Originally from Southern California, Tommy is an ex-baseball player with a vast knowledge of the game. He was all-state at Thousand Oaks HS, started four total years at both Cal. Lutheran University & Westmont College, and played against/alongside current MLB players such as Christian Yelich, Nolan Arenado, Mike “Giancarlo” Stanton, Mike Moustakas, Trevor Bauer, Mike Montgomery, and many more.
He has studied hitting under the guidance of former 17-year MLB veteran & World Series champion (’81) Reggie Smith, learned managerial strategies from former San Francisco Giant’s winningest minor league manager Andy Skeels, and talks frequently with Page Odle of PSI Sports Management (represents Aaron Judge) about the state of the game. He absolutely loves baseball, and enjoys passing the knowledge he’s accumulated down to those aspiring to play at the highest levels.
Do Simple. Better. Regardless of if we are on or off the field, we have to have the discipline to do the simple things to the best of our ability. Every rep matters and is an opportunity to get better.
A lifelong baseball enthusiast, Coach Michael has been involved with the game since tee ball. He cofounded the Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball in 2012. His coaching resume includes 5 years, 10 Seasons, All Stars, 2 years of travel baseball and he is an assistance coach for Bellevue Bolts Middle School baseball team.
Michael is both BASE and “A” Certified by USA Baseball.