Backyard Hackers Instructors
John HEndrickJohn Hendrick currently coaches everyone and everything -- it changes too quickly to update here, because he goes where his communities need him. He has over 30 years of baseball/softball training experience, and has worked with all ages and skill levels from teeballers to future and past pros (hitters and pitchers). He has 22 years of teaching in schools, with a long history of working with kids of all ages.
John has countless accolades as a player including being a 2-time NEWBL MVP, 2-time State NBC MVP, was on the #1 ranked team in the country all 4 years of college while at UW-Oshkosk and Carthage. He was a member of the 1996 HS State Championship team and all-state team. John designs and implements most of our programs, usually taking the lead with baseball pitchers. He is the only local, certified Driveline Youth Development Coach. |
Clare RettlerClare is a wizard at the small game. She can show you how to drive the defense nuts with bunts and slaps.
Clare was an All-State performer in high school, and an All-American in college. Clare has lead all hitters in the COUNTRY in batting average and hits. She has set several school records at Carthage College, including many career records, with a year to go! Like all of our coaches, you won't find someone of Clare's coaching caliber at this price anywhere else. Slapping skills can be life-changing if handled well, and you'll be in great hands with Clare. |
Gwen HendrickGwen is a hitter's hitter. She has an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to be a great hitter, and the rare ability to communicate how to get there.
She was All-Conference each year of high school, and is All-Conference again in college. She holds several school hitting records at Carthage College, including doubles and triples in a season. Gwen shares our passion to give back to our sports, expand and mentor kids and coaches, as well as embracing the process. |