hitting Director

Master Instructor: Level 4
Speed/Power/Movement Coach
Power Hitting Master Instructor & Program Director
Disciplines: Hitting, Speed/Power/Movement, Catching, Fielding

TPC Instructor since 2019

Alex was born and raised in the East Bay. Born in Fremont and raised in Pleasanton. Both of his parents played a major influence in his playing career and his love of baseball came from his father, MLB Coach Bruce Hines, and his favorite coach, the late Frank Knox of the Tri-Valley Babe Ruth Royals. He lived and played most of his baseball career in the Bay Area.

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Jennifer Asbury

Master Instructor

Master Instructor: Level 1
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2021

Jen is a fantastic new addition to the TPC staff. Jen brings an extensive softball background as a player and coach. As a player, Jen was a Tri-Valley athlete who played Varsity Softball for Granada High School and had the distinction of being one of the top female athletes in the Bay Area. Through hard work, dedication, and high marks in school she earned a Division 1 Softball Scholarship to Boston College. Jen has been a student of the game since she was very young. Along with an immense amount of knowledge, Jen brings a love and passion for the game of softball with everything she does. Jen is an awesome coach for softball players of all ages and abilities.

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Sam Mandel

Master Instructor

Master Instructor: Level 2
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor
Rapsodo Certified Specialist

TPC Instructor since 2018

Sam joins the TPC staff as a recent college graduate. Sam attended Bentley High School and Linfield College and began training with TPC in 2012 and continued throughout his playing career. He is a multi year alumnus of the Power Throwing Program and Advanced Pitching Mechanics. Sam has also served as a camp instructor, college intern and business contributor. We are excited to have Sam on board to share his first hand playing and TPC student experience with our current and future students.

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Scott Mahoney

Master Instructor

Master Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2016

Scott comes to TPC with an extensive background in baseball. He is also yet another in a long line of accredited teachers to be a part of our TPC Staff. He blended experience as a D1 player, MLB Umpire and baseball operations administration make him a tremendous addition to our team.

Baseball Experience

Scott’s baseball resume is extensive. As a player, Scott competed to the Div 1 level as a utility player at Northern Colorado University. Following his collegiate playing career, Scott became a professional umpire and quickly ascended through the system to the MLB level. Stops along the way include Championship Series and All Star Game assignments at every level as well as the 2011 MLB All Star Futures Game. Scott has also developed 2 umpire and player training programs. He also continues to umpire at the collegiate level.

Scott has also worked in baseball administration as an Operations Manager at NCTB as well as being the Merchandise Coordinator.

Finally Scott has served as a coach and evaluator for the UDSA Baseball NTIS for the past 2 years. He has also been a trainer/instructor for the Orinda Baseball Academy for 5 years. Scott’s energy, passion for the game an experience are a welcome addition to TPC.

Instruction Disciplines

Hitting, Pitching, Fielding, Catching, Umpire

Tim Conrad

Camps Director / Staff Trainer

Staff Instructor
Baseball & Softball Camps Director
Power Hitting Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2022

Background

Tim joins the TPC staff as a long time Coach and Athlete in the East Bay. He has worked with high school and middle school athletes in various sports in the Tri-Valley throughout the past 15 years. While attending ASU and Fresno State, Tim took many coaching courses within the exercise science departments, with a main focus on coaching philosophy and gaining experience. Since 2015 he has been coaching full-time, mainly at the high school level and some on the private side, with a drive for building a positive experience and competitive atmosphere for the players we get to work with. Tim is very passionate about the benefits youth sports can have on a player, their family, and the community.

Playing experience:

Tim grew up in Livermore and played baseball, football and basketball at Granada High School. He started in Granada Little League and also spent years playing Pony and Babe Ruth ball in the Tri-Valley.

