Coaching Staff
Our coaching staff is our strongest asset. Each coach at FirstSwing must meet one of at least two criterion. 1) Have played at the collegiate or professional level or 2) Coached at the high school level.
By setting these strict standards, you are ensured of the correct fundamentals being taught at all times. Also, each camper is exposed to successful role models. Our coaches have achieved at a high level within the camp format and get to know each camper, providing a positive influence in their development There is one staff member per team.
Here is the staff we have assembled for Summer 2007:
This list will be updated as staff members are confirmed
Coaching Staff
Jon Sand - Instructor, Klouter coach.
Mike Nadeau - Played Division I College ball and professional baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. Owns and operates Nadeau Sports Training.
Craig Weber - PLU scholar athlete and outfielder on the Regional Finalist (2007).
Brady Sommers
Andrew Disotell
Shawn Oughton
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Phil Rognier: 45+ years experience coaching and teaching baseball of all levels. Played college and professional baseball. A Masters Degree in Education and has developed educational curriculum programs for youth and professional players. Has directed and consulted youth camps for over 25 years.
Associate Coaches and Staff
Jan Tanner, Lou Stevenson, Kent Curtis, Andy Boes, Jon Sand, Ken Reidy, David Wallace, James Bratz, Jake Dini
Consulting Coaches
Bill Krueger - Former ML pitcher, TV analyst Steve Seki - Shoreline CC Head BB Coach Mike MacCulloch - Edmonds CC Assistant Coach Brian Kappel - Seattle Mariners Pitcher/former All Ivy (Princeton U) |