TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Brett grew up in Detroit Michigan and graduated from Bishop Gallagher  High School. His senior year he had a 1.12 ERA, 120 k's and was named  1st team all state. 

He was drafted in the 16th round by the Seattle Mariners in 1992 out of Bishop Gallagher High School at 17 years old.

CPT: N.A.S.M (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

10 Year Professional Player

3 MLB teams- Seattle Mariners, LA Angels, NY Mets

!999 Seattle Mariners (Opening Day~3 innings)

• 1992- Lead the league in Saves (Tempe/Arizona league)
• 1994- No Hitter (Appleton, WI~A)
• 1994- Lead the league in strikeouts (Appleton, WI~A)
• 1994- Top 10 ERA (Appleton, WI~A)
• 1996- Top 10 ERA (Lancaster, Ca~Advanced A)
• 1997- Won Best Breaking Ball (Memphis, TN~AA)
• 1997- Top 10 ERA Memphis,TN~AA)
• 1997- Won Arizona Fall League
• 1998- Top 10 ERA (Tacoma,WA~AAA)
• 1998- MVP Organizational pitcher of the year (AAA)
• 1999- Seattle Mariners (Major League)

MLB MANAGERS: Lou Pinnella, Mike Scioscia, John Gibbons, Bryan Price

Coach Nick Black comes to us with an extensive playing history and  coaching background and leads team instruction, hitting instruction, and  group catching instruction.

Nick is currently an head coach for St Clair High School. Also past assistant coach at SC4 college. Over the years, Nick has been involved in coaching in many facets,  through high school baseball, club summer baseball, professional  baseball, and now currently college baseball.

Nick has been a staple in the Michigan baseball community since 2008.

Nick competed at Grand Rapids CC in 2013 where he competed for Hall  of Fame Coach Mike Cupples. Nick was a Freshman All American in 2013  after compiling a .400 batting average on the season and helping lead  his team to a 7th place finish in the NJCAA World Series in Enid,  Oklahoma. In 2013 at Grand Rapids CC, Nick was also honored as a First  Team All MCCAA pick, and a First Team All Region 12 pick.  In 2014 at  Grand Rapids CC, Nick led the team with a .386 batting average as well  as leading them to an NJCAA tournament opening round bid in Battle  Creek, Michigan. At the conclusion of the 2014 season, Nick was again  honored as a First Team All MCCAA pick, and a First Team All Region 12  selection.

Nick transferred to Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Florida  to compete during the 2015 season. At Northwood University West Palm  Beach – Nick competed for Jeremy Kennedy (now Loyola – New Orleans Head  Coach), who is one of the winningest NAIA coaches in the country. Nick  was a part of the #2 ranked team in the country, with standout victories  against Nova Southeastern, Eckerd, and Palm Beach Atlantic. Nick helped  the team to an NAIA World Series opening round appearance in  Montgomery, Alabama.

After the closure of Northwood University – West Palm Beach in 2015,  Nick transferred to Northwood University in Midland, Michigan in 2016.  Nick played for now Central Michigan University Head Coach Jordan  Bischel. Nick completed the 2016 season helping springboard Northwood to  the successes it is still seeing today.

Jeremy Dunford is a Macomb County native with a strong family  background in playing and coaching the game of baseball and softball.  Jeremy is one of many to leave a great mark and tradition at Lanse  Creuse North, where he was a three sport varsity athlete in baseball,  football and swimming. Jeremy started behind the plate for the Crusaders  for his whole career at North before moving on. After a successful  career, he earned a full scholarship to play at Jackson Community  College for legendary coach Rick Smith. Helping the team and Coach Smith  have the best season in school history. One year at the JUCO level,  Jeremy transferred to play in Iowa at Waldorf University for Cape Cod  coach, Chad Gassman. Graduating with a bachelor degree of kinesiology  and moving back to Macomb County Jeremy begun coaching players from  several organizations and along with coaching at Cardinal Mooney in  Marine City. Within the past 8 years several players have gone on to  play at the collegiate level with his help and guidance.

With wanting to give back to the youth and baseball community that help groom him into the person he is today.

HITZ is Excited to welcome Super Bowl Champion Greg Jones to the TEAM!

We’re thrilled to welcome Super Bowl Champion and Michigan State Football Hall of Famer Greg Jones to the HITZ family! Greg will be joining our staff full-time, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and elite-level experience that will significantly elevate our training programs and player development across all age groups.

In the 2011 NFL Draft, Greg was selected by the New York Giants and played a key role in their Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots. His NFL career also included time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

At HITZ, Greg will take the lead on speed and strength training for our organization, working with both teams and individuals. We are proud to introduce a comprehensive, high-performance training program under his leadership that focuses on:

• Speed      and acceleration
• Agility      and change-of-direction training
• Strength      and power development
• Rotational      movement for explosive hitters and throwers

Our goal is to prepare both male and female athletes to compete and excel at the highest levels of performance.