Coach Derek Ricketts brings a lifetime of baseball experience and 17 years of coaching expertise to Line Drive Athletics. Having played baseball since the age of four, Derek continued his playing career through the NAIA collegiate level, where he was a four-year starting catcher. His extensive playing background, combined with his passion for teaching the game, provides athletes with a strong foundation for developing their skills and reaching their full potential. Throughout his coaching career, Derek has served in numerous roles, including instructor, assistant coach, and head coach. His approach to player development centers on identifying each athlete's strengths and weaknesses, analyzing their individual skill sets, and creating structured development plans designed to maximize performance. In 2025, Derek founded Line Drive Athletics with a vision of creating a player development environment where athletes receive high-quality instruction, are challenged to compete, and are held accountable for their growth. Since its founding, he has built a network of experienced players, coaches, and instructors who share his passion for developing athletes and helping them succeed. At LDA, Derek specializes in catching development, hitting instruction, defensive fundamentals, and comprehensive player development. He emphasizes proper mechanics, baseball IQ, mental preparation, and the importance of discipline and accountability both on and off the field. Derek believes that successful player development goes beyond improving physical skills. It's about building confidence, developing character, embracing competition, and establishing the work ethic necessary to achieve long-term success. Coaching Specialties: Catching Development | Hitting Instruction | Fielding Fundamentals | Player Assessments | Individualized Development Plans | Baseball IQ | Youth & High School Player Development As LDA's founder and Player Development Manager, Derek is committed to building a culture that embodies the organization's core values: Faith-Driven, Athlete-Centered, and Built-to-Win.

Clinton, a first-round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays, brings elite professional experience to every athlete he trains. His structured approach focuses on individualized development and long-term success. Through evaluations and customized plans, he helps pitchers refine mechanics and elevate performance.

Coach Davis brings more than three decades of playing and coaching experience to every athlete he trains. Currently coaching at Bryan Station High School and leading the GBC 17u Travel Team, he is known for his passion and baseball IQ. His training builds skill, confidence, and competitive performance.

At Line Drive Athletics (LDA), we are proud to have Michael Raglin, founder of Raglin Elite Training, as part of our player development and performance training team. Michael is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, specializing in strength training, speed and agility, conditioning, and personalized fitness and nutrition programs. Since founding Raglin Elite Training in 2022, Michael has been dedicated to helping individuals of all ages build strength, improve physical performance, and develop confidence through structured, results-driven coaching. His customized training programs are designed around each individual's goals, experience level, and athletic needs. Michael plays an important role in LDA's commitment to developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the field. Working with baseball and softball players of all ages and skill levels, he focuses on improving speed, agility, strength, coordination, conditioning, and overall athletic performance. His approach emphasizes proper training techniques, physical development, discipline, and injury prevention to help athletes build a strong foundation for long-term success. Beyond athletic development, Michael also works with individuals looking to improve their overall health, fitness, and confidence. Whether an athlete is preparing for the next level of competition or an individual is beginning their fitness journey, Michael provides the personalized instruction, accountability, and support needed to achieve lasting results. At LDA, we believe elite performance starts with a strong foundation. With Michael Raglin and Raglin Elite Training, our athletes have access to the strength, speed, conditioning, and nutritional guidance needed to take their performance to the next level.

Coach Jason Stowers brings over 25 years of elite baseball experience to Line Drive Athletics, combining an extensive coaching background with a passion for developing athletes at every level. With experience spanning NCAA Division I baseball, the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, collegiate head coaching, and professional baseball, Jason provides athletes with the knowledge, instruction, and mentorship needed to reach their highest potential. Jason has served recently as the Head Baseball Coach at Kentucky Christian University and Pitching Coach for the Lexington Legends. Throughout his coaching career, he has worked with and mentored dozens of MLB draft selections and professional players, including athletes who have reached the Major Leagues. His experience working with athletes at the highest levels of competition gives him a unique understanding of the skills, preparation, and discipline required to succeed. At LDA, Jason specializes in pitching development, arm care, throwing mechanics, hitting instruction, and comprehensive player development. His coaching philosophy combines traditional baseball fundamentals with modern technology, performance metrics, and data-driven analysis to create individualized training plans tailored to each athlete's abilities, goals, and developmental needs. Whether working with young athletes building their fundamentals or advanced players preparing for collegiate and professional competition, Jason emphasizes proper mechanics, physical development, baseball IQ, and a strong competitive mindset. Coaching Specialties: Pitching Development | Arm Care & Throwing Mechanics | Hitting Instruction | Player Assessments | Data-Driven Performance Analysis | Individualized Player Development | Youth, High School, Collegiate & Professional Training Jason embodies LDA's commitment to being Faith-Driven, Athlete-Centered, and Built-to-Win, helping athletes develop the skills, confidence, discipline, and competitive edge necessary to achieve success both on and off the field.

Coach Corban Ellis brings nearly a decade of coaching experience and a strong baseball background to Line Drive Athletics. Specializing in catching, hitting, and defensive development, Corban combines his playing experience with a passion for helping athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Corban was a standout varsity catcher at Bryan Station High School, earning All-District honors his senior year. He continued his baseball career at Midway University, where he played for three years before gaining professional-level experience as a bullpen catcher for the Lexington Legends, working directly with professional pitchers. With eight years of coaching experience at Commonwealth Baseball Club and four years coaching middle school baseball at Lexington Catholic, Corban understands what it takes to develop athletes at every stage of their baseball journey. At LDA, Corban focuses on catching fundamentals, defensive mechanics, hitting development, and overall baseball IQ. His well-rounded knowledge of the game allows him to work with athletes at multiple positions, helping them develop the technical skills, discipline, and confidence needed to compete at higher levels. Coaching Specialties: Catching Development | Hitting Instruction | Fielding Fundamentals | Defensive Skills | Baseball IQ | Youth & High School Player Development Corban embodies LDA's commitment to being Faith-Driven, Athlete-Centered, and Built-to-Win, providing athletes with the instruction, mentorship, and competitive mindset necessary to succeed both on and off the field.