Instructors

Wayne Barnes

Hitting and Pitching Coach

Wayne Barnes is a 1998 graduate of Kenedy High School in Kenedy, TX. He was a four year varsity starter. Wayne went on and graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2002. He then got his first coaching job at Taft High School in the Corpus Christi area. In 2004, Wayne moved to Fort Bend to coach baseball (pitchers) at Kempner High School.

Coach Barnes focuses on the following areas:

  • Fundamentals and Mechanics of pitching and hitting
  • Mental aspect of pitching and hitting
  • Increased velocity and accuracy in pitching

Jim Garcia

Hitting, Fielding, and Pitching Coach

Jim Garcia is a 1991 graduate of Morgan Park High School of Chicago, IL. As a four year varsity starter he led his team in hitting and pitching in his last two seasons and was named to All-City and All-State All Star teams. Jim earned the honor of being named MVP of the All-City All star team and Chicago Public Schools pitcher of the year in his last season.

He then went on to receive a 4 year college scholarship to play Division 1, NCAA, baseball at Chicago State University. As a four year starting short stop, Jim led his team in fielding percentage and finished his career as a top five leader in several hitting categories. As a pitcher, Jim finished his career as the schools leader in strikeouts, saves and wins. For 2 years after College, he played professional baseball with the Reds Organization and then the Duluth, MN-Dukes of the Northern League.

In 1997 and 1998, Jim conducted several baseball camps for high school players in Chicago, IL. and six of the twenty plus players that participated were offered scholarships to play college baseball. In the past 7 years, Jim has been a well respected coach in several little league organizations; including Katy National, Katy American, Katy Pony and Ypsilanti little league in Michigan.

Robert Jackman

Hitting Coach

Robert Jackman graduated from Porter's Chapel Academy in 1989 where he received the honor of leading the State of Mississippi in doubles and being named the Most Valuable Player of the State of Mississippi All Star Team. Upon graduation from High School he received a full scholarship to play baseball for Hinds Community College as their starting shortstop. During the season of 1989, he was turned in for the professional baseball draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and was invited to participate in several Major League baseball camps. He has attended many of the country's top baseball camps, including the Doyle Professional Baseball Academy in Florida.

He currently serves as a private baseball instructor at Linedrive, a professional hitting facility in Katy, Texas. In addition to his baseball career, Robert has also attended many training camps for basketball. He received All-county and All-conference awards during his High School basketball experience, and currently teaches private basketball lessons in addition to baseball.

He is the Founder/Director of The Fellowship Basketball Camp and The Fellowship Baseball Camp which has approximately 100 kids in attendance each year. In his volunteer time, Robert serves as the Managing Director of the Challenger Division(kids with special needs) of Katy American Little League. He received his BSBA and his MBA from Mississippi College, and is currently employed as the Lead Student Pastor of The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX.

Kevin Jannusch

Fastpitch - Hitting and Pitching Coach

"Coach J." is a 15-year veteran of fastpitch coaching and has coached virtually every age-group and divison in the sport. A graduate of Maroa-Forsyth High School in Maroa, Illinois, Coach J. started his fastpitch coaching career at the top with the Decatur Lady Pride, an ASA Women's Major team in central Illinois. That team finished 3rd and 5th in 1994 and 1995 respectively in the ASA Women's Major National Championship and featured three Olympians from the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

He served as Texas State's pitching coach in 1996, coaching the Bobcat's first no-hitter in over 10 years that season. That summer, Coach J founded the Hearts of Texas Girls Fastpitch Club in Austin. That group remained central/south Texas' premier fastpitch family until it's last season in 2007.

From 1997-2000, Jannusch was on staff at St. Edward's, a stint that included a trip to the NAIA World Series in 1999 (7th place). Jannusch became head coach at Incarnate Word (San Antonio) in 2002 and led the Cardinals to the NCAA Regional Finals in 2006 and coming one game from the DII Women's College World Series. In his career, Coach J has coached two NCAA All-Americans and 8 All-Region players.

Here are what some of Coach J.'s former players have said about him:

"My experience playing for Coach J marked the beginning of my evolvement in collegiate softball. Being one of the earlier members of The Hearts of Texas, I was able to develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to compete at the Division I level. Coach J's unique coaching approach led players to discover their true potential, which ultimately contributed to our numerous tournament championships. I strongly credit my collegiate success to my dedication those early years & and that began with Coach J." -- Joy Davis, second baseman, Texas A&M, 2004-2007

"I started working with Coach J at a crucial time in my career. Through his guidance and inspiration I was able to set a goal of playing softball at the highest level. Over the time we spent together he played a key role in my development as a pitcher. His focus on the use of correct mechanics and his unique ability to explain the technique of movement pitches will help any level or age pitcher advance their skills." -- Alyssa Ransom Tjaden, pitcher, Iowa State, 2004-2007

Currently, Coach Jannusch is the head coach of the Houston Power 16 & under.

