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 six years ago! TC played at TN Temple University, and when TC is home he is in house giving lessons and helping run the facility. 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.
   
Andrea Mangrum
H/F/C/S&S/P
Andrea has been the head Varsity Coach of the D1 level Buccaneers of East TN State University for the past 5 years. Moving to the area, she will begin working with players who are dedicated to play college ball.
   
Angie Helseth
H/F/C/S&S
A graduate of Belmont University, captain of the Bruins FP Softball Team, Angie brings instruction to Fast-Pitch players to a new level! Every aspect of the the game.
   
   
 
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.
   
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.
   
Casey Benjamin
H/F/P (GOne for the spring and Summer)
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.
   
Brian Baker
H/F

All Star player for the independent pro-leagues, Frontier, Northern, and CanAm. A graduate of UT Martin and now resident of Nashville. Brain is available for hitting and fielding instruction.

   
   
 
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
Assistant Coach of St. Cecilia's now, Pam is available to give lessons at NBTA and we are thankful! An all-star pitcher and short-stop for the University of Iowa.
   
Josh Schoettmer
P
When home, we hope Josh gets by to help us out at NBTA. An excellent pitcher being pursued by MLB.
   
   
 
   
   
 
 
     
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