OPEN TRaINING
Training in the fundamental skills of throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting are offered at different times during the year.
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Training considers the whole person: body, heart, soul, and mind. Athletes learn what it means to Compete Upside Down© according TO the word of God, BY the power of God, and FOR the glory of God. Training is designed to provide the player with opportunities to mature physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
Open Training is offered on a DONATION basis. We believe everyone should give something, but it is up to each family to determine what they are willing and able to donate for the training.
FALL
Open TRAINING is offered in the fall to sharpen skills in various areas of the game. Workouts for RS competitive TEAMS also begin in the fall.
WINTER
Indoor workouts are in full swing during the winter for competitive TEAMS.
SPRING
TEAMS begin playing their competitive game and tournament schedules during the spring.
SUMMER
Competitive TEAMS conclude their seasons in July. Tryouts for the following year's competitive teams also take place in July. Open TRAINING is offered for players of all ages and skill levels at RS summer camps.
TEAMS
Teams play a competitive schedule from March (depending on age) through July with league and/or independent games and tournaments. ​Competitive teams have a tryout/selection process in July and include an indoor winter training schedule. Players will learn and apply what it means to Compete Upside Down© according TO the word of God, BY the power of God, and FOR the glory of God.
Coaches
Director of Baseball
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Tacoma Community College, Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA) - BA in Sports Management
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All-Conference Pitcher at NCAA DIII Pacific Lutheran
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Conference All-Star at Tacoma CC
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Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee at Tacoma Baptist HS (now South Christian Academy)
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Member Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA)
TIM HEMSTREET
9U Head Coach
PATRICK WARFEL
9U Assistant Coach
JOSH ADAMS
14U Head Coach
9U Assistant Coach
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Columbia Basin CC, Everett CC, Eastern Oregon Univ - BS in Physical Education and Health
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2nd Team All-Conference Catcher, Columbia Basin CC
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All-State High School Catcher (WA)
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5-time Ironman Triathlon finisher
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2-time USA Triathlon All-American
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20 years coaching experience
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Member Lighthouse Christian Center (Puyallup, WA)
BRANDON MILLER
14U Assistant Coach
9U Assistant Coach
JAMIN SVENDSEN
17U Head Coach
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Washington State Univ - BA in Advertising
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NCAA DI Baseball player and 4-yr letterman at WSU
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Honorable Mention Academic All-Pac 10 Conference
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6 years baseball coaching experience (9U-16U)
SAM SPICCIATI
17U Assistant Coach
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Attending WGU Teachers College pursuing a degree in Education
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3-sport HS varsity athlete (WA)
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First-Team All-League in baseball
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Assistant Baseball Coach - Auburn Riverside HS
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3 years baseball coaching experience
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Attends Faith Family Church (Milton, WA)
GEOFF DUCHARME
17U Assistant Coach
NICO MARCHIO
18U Head Coach
PHIL SMETHERAM
18U Assistant Coach
LYNN CHRISTIAN
18U Assistant Coach
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Northwest University (Kirkland, WA) - BA in Christian Education with minor in Pastoral Care and Counseling
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More than 20 years coaching experience in HS and club baseball
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Helped lead Auburn HS to 4 Final Four State appearances (WA)
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12 years umpire experience in HS varsity, college, club/summer ball
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Umpire certification at Wendelstedt Umpire School
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Believed to be the only person to have played, coached, and umpired at the Washington State High School Baseball Tournament
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Spent over 40 years at Calvary Temple/NW Family Church (Auburn, WA) serving in Men's Ministry, Usher Team, Greeting Team, and in church leadership for 32 years
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Now attends Mt. Rainier Christian Center (Enumclaw, WA)
