Trainers

P - Pitcher   C - Hind Catching   H - Hitter   F - Fielding  S&S - Speed and Strength

NBTA trainers are dedicated to their vocation! We continue to study and learn from the best coaches and players in the game to provide you with the best possible training available anywhere.

 
 
TC (Tom) Chesshir
H/F/P/S&S
NBTA wouldn't exist without TC! He is the reason we started seven years ago! TC played at TN Temple University and is in transition to play this coming season. Extremely popular with our clients!
   
Brett Thaler
C/H/F
A graduate of Trevecca and now an independent pro with the Worcester Tornadoes, Brett is one of the best trainers around for those who are hind catchers and those who want to learn how to hit.
   
Baillie Lott
P/H/F

In Baillie's senior year at Brentwood High School she was an EASport All-American and Gatorade player or the year for Tennessee. She played four years at the University of Houston as a pitcher and designated hitter. Balillie also got the chance to play in 2 regionals and super-regionals over her college career. Baillie is ready to start a new inning of her life by coming back to Nashville and pursuing her education and working for NBTA.

   
   
 
   
   
 
Ryan Bear
P/H/F/S&S
Graduate of UC Florida 2003. Drafted 03 Florida Marlins. 2005 Florida State League All-Star team. 2008 in Bridgeport Connecticut earning an all-star selection. Awarded the Ed Hales award in 2007 by the Carolina Mudcats for dedication and commitment to the community.
   
Nick Mattioni
P/H/F 
Nick was drafted in 2000 by the NY Mets in the 9th round.  He played for 3 different organizations; NY Mets, Oakland A's, and Philadelphia Phillies.  He also played winter baseball in Mexico and Venezuela.  Nick pitched for 8 years professionally and attended Florida Atlantic University.
   
Casey Benjamin
H/F/P
All-Star from MN to TN Tech to the Frontier league and then signed by the Texas Rangers...Casey is here at NBTA for the winter working and developing great hitters, fielders, and pitchers.
   
Brady Toops
C/H/F

Graduate of the University of Arkansas 2004. SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year (2004). Drafted in the 10th round by the St. Louis Cardinals in earning Midwest League All-Star honors as a catcher in 2005, finishing at Advanced-A West Palm BeachCardinals in 2006.

   
   
 
Russ Burroughs
P/H/F/S&S
Russ graduated from Lipscomb and though there are a few independent pro teams wanting him to sign, he will be at NBTA until he decides his next steps. An excellent instructor.
   
Pam Fowler Pam Fowler
P/H/F/C
Pam is available to give lessons at NBTA and we are thankful! An all-star pitcher and short-stop for the University of Iowa.
   
Mark Chesshir Mark Chesshir
H/F
Owner of NBTA and a hitting and fielding instructor for baseball and softball.  Mark has been trained by pro-players and is constantly in contact with pros to continue his education in instructing. Using the "Right View Pro" video analysis hitting program, Mark can take your hitters to a new level.
   
   
 
   
   
 
 
     
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