Texas Dawgs Baseball, Inc.
We are extremely pleased and excited to announce that both Edge Baseball and the Texas Dawgs have combined under the umbrella of Texas Dawgs Baseball, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit select baseball organization.
The combination will enhance the strengths of both organizations and create the premiere option for baseball players from age 8-18 in the greater Katy, Fulshear, Richmond and West Houston areas.
With great leadership and coaching, TD Edge Baseball is focused on the future of building a dynamic organization built around consistency and transparency.
The combination will enhance the strengths of both organizations and create the premiere option for baseball players from age 8-18 in the greater Katy, Fulshear, Richmond and West Houston areas.
With great leadership and coaching, TD Edge Baseball is focused on the future of building a dynamic organization built around consistency and transparency.
The Staff
TD Edge Baseball currently has over 25 coaches throughout the organization to help your player develop on and off the field. Staff profiles are currently being added.
Rob Kerrigan
Founder / 501(c) President and Chairman of the Board
Rob Kerrigan is a Founder and will serve as the President and Chairman of the Board of Texas Dawgs Baseball, Inc. Rob and his family have called the Houston area, specifically Katy, home since 2007 after relocating from Pennsylvania. Like the other founding members, Rob grew up playing competitive athletics, including football and baseball through high school.
During his time in college and law school, as a form of community service, Rob volunteered to coach several youth baseball teams. He has also coached select baseball teams in Katy.
In starting up the Dawgs, Rob is focused on creating and developing an organization that will always be mindful of its core mission to maximize the development of its players on and off the field.
The impetus for starting the Dawgs came from a strong desire to create something different for the players and their families and to build not only strong baseball players but also great young men.
Rob has seen other organizations focus principally on making money, which leads to adding too many kids who cannot be successful and developed on the field. He has also witnessed organizations that only focus on winning which limits character development. In both cases, there is little consideration given to the quality of the players and families involved.
The Dawgs organization, based on its charity status, will not seek to be an organization driven by profit. Therefore, talent will not be watered down. Additionally, the organization will also require significant personal development which will prevent a winning at all costs focus.
In his professional career, as a Senior Vice President, HR and Administration for a Fortune 50 energy company, Rob has seen first-hand the benefits of employees who have a competitive athletic background and have truly been developed with the best athletics has to offer in terms of character, teamwork, work ethic and determination.
With the Dawgs, Rob will be primarily responsible for setting the culture of the organization and ensuring clear, open and transparent communication to the players and the families. Rob will also be heavily involved with the off-field development of the players, including the Dawgs community service activities.
Founder / 501(c) President and Chairman of the Board
Rob Kerrigan is a Founder and will serve as the President and Chairman of the Board of Texas Dawgs Baseball, Inc. Rob and his family have called the Houston area, specifically Katy, home since 2007 after relocating from Pennsylvania. Like the other founding members, Rob grew up playing competitive athletics, including football and baseball through high school.
During his time in college and law school, as a form of community service, Rob volunteered to coach several youth baseball teams. He has also coached select baseball teams in Katy.
In starting up the Dawgs, Rob is focused on creating and developing an organization that will always be mindful of its core mission to maximize the development of its players on and off the field.
The impetus for starting the Dawgs came from a strong desire to create something different for the players and their families and to build not only strong baseball players but also great young men.
Rob has seen other organizations focus principally on making money, which leads to adding too many kids who cannot be successful and developed on the field. He has also witnessed organizations that only focus on winning which limits character development. In both cases, there is little consideration given to the quality of the players and families involved.
The Dawgs organization, based on its charity status, will not seek to be an organization driven by profit. Therefore, talent will not be watered down. Additionally, the organization will also require significant personal development which will prevent a winning at all costs focus.
In his professional career, as a Senior Vice President, HR and Administration for a Fortune 50 energy company, Rob has seen first-hand the benefits of employees who have a competitive athletic background and have truly been developed with the best athletics has to offer in terms of character, teamwork, work ethic and determination.
With the Dawgs, Rob will be primarily responsible for setting the culture of the organization and ensuring clear, open and transparent communication to the players and the families. Rob will also be heavily involved with the off-field development of the players, including the Dawgs community service activities.
Brett Dodd
Founder / Vice President
Founder / Vice President
Jeremy Borchers
Founder / Creative Guru / Coach
Coach Jeremy is from the Washington D.C. area and has called Katy his home since 2007. Jeremy played competitive baseball at various levels including Little League All-Stars, AAU travel baseball, prep all-stars, American Legion Baseball, high school and college baseball.