Coaching experience:

While attending Fresno State in 1999, Tim took over a baseball program at Tioga Middle School with a Varsity and JV team for 3 years. While coaching baseball, he was head coach of the girls 7^th grade softball team, boys volleyball team and an assistant football coach. In 2006 Tim started coaching at the high school level with baseball and football at Liberty High School in Brentwood. From 2015-2017 he worked with the Granada High School baseball program and was head JV coach for the 2017 team that finished 1^st in EBAL with a 7-1 league record. As a multiple sport coach, Tim has been a head coach in baseball, football, basketball and golf at the high school level. In 2019, Tim was the Head Varsity Football coach at Dougherty Valley High School while also the Varsity Golf coach for 2 seasons. During this time, he has also run a full weight room and workout program for each season of sport.

Training Disciplines

Baseball & Softball

Hitting, Fielding, Catching, Speed/Agility

View/book training with Victor: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

CONTACT TIM CONRAD

925-518-1821

[email protected]

Brian Martinez

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2022

Background

Brian was born and raised in Bay Area and has lived in Livermore all his life. He grew up playing both soccer and baseball. Brian was often juggling both sports at the same time which became difficult. He decided to give up soccer and concentrate on baseball just before high school. He has grown up as a big fan of the San Francisco Giants. Brian has loved the game of baseball since he could walk and still loves the game to this day. Brian has always been a hard-working individual, always wanting to better himself.

Playing experience

Brian first became a student at TPC when he was 9 years old and continued into high school. When he was young, he really wanted to pitch, and he was able to find Jason who taught him a lot of what he knows. Brian still uses the same mechanics he was taught when he was little.

Brian played little league from the age of 5 until the age of 10. He pitched his first 1 hitter in AAA. After little league he went on to play for a travel ball team called the Dirtbags. Brian was a pitcher, outfielder, first baseman, and a left-handed catcher. Brian changed teams and went on to play for a team called TABU who really showed him how to play the game at a highly competitive level. Brian got introduced to lead offs, balks, and how to throw off speeds consistently.

Brian went on to play baseball in high school for Livermore High School. After his freshman year, where he pitched, played first base and outfield, Brian decided to become a pitcher only. He played Varsity his next 3 years at Livermore High. During his junior year LHS made it to the NCS Championship Game for the first time in school history. They fell just short of the win in an 11-inning game. However, during his senior year LHS went back to the NCS Championship where Brian pitched a CG and LHS won the school’s first NCS Baseball title in school history in 2016.

Brian was lucky enough to play baseball in college at Ohlone Junior College where he did very well along with his team. Brian’s team went 42-7 in his freshman year and 39-8 in his sophomore year. Brian tallied up a record of 23-1 with 163.1 innings, 120 Strikeouts, and 42 walks in 2 years. Brian was able to get a scholarship to Division 2 Cal State East Bay where he went 9-4 in 1.5 years due to his senior season being cut short because of COVID.

After getting his BA in Communication, Brian decided to hang up his cleats and glove and focus on becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic. He is currently working as an EMT in the Bay Area and a Reserve Firefighter for San Ramon Valley Fire Department.

Coaching

Brian is currently coaching at Livermore High School as the Varsity Pitching Coach. Brian will be going into his 3^rd season as the pitching coach.

View/book training with Brian: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

Jack Snook

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

Jack was born and raised in the Bay Area and has lived in Pleasanton most of his life. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, and golf. He roots for the Giants, the Warriors, and Jon Rahm. Jack decided to focus on baseball in high school, coming to TPC routinely throughout those four years.

Playing experience

Jack first became a student at TPC when he was a high school freshman, wanting to take the skills he learned on the diamond to the next level. He realized he had the potential to pitch in college, and was able to find Jason and Kevin, who taught him a lot about mechanics and strength building as a pitcher.

Jack played little league growing up, playing all the way through 8th grade. He then played for both EJ Sports and the Danville Hoots during the off-seasons of high school ball. After his sophomore year, where he was a starting pitcher and DH, his coach decided to have him stick to only pitching. He played Varsity his next 2 years at Amador Valley High. During his junior year, he pitched a near-perfect game in the NCS playoffs and repeated nearly the same feat his senior year with another complete game shutout. He finished his varsity career with a 1.27 ERA over 121.1 innings, racking up 101 strikeouts and holding opponents to a .200 OBA.

