Scott DeJong, Hitting Instructor

• 2014 Draft Pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers
• Played with the Miami Marlins organization
• 2015 July Minor League Player of the Month awardee
• Played collegiately at the University of Connecticut and Felician College
• 2014 New Jersey Collegiate Player of the Year, along with numerous other collegiate accolades
• 2013 NYCBL Player of the Year
• Coached collegiately at Felician College and Cal State San Marcos

Scott is the Owner and Head Instructor of 5 Tool Hitting Center.

Contact Scott at scott@5toolhittingcenter.com for more information. All new clients must schedule an evaluation prior to booking. To schedule visit:

Andrew Nist, Hitting & Catching Instructor

• Played collegiately at NCAA D1 Temple University
• 5A-1 State champion at Corona Del Sol High School
• Over 7 years of coaching experience
• Previously coached for Medford Rogues collegiate team in Oregon
• Coached at Francis Parker High School
• Passionate about natural health and functional movement

Sean Lucus, Pitching Instructor

• 2012 Draft Pick of the Cincinnati Reds
• Pitched collegiately at the University of Virginia
• 2007 All-State selection
• Nearly 10 years of coaching experience
• Has worked with pitchers of all ages, from beginner to advanced levels

Daniel Martin, Hitting & Fielding Instructor

• Draft Pick of the St. Louis Cardinals
• 2015 First Team NCAA All-American at Azusa Pacific University
• 2007 All-State selection
• La Costa Canyon High School Graduate
• Worked with Matt Carpenter, Ozzie Smith and Vince Coleman while playing in the Cardinals organization 

Jacob Woolwine, Hitting & Fielding Instructor

• 2018 All CIF 2019 First Team Southern Section
• Batted .557 as a Senior at Big Bear High School
• 5+ years conducting lessons, camps and clinics. 

Payton Tyler, Pitching Instructor

• Played Collegiately at Solano College and CSU Stanislaus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology
• Current Coach at Carlsbad High School
• Experience Coaching Youth, High School, and Collegiate Athletes. 
• Director of Teams for San Diego Bombers

Andrea Searls, Hitting & Catching Instructor

• 4 year varsity starter at Vista High School and Guajome Park Academy
• Scholarship athlete at NCAA D1 North Carolina Central University
• Four year First Team All-Conference player
• Began coaching in 2016, working with beginner to collegiate athletes
• Head coach: Freshman team RBV 2017
• Travel softball coach: 2016-present
• Varsity Head coach: Valley Center High School 2020 – 2021
• Varsity Head Coach: San Dieguito Academy 2022-Present 

Brooke Moses, Pitching Instructor

• 4 year varsity starter at Vista High School
• Scholarship athlete at San Diego State University
• Began coaching in 2014, working with beginner to collegiate athletes
• Focal points as a pitching coach are ball spin, strength and endurance while focusing on the vital mental aspect of the game
• Believes pitching is like a fingerprint; every pitcher is different and has their own set of strengths and weaknesses

Jasmine Vogel, Hitting Instructor

• El Camino High School Graduate and Softball Team Captain
• 2-year starter as an outfielder at Palomar College, including a 2013 State Championship
• 2-year starter as an outfielder at NCAA DII Colorado State University-Pueblo
• Former coach at Palomar; hitting, fielding and strength & conditioning
• Former Assistant Varsity Coach at San Marcos High School
• Certified personal trainer