In his Junior year at West Springfield High School his team finished as District, Region and State Champions. In that season, his team defeated eventual state champions from Maryland, Kentucky and Georgia. His team finished ranked #1 in the D.C. Metro area by The Washington Post and finished ranked #13 nationally by the USA Today. Jeremy played 2b/ss for his state championship squad.
During his Senior season, Jeremy’s team began the season ranked #18 nationally in the USA Today, and while they were not as successful as in the prior season the team finished 2nd in the region and top 5 in the state. Jeremy was an honorable mention 2b All-District and tied for the top 2b fielding percentage in the state. Jeremy also won the Ned Hertberg Spartan Award for the best work ethic, attitude and hustle.
Jeremy’s college days were spent at Virginia Tech where he played NCAA Division I baseball for a portion of his time and for the Hokies in the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association).
As a Freshman Jeremy played ss for the Virginia Tech Hokies club baseball team in their inaugural year.
As a Sophomore he was a fall walk-on for the Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Division I baseball program. Jeremy played 3b and led the team in batting average and runs batted in during the Hokie World Series and intersquad games.
Jeremy finished his college years playing ss for the Virginia Tech Hokies club baseball team as a player and coach. In his final year he led the team in batting average, home runs and runs batted in while earning the MVP for “The Best Overall Year”.
Since college, Jeremy has coached baseball for 8+ years. Jeremy has played just about every position at various levels under great coaching and aims to pass that knowledge on to any ballplayer he works with.
Coach Jeremy’s on-field coaching goals are the backbone of being a Dawg. Have a great attitude, be tough and always be hustling. Give your best and we’ll grow your baseball IQ and confidence so you can let it rip on weekends. Go out there and play with a purpose on every play.
Founder / Creative Guru / Coach
Coach Jeremy is from the Washington D.C. area and has called Katy his home since 2007. Jeremy played competitive baseball at various levels including Little League All-Stars, AAU travel baseball, prep all-stars, American Legion Baseball, high school and college baseball.
In his Junior year at West Springfield High School his team finished as District, Region and State Champions. In that season, his team defeated eventual state champions from Maryland, Kentucky and Georgia. His team finished ranked #1 in the D.C. Metro area by The Washington Post and finished ranked #13 nationally by the USA Today. Jeremy played 2b/ss for his state championship squad.
During his Senior season, Jeremy’s team began the season ranked #18 nationally in the USA Today, and while they were not as successful as in the prior season the team finished 2nd in the region and top 5 in the state. Jeremy was an honorable mention 2b All-District and tied for the top 2b fielding percentage in the state. Jeremy also won the Ned Hertberg Spartan Award for the best work ethic, attitude and hustle.
Jeremy’s college days were spent at Virginia Tech where he played NCAA Division I baseball for a portion of his time and for the Hokies in the NCBA (National Club Baseball Association).
As a Freshman Jeremy played ss for the Virginia Tech Hokies club baseball team in their inaugural year.
As a Sophomore he was a fall walk-on for the Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Division I baseball program. Jeremy played 3b and led the team in batting average and runs batted in during the Hokie World Series and intersquad games.
Jeremy finished his college years playing ss for the Virginia Tech Hokies club baseball team as a player and coach. In his final year he led the team in batting average, home runs and runs batted in while earning the MVP for “The Best Overall Year”.
Since college, Jeremy has coached baseball for 8+ years. Jeremy has played just about every position at various levels under great coaching and aims to pass that knowledge on to any ballplayer he works with.
Coach Jeremy’s on-field coaching goals are the backbone of being a Dawg. Have a great attitude, be tough and always be hustling. Give your best and we’ll grow your baseball IQ and confidence so you can let it rip on weekends. Go out there and play with a purpose on every play.
Joe Downing
Head of Administration
Coach Joe was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta. He graduated from Pillow Academy in Greenwood, MS and relocated to the Houston area after graduation. He went on to attend the University of Houston-Downtown and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience with a Concentration in Petroleum Geotechnology. Coach Joe’s small claim to fame is being the first student to walk the stage at UHD with a geology degree. He currently works as an Exploration and Development Geologist for a small oil and gas company in Houston.
He spent his summers as a kid on the diamond playing Little League baseball as a starting center fielder but hung his hat at 15 so that he could work full-time through his junior and senior years of high school. Growing up, Coach Joe followed the Houston Astros and his favorite player was Nolan Ryan. His eldest son is a Dawg and wears #34. Coach Joe and his family currently live in Fulshear and can often be found in the stands at parks all over the Houston Area rooting on Dawgs Teams.