Jack was fortunate enough to sign with Saint Mary’s College his senior year. He has spent the past four years there and plans on staying for a fifth to pursue a professional MBA and finish his baseball career. A couple highlights for him include being named to the WCC All-Conference Honorable Mention list his junior year and making the conference tournament in 2023 for the first time since he has been at the school. Another fun college highlight of his was playing for the Brockton Rox alongside Pedro Martinez Jr. and lots of other talented players.

Coaching

Jack is new to the coaching side of baseball. Having one year left as a player, he decided to start transitioning into a coaching role. He offers a variety of knowledge, whether it involves pitching, strength building, or dietary/nutritional advice.

Training Disciplines

Baseball & Softball

Pitching, Power Throwing, Arm Care, Speed/Agility, Strength/Conditioning

View/book training with Jack Snook: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

Ryan Robinson

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

BACKGROUND

Ryan was born in Pleasanton CA and has lived in Livermore all his life. He has been involved with baseball since the age of five. He grew up playing both soccer and baseball but knew early on that baseball, particularly pitching, was all he wanted to do. He passes on the love of the game by volunteering with youth programs like the Challenger Baseball League as well as being a Big Brother for a local San Diego Community outreach program.

He developed an incredible work ethic having dealt with adversity, undergoing multiple surgeries and kidney transplant at 10 years old as well as various other sports injuries – broken foot, broken hand, and Tommy Johns through high school.

He enjoys boating, wake boarding and wake surfing in his free time.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Ryan played little league from the age of 5 until the age of 10. After little league he went on to play for a travel ball team called the Gamers/Berkovich. Ryans primary focus was as a pitcher, but he also was proficient as outfielder, first baseman, and a right-handed catcher. Through the years Ryan gained experience dealing with lead offs, balks, and how to throw off speed consistently.

Ryan first became a student at TPC when he was 14 years old and continued through high school. Ryan wanted to realize his growing passion for the mound by taking his skills to the next level. His goal was to pitch at a D1 college, and he was able to leverage the tools and experience gained at TPC which helped him refine his mechanics, strength and mental aspects of the game needed to be a competitive pitcher.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB CAREER

Ryan went on to play baseball in high school for Livermore High School and graduated in 2018. He moved to the varsity team as a sophomore where he focused primarily on pitching. He played Varsity in his last 3 years at Livermore High and holds to date the single season strikeout record at Livermore High, previously set by Randy Johnson. Ryan played for Headfirst Berkovich beginning 2013 through 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS

Helped his team to a North Coast Section Division II Title in 2016
Selected team captain his junior and senior seasons (2017, 2018)
Named Second Team All-Conference in 2018
Collected 132 total tournament wins with Berkovich (2013-2017)
Secured a Mickey Mantle World Series berth (2016)

COLLEGIATE CAREER – Overall Collegiate Career Ending Stats — 2.24 ERA, 27-5

Ohlone College in Fremont, CA (2019–2020) 2019 Stats—2.24 ERA, 9-2 2020 Stats—3.03 ERA, 6-0 (Short Season)

HIGHLIGHTS

Appeared as Starter and in relief in 18+ appearances on the mound – 126 total innings pitched
Two-time Academic All-American (2019, 2020)

University of San Diego in San Diego, CA (2020 – 2023)

D1 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

All-WCC Honorable Mention (2021, 2022, 2023)

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2021) Stats—1.96 ERA, 2-2

Appeared in 18 relief appearances and one start on the mound – 23 total innings pitched

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2022) Stats—2.70 ERA, 3-0

Appeared in 26 of San Diego’s games on the mound – 33.2 total innings pitched
Threw 2.1 scoreless innings across two different outings in the WCC Tournament (May 26 and 27)
Appeared in both of USD’s games against Vanderbilt at the NCAA Corvallis Regional (June 3 and 5)

REDSHIRT SENIOR (2023) Stats—3.40 ERA, 7-1

Appeared in 22 of San Diego’s games on the mound, including three starts – 40 total innings pitched
Started USD’s opening round WCC Tournament matchup with Saint Mary’s at Las Vegas Ballpark May 24

