Baseball
Steven Duggar
James F Byrnes Graduate
3 year starter and Freshman All American at Clemson University (2013-2015)
Drafted 6th Round in 2015 by San Francisco Giants
2018 MLB Debut
5 seasons as an MLB Outfielder with the San Francisco Giants (2018-2022), Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels (2022)
*Hitting Instruction*
(864) 285-7221
*Instructor is not employed by EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Baseball
Jarod Matthews
Played one year as an All Star with the River Dogs & 6 years professionally with Tampa Bay Rays. 20 + years of experience as an instructor.
*Pitching-Hitting-Fielding- Catching Instruction*
(843) 501-5637
*Instructor is not employed by EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Baseball
Dan Lauritzen
Played at Tacoma Community College (2008-2009) and Delco Semi Professional Baseball League (2015)
10 years experience as an instructor
*Pitching- Hitting Instruction*
(360)461-9454
* Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Baseball
Sean Leyland
Over 25 years experience instructing.
*Hitting-Fielding-Catching Instruction*
(843) 202-5549
* Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Softball
Sophie Slagle
Played at UC Riverside (2013-2014) and
Idaho State University (2015- 2016).
* Named Big Sky Conference Co-Newcomer of the Year 2015. All- Conference Honors 2015 & 2016
She transitioned into coaching at both D1 and D2 levels (Univ. of South Dakota, Eastern New Mexico Univ. and Barry Univ.)
Sophie holds a bachelor's degree in physical education from Idaho State and brings to coaching not only her technical skills in pitching development, but also her experience performing at a high level under conference and league pressures.
*Pitching Instruction*
Book:
https://www.extraeffortsports.com/book-online
* Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Baseball
Christian Roder
4 years of college baseball as a middle infielder. Ended the season with a .426 batting average.
2021-2023 USC Salkehatchie
2023-2024 St. Andrews University
2024-2025 Gardner Webb University
Christian believes hard work is essential to any athlete or person and is looking to help athletes achieve their dreams.
*Hitting- Fielding-Pitching Instruction*
(Pitching for ages 8-10)
(864) 520-6192
*Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, soley at our facility.
Baseball
Conner Thompson
Played 4 years at the University of Lynchburg.
ODAC and All-Region accolades.
Specializing in pitching, hitting fielding and overall player development. Works with athletes of all ages to improve fundamentals, build confidence and prepare for success at the next level.
15 years of experience as an instructor.
*Hitting- Fielding-Pitching Instruction*
Book:
https://www.extraeffortsports.com/book-online
* Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Baseball
Andrew Kubuski
4 year starter at Bowling Green State University (2011-2014)
9+ years of coaching experience.
11+ years as an educator.
Masters Degree in Sports Psychology.
*Hitting Instruction*
(weekends and select weeknight availibility)
(440) 865-9202
* Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.
Softball & Baseball
Tony Bas
7 years of travel ball coaching.
Trained and certified through Epstein Hitting, founded by Jake Epstein, now on the University of Missouri softball coaching staff.
Coached four daughters: two All-American Region and one All-State slapper.
Uses video analysis to break down swing mechanics.
*Hitting & Slapping Instruction*
(weekday and weekend availability)
(843) 696-2132 (text preferred)
* Instructor is not employed with EES, but is a member that provides lessons on their own schedule, solely at our facility.