Coach Joe has been coaching youth baseball for over 4 years and creates special bonds with all of his players. He’s known for assigning nicknames to all of the kids that he coaches and his players love to work with him. He creates a fun environment for his players to grow and learn the game that he loves, but also impresses upon them to work hard, play with grit and determination, and learn from your mistakes. He can often be heard telling his players that working harder in practice makes game days easier.
Coach Joe recently stepped away from coaching to work with the directors of our organization to help with our growth. In his new role, he will be a liaison between the organization and our families, as well as developing relationships with leagues and tournament directors.
Head of Administration
Coach Joe was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta. He graduated from Pillow Academy in Greenwood, MS and relocated to the Houston area after graduation. He went on to attend the University of Houston-Downtown and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience with a Concentration in Petroleum Geotechnology. Coach Joe’s small claim to fame is being the first student to walk the stage at UHD with a geology degree. He currently works as an Exploration and Development Geologist for a small oil and gas company in Houston.
He spent his summers as a kid on the diamond playing Little League baseball as a starting center fielder but hung his hat at 15 so that he could work full-time through his junior and senior years of high school. Growing up, Coach Joe followed the Houston Astros and his favorite player was Nolan Ryan. His eldest son is a Dawg and wears #34. Coach Joe and his family currently live in Fulshear and can often be found in the stands at parks all over the Houston Area rooting on Dawgs Teams.
Coach Joe has been coaching youth baseball for over 4 years and creates special bonds with all of his players. He’s known for assigning nicknames to all of the kids that he coaches and his players love to work with him. He creates a fun environment for his players to grow and learn the game that he loves, but also impresses upon them to work hard, play with grit and determination, and learn from your mistakes. He can often be heard telling his players that working harder in practice makes game days easier.
Coach Joe recently stepped away from coaching to work with the directors of our organization to help with our growth. In his new role, he will be a liaison between the organization and our families, as well as developing relationships with leagues and tournament directors.
Alex Ruiz
Asst. Head of Baseball Operations / Head Coach / Instructor
Alex Ruiz was a multi-sport athlete growing up who was eventually drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996 as a catcher. Coach Alex has an extensive knowledge of both baseball and softball as well as over a decade of coaching experience in both sports. His professional career was cut short after a motorcycle accident, but he continued to play in the Mexican Baseball League for three years and then played Independent ball from 2004-2006.
Coach Alex is a firm believer in fundamentals and teaching/ learning the game the right way. He has a large amount of expertise from his professional career and takes his time during instruction to explain how drills should be done and why they are beneficial. He advocates that a positive attitude and good mental approach is as important as talent and physicality.
Alex is a very experienced coach and instructor that values the opportunity to develop great people off the field in addition to developing great baseball and softball players on the diamond.
Asst. Head of Baseball Operations / Head Coach / Instructor
Alex Ruiz was a multi-sport athlete growing up who was eventually drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996 as a catcher. Coach Alex has an extensive knowledge of both baseball and softball as well as over a decade of coaching experience in both sports. His professional career was cut short after a motorcycle accident, but he continued to play in the Mexican Baseball League for three years and then played Independent ball from 2004-2006.
Coach Alex is a firm believer in fundamentals and teaching/ learning the game the right way. He has a large amount of expertise from his professional career and takes his time during instruction to explain how drills should be done and why they are beneficial. He advocates that a positive attitude and good mental approach is as important as talent and physicality.
Alex is a very experienced coach and instructor that values the opportunity to develop great people off the field in addition to developing great baseball and softball players on the diamond.
Tyler Josefsen
Division Director / Head Coach / Instructor
Tyler Josefsen was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved around a lot before settling in Katy, Texas in 2007. Tyler attended Seven Lakes High School and recently graduated from Sam Houston State University as a double major with bachelor's degrees in English and Sports Journalism and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Literature.
From 2010-2013 Tyler coached a team in Katy that recently had multiple players sign to play college baseball. He brings an ability to coach any position with a skilled background in pitching, hitting, and infield instruction.
Tyler played multiple levels of competitive baseball growing up from select baseball to premier before an elbow injury ended his career near the end of high school. He grew up playing for some of the top organizations in the greater Houston area and has first hand experience in developing players for the high school and college level.
While player development and becoming better all-around athletes are at the core of Tyler's goals as a coach, he also sees value in forging relationships on and off the field and creating a team atmosphere that helps his players grow into better people overall.
