Chuck “Pop” Kirkland
Baseball and Softball Instruction – Hitting, Throwing, Fielding, and Base Running
Chuck comes to Fundamentals with over 25 years experience playing, coaching, and instructing in baseball and softball. Chuck has placed several of his players in college with scholarships, and knows that sports will bring both success and failure, but the difference is a winner always gives 100% effort to help their team. Chuck excels in helping players expand their skill set and build the confidence necessary to enjoy the competition. Working together with a young person to bring this confidence out to maximize potential is a privilege above being just an instructor.
Brack Hudson
Baseball Instruction – Pitching, Fielding, Catching, and Hitting
Baseball has been the center of Brack’s life for over 25 years, first as a player and now as a coach/instructor. Through those years Brack has had the experience of being taught by many great players and coaches. One thing that has always been at the forefront of his success is that perfect practice makes perfect play. Repetition and dedication build a platform for the fundamentals of baseball. Once the foundation has been put in place then the player can begin to utilize these fundamental skills.
Brack’s goal as an instructor is to embed these skills into each player’s lifestyle and build their character not only on the field but off the field as well. Each moment with a player/student is an opportunity to introduce the importance of leadership and good sportsmanship which, in Brack’s experience, leads to a boost in the player/student’s performance at school, work, and in the community.
Rich McKenna
Baseball Instruction – Hitting, Pitching, Throwing, Fielding, and Base Running
Rich comes to Fundamentals with many years of baseball experience. Whether it be playing, coaching, or instructing, Rich possesses a genuine passion for the game. After playing college ball, Rich played 8 years of semi-pro baseball for the Atlanta Yankees and Atlanta Crackers. Since “hangin’ em up”, Rich has enjoyed coaching youth baseball, football and basketball. Rich has also worked numerous baseball camps and clinics in the Atlanta area throughout the years. Rich and his wife Diane live locally hear in Forsyth County.
“In baseball, my theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics you get shortsighted, if you aim for consistency, the numbers will be there at the end.” – Tom Seaver
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.” – Bob Feller
Kevin Grogan
Baseball Instruction – Hitting, Pitching, & Individual & Team Defense
Born and raised locally in Forsyth County- 2005 SFHS Grad and multi-sport athlete all 4 years
- 2 years JUCO baseball at Truett McConnell in Cleveland GA
- Started coaching travel baseball in 2007 after the playing days were over
- Coached all age groups from 10u through 18u
- Member of the 2014 Lambert High School Baseball State Champion and USA Today National Champion coaching staff where we went 36-2 defeating Milton in the State Championship.
Over the last 16 years, I have also spent time coaching on the hardwood and gridiron when not on the diamond. I always encourage my guys to play multiple sports as I firmly believe that each sport has its ways of making you better for the next!
I live in North Forsyth with my wife Amy and our 3 kids Anna, Sam, and Austin.
My goal as a baseball instructor is to help players develop consistency and confidence while keeping the game simple and fun!
Favorite quotes:
“There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” – Derek Jeter
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!” – Tim Notke
Jeff Crinklaw
Baseball Instruction – Pitching, Catching, and Hitting
Jeff is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate Baseball Coach/Instructor with over 16 years of playing experience, up to and including NCAA Division I in the West Coast Conference and Big West. Former MLB draft selection by the Cincinnati Reds, All-State California Community College All-American, and numerous other baseball and athletic awards. Jeff also played and excelled at the highest travel ball level with NorCal Baseball Club (California). Jeff is a former catcher, infielder, and outfielder at the Division I level.
Jeff has coached various levels from t-ball to high school, has years of 1×1 coaching/mentoring, and has a great ability to relate and connect to any age player.
Jeff’s goal as an instructor is to pass on the years of knowledge and experience he has gained playing and coaching. He focuses on developing hitters, pitchers, and catchers, on and off the field in an effort to increase confidence and sustainable on-field playing success.