Daniel LaCount

Daniel has coached for 8 years in KGSA and Katy American little league. He has been assistant coach for the tournament team, Katy Express, on the pitching staff. He specializes in hitting and fielding for kids 13 and under.

Donald Levinsky

Pitching Coach

Donald attended Katy High School where he played on the Varsity baseball team during his sophomore year. He then moved to Weimar, where he helped win 2 State Championships. While at Weimar, he won All State both years, MVP both years, and texas Player of the Year his senior year.

He received a full ride scholarship to play for the University of Texas, but chose to play professional ball instead. He was selected by the Montreal Expos in the 2nd Round (50th overall) of the 2001 draft. He signed in August 2001 to play for the Montreal Expos. While playing with the Clinton Lumberkings he received the Midwest League Pitcher of the Year and the Montreal Expos Minor League Pitcher of the Year awards. He also played for the Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Nationals. He has 7 years of professional baseball experience.

Ben Maynard

Pitching Coach

Ben attended Loveland High School where he was a four year letter winner with an All-State selection as a senior in 2003. He also holds the career wins record for Loveland High as a starting pitcher. He then walked on at Abilene Christian University where he earned a starting pitching role as a freshman in the spring of 2004. He spent five years total at ACU, one as a red shirt, where he ended his career as the all time record holder in wins, appearances, games started and innings pitched. He was pitcher of the year for the Lone Star Conference as a sophomore in 2005. He earned All Conference status four of the five years at ACU including an All Region selection during his sophomore year.

During the summer of 2005, and the summer of 2006 he played for the Fort Collins Foxes, a summer collegiate team in Fort Collins, Colorado where he holds single season records for wins and strikeouts. In the summer of 2010, he will be inducted as a first ballot Hall of Fame selection for the Fort Collins Foxes. After graduating from ACU in the spring of 2008, he was briefly the head baseball coach/ pitching coach for Loveland High School in Loveland, Colorado where he led the summer Legion A team to a state championship birth. He moved to Houston in August of 2008 to accept an elementary physical education job at A.A. Milne elementary school in Missouri City.

Daniel Meadows

Left Handed Pitching Coach

Daniel was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the June 2008 Major League Draft. He began his professional career by playing for the Arizona Brewers, in the Arizona Rookie League. After a successful month in Arizona, Daniel was promoted to the Pioneer League (Advanced Rookie), pitching for the Helena Brewers, in Montana. Daniel is currently preparing for the upcoming 2009 Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training Camp in Arizona.

Prior to his professional career, Daniel pitched for the Temple College Leopards, in Temple, Texas. Playing for Coach Craig McMurtry (formerly Major League Pitcher for Braves, Rangers, and Astros), Daniel earned a position in the starting rotation as a freshman, and helped lead the Leopards to the Regional Playoffs. Based on his freshman season, he was selected as an All-Star by the Texas-New Mexico Junior College Coaches Associations. In his sophomore year, Daniel became the #1 starter in the rotation, and again helped lead the team to Regionals. Daniel had committed to pitch for Texas Tech, following his stint at Temple, but elected to sign with the Brewers after the draft.

Daniel's High School career was spent at Cinco Ranch HS, where he was a 3 year Varsity player, earning All-District awards each year. Daniel played 1B, OF and served as the DH, in addition to his role in the starting rotation on the mound. In his senior year, Daniel helped lead the Cougars to their first District Championship. In that senior year, Daniel set a Cinco Ranch school pitching record for lowest season ERA, also set a school hitting record for the most HR.

Bruce Middleton

Pitching and Hitting Coach

Bruce has coached Katy Girls and Boys Pitching and Hitting for 13 years. He specializes in Girls and Boys 18 and under. His daughther Jenna Middleton plays college softball at Howard Payne University and has won several 1st team all conference titles for pitching. He enjoys working with our youth and inspiring kids to their best levels. His experience in baseball and softball is only surpased by his down to earth coaching style. He is available upon request.

Todd Moehlig

Pitching and Hitting Coach

Todd was Head Coach at Fort Bend Austin HS from 1996 until 2002. He set in motion a winning tradition at Austin HS during his time there. A few of the highlights include:

  • 20 5-A District Champs (1998, 2001)
  • State Playoffs (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002)
  • District 20 5-A Coach of the Year (1998, 2001)
  • Herald Coaster and Houston Chronicle Coach of the Year (1998, 2001)

Coach Moehlig teaches the fundamentals of throwing and fielding with concentration in developing the following areas:

  • Mechanics & Fundamentals
  • Mental Aspects of Pitching and Hitting
  • Video Tape and Radar Gun Feedback
  • Increased Velocity and Flexibility