Understanding the game of baseball and having an ability to accept failure are just as important as good fundamentals and effective conditioning. Coach Tyler regularly implements drills that focus on creating good habits that will benefit players for the rest of their careers.
Tyler is a firm believer that talent can be developed, but heart and hustle are natural qualities that go a long way. 110% effort is Coach Tyler's main expectation of his players.
Division Director / Head Coach / Instructor
Tyler Josefsen was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved around a lot before settling in Katy, Texas in 2007. Tyler attended Seven Lakes High School and recently graduated from Sam Houston State University as a double major with bachelor's degrees in English and Sports Journalism and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Literature.
From 2010-2013 Tyler coached a team in Katy that recently had multiple players sign to play college baseball. He brings an ability to coach any position with a skilled background in pitching, hitting, and infield instruction.
Tyler played multiple levels of competitive baseball growing up from select baseball to premier before an elbow injury ended his career near the end of high school. He grew up playing for some of the top organizations in the greater Houston area and has first hand experience in developing players for the high school and college level.
While player development and becoming better all-around athletes are at the core of Tyler's goals as a coach, he also sees value in forging relationships on and off the field and creating a team atmosphere that helps his players grow into better people overall.
Understanding the game of baseball and having an ability to accept failure are just as important as good fundamentals and effective conditioning. Coach Tyler regularly implements drills that focus on creating good habits that will benefit players for the rest of their careers.
Tyler is a firm believer that talent can be developed, but heart and hustle are natural qualities that go a long way. 110% effort is Coach Tyler's main expectation of his players.
Mo Wiley
Head Coach / Uniforms / Instructor
Coach Mo was Born in Harvey, Illinois, and was raised in Katy, TX. Mo started his baseball playing career locally at KNLL prior to moving to select baseball in Katy. Mo was a 3-year letter winner and starter at Mayde Creek HS, class of 2008.
Mo’s baseball career extended into college as he was a 4-year letter winner and RHP at the University Of Houston. Mo was blessed to be a 28th round draft pick in the 2012 MLB draft, drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, Mo’s career ended early where he retired in 2013 due to injury.
Coach Mo turned his experiences and passion towards coaching. His philosophies with coaching include: Genuinely keeping the athletes best interest at heart. Clear, concise, and open communication with all athletes. Teaching and implementing the mental game and the importance of competing physically and mentally. Utilizing all available methods and techniques to be able to adapt to each players specific needs.
Whether in hitting, pitching, or doing defensive specific instruction, Coach Mo is a firm believer in teaching the approach. It all starts with the mindset of the athlete and providing them with a strong foundation first.
Coach Mo’s favorite phrase on the field is “So What?!” Mistakes happen, you have to learn from them and pick your head up and compete.
Mo is married to his best friend, Jackie, and are current residents of Cypress, TX. They have two dogs Zeus and Harlee and both are educators, Jackie in Klein ISD, and Mo in Katy ISD.
Head Coach / Uniforms / Instructor
Coach Mo was Born in Harvey, Illinois, and was raised in Katy, TX. Mo started his baseball playing career locally at KNLL prior to moving to select baseball in Katy. Mo was a 3-year letter winner and starter at Mayde Creek HS, class of 2008.
Mo’s baseball career extended into college as he was a 4-year letter winner and RHP at the University Of Houston. Mo was blessed to be a 28th round draft pick in the 2012 MLB draft, drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, Mo’s career ended early where he retired in 2013 due to injury.
Coach Mo turned his experiences and passion towards coaching. His philosophies with coaching include: Genuinely keeping the athletes best interest at heart. Clear, concise, and open communication with all athletes. Teaching and implementing the mental game and the importance of competing physically and mentally. Utilizing all available methods and techniques to be able to adapt to each players specific needs.
Whether in hitting, pitching, or doing defensive specific instruction, Coach Mo is a firm believer in teaching the approach. It all starts with the mindset of the athlete and providing them with a strong foundation first.
Coach Mo’s favorite phrase on the field is “So What?!” Mistakes happen, you have to learn from them and pick your head up and compete.
Mo is married to his best friend, Jackie, and are current residents of Cypress, TX. They have two dogs Zeus and Harlee and both are educators, Jackie in Klein ISD, and Mo in Katy ISD.
Abe Arguello
Head Coach / Roving Hitting Instructor / Instructor
Coach Abe Arguello is currently a varsity assistant football and baseball coach at Elkins High School.
Prior to joining Elkins, Coach Abe was at The Woodlands High School where he had the privilege of coaching 1st round draft pick Drew Romo of the Colorado Rockies. Before his time at The Woodlands, Coach Abe was the head baseball coach and associate athletic director at Royal High School in Brookshire, Texas for the last 5 years.
