Coaching Staff
Softball Staff:
Jennifer Banas – former player at the University of Illinios
Coach Banas is in the top five for every category for all time pitching records at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and pitched in the College World Series in 1994. One of the top fastpitch pitching instructors in the area, Coach Jennifer does private lessons and is an instructor for our winter training programs.
Shelton Grant - former player at Western Carolina University
1986-1990 played varsity baseball at Western Carolina under then head coach Jack Leggett. Started two years as the Catamounts left fielder and lead off batter and was a member of two Southern Conference championship teams. After a solid college career, Shelton went own to work six years in the New York Yankees minor league system in a administrative capacity. During this time he began instructing and coaching young baseball players in the Piedmont Triad Area. Shelton has a strong dedication to the game and believes that with hard work, commitment, and proper instruction any young person can achieve at any endeavor. Shelton is available for team, group & individual softball instruction.
Chet Greeson – Head Coach at Hopewell High School
Jasmine Young – former player at South Carolina State University
Coach Young was a four year player at shortstop for South Carolina State University. She is also an experienced travel team coach. Coach Young does private lessons and is an instructor for our winter training programs. She also is an instructor in our HQ4Baseball & Softball Summer Camp Program.
Baseball Staff:
Hal Bagwell – Head Coach at Ardrey Kell High School
Coach Bagwell is one of the best coaches in the state, winning the NC 4A High School State Championship in 2009, and finishing 2nd in the state in 2008. He is also a coach for USA Baseball, helping select national teams to represent the USA in international competition. We are proud to have Coach Bagwell as the Camp Director for the HQ4Baseball & Softball Summer Camp Program. Coach Bagwell also does instruction during the winter at our indoor facility.
Shelton Grant - former player at Western Carolina University
1986-1990 played varsity baseball at Western Carolina under then head coach Jack Legget. Started two years as the Catamounts left fielder and lead off batter and was a member of two Southern Conference championship teams. After a solid college career, Shelton went own to work six years in the New York Yankees minor league system in a administrative capacity. During this time he began instructing and coaching young baseball players in the Piedmont Triad Area. Shelton has a strong dedication to the game and believes that with hard work, commitment, and proper instruction any young person can achieve at any endeavor. Shelton is available for team, group & individual instruction.
Chet Greeson – Head Coach at Hopewell High School
Jeff Long - former college and pro player - Atlanta Braves
Jeff played high school ball in highly tauted Cobb County, Georgia where he earned All State honors his senior year. He then went on to play collegiate baseball at Gardiner-Webb University where he broke several career pitching records at GWU.
After his senior year, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round of the 2004 MLB draft. He went on to play 6 years of pro ball compiling 33 wins and 450 innings pitched with a career professional ERA of 3.91 before retiring in 2010.
Jeff has coached at HQ4Baseball during his off seasons since 2005, and is now available year round. He is the head coach of our Clippers 10U and 14U baseball team and is available for team, group, and individual instruction. He is also a lead instructor in our winter training programs as well as an instructor for our summer camps.
Morris Madden - former pro player
We are very pleased to have Coach Madden's expertise and wisdom available to our players. He has a great rapport with all players but especially with left handed pitchers. Coach Madden has 9 years pro baseball experience as a left handed reliever. He was drafted in by the Pirates 1979. Coach Madden also played for the Dodgers during his career. Coach Madden is available for group or individual instruction.
Ryan Morris - former pro player - Cleveland Indians
Coach Morris, son of 12U head coach Rob Morris, played baseball at South Meck High School under Hal Bagwell and was ranked the #1 prospect of NC in 2006 and ranked #15 high school prospect in America by Baseball America in 2006. Ryan was named Charlotte Observer Player of the Year in 2005 and made the 1st team all state in 2005 and 2006. Ryan signed a letter of intent to Clemson University before being drafted in the 4th Round iof the 2006 MLB Draft. Ryan was named to the South Atlantic League All Star team in 2008 and was ranked the #22 prospect in the Cleveland Indians organization in 2009.
Joey Robinson - former player at Appalachian State University
Joey played at Providence High School in Charlotte, and received a baseball scholarship to Applachian State University where he played in over 180 games in his 4 year college career. He has been an instructor for Doyle Academy. Joey is the Head Coach of our Clippers 15U baseball team, and coaches in our winter programs.
Spencer Stecher – Head JV Coach at Ardrey Kell High School
Coach Stecher has a strong background as a player, and has over 15 years experience as a coach, including the last three years at the top high school program in North Carolina, Ardrey Kell High School. Coach Stecher is the Player Development Coordinator for the Clippers Developmental Travel Team Program run by HQ4Baseball. He also does private lessons, coaches in our winter programs, and is an instructor for the HQ4Baseball & Softball Summer Camp Program.
Adam Whiting – former player at Kent State University
Coach Whiting was a four year player at Kent State University, and was also an instructor in the KSU Youth Baseball Program. He is an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist. Coach Whiting is an instructor for our winter training programs, a coach in the Clippers Developmental Travel Team Program, and is available for team, group, or private lessons specializing in catcher development.