Training Disciplines

Baseball & Softball

Pitching, Power Throwing, Arm Care, Speed/Agility, Strength/Conditioning

View/book training with Ryan Robinson: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

Derrick Mitchell

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

COMING SOON

Playing experience

COMING SOON

Coaching

COMING SOON

Training Disciplines

Baseball & Softball

Pitching, Power Throwing, Arm Care, Speed/Agility, Strength/Conditioning

View/book training with Derrick Mitchell: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

Broc DeSimas

Head Strength Trainer / Dir of Human Performance

Associate Instructor
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

Broc grew up playing soccer year-around in the Bay Area until the end of high school. Between the ages of 11-18 he battled chronic hip pains that deterred him from pursuing collegiate soccer. Being frustrated with injuries – he found a new passion in the gym – Olympic lifting, powerlifting, kettlebells etc. This led to a career choice of Kinesiology with the plan to become a Physical Therapist to work with athletes to help with preventable injuries like he experienced.

While completing his bachelors degree in kinesiology – he worked at various gyms building experience as a personal trainer. From 2016-2018 he worked at a private studio of a chiropractor facility where he was in charge of group classes for the clients to help with functional movement and injury prevention strategies. Then became the lead trainer at a sports orthopedic physical therapy clinic (SOL) in Oakland, CA while completing his Masters degree in Exercise Science. Working at SOL from 2017-2020, he was responsible 1:1 and group training sessions with the goal to reduce pain, improve function movement and to help bridge the gap from rehabilitation to performance. Since 2020, he has maintained his personal training clients and has worked with various high schools with weightlifting and speed @ agility training sessions.

Education / Certifications

Graduated from Cal State East Bay with a degree in Kinesiology (therapeutic emphasis) 2016. Afterward graduated with a Masters degree in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania 2019. Additionally, he has been certified in the following:

CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist)
NASM-PES (performance enhancement specialist)
NASM-CES (corrective exercise specialist)
NASE (National Association of Speed and Explosion)

Training Disciplines

Strength Training, Movement, Mobility, Arm Care, Rehabilitation

View/book training with Broc DeSimas: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

Gunnar David

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

Gunnar was born and raised in the bay area and has lived in Pleasanton all his life. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, and football. He roots for the SF Giants, Warriors, and Raiders. Gunnar decided to focus on baseball mid way through high school and went on to play in college.

Playing experience

Gunnar played little league growing up then played Babe Ruth till he reached high school. He then played for the California Smoke during the off seasons of high school ball. His freshman year he played at Valley Christian of Dublin on the varsity team. He then transferred to Amador Valley High his sophomore year. He played for the varsity for Amador Valley for 2 years.

Gunnar accepted a scholarship to play at Western Oregon University a DII school in Oregon where he played shortstop and pitcher. After being injured during his first season at WOU, he transferred to Ohlone Junior College where he played first, third, outfield, catcher, and pitcher. The Renegades finished with 25-11 and 26-10 records respectively during his 2 years there. In his second season at Ohlone the “Gades” won the conference championship and advanced to the second round of state playoffs. After Graduating from Ohlone He accepted a scholarship to play for Holy Names University in Oakland to pitch. During his collegiate off seasons, he played for the Alameda Merchants and the San Francisco Seals.

Gunnar earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in both sports marketing and management. He retired from baseball following a back injury and has chosen to focus his passion for the game on coaching and teaching.

Coaching

Gunnar has been coaching and teaching baseball since he was 16. He has coached players ranging from 8 years old to college players. He recently was the Assistant Coach/Pitching coach for Bishop O’Dowd High School since 2022.

Training Disciplines

Baseball & Softball

Pitching, Power Throwing, Arm Care, Speed/Agility, Strength/Conditioning

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Russell Stevenson

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

COMING SOON

Playing experience

COMING SOON

Coaching

COMING SOON

Training Disciplines

Baseball & Softball

Hitting, Catching, Pitching, Power Throwing, Speed/Agility, Strength/Conditioning

View/book training with Jack Snook: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

Scotty Pieper

Associate Instructor / Member Services Specialist

Associate Instructor
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

COMING SOON

Playing experience:

COMING SOON

Coaching experience:

COMING SOON

Arianna Tulio-Burns

Associate Instructor

Associate Instructor
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

Arianna (AKA Ari) was born and raised in Long Beach, CA and moved up to NorCal 2 years ago. She grew up playing softball from age 4 all the way to the collegiate level at Cal State University of Fullerton (CSUF) where she graduated with her B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism.