His high energy and passion for the game makes most who know him say he is a “players’ coach.” Abe has been a Texas high school baseball coach now for 17 years and has had head coaching stops at Westside High School and Westbury Christian School. He has also been an assistant coach under one of his mentors Jorge Garza at Lamar high school.
Coach Abe has had two stops at the collegiate level at the University of Houston and Texas A&M Kingsville. At the University of Houston, he played for and worked for another mentor— head coach Rayner Noble. He experienced championships at U of H in 1997, 1999, 2006, and 2008. As the recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M Kingsville in 2013, he helped assemble one of the best teams in school history that came one out away from the Division II College World Series.
Having coached many talented players along the way, Coach Abe has been blessed to have over 25 former players play collegiate and professional baseball. He has been blessed to have coached and respects Daniel Mengden and Anthony Rendon, two big leaguers that taught him so much as a young coach.
Abe is a 1993 graduate of Lamar high school where he had the honor and privilege to play for THWS head coach Ron Eastman. He proceeded to play at Texarkana Jr. College under former Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress and complete his playing days at the University of Houston where he received a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance.
Coach Arguello is the proud father of two children, Christopher (27) and Melanie (19) and plans to marry his fiancée Jennifer Markham on October 14, 2022.
Head Coach / Roving Hitting Instructor / Instructor
Coach Abe Arguello is currently a varsity assistant football and baseball coach at Elkins High School.
Prior to joining Elkins, Coach Abe was at The Woodlands High School where he had the privilege of coaching 1st round draft pick Drew Romo of the Colorado Rockies. Before his time at The Woodlands, Coach Abe was the head baseball coach and associate athletic director at Royal High School in Brookshire, Texas for the last 5 years.
His high energy and passion for the game makes most who know him say he is a “players’ coach.” Abe has been a Texas high school baseball coach now for 17 years and has had head coaching stops at Westside High School and Westbury Christian School. He has also been an assistant coach under one of his mentors Jorge Garza at Lamar high school.
Coach Abe has had two stops at the collegiate level at the University of Houston and Texas A&M Kingsville. At the University of Houston, he played for and worked for another mentor— head coach Rayner Noble. He experienced championships at U of H in 1997, 1999, 2006, and 2008. As the recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M Kingsville in 2013, he helped assemble one of the best teams in school history that came one out away from the Division II College World Series.
Having coached many talented players along the way, Coach Abe has been blessed to have over 25 former players play collegiate and professional baseball. He has been blessed to have coached and respects Daniel Mengden and Anthony Rendon, two big leaguers that taught him so much as a young coach.
Abe is a 1993 graduate of Lamar high school where he had the honor and privilege to play for THWS head coach Ron Eastman. He proceeded to play at Texarkana Jr. College under former Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress and complete his playing days at the University of Houston where he received a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance.
Coach Arguello is the proud father of two children, Christopher (27) and Melanie (19) and plans to marry his fiancée Jennifer Markham on October 14, 2022.
Taylor Cobb
Head Coach
Coach Taylor was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He was a local standout at Fort Bend Austin High School. In 2010 he was named all-district, all-region, and all-state third baseman. As a two-way player in high school, he led the city of Houston in batting average while pitching for the Austin Bulldogs. He was named the 2010 Houston Area 5A Batting Champion while leading the Austin Bulldogs to the playoffs with a .562 batting average and 43 RBI’s in 105 at bats.
After graduating, he took his talents to Blinn Junior College. While starting at Blinn he was also a two-way player and named to the Texas New Mexico Junior College All Star Team. Following his time at Blinn, he transferred to the University of Houston. While at Houston in 2014, Taylor contributed to the Cougars 48-18 record and their Regional Championship in Baton Rogue. In 2015, he contributed to the Cougars 48-20 record and their American Athletic Conference Championship.
After the 2015 season, Taylor was drafted as a pitcher in the 26th round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In the minors Taylor participated for one season in the Arizona Cactus League and 2 seasons with the Orem Owls.
He continues his love for the game of baseball by passing along his extensive knowledge through the coaching and instruction of young athletes. He resides in Katy with his wife Emily and his dog Murphy.
Head Coach
Coach Taylor was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He was a local standout at Fort Bend Austin High School. In 2010 he was named all-district, all-region, and all-state third baseman. As a two-way player in high school, he led the city of Houston in batting average while pitching for the Austin Bulldogs. He was named the 2010 Houston Area 5A Batting Champion while leading the Austin Bulldogs to the playoffs with a .562 batting average and 43 RBI’s in 105 at bats.
