Dante Powell

•  1994 San Francisco Giants No 1 Draft Selection

•  1997 – 2002 –Professional Baseball

San Francisco Giants

•  AAA-Fresno Bees

•  AAA-Phoenix Firebirds

•  AA-Shreveport, Louisiana

•  A-San Jose Giants

•  A-Everett Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks

•  AAA –Tucson Sidewinders

St. Louis Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers

•  AAA-Albuquerque Dukes

•  Cal State Fullerton University

•  Professional Trainer – 6 years

•  Millikan High School – 4 Years Varsity

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Areas of Expertise – Hitting, Fielding, Catching

(562) 453-9397

Doug Finch

Doug Finch has been teaching professionally for over 15 years, both in private practice and through clinics. His teachings and mechanics have been men tored and tested by Dr. Sherry L. Werner at the highest levels. Within the largest database of fastpitch pitching studies, Dr. Werner has demonstrated that Finch's teachings and mechanics achieve top ratings for being the safest and most efficient of anyone in the world. The success of Jennie and his many ASA and NCAA national champion students have been the driving force in Finch's pursuit of pitching mechanics excellence.

Areas of Expertise – pitching & hitting

(714) 357-7575

Bud Smith

Born in Torrance, California in 1979 Bud Smith, a left-hander, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001-2002. Bud has the distinction of pitching a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres during his rookie year, an accomplishment that helped him finish fourth in the Rookie of the Year vote. Bud is now the Assistant Coach for the Rancho Santa Margarita baseball team. On Deck is honored to have Bud among our many excellent instructors.

“I will always do my best to provide the highest level of quality instruction. I want your player to do their best to maximize their potential. Your player will enjoy himself and look forward to working hard on developing his baseball talent. Above all else, baseball is supposed to be fun!” –

Bud Smith Areas of Expertise – Pitching, hitting  

(562) 477-3107

Mike Mora
Mike is presently the Assistant Varsity Coach at Gahr High School. Prior to his arrival (2005-2007) Mike acted as the Head Coach of the Artesia High School Softball team and Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Cerritos High School (2003-2005). Mike has been coaching competitive softball for over 18 years at age levels spanning 10U – 18U. Teams under Mike's tutelage have been invited to ASA National Tournaments on ten occasions

Areas of Expertise – Hitting, Slapping, Short Game

(562) 824-5740

Fred Hanker
Fred is a 25 year veteran of playing, scouting, coaching and managing baseball and fastpitch softball. After a successful baseball career at Lakewood High School he played four years at Cal State Dominguez Hills. He currently holds 12 school hitting records, was voted All CCAA four times and All West Regional two times. In the 1987 MLB draft Hanker was drafted by the Oakland A's organization in the 31st round. He has accumulated over 20 years of fast pitch playing against top notch competition

Areas of Expertise – Hitting, Catching, Throwing, Infield/Outfield

(562) 824-5740

Mike Rogers
Mike is presently in his third year as the Head Coach for the varsity Softball team at Gahr High School. Prior to coaching at Gahr, Mike was the Assistant Varsity Coach for the St. John Bosco baseball team. Mike is presently the Head Coach for USA Athletics 18 Gold Girls Fastpitch softball team.

Areas of Expertise – Hitting, Fielding.

(562) 716 - 8864

Gina (Bessolo) Mascaro
Born in Lakewood California, Gina attended Lakewood High School before attending the University of Pittsburgh, acting as their starting pitcher from 1998-2002 in the Big East Conference. Gina has the distinction of holding the University's record for no-hitters in a career. Gina also worked as the Assistant Softball Coach at Marshall University from 2002-2004. Gina has competed internationally in Venezuela and Zimbabwe against the Olympic and Jr. Olympic softball teams. Gina has also been an instructor in these countries as well as in China. Domestically Gina has led pitching camps and clinics at various universities to include the University of Pittsburgh, Marshall University, and Kent State University. Gina has been a private pitching instructor for over 15 years.

Areas of Expertise – Pitching

Garland Cooper

College: Northwestern University 2003-2007

• First baseman

• Three time All-American

• Only player ever to be names Big Ten Player of the Year for three consecutive years

• Broke Big Ten Career homerun record with 55 and single season record with 23

• Captain 2005-2007

• Led team to two Women’s College World Series tournament

• Finished second at WCWS in 2006

Areas of Expertise – Fielding, Hitting

(424) 634-0219

Jamie Buksa
I have been involved in softball since I was 5 years old. I am very passionate about the game. I teach the physical and mental aspects of the game. I enjoy working with the kids and see them achieve their goals. I coached ASA travel ball for two years, I coached at Millikan High School for 6 years and have done private lessons the past 2 years. While coaching at Millikan I won 6 Moore League Titles and 1 CIF SS Title. I can instruct girls with their batting, fielding, and catching.

Areas of Expertise – Hitting, Fielding, Catching

Chelsea Butler
Chelsea graduated this past summer from Division 1 Eastern Kentucky University with her Bachelor’s Degree, and was on a full ride softball scholarship. She was a starting left handed pitcher for the Colonel’s during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Before EKU, Chelsea attended Golden West College where she pitched for the Rustler’s during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. She had a highly decorated sophomore season in 2007.

Chelsea was selected 1st team all conference, MVP, and student-athlete of the month for the month of March. Chelsea went to High School at Kennedy High in La Palma. She played 4 seasons of softball, and was named the team’s most inspirational player in 2005. Chelsea’s favorite pitch to throw and teach is the curve ball.

Areas of Expertise – Pitching

(714) 232-3549

Josh Musselman

Ten years worth of hitting instruction at: DI, DII, NAIA, HS and International:

• Loyola Marymount University
• Sonoma State University
• CA State University of San Bernardino
• California Baptist University

My hitting instruction philosophy is to passionately inspire the pupil by cultivating their holistic ownership of his / her development. Together we will create an overall hitting experience that is both fun and valuable, by which I will be demanding but positive.

Areas of Expertise – Hitting