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OPEN TRaINING
Training in the fundamental skills of throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting are offered at different times during the year.
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Training considers the whole person: body, heart, soul, and mind. Athletes learn what it means to Compete Upside Down© according TO the word of God, BY the power of God, and FOR the glory of God. Training is designed to provide the player with opportunities to mature physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
Open Training is offered on a DONATION basis. We believe everyone should give something, but it is up to each family to determine what they are willing and able to donate for the training.
FALL
Open TRAINING is offered in the fall to sharpen skills in various areas of the game. Workouts for RS competitive TEAMS also begin in the fall.
WINTER
Indoor workouts are in full swing during the winter for competitive TEAMS.
SPRING
TEAMS begin playing their competitive game and tournament schedules during the spring.
SUMMER
Competitive TEAMS conclude their seasons in July. Tryouts for the following year's competitive teams also take place in July. Open TRAINING is offered for players of all ages and skill levels at RS summer camps.
TEAMS
Teams play a competitive schedule from March (depending on age) through July with league and/or independent games and tournaments. ​Competitive teams have a tryout/selection process in July and include an indoor winter training schedule. Players will learn and apply what it means to Compete Upside Down© according TO the word of God, BY the power of God, and FOR the glory of God.
Coaches
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Tacoma Community College, Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA) - BA in Sports Management
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All-Conference Pitcher at NCAA DIII Pacific Lutheran
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Conference All-Star at Tacoma CC
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Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee at Tacoma Baptist HS (now South Christian Academy)
Director of Baseball
TIM HEMSTREET
10U Head Coach
PATRICK WARFEL
10U Assistant Coach
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Liberty University - MS in Outdoor Adventure Sport Management
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US Air Force Veteran, Officer, & Pilot
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Military Physical Training/Fitness Leader
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8 years of youth multi-sport coaching experience
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3-time Marathon Finisher / 4-time Tough Mudder Finisher
NICK BELANGER
10U Assistant Coach
Ben Emmons
12U Head Coach
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Regent University Doctorate in Ministry - Holistic Health in Ministry
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Southwestern - Master of Divinity, Master in Theology
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Health Coach / Fitness Professional through American Council on Exercise
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25+ years coaching experience baseball, basketball, and football
Colin Garner
12U Assistant Coach
Tom Zurfluh
12U Assistant Coach
Josh Bliss
12U Assistant Coach
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Washington State Univ (WSU) - BA in Advertising
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NCAA DI Baseball player and 4-yr letterman at WSU
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Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac 10 Conference
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6 years baseball coaching experience (9U-16U)
JAMIN SVENDSEN
14U Head Coach
CHRIS SHOUL
14U Assistant Coach
JORDAN ZEPERNICK
15U Head Coach
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Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA) - B.S. Kinesiology, Minor in Sports and Exercise
Psychology, Baseball student athlete- 2011-2013 -
Cascade Christian High School (Puyallup, WA), 2nd Team All State Outfielder (2010, 2011)
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2x State Champion Basketball (2010, 2011)
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State Champion Football (2011)
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Young Life Leader for 4 years (Greater Puyallup Valley YL and UPNT YL)
BRANDON MILLER
15U Assistant Coach
JOSH ADAMS
15U Assistant Coach
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Columbia Basin CC, Everett CC, Eastern Oregon Univ - BS in Physical Education and Health​
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2nd Team All-Conference Catcher, Columbia Basin CC​
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All-State High School Catcher (WA)​
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5-time Ironman Triathlon finisher​
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2-time USA Triathlon All-American​
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20 years coaching experience​
KYLE NEARHOOD
15U Assistant Coach
JAMES SIMON
15U Assistant Coach
JADEN HASSELL
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3x All-State Baseball player in HS
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2x 1st Team All-State
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2015 Area Code team member
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Played at Univ. of Washington
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Played at Central Washington Univ.
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BA in Information Technology and
Management/ Minor in Digital Forensics; Incident Response -
4 years coaching experience
18U (Hassell) Head Coach
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Washington State Univ - BA in Advertising
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NCAA DI Baseball player and 4-yr letterman at WSU
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Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac 10 Conference
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6 years baseball coaching experience (9U-16U)
JAMIN SVENDSEN
18U (Svendsen) Head Coach
PHIL SMETHERAM
18U Assistant Coach
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Western Washington University BAE Education
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Lesley University Masters in Education
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Auburn High School Baseball Coach: 2nd in State 2006, 2007, WCD Champs 2008, 8th in State
2008, WCD Champs 2002, 5th in State 2022 -
25 years coaching experience
GEOFF DUCHARME
18U Assistant Coach
MATEO HERNANDEZ
18U Assistant Coach
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Washington State University. BA in Social Studies in Secondary Education
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Middle Infielder at Kentwood High School
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Honorable Mention - North Puget Sound League (NPSL) Baseball
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2 years coaching experience
ANDRE MUNETON
18U Assistant Coach
