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The Academy is a year-round, indoor, air-conditioned, softball and baseball teaching facility. It has an on-going schedule
of Group Lessons for hitting and pitching, as well as seasonal camps. Call (209) 869-4242 or e-mail TheAcademy@rainbowfields.com
for current information. All instructors are indipedent contractors. Contact them directly for all appointments and cancellations at the numbers listed below. |
| Baseball pitching coach since 1975, Dale has experience at all levels, from Little League to Professional. His local coaching positions include Beyer High School, Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State. During the last ten years he has also coached with major league organizations, including the Chicago Cubs and Montreal Expos. In 1996 and 1997, Dale was the pitching coach for the Reno Chukars, a professional baseball team in the Western Baseball League. Dale can be reached at (209) 571-3302. | Dale Mead 571-3302 |
| Local baseball and softball standout, Mark Mead offers hitting and throwing lessons for baseball and softball. He is the number one hitting instructor, with more students than anyone else in the Modesto area. Mark's individual and group programs will help beginners and advanced players develop strong fundamentals and gain confidence on the field and at the plate. Mark can be reached at (209) 551-6500 |
Mark Mead 551-6500 Baseball and Softball Hitting and Throwing  |
Jimmy Dyson has more students, and gives more pitching lessons than any coach in the Modesto area. His teaching area includes 7 pitching mounds and drill areas and a video review area where he utilizes the most current edition of Right View Pro, sports analysis software. |
Jim Dyson 847-4191 www.aleagueofourown.com Fastpitch Pitching  |
| Debbie is recognized as one of the top private teaching instructors in the business. During her fastpitch coaching career at St. Francis High School, Sacramento State and San Jose State, she produced top ranked teams as well as All Conference, All Region and All American players. | Debbie Nelson 833-2255 |
| Specializing in hitting and catching lessons, Jimmy Katotakis is a former Beyer High standout and Modesto Junior College All American selection. Currently a Baltimore Orioles minor league catcher, Jimmy is knowledgeable in the latest and hitting and catching techniques. Jimmy also comes from a strong baseball background, as his father scouted for over 7 years with the Milwaukee Brewers. | Jimmy Katotakis 765-4333 |
| A local standout at Downey and Modesto Christian High School, Chris went on to play college ball at Cal Poly Pomona. Between 1989 and 1998, Chris played professionally for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. He is currently the Assistant Varsity Coach at Beyer High School and gives individual lessons in all phases of the game. | Chris Butterfield 549-9321 |
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