During her years playing softball she has not only coached teams such as Lakewood Hustlers but she has also helped CSUF Softball Assistant Coach, Jorge Araujo (Mexico National Team Head Coach), with his in-fielding lessons.

Once she graduated she worked with PGF Softball running their Communications and Social Media Department where she got to work hands on with ESPN, FloSports, Church on the Dirt, Gatorade, Easton, plenty of professional softball players as well as D1 committed athletes and D1 coaches.

Playing experience

Ari first started her softball journey in kindergarten while living in Long Beach. She was handed a flyer for Heartwell Softball and told her grandpa that she wanted him to sign her up. She played for Heartwell from t-ball till 10u where she made All-Stars her last year at Heartwell before transitioning to travel ball. At the time she was a first baseman and a pitcher. She was very well known for her power hitting.

Her travel ball experience started on the Artesia Punishers and her following teams were USA, Batbusters, SoCal Athletics, Firecrackers and she ended her travel ball career on Ohana Tigers Gold.

She was a top prospect her freshman year at Lakewood High School where she gained a lot of college offers while playing for her travel ball team, Batbusters. By the end of her freshman year, she was the first 2020 graduate committed to CSUF as a utility player. In 2016, she signed her NLI as a senior to continue her schooling and athletic career at CSUF with a full ride.

Through her years of softball and many travel ball teams, she dipped her foot in about every position but catching. She ended up being an outfielder in college (right and center field) but filled in at first base when needed. By her junior year she suffered a back injury that granted her a redshirt year, when she came back her senior year COVID hit and prevented her from finishing out her senior year as an athlete but not as a student. Once she graduated she decided it was time to hang up the cleats and turn the page to the next chapter of her life even with the extra 2 years granted to her through her red shirt year and COVID year.

Coaching

Ari helped coach Lakewood Hustlers for 2 years in high school as well as giving private lessons to kids ages 6 and up. She ran in-fielding lessons with Jorge Araujo at CSUF while in college and also ran summer camps at CSUF for 3 years teaching kids ages 4 and up the mechanics of softball.

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Matteo Bullis

Associate Instructor / Member Services Specialist

Associate Instructor
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2023

Background

COMING SOON

Playing experience:

COMING SOON

Coaching experience:

COMING SOON

Noah Stewart

Staff Instructor

Staff Instructor
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2022

Background
Noah was born in Antioch and raised in Livermore. His father was a huge influence on him as he coached him throughout his childhood years going through Granada little league. He also helped coach his little brother along with him while growing up where they pushed each other to succeed.

Playing experience:
Noah has a passion for baseball early on and once he was finally old enough to enter little league it just continued to grow from there. His first years featured him running in from the outfield to get ground balls and always leaving every game with a dirt filled uniform. As he grew up and continuously played multiple sports baseball was always his most exciting season going into Granada little league his goal was to make his all star team his 9 year old year and once he made it he continued to pursue more and more goals. Ages 12-15 Noah played Granada little league and Headfirst Bercovich. His team even made it to the little league state finals one game away from the little league World Series. He played all four years of baseball at Granada high school 2 years on varsity with Jason Sekany as one of his assistant coaches, and in his senior year in 2018 led EBAL valley in home runs and walks. His senior year he played for the Danville Hoots coached by Don Jons. A team that made a run in the Connie Mack World Series. Noah earned a scholarship to San Diego Christian college but later transferred back home to play at Chabot college where in his first at bat hit a home run.