Jared Moon

Pitching and Hitting Coach

  • Current Head Coach of HBU Baseball Team
  • Houston Baptist University, assistant coach: 1995-2005
  • NAIA SW Region Central Sectional Champions: 1995
  • NAIA Region Tournament: 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005
  • Big State - Conference Champion: 1996
  • Houston Baptist University - Head Coach: 2006 - Present
  • NAIA Region VI Champion: 2007
  • NAIA College World Series: (third) - 2007

Jill Roger-Voss

Hitting, Fielding and Catching Coach

Jill specializes in hitting, fielding and catching with 16 years of experience as a player and 8 years experience as a coach. She is a former collegiate softball player at Alvin Community College, Texas A&M and Sam Houston State University. She has coached softball at James E. Taylor High School (2000-2001) and at Cinco Ranch High School (2005). She has been with the Houston Power Softball Organization since 2000 and is currently the 16U head coach.

Bobby Smith

Bobby Smith in 2006, Bobby's life-after-baseball mission is to help people achieve their optimal level of fitness and athletic capabilities.

Throughout Bobby's 20+ year athletic and 13 year professional baseball career, he has been an astute observer of the sports world (individuals, teams, organizations, communities, etc.) which has led him to form a wise perspective on what it takes to be a successful athlete.

Bobby was fortunate to grow up in the San Francisco Bay Area (Oakland) where competetive sports is among the best in the country. The son of a baseball coach and hard working mother, Bobby learned early on what it took to achieve success on and off the field.

Growing up in Oakland, Bobby played basketball and baseball and was usually the best athlete on the field/court. His competetive and hard working nature combined with his god-gifted athletic abilities enabled him to be a successful and awarded athlete at every level.

As the result of Bobby's solid academic achievements and athletic performance in high school, he was awarded a full athletic scholarship (baseball) from California University, Berkeley in 1992. Coincidentally, at the same time he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 2002 MLB draft. After long consideration, Bobby decided to forego his scholarship at Cal and pursue his life-long dream of becoming a professional baseball player.

Early in Bobby's career, he often competed with other recognized athletes from the SF Bay Area such as Jason Kidd, Randy Winn, and Gary Payton. Later on when Bobby played baseball in the major leagues, he played with and against stars such as Jermaine Dye, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Eric Chavez, Roger Clemens, and many others.

Here are just some of Bobby's achievements:

Youth

  • Bambino Baseball League World Series Champion
  • 6 Time Bambino Baseball League All-Star

High School

  • 1990-92 - Three Year Varsity Baseball and Basketball Starter
  • 1992 - Oakland Athletic League - Player of the Year
  • 1992 - Awarded a Full Athletic Scholarship (for Baseball) from California University, Berkeley
  • 1992 - Drafted in the 11th Round by the Atlanta Braves Organization

Professional Baseball

  • 1995 - Atlanta Braves Organization Most Inspiational Player
  • 1995 - Atlanta Braves Organization Player of the Year (AA)
  • 1996 - Atlanta Braves Organization Player of the Year (AAA)
  • 1997 - Drafted in the 1st Round (Expansion Draft) by theTampa Bay Devil RaysOrganization
  • 1998 - Voted to the Topps MLB All-Rookie Team
  • 2002 - Inducted into the Oakland Babe Ruth Baseball League Hall of Fame (Joe Morgan, Rickey Henderson, Jimmy Rollins, and many others)
  • 2005 - Pacific Coast League (AAA) Player of the Month (August)
  • 2006 - International League (AAA) Player of the Week (August)

Sylvia Wilkins

Hitting and Fielding Coach

Sylvia specializes in hitting and fielding. She is currently the assistanct coach of Lutheran High North Varsity Softball, and was assistant coach of Spring Klein Hit-Away in 2006. Her specialties include:

  • Left-Handed slapping and bunting
  • Power Hitting
  • Defensive Instruction for catchers

Below are some of her past accomplishments:

  • Arvada West Senior High (Arvada, CO):
    • 2003-2004 Offensive and Defensive MVP
    • 2004 Jefferson County League MVP
    • 2004 All-State Catcher
    • 2004 District Champions
    • 2003-2004 1st Team All District Catcher
  • Wichita State University (Wichita, KS)
    • 2005-2006: Outfield, Catcher, Switch Hitter
  • Tournament Ball:
    • Houston Havoc (1998-2000)
    • Scott Cooper, Mike Casias
    • Spring Klien Hit-Away 2000-2001
    • Colorado Comets 2001-2002
    • Colorado Stampede 2003-2004

Lesson Information

The cost for private instruction is $40.00 per half hour or $80.00 per hour, paid to Dan's Sports Center.

We offer two different packages that will save you money on your private lessons.

  • 6 hour package**: $430.00
  • 10 hour package**: $680.00

**non-refundable
**Good for 1 year from purchase date