Trainers
Michel Rodriguez
Michel Rodríguez is one of the leading hitting instructors in Northern California. He is a local favorite, having worked with players from 5 years old to college age. Born in Havana, Michel played professionally as an outfielder for seven years on two well known major teams in Cuba, Industriales and Metropolitanos.
Train with a professional
An astute student of the game he loves, Michel brings lessons learned growing up in the acclaimed Cuban baseball system, incorporated with his own creative, personalized approach. Players thrive in a well-rounded system that recognizes the importance of complete player development: mental, physical and emotional. Working with Michel provides players with a highly positive, character-building experience.
Tad Finnie
Tad Finnie has 10 years of experience coaching youth baseball and softball, including private lessons, clinics, camps, travel teams, and high school. He specializes in fundamental instruction for young players starting at age 4 but works with players of all ages and ability levels to help every player achieve their goals and realize their potential.
Jerry Gaitan
Tad Finnie has 10 years of experience coaching youth baseball and softball, including private lessons, clinics, camps, travel teams, and high school. He specializes in fundamental instruction for young players starting at age 4 but works with players of all ages and ability levels to help every player achieve their goals and realize their potential.
Tyler Quintanilla
Tyler was a dual-position player throughout high school, excelling in both pitching and hitting before shifting his focus solely to pitching during his junior year of college. He played at College of Marin, Hawai’i Pacific University, and American River College, where he was a nominee for Conference Pitcher of the Year.
Coming out of American River, Tyler earned two Division 1 offers before continuing his playing career.
Beyond college, Tyler competed in the Dairyland League, where he helped lead his team to a 2021 championship. In 2024, he served as the Pitching Coach for the Menlo Park Legends collegiate summer team helping the team earn a season ERA of 2.5.
As a coach, Tyler’s mission is to develop athletes of all skill levels to excel both on and off the field. He believes that baseball is not just about physical skills, but also about discipline, grit, and teamwork—values that shape young players and the future of the game.
Tyler serves as the Pitching Coach for Legends, primarily directing in Marin, where he continues to bring passion, knowledge, and a relentless commitment to player development.
Coming out of American River, Tyler earned two Division 1 offers before continuing his playing career.
Beyond college, Tyler competed in the Dairyland League, where he helped lead his team to a 2021 championship. In 2024, he served as the Pitching Coach for the Menlo Park Legends collegiate summer team helping the team earn a season ERA of 2.5.
As a coach, Tyler’s mission is to develop athletes of all skill levels to excel both on and off the field. He believes that baseball is not just about physical skills, but also about discipline, grit, and teamwork—values that shape young players and the future of the game.
Tyler serves as the Pitching Coach for Legends, primarily directing in Marin, where he continues to bring passion, knowledge, and a relentless commitment to player development.
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