After graduating, he took his talents to Blinn Junior College. While starting at Blinn he was also a two-way player and named to the Texas New Mexico Junior College All Star Team. Following his time at Blinn, he transferred to the University of Houston. While at Houston in 2014, Taylor contributed to the Cougars 48-18 record and their Regional Championship in Baton Rogue. In 2015, he contributed to the Cougars 48-20 record and their American Athletic Conference Championship.
After the 2015 season, Taylor was drafted as a pitcher in the 26th round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In the minors Taylor participated for one season in the Arizona Cactus League and 2 seasons with the Orem Owls.
He continues his love for the game of baseball by passing along his extensive knowledge through the coaching and instruction of young athletes. He resides in Katy with his wife Emily and his dog Murphy.
Anthony De Jesus
Head Coach / Instructor
Coach Anthony is unique in his ability to instruct multiple facets of baseball. Growing up, Anthony was a multi-sport athlete and dominated the football field and baseball diamond at Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin High School. He was named all-district and second team all-Houston his senior year with a batting average over .500.
Anthony then continued to the University of Arizona where was a catcher and was part of their 2012 PAC 12 and National Championship team. Following that success, Coach Anthony transferred to Our Lady of the Lake University where he was a two-time all-conference player, all conference gold glove catcher, and set the school record in RBIs, slugging percentage, doubles, triples, and home runs.
He received a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has a strong background in fitness training, kickboxing, boxing, as well as hitting and position-specific instruction.
Coach Anthony has coached a variety of ages from youth baseball all the way through high school, including leading Sealy High School to an undefeated season and district championship in 2019.
Head Coach / Instructor
Coach Anthony is unique in his ability to instruct multiple facets of baseball. Growing up, Anthony was a multi-sport athlete and dominated the football field and baseball diamond at Fort Bend Stephen F. Austin High School. He was named all-district and second team all-Houston his senior year with a batting average over .500.
Anthony then continued to the University of Arizona where was a catcher and was part of their 2012 PAC 12 and National Championship team. Following that success, Coach Anthony transferred to Our Lady of the Lake University where he was a two-time all-conference player, all conference gold glove catcher, and set the school record in RBIs, slugging percentage, doubles, triples, and home runs.
He received a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has a strong background in fitness training, kickboxing, boxing, as well as hitting and position-specific instruction.
Coach Anthony has coached a variety of ages from youth baseball all the way through high school, including leading Sealy High School to an undefeated season and district championship in 2019.
Hayden Hunt
Head Coach
Coach Hayden is a Houston native, born and raised in Sugar Land, TX. He was active in many sports as a kid. However, his passion for baseball led him to solely pursue the sport by the time he turned 13.
As a catcher, Hayden was a 3-year letter winner in baseball and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School (Fort Bend) in 2014. While there, he was twice named Team Defensive MVP and was named to the All-District Honorable Mention list his Senior season.
After high school, Hayden played one year at Texas Lutheran University - he batted .462 in limited action. Hayden then transferred to UT-Dallas. Unfortunately, he suffered a career ending shoulder injury shortly after.
Hayden has been coaching for 2 years, mainly working with catchers - both privately and with a travel team. Always a student of the game, even back to his playing days, he prides himself on blending new age and old age philosophies to find a effective comfort zone for the players he works with.
Hayden also currently trains kids aged 8-13 in speed and agility classes through Life Time Fitness’s GameFace Sport program.
Head Coach
Coach Hayden is a Houston native, born and raised in Sugar Land, TX. He was active in many sports as a kid. However, his passion for baseball led him to solely pursue the sport by the time he turned 13.
As a catcher, Hayden was a 3-year letter winner in baseball and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School (Fort Bend) in 2014. While there, he was twice named Team Defensive MVP and was named to the All-District Honorable Mention list his Senior season.
After high school, Hayden played one year at Texas Lutheran University - he batted .462 in limited action. Hayden then transferred to UT-Dallas. Unfortunately, he suffered a career ending shoulder injury shortly after.
Hayden has been coaching for 2 years, mainly working with catchers - both privately and with a travel team. Always a student of the game, even back to his playing days, he prides himself on blending new age and old age philosophies to find a effective comfort zone for the players he works with.
Hayden also currently trains kids aged 8-13 in speed and agility classes through Life Time Fitness’s GameFace Sport program.
