Meet the Team
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
Owner, Director of Sports Performance
Nick Kern
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Founded Integral Athletic Optimization, 2020
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
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Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
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Sonoma Stompers, Pacific Association League Champs, 2019
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Napa Valley Silverados, Pacific Association Team Captain, 2018
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CPSDA Athlete of the Year, 2017
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NCAA D1 National Champion, 2013
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UCLA Baseball, B.S. Physiological Science, 2017
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Brea Olinda High School Baseball, Class of 2012
Owner, Director of Player Development
Brandon Oliver
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New York Yankees MiLB Coach, 2022
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Founded Catching Coalition, 2019
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East Side Diamond Hoppers, USPBL 2017
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Lake Erie Crushers, Frontier League, 2017
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Western Oregon University Baseball, B.A. Political Science, 2016
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GNAC All-Conference, 2016
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West Coast League All-Star, 2015
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Santiago High School Baseball, Class of 2011
SPORTS PERFORMANCE STAFF
Speed Coordinator
Academy Organizer
Jes Munoz
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Speed and Agility Certification, NSPA
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Concordia University, M.S. Coaching & Athletic Administration, 2020
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Valley City State University Track & Football, B.A. Business Administration, 2018
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Rialto High School, Class of 2013
Sports Performance Specialist
Ulises “Cabby” Caballero
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA (In Progress)
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Cal Baptist University Baseball, B.S. Kinesiology, 2021
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Riverside Community College Baseball, 2018-2019
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Norco High School Baseball, Class of 2017
Sports Performance Specialist
AC Nunez
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
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Certified Personal Trainer, ACSM
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Azusa Pacific University, M.S. Physical Education, 2021
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Community Christian College Head Strength Coach, 2019
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CSUMB Baseball, B.S. Kinesiology, B.S. Psychology, 2017
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Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Class of 2013
Sports Performance Specialist
Courtney Ball
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Certified Personal Trainer, NASM
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Cal Baptist University, B.S. Exercise Science, 2023
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San Diego Christian College Softball, 2019-2020
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Ramona High School Softball, Class of 2019
Mobility Specialist
Athlete Experience Representative
Sydney Danci
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Cal State Fullerton, B.S. Kinesiology, 2021
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Professional Dancer, Festival Ballet Theatre, 2012-2016
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Troy High School, Class of 2015
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Team USA Rhythmic Gymnast, 2010-2012
SKILL DEVELOPMENT COACHES
Skill Development Coordinator
Robert Brantly
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New York Yankees 2021-2022
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San Francisco Giants 2020
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Philadelphia Phillies 2019
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Chicago White Sox 2015, 2017
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Miami Marlins 2012–2013
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2010 MLB Draft - Detroit Tigers 3rd Round
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University California Riverside Baseball
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Chaparral High School, Class of 2008
Lead Hitting Coach
Daniel Arellano
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Tigres de Quintana Roo, 2023 (LMB)
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Pericos De Puebla, 2019-2021 (LMB)
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Riverside City College Baseball, 2011-2013
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2011 MLB Draft - Atlanta Braves
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Corona Centennial Baseball, Class of 2011
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Skill Coach
Adrian Guzman
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Assistant Manager, USPBL, 2022
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USPBL Defensive Player of the Year, 2021
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Wooly Mammoths, USPBL, 2021
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Minnesota Twins, 2019-2020
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Assistant Coach, CSU Dominguez Hills, 2018
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CSU Dominguez Hills Baseball, 2013-2017
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Nogales High School Baseball, Class of 2013
Skill Coach
Jackson Sodeman
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Milligan University Baseball, B.S. Kinesiology, 2025 (In Progress)
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Santiago High School Baseball, Class of 2021
Pitching Coach
Vince Payne, Jr.
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Joined Backyard Bullpens, 2021
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Pittsburgh Pirates, 2010-2012
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2010 MLB Draft - Pittsburgh Pirates, 12th Round, 356th Overall
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Cypress College Baseball, 2010
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El Modena High School Baseball, Class of 2009
Pitching Coach
Henry Omaña
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3 runs allowed in 35.2 innings during 6 starts during the 2023 Frontier League season
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4.08 ERA in 227 innings between Pro Ball in Mexico and in Indy Ball
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Studied teachers educated as a Post-Baccalaureate at Cal Poly Pomona
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Attended Cal State Fullerton and Cal Poly Pomona
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Elected a roster spot with Brewers Elite Area Code (2012)
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Red Sox Scout Ball standout (2011)
Infield Coach
Gary Patchett
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Founded Patchett Pro Development, 2020
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Seattle Mariners Associate Scout 2010-2013, Area Supervisor 2013-2020
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Los Angeles Angels, 2007-2010
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Cincinnati Red, 2000-2006
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Cincinnati Reds UDFA, 2000
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San Jose State University Baseball, 2000
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Carson High School Baseball, Class of 1996
Softball Coach
Mikayla Allee
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Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) softball team 2023
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University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) softball team 2018-2023
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M.S.S.A in Sports Analytics 2023
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B.S.E.S in Exercise Science 2022
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Norco High School softball team 2014-2018
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2x CIF Champion