During his time playing in the Bay Area Noah was fortunate to train and play with numerous pro and collegiate players such as: Kyle Harrison, Bryan Woo, Dominic Pipkin, Gunner Mayer, Ryan Costeiu, Troy Wentworth, Chris Santiago, Jack Grant, Stone Churby, Gerald Nervis, Josh White, Mitch Benson, and Gavin Napier

After finishing his playing career Noah has been training numerous high school baseball players in the weight room and is now pursuing his education in fire science to become a firefighter in the future.

Coaching experience:
Noah is a certified personal trainer and for the past 4 seasons has been the Granada Basketball teams Strength and conditioning coach working with numerous groups of kids and helping multiple players go off to play at the collegiate level working under Coach Q who has been a staple for basketball in Livermore the past few years. This year he is working as the freshman basketball coach, working with multiple TPC students. He has also helped train multiple high school baseball players looking to get stronger to help them make the Jump to varsity.

He can program for players of any skill level in the weight room previously working with ages 8 all the way up to training collegiate level players. He has been successful in turning the Granada basketball program into a physical group whose record has reflected on the work they put in. He brings an intense and fun environment to any room he steps into and makes the work they do feel worth it and rewarding.

Noah has also worked with coaching little leaguers for the last 2 years has led camps over the summer to teach kids the fundamentals of baseball. As well as leading the challenger division at Granada little league in his high school years.

View/book training with Noah: PRIVATE TRAINING CLASSES

CONTACT NOAH STEWART
925-784-7626

[email protected]

Patrick Miller

Associate Instructor / Member Services Specialist

Associate Instructor
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2022

Background

Patrick Stewart Miller comes from a large family of 7, he has 4 brothers and he is a triplet. With a big family baseball background, he was sure to find his way on the diamond at a very young age. His grandfather Charlie Miller, was a pitcher back in the day and eventually got drafted out of high school by the Washington Senators in 1966. His father and all 4 brothers played baseball growing up as well. Only Patrick and one other brother perused baseball in high school and after. Baseball is his passion, but Patrick aspires to one day become a sports medicine physician for the Tampa Bay Rays (his favorite team). Patrick’s main hobbies include powerlifting, (which he intends to compete in), reading and cooking.

Playing experience:

Patrick was mainly a catcher all throughout his time in high school, but also played a little 3rd base in his

underclassmen years. He attended Maine East high school in Park Ridge, Illinois and played varsity baseball all 4 years. After playing in one of the toughest leagues in Illinois (CSL) and during his time there, he won his team silver slugger award after his junior season hitting over .375 and was nominated for all conference. Unfortunately for Patrick, his senior season of 2020 was shut down due to covid. In college, Patrick still managed to play at a nationally ranked Juco (Oakton CC in Des Plaines) for just one season before moving to Dublin in the fall of 2021. He is now currently taking a gap year to meet California’s instate tuition requirements. Once he has met those requirements, Patrick will try to continue his baseball career in college but this time as mainly a 2nd baseman instead of a catcher.

Coaching experience:

Patrick has worked with 6–13 year olds as a summer camp instructor and been trained as a TPC class and private lesson instructor. He comes to TPC as an optimistic, bright, and ambitious student hoping to advance his coaching career and expertise in hitting, fielding, and strength/conditioning training.

CONTACT PATRICK MILLER
312-918-5500

[email protected]

Gene Mirra

Master Instructor / Human Performance Director

Master Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2019

Background:

Played baseball and attended both St. Francis High School and De Anza College, but a knee injury and subsequent rehab process, Gene found an interest in strength training and conditioning.

Education:

Graduated from St. Francis High School, graduated with a BS in Kinesiology and Masters Degree in Kinesiology and Sports Management from San Jose State University.

Coaching Experience:

Started as a Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant at San Jose State assisting with both Football and Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and oversaw the training of Soccer, Tennis, and Baseball. Baseball program went on to College Baseball World Series in 2000.

Moved on to University of Cal Berkeley as an assistant to Football and Men’s Basketball, and oversaw the training of Baseball, Rugby, Lacrosse, and Men’s and Women’s Soccer. Trained numerous professional and Olympic athletes and was a part of two National Championship teams during a four-year tenure.