Jonathan Jaynes
Head Coach
Coach JJ was born and raised in the small town of Orchard, TX. As soon as he could hold a ball, he fell in love with the game of baseball, much to his dad’s pleasure, as opposed to his former love of bull riding.
JJ played all throughout high school, and prided himself on taking ownership and working hard anytime he got the chance to step on the field.
After high school, he went on to play 2 years at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA, where his athletic ability continued to grow, and became feared by the conference with his speed on the basepaths.
Now as a coach, JJ strives to teach and lead the next generation of ball players with a mindset of brotherhood, gratitude, love, respect, honor, integrity, accountability, hustle, and professionalism within the game of baseball.
He knows God has blessed him with a passion for this sport for a reason, and wants to use that to leave an impact everywhere he and his players go so that they can learn, grow, and apply their minds both on and off the field with every pitch an opponent, or life, throws at them.
Head Coach
Coach JJ was born and raised in the small town of Orchard, TX. As soon as he could hold a ball, he fell in love with the game of baseball, much to his dad’s pleasure, as opposed to his former love of bull riding.
JJ played all throughout high school, and prided himself on taking ownership and working hard anytime he got the chance to step on the field.
After high school, he went on to play 2 years at Cairn University in Langhorne, PA, where his athletic ability continued to grow, and became feared by the conference with his speed on the basepaths.
Now as a coach, JJ strives to teach and lead the next generation of ball players with a mindset of brotherhood, gratitude, love, respect, honor, integrity, accountability, hustle, and professionalism within the game of baseball.
He knows God has blessed him with a passion for this sport for a reason, and wants to use that to leave an impact everywhere he and his players go so that they can learn, grow, and apply their minds both on and off the field with every pitch an opponent, or life, throws at them.
John Moore
Head Coach
This is John Moore’s third season coaching with TD Edge (2 with the Dawgs). John has managed primarily at the 13 and 14u age groups but has also coached at the 10u level.
John grew up in Sealy and played his high school ball at Sealy High earning all-district honors multiple seasons and all-state recognition at the catcher position, as a senior.
After high school, John went on to play catcher at Randall University, where he was a three year starter.
After his college career, John played one season of independent baseball with the Pecos League for the Sante Fe Fuego.
Coaching with TD Edge allows John to maintain contact with the game and teach it to the next generation. As a former catcher, John has a unique understanding of all aspects of the game and a passion for sharing his knowledge.
In his time with the TD Edge and the Dawgs, John has developed a reputation for his ability to build relationships with his players and letting them know he cares about them and their development.
Head Coach
This is John Moore’s third season coaching with TD Edge (2 with the Dawgs). John has managed primarily at the 13 and 14u age groups but has also coached at the 10u level.
John grew up in Sealy and played his high school ball at Sealy High earning all-district honors multiple seasons and all-state recognition at the catcher position, as a senior.
After high school, John went on to play catcher at Randall University, where he was a three year starter.
After his college career, John played one season of independent baseball with the Pecos League for the Sante Fe Fuego.
Coaching with TD Edge allows John to maintain contact with the game and teach it to the next generation. As a former catcher, John has a unique understanding of all aspects of the game and a passion for sharing his knowledge.
In his time with the TD Edge and the Dawgs, John has developed a reputation for his ability to build relationships with his players and letting them know he cares about them and their development.
Ethan Ravey
Head Coach
Coach Ethan was born and raised in Katy, Texas. He graduated from Katy Taylor High School and went on to the University of Houston-Downtown where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
Coach Ethan fell in love with the game of baseball at the age of 4. He played one year of tee ball then went straight into select ball. He went on to play all the way through high school at Katy Taylor. After his senior year season, Coach Ethan was voted by his teammates as the “Mustang Award” winner. An award given to the player who showed up everyday and gave it their all. 110% on and off the field as a player, student and a teammate.
As a coach he asks his players for just that. Focus, intensity, respect and 110% effort on and off the field as a player, a student of the game and be a great teammate. Go 100 Miles an hour between the lines and learn something from yours and others mistakes in practice or a game.
The mental aspect of baseball is just as important if not more important than the physical. This is a game of failure. Shake it off and get the next one and pick each other up.
He is excited to work with young players and help them to be better ballplayers. He also hopes to impact their lives in a positive way to not only make them better players, but to help them to grow as young men.
Most importantly he wants his players to have fun and enjoy the amazing game of baseball!
