Coach Ricardo Lizcano - Founder

Ricardo was the first player from his college to sign an Affiliated Professional contract (St. Louis Cardinals).
Played professionally in 2012 and 2013 with the Cardinals, Lake Erie Crushers, and Evansville Otters.
Currently an Assistant Softball Coach at Plant High School, which recently reached the 7A Florida State Finals for the third time in school history.
Has over a decade of coaching experience, working with athletes from age six to the professional level.
Has run numerous camps and clinics, completing over 10,000 lessons (in-person and online).
Specializes in custom hitting programs tailored to individual athletes and teams.
Currently part of the Tampa Mustangs Rene 18U National Team and assists other Mustang teams in the Tampa Bay area.
Graduated from Heidelberg University in 2012 with a degree in Business and Sports Management and a minor in Marketing.
4-year letter winner and 3-time All-American (2010–2012).
Earned multiple honors: 2010 Mid-West Player of the Year, 2010 Conference Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference (2010–2012).
Career batting average of .400 and holds multiple school records:
- Home runs (34)
- Total bases (435)
- Slugging % (.683)
- Walks (111)
Single-season RBI (71), Hits (94), OBP (.534), Walks (40), Total Bases (165), Runs Scored (74), and Home Runs (15).

Brian is a former professional starting pitcher with a 12-year career.
He spent parts of four seasons in MLB with the San Diego Padres.
Played high school baseball at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida.
Earned a full scholarship to the University of North Florida, where he was a two-time District 3 Academic All-American.
Went undrafted but began his pro career in 1994 with the Chillicothe Paints (Frontier League).
Named an All-Star and team MVP pitcher in his first pro season.
Signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers and helped the Beloit Snappers win the 1995 Midwest League championship with 15 wins.
Traded to the San Diego Padres in 1997.
Made MLB debut on June 20, 2000, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Named National League Player of the Week during his debut week, going 2-0 with a 1.26 ERA in 14 1/3 innings.

Dedicated to helping athletes achieve "athletic eXcellence" through orthopedically-sound, scientifically-based, performance-driven training.
Experience with three professional Tampa Bay teams:
NFL – Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Tony Dungy
MLS – Tampa Bay Mutiny
MLB – Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Trained high-profile athletes including:
Deion Sanders (NFL)
Gary Sheffield (MLB)
Antonio Tarver (Boxing)
Olympic swimmers Cullen Jones & Ryan Lochte
Integral in 5 National Championships with the University of Tampa (DII) in various sports.
Served as Director of Performance for University of Tampa (1999–2009)
Earned Kinesiology degree from Sam Houston State University

Native of Euclid, Ohio, and graduate of Heidelberg University with a business degree.
Four-year starter on Heidelberg’s nationally ranked baseball team, consistently in the top 10.
Skilled outfielder known for both contact and power hitting.
Studied hitting philosophy and mechanics under Ricardo Lizcano.
Uses a simple, personalized approach to hitting instruction.
Moved to the Tampa area in 2015.
Previously coached and contributed to travel teams and players in the Cleveland area.
Helped numerous players improve their baseball skills through his coaching.

Born in Colombia, raised in Fort Myers, Florida.
Has lived in South Tampa for the past 13 years.
Paramedic for 11 years and full-time firefighter for 3.5 years.
Personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach for over a year.
Inspired to pursue fitness due to the physical demands of firefighting.
Passionate about promoting fitness as a lifestyle, especially after witnessing elderly struggles from inactivity.
Works with a wide range of clients—from youth to seniors.
Offers help with weight loss, healthy lifestyle habits, muscle building, and job-specific strength training

Tampa Native - graduate from Tampa Catholic.
Continued his baseball career at St. Leo.
Experienced baseball coach with a strong track record of mentoring athletes.
Expert in enhancing players’ skills through precise technique adjustments.
Skilled in teaching fundamentals, form, performance techniques, and building endurance.
Brings energy and passion to coaching young athletes.
Focused on both athletic development and character building.
Uses baseball as a tool to teach valuable life lessons.

Brings extensive pitching experience at Community College (Grossmont), D-1 (Texas Tech), Minor League, and Major League levels.
Drafted twice: first as a catcher out of high school, then as a pitcher out of Texas Tech.
Selected by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of the 2003 MLB Draft.
Named a top 25 prospect each year with the Yankees organization.
Made MLB debut on August 22, 2006, vs. the Seattle Mariners.
Member of Team USA’s gold-winning 2007 World Cup squad, going 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA.
Traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in July 2008.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2011 Roberto Clemente Award winner and national nominee.
Voted by NL managers as having the third-best control among NL starting pitchers.
Accumulated over 1,000 innings pitched across 10 years of pro experience.
Earned a finance degree from the University of South Florida after his playing career.
Varsity pitching coach at Berkeley Prep for the past 8 seasons.
Provides individualized pitching instruction and mentors players toward college careers.