Became the first Director of Strength and Conditioning at Saint Mary’s College in 2003. At one point worked with every single team with athletics, including Football, but spent the most time working with Men’s Basketball, Baseball, and Volleyball. During an 11-year tenure, coached MLB players Mark Teahen, Kyle Barraclough, Kyle Jensen, Corbin Burnes, and Patrick Wisdom, NBA players Patty Mills and Mathew Dellavedova, and was a part of numerous conferences championships, NCAA tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 appearance for the Men’s Basketball team. While coaching at St. Mary’s also coached two TPC alumni in Alex Schmarzo and Taylor Reid.

Accepted a High Performance coaching position at University of the Pacific focusing primarily working with technologies related to training and statistics/analytics for performance and injury prevention.

Also worked with San Francisco 49ers, USA Rugby National Teams, and has coached 3 Weightlifters to National meets.

Certifications:

Certified by the NSCA as a CSCS professional, USAW Level 1 Certification, USAW Sports Performance Certification, SAQ Certification (Speed/Agility/Quickness), TRX Certified, TRX Group Certified, and SMR Certification (Self Myofascial Release Specialist).

Gene can not only help any athlete achieve new levels in training ranging from full athletic testing and evaluation, customized training programs, expert strength technique teaching, sprint and agility performance and technique training, Olympic Weightlifting, and care and prevention management.

Danny Terry

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Hitting
Throwing/Pitching
Total Player Prep

TPC Instructor since 2022

Background

Danny grew up in Dublin California. He has been playing baseball since he was almost 4 years old and has always been spending time around the game. As a kid he would always go to the field with his dad after school to take batting practice. He says this helped him develop a strong work ethic and love for the game early on. Danny would play at Dublin High and would go on to finish his playing career at Holy Names University.

Playing experience:

Danny has college level experience as a hitter and also has experience as a HS Varsity pitcher/hitter. Danny first became a TPC student when he was in little league. He says that the tools and mechanics he was taught gave him the strong fundamental foundation that he needed to develop as a player. Danny started out playing baseball for Dublin little league and would go on to find himself spending his weekends at Twin Creeks playing travel tournaments. In high school Danny would earn an invitation to the Bay Area World Series(BAWS) and also played on Dublin High’s Varsity baseball team where he would not allow an earned run in conference opportunities his junior year coming first out of the bullpen. Danny was also fortunate enough to get an opportunity to travel to Australia to play in the Goodwill Series, an event where Danny went with other players from across America to play in exhibition games against Australian 18U state teams for Adelaide and Perth. After he graduated from Dublin High he went on to play junior college baseball at City College of San Francisco, spending his first two college years there. His Sophomore year he was selected to the Coast Golden Gate All-Conference Team as an outfielder and also set his school’s season record for home runs. The following summer he would be named team MVP for his collegiate summer team the South Bay Storm. He says that his time in junior college was some of his favorite because it gave him the framework to develop his skills and taught him what it meant to become a detailed student of the game. After this Danny earned a scholarship to play DII baseball at Holy Names University. He would spend his next two years playing outfield in the highly competitive PacWest conference, which produces multiple draft picks every year. He would go on to graduate in 2019 and receive a degree with Summa Cum Laude honors. He says his favorite memories from college were getting to travel around to so many different places and the fun times he would spend with his teammates on the trips.

Coaching experience:

Danny began coaching after finishing his playing career in 2019. He has experience working with collegiate level players as well as youth players. He has spent time coaching 9-13U programs for CGE in the Peninsula as well as spending time working with the South Bay Storm’s youth and collegiate programs. Danny enjoys working with players to challenge them to better understand the game by bringing in new concepts and drills that will develop their skills as well as foster a fun & competitive training environment.

Instruction Disciplines

Hitting, Catching, Fielding, Speed/Agility, Strength, Total Player

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Steven Farinaro

Associate Trainer

Associate Trainer
Throwing/Pitching
Power Throwing Instructor

TPC Instructor since 2022

Background:

Steven Farinaro is a proud TPC alumni. Steven had his first lesson at TPC at 9 years old. From then on, he trained at TPC through middle school, high school, and his professional career, taking part in the Pitching and Power Throwing Programs. Farinaro uses his experiences performing at the professional level, knowledge gained from other world-class teammates, academic background, and growth mindset to develop his philosophies on what it takes to become an elite pitcher.

