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Brad Woodall
Owner/Director
Brad Woodall
Owner/Director
Brad attended the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, graduated with an economics degree, and was an All-ACC Pitcher, Outfielder, and First Baseman. He was an integral part of the UNC team that played in the 1989 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
For over 30 years, Brad has mentored athletes all over the world,
motivating and inspiring players to become better players through hard work and preparation. He has written, “A Parent’s Guide to Pitching.” He created “Pitch Like the Pros; Mechanics, Skills and Drills” instructional DVD and has authored numerous articles for baseball publications. Brad is a TV color analyst for professional, collegiate, and high school baseball games, and a baseball analyst for local sports radio stations in Wisconsin.
Brad attended the UW-Madison Graduate School of Business, receiving a degree in Entrepreneurial Management in 2005.
Trevor Schmitt
Operations Manager/Team Coach/Lead Instructor
Trevor Schmitt
Operations Manager/Team Coach/Lead Instructor
Catching, Hitting, Fielding, Pitching (Baseball)
Team Coach and Lead Instructor for Silver Sluggers
Specializes in youth to middle school catching and hitting mechanics.
Perfect coach for beginner to intermediate players looking to improve knowledge and fundamentals of baseball and softball
Zach Pearl
Specializing in youth (ages 7-13) player skills and mechanics.
Zach Pearl
Specializing in youth (ages 7-13) player skills and mechanics.
Ages 7-14
Specializing in youth (ages 7-13) player skills and mechanics.
Zach creates a fun environment for a young player to improve skills on the field.
Kody Kleve
Baseball Hitting, Pitching, Fielding
Kody Kleve
Baseball Hitting, Pitching, Fielding
Jacob Krenn
Baseball Advanced Pitching, Hitting, Fielding
Jacob Krenn
Baseball Advanced Pitching, Hitting, Fielding
All Ages
Edgewood College Pitcher - 2021-2024
Specializes in Pitching and hitting mechanics for youth and high school players. Experienced in rehab/prehab movements to help players understand the mechanics of pitching, hitting, fielding
Justin Grosse
Director of Strength & Speed | Head Baseball Coach
Justin Grosse
Director of Strength & Speed | Head Baseball Coach
Now serving as the Director of Strength and Speed and a Head Baseball Coach at Silver Sluggers, Justin works with athletes ranging from youth to collegiate levels. His coaching focuses on developing complete athletes by combining baseball skill work with performance training.
Justin’s areas of expertise include:
Building athleticism and overall movement efficiency
Customizing throwing and hitting mechanics to fit each athlete’s unique build and style
Designing smart, effective training plans that prioritize performance and injury prevention
With firsthand playing experience and a deep understanding of player development, Justin is committed to helping every athlete move better, feel better, and play better.
Scott Zagrodnik
Hitting / Fielding (Baseball /Softball)
Scott Zagrodnik
Hitting / Fielding (Baseball /Softball)
All Ages
Co-Director of Hitting and Head Fielding Instructor at Silver Sluggers Academy.
Over 17 years experience instructing baseball and softball players of all ages with various academies in the Madison area. Professional instructor of swing and fielding mechanics for over a decade.
John Bartlett
Hitting / Fielding (Baseball /Softball) Pitching (Softball/Baseball)
John Bartlett
Hitting / Fielding (Baseball /Softball) Pitching (Softball/Baseball)
Site Director of USA Baseball Academy Camps and nearly a decade as Clinics Director and Instructor with Silver Sluggers
Specializes in Softball Hitting and Fielding, Slap Hitting and Bunting
Sam Raff
Baseball Hitting, Fielding, Pitching
Sam Raff
Baseball Hitting, Fielding, Pitching
Joey Kalafut
Baseball Hitting, Fielding
Joey Kalafut
Baseball Hitting, Fielding
Carson Ritcher
Baseball Hitting, Catching, Fielding
Carson Ritcher
Baseball Hitting, Catching, Fielding
Gabi Salo
Softball Pitching
Gabi Salo
Softball Pitching
Samantha Brogan
Pitching/Hitting/Fielding (Softball)
Samantha Brogan
Pitching/Hitting/Fielding (Softball)
All Ages
Years of experience teaching lessons, clinics and teams (Michigan)
Individual and team coach for numerous college players
Played in the Little League World Series in 2012
Current Assistant Coach at McFarland High School
Specializes in giving each player a solid foundation of mechanics and strategy to help pitchers maximize their velocity and control.
Ellie Hubbard
Softball Hitting, Fielding
Ellie Hubbard
Softball Hitting, Fielding