Jeff Tackett

Professional Hitting and Catching Instructor 

 Jeff Tackett (born December 1, 1965) was a backup catcher for the Baltimore Orioles from 1991-1994. He also made cameos in the films Bob Roberts and Dave as an Orioles catcher who caught the ceremonial first pitch thrown by the President.
He was born in Fresno, California, went to Dos Caminos grade school, Los Altos middle school, and was a 1984 graduate of Adolfo Camarillo High School in Camarillo, California, the school at which his father Terry became the principal.
Jeff is one of a number of baseball players on the list of players with a home run in their final at-bat.

Phone: (805) 312-5990  

Rich Rodriguez

Professional Pitching Instructor

Rich Rodriguez, A Thirteen-year MLB veteran, has worked as a professional throwing and pitching instructor since 2004. Rodriguez focuses on proper MLB throwing techniques and pitching bio-mechanics, using the safest and healthiest methods possible. Drafted out of high school by the Kansas City Royals in the 17th round of the 1981 draft, Rodriguez did not sign, opting to accept a full scholarship to the University of Tennessee. He was drafted once again by the New York Mets in the 9th round of the 1984 draft and began a Major League Baseball career that spanned from 1990 through 2003. Rodriguez's dedication to the sport enabled him to pitch in over 600 Major League games with the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, St Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers and Anaheim Angels.

In 2012, Rich founded his Company, Elite Nine Baseball, where he collaborates with former Major League baseball players across the country as instructors at E9 baseball camps and clinics. Elite Nine and their MLB instructors are committed to the advancement of the game and the development of their players and partners.
For Private Lessons with Rich Rodriguez:

Phone: 818-590-7708
Email: rich@elitenine.com
Website: www.elitenine.com 

Ciara Becerril

Ciara, a former starting pitcher at Sonoma State University, received a pitching scholarship in 2010. Ciara completed 2 years of collegiate softball where she received the award " Rookie of the Year" in 2011 and was part of the CCAA championship team and reached the NCAA Div. II Regionals in Hawaii.
Ciara played travel softball for the SoCal Pumas, and was a two-sport lettering athlete at Santa Clara and Adolfo Camarillo High School. Ciara began her pitching endeavor at the age of 8 and has been a competitive athlete ever since.
Ciara enjoys personal training young athletes in pitching while pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology.

Phone: 805-890-4568