Playing Experience:

Steven Farinaro is a native of the Bay Area playing for NorCal Baseball and attending Head-Royce School where he had a decorated career. In his senior year, Farinaro posted a record of 12-1 with a 0.82 ERA in 77 innings with 157 strikeouts. His senior season was capped off by winning the NCS Division 5 championship.

During his high school career, Farinaro also represented the 16 and under USA Baseball national team in 2011. In 2011, he won a gold medal in the Pan American Games in Lagos De Moreno, Mexico after making a relief appearance against team Brazil, and a start against team Japan. In addition, Steven received a scholarship and was committed to play collegiate baseball at UCLA, but ultimately chose to sign a professional contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Steven was drafted in the 11th round of the 2013 MLB draft by the St. Louis Cardinals and began his professional career in the Gulf Coast League that summer. In addition to the Gulf Coast League, Farinaro pitched for St. Louis Cardinals minor league affiliates in the Appalachian league, New York-Penn league, and Midwest leagues during his professional career.

In 2016, Steven pitched for the State College Spikes in the New York-Penn league posting a record of 9-1, with a 3.46 ERA in 83.1 innings with 53 strikeouts. Farinaro finished the final 31 innings of the season without allowing an earned run, includingstarting game 1 of the New York-Penn league championship series. While throwing 6 scoreless innings in game 1 of the championship series, Farinaro completed the season by leading the Spikes to a New York-Penn league championship, and winning the team’s Pitcher of the Year award.

Education:

After playing five seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, Steven attended Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, where he graduated summa cum laude, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy.

Coaching Experience:

With his academic background in Philosophy at Saint Mary’s College combined with his baseball accomplishments, Farinaro brings a unique approach to TPC that will help develop successful, next level players.

Instruction Disciplines:

Pitching, Power Throwing, Strength and Conditioning, Arm care

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Charles Coleman

Member Services Specialist

Master Pitching Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Staff since 2020

Charles is a very welcome addition to our TPC Team. With extensive experience in corporate retail, Charles brings experience in customer service, business management and sales/marketing.

David Choi

Member Services Specialist

Master Pitching Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Staff since 2023

David is a very welcome addition to our TPC Team. With an extensive background in the legal and corporate community as well as in the tech industry, David is a tremendous asset for both member services and our business development.

Michael Silva

Member Services Specialist

Master Pitching Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Instructor/Staff since 2015

Michael joined the TPC staff yet as another former student. His goal is to bring a positive energy to TPC every day while providing a great environment for the promotion of learning. He brings a variety of different drill work and techniques for pitchers and hitters of all ages. He also tries to get the most out of the students he works with by internally motivating them and helping them create a great work ethic.

Background:
Michael Silva has been around TPC for over 13 years as a student, employee and now instructor. He is another in a long line of former TPC students to join our training staff. From taking private lessons, to being a part of the high school Power Throwing program (a multi-year veteran of Power Throwing), to participating in all varieties of training programs at TPC, Michael has evolved into an experienced and knowledgeable pitcher and hitting instructor. Growing up and training with Chris Flexen, (NY Met’s MLB pitcher and TPC alumni) gives Michael the edge he needs to help kids have a better understanding in reaching their potential. As an Instructor, he brings together a wide variety of drills, video analysis, as well as incorporates the mental philosophy behind pitching. He has experience working with kids of all ages in every aspect of the game.

Carey Bromley

Director of Finance

Master Pitching Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Executive Staff since 2005

Carey is the heartbeat of TPC. With extensive experience in accounting and bookkeeping as we ll as customer service, Carey handles the administrative load. Carey is responsible for accounts and member management and general accounting/finance. Her experience and friendly personality are invaluable to our staff and member families.

Arwen McCullough

Associate Trainer

Master Pitching Instructor: Level 4
Rehabilitation Throwing Specialist
Power Throwing Master Instructor

TPC Associate Trainer since 2021

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