Our skilled instructors are what truly sets Powermill Training Academy apart. With more than 45 years of collegiate and professional experience and a track record of elevating player performance, our instructors craft training programs designed to get the most from each player – regardless of experience or present skill level.
Developing strong fundamental baseball skills is foundational to any player’s game, which is why our training programs equip athletes with the specific skills they will need to excel on and off the field. Members may schedule private hitting, pitching, catching and fielding lessons.
We are also locally owned and operated, so when you choose Powermill, you’re investing in Tallahassee baseball and softball.
Membership at Powermill Training Academy is the first step for athletes of any skill or experience level to reach their full potential through targeted training, guidance and opportunities for growth.
Members can schedule one free consultation per year and receive discounts on private lessons with our expert team of baseball instructors and softball instructors.
As an additional benefit, members receive priority access to reserve batting cages, pitching tunnel, HitTrax® analysis equipment and more.
Schedule a first-time consultation or private lesson for your athlete to become familiar with our baseball or softball instructors to create a personalized training plan.
Bryan is a Lincoln High baseball alumnus who spent his career playing shortstop. He has been perfecting his coaching technique since 2011, and his knowledge of the game has helped players of all levels hone their skills and stand out among the competition.
Bryan is a Lincoln High baseball alumnus who spent his career playing shortstop. He has been perfecting his coaching technique since 2011, and his knowledge of the game has helped players of all levels hone their skills and stand out among the competition.
FUN FACT
Bryan received a baseball scholarship to TCC and led the Eagles for two years before playing at Florida Southern College, where he was drafted by the Houston Astros organization.
FUN FACT
Bryan received a baseball scholarship to TCC and led the Eagles for two years before playing at Florida Southern College, where he was drafted by the Houston Astros organization.
Chris played six years of professional baseball in three different organizations. He pitched 225 games in which he had 80 saves, a career 2.50 ERA, and averaged 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. He was also a three time All-Star and two-time Relief Pitcher of the year.
Chris played six years of professional baseball in three different organizations. He pitched 225 games in which he had 80 saves, a career 2.50 ERA, and averaged 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. He was also a three time All-Star and two-time Relief Pitcher of the year.
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Chris was a first team All-American at Florida State University in 1999 and is the last pitcher to throw an individual no-hitter at FSU. His 1.22 ERA ranks 11th all-time in College World Series history.
FUN FACT
Chris was a first team All-American at Florida State University in 1999 and is the last pitcher to throw an individual no-hitter at FSU. His 1.22 ERA ranks 11th all-time in College World Series history.
Nick is a former Major League Baseball player with seven years in the Kansas City Royals organization. He started his career at Godby High School and then played all nine positions at Florida State University.
Nick is a former Major League Baseball player with seven years in the Kansas City Royals organization. He started his career at Godby High School and then played all nine positions at Florida State University.
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Since the end of his playing career, Nick has focused on giving back to the game he loves through teaching. He is uniquely qualified to illustrate technique and approach through all phases of the game.
FUN FACT
Since the end of his playing career, Nick has focused on giving back to the game he loves through teaching. He is uniquely qualified to illustrate technique and approach through all phases of the game.
Tucker started for two years at TCC and was selected to the 2018 all-conference tournament team. After graduating, he transferred to FAMU where he started for three years and was named to the MEAC All Conference second team.
Tucker started for two years at TCC and was selected to the 2018 all-conference tournament team. After graduating, he transferred to FAMU where he started for three years and was named to the MEAC All Conference second team.
FUN FACT
After graduating from FAMU, Tucker went on toplay in the USPBL independent pro league on the Utica Unicorns, where he helped the team win the league championship.
FUN FACT
After graduating from FAMU, Tucker went on toplay in the USPBL independent pro league on the Utica Unicorns, where he helped the team win the league championship.
Ian was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals out of high school but chose to attend Chipola Junior College where he was drafted by the Red Sox in 2014. He signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 after playing at the University of Houston.
Ian was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals out of high school but chose to attend Chipola Junior College where he was drafted by the Red Sox in 2014. He signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 after playing at the University of Houston.
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Ian was an All Star at the AA level before moving up to AAA. He is currently doing catching, fielding and hitting lessons in his off season.
FUN FACT
Ian was an All Star at the AA level before moving up to AAA. He is currently doing catching, fielding and hitting lessons in his off season.
Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player that spent three years at Maryville College. Ryan started his career at FPD in Macon, Ga where he was voted Captain of both the football team and the baseball team. He also received state and regional accolades for both sports. Dugout club top 100 recruits in the state of Georgia scholarships from Flagler College, Belmont Abbey and Maryville College.
Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player that spent three years at Maryville College. Ryan started his career at FPD in Macon, Ga where he was voted Captain of both the football team and the baseball team. He also received state and regional accolades for both sports. Dugout club top 100 recruits in the state of Georgia scholarships from Flagler College, Belmont Abbey and Maryville College.
FUN FACT
Ryan also works as an entrepreneur and currently has 3 separate businesses on the coast of Franklin and Wakulla counties.
FUN FACT
Ryan also works as an entrepreneur and currently has 3 separate businesses on the coast of Franklin and Wakulla counties.
Paxton attended Leon High School in Tallahassee as a dual-sport athlete playing baseball and football. In college, he played baseball at Chipola College, Florida Southwestern College (FSW) and the University of Dayton (Division 1).
Paxton attended Leon High School in Tallahassee as a dual-sport athlete playing baseball and football. In college, he played baseball at Chipola College, Florida Southwestern College (FSW) and the University of Dayton (Division 1).
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At FSW, Paxton hit six home runs and had a .336 batting average. As a junior at Dayton, he was named all-conference and made the all-tournament team at the conference tournament.
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At FSW, Paxton hit six home runs and had a .336 batting average. As a junior at Dayton, he was named all-conference and made the all-tournament team at the conference tournament.
Coach Cullen is a Tallahassee native who graduated from Lincoln High School where he received an academic baseball scholarship to Thomas University. He went on to play middle infield there and moved back to Tallahassee to finish his degree.
Coach Cullen is a Tallahassee native who graduated from Lincoln High School where he received an academic baseball scholarship to Thomas University. He went on to play middle infield there and moved back to Tallahassee to finish his degree.
FUN FACT
Cullen grew up with Bryan Brown as his baseball mentor and is now ready to give back to the baseball community through Powermill Training Academy.
FUN FACT
Cullen grew up with Bryan Brown as his baseball mentor and is now ready to give back to the baseball community through Powermill Training Academy.
Brody began his career at Palm Beach Central High School. Prior to graduation, he had an offer from Embry-Riddle and was a preferred walk-on at Tallahassee Community College.
Brody began his career at Palm Beach Central High School. Prior to graduation, he had an offer from Embry-Riddle and was a preferred walk-on at Tallahassee Community College.
FUN FACT
Brody earned All-District honors at second base in District 2 during his junior and senior seasons and was HSBN All-American second baseman.
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Brody earned All-District honors at second base in District 2 during his junior and senior seasons and was HSBN All-American second baseman.
DJ played for Aucilla High School, before moving on to Pensacola State where he was named a second team all-conference pitcher. He then played for Troy University and later FAMU.
DJ played for Aucilla High School, before moving on to Pensacola State where he was named a second team all-conference pitcher. He then played for Troy University and later FAMU.
FUN FACT
DJ is currently pursuing a free agent baseball career while training players in the Tallahassee area.
FUN FACT
DJ is currently pursuing a free agent baseball career while training players in the Tallahassee area.
Frank has been involved in fastpitch softball since 1992. He has coached both high school softball as well as Powermill’s 12U and 18U travel ball teams and has an impressive record of sending players to college.
Frank has been involved in fastpitch softball since 1992. He has coached both high school softball as well as Powermill’s 12U and 18U travel ball teams and has an impressive record of sending players to college.
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Frank believes that sports teach young people life skills that make them better people by learning to set goals, work toward those goals, work within a team concept, and identify and solve problems.
FUN FACT
Frank believes that sports teach young people life skills that make them better people by learning to set goals, work toward those goals, work within a team concept, and identify and solve problems.
A first-team all-district softball player in high school, Dominique went on to play for the University of Mississippi and then Duke, winning conference championships at both Power 5 schools.
A first-team all-district softball player in high school, Dominique went on to play for the University of Mississippi and then Duke, winning conference championships at both Power 5 schools.
FUN FACT
Dominique is currently pursuing a masters in sport psychology at Florida State University. She incorporates mental skills training in her lessons for players to apply on and off the field.
FUN FACT
Dominique is currently pursuing a masters in sport psychology at Florida State University. She incorporates mental skills training in her lessons for players to apply on and off the field.