Baseball and Softball Hitting, Pitching, and Defensive Lesson

Baseball Hitting, Fielding, S&C

Riverdale Baptist School Baseball Head Coach
Dedicated to developing athletes ages 4 - 21
Specializing in establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills.

College - University of Tennessee Volunteers 2013-2016

High School - Luella HS, GA

A native of Brooklyn, NY,
Coaching independently since 2004.
JV Head Coach at Riverdale Baptist HS from 2014 to 2016 . coached at Gonzaga College High School2009 to 2011
Founder and Head Coach of the Metro Gladiators travel, King George, VA. = runner up in the state of Maryland in 2012 Charles County Little League.
Metro Gladiators became a showcase team devoted to traveling to colleges throughout the U.S. which helped players secure scholarships to colleges worldwide.
Developing baseball leaders is Coach Merv's method and passion. He is an honorable man of the community and when he is not on the baseball field, Coach Merv enjoys spending time with his kids.

College-James Madison University

Led the JMU with a .531 slugging percentage, and homeruns Sophomore year.
Finalist for Male athlete of the year(award given to top athlete at JMU for Calendar year)
First Team All-CAA (colonial athletic conference)

Certified Personal Trainer

SAQ ( Speed and Quickness)
- Performance
Developed style of training under NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine)
Dedicated 10+ years developing athletes ages 7 - 50
Focuses on teaching athletes how to properly utilize their skeletal, muscular and nervous systems to perform at their ultimate levels.