Head Coach
Coach Ethan was born and raised in Katy, Texas. He graduated from Katy Taylor High School and went on to the University of Houston-Downtown where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
Coach Ethan fell in love with the game of baseball at the age of 4. He played one year of tee ball then went straight into select ball. He went on to play all the way through high school at Katy Taylor. After his senior year season, Coach Ethan was voted by his teammates as the “Mustang Award” winner. An award given to the player who showed up everyday and gave it their all. 110% on and off the field as a player, student and a teammate.
As a coach he asks his players for just that. Focus, intensity, respect and 110% effort on and off the field as a player, a student of the game and be a great teammate. Go 100 Miles an hour between the lines and learn something from yours and others mistakes in practice or a game.
The mental aspect of baseball is just as important if not more important than the physical. This is a game of failure. Shake it off and get the next one and pick each other up.
He is excited to work with young players and help them to be better ballplayers. He also hopes to impact their lives in a positive way to not only make them better players, but to help them to grow as young men.
Most importantly he wants his players to have fun and enjoy the amazing game of baseball!
Mike Ruderman
Head Coach / Instructor
Coach Mike Ruderman comes to TD Edge Baseball with 20 years of coaching in the select/travel baseball world. His drive for hard work, heart and hustle are self-evident on the field. Coach Mike believes in empowering players to reach their goals not just in baseball but in life.
He has had the opportunity to work closely with the Katy High School baseball coaching staff, helping as a summer and winter league, or Gold Glove, coach in 2009 and 2019 - 2022.
Coach Mike and his family are a huge part of the Katy High School community…his stepson played for and graduated from Katy in 2013. His daughter graduated in 2010 as an all-state catcher in softball and went on to receive a full scholarship to UTSA in San Antonio. Currently, his son Reese is a Senior All-District catcher at Katy High School.
Head Coach / Instructor
Coach Mike Ruderman comes to TD Edge Baseball with 20 years of coaching in the select/travel baseball world. His drive for hard work, heart and hustle are self-evident on the field. Coach Mike believes in empowering players to reach their goals not just in baseball but in life.
He has had the opportunity to work closely with the Katy High School baseball coaching staff, helping as a summer and winter league, or Gold Glove, coach in 2009 and 2019 - 2022.
Coach Mike and his family are a huge part of the Katy High School community…his stepson played for and graduated from Katy in 2013. His daughter graduated in 2010 as an all-state catcher in softball and went on to receive a full scholarship to UTSA in San Antonio. Currently, his son Reese is a Senior All-District catcher at Katy High School.
Clifton Siems
Head Coach
Coach Clifton is a Houston native, born and raised in Houston, TX in the Sharpstown area. He was active in many sports as a kid such as baseball, martial arts, and basketball. His passion for baseball started when he was just 4 years old. He picked up a baseball and never put it back down again (For Love of the Game).
As a left-handed pitcher and first basemen, Clifton was a 2-year letter winner in baseball and graduated from Sharpstown High School (HISD) in 1999.
After high school, Clifton played two years at Texas A&M Kingsville where he batted .375 and had a sub 2 ERA while topping out at 93 MPH on the mound.
After college he played 2 years amateur pro-ball with the Houston Apollos and for the Northwest Wild Cats. Unfortunately, he suffered a career ending labrum shoulder injury.
Coach Clifton has been coaching for 10 years with all age ranges of kids and focuses on all aspects of the game. Being a student of the game, Clifton prides himself on blending old school and new age philosophies to build the next generation of ball players.
As a family man, when Clifton is not on a baseball field, he enjoys time with his wife and two kids.
Head Coach
Coach Clifton is a Houston native, born and raised in Houston, TX in the Sharpstown area. He was active in many sports as a kid such as baseball, martial arts, and basketball. His passion for baseball started when he was just 4 years old. He picked up a baseball and never put it back down again (For Love of the Game).
As a left-handed pitcher and first basemen, Clifton was a 2-year letter winner in baseball and graduated from Sharpstown High School (HISD) in 1999.
After high school, Clifton played two years at Texas A&M Kingsville where he batted .375 and had a sub 2 ERA while topping out at 93 MPH on the mound.
After college he played 2 years amateur pro-ball with the Houston Apollos and for the Northwest Wild Cats. Unfortunately, he suffered a career ending labrum shoulder injury.
Coach Clifton has been coaching for 10 years with all age ranges of kids and focuses on all aspects of the game. Being a student of the game, Clifton prides himself on blending old school and new age philosophies to build the next generation of ball players.
As a family man, when Clifton is not on a baseball field, he enjoys time with his wife and two kids.
Matt Solomon
Head Coach / Instructor
Matt Solomon is a native to the Katy Area having gone to Katy High School and graduating in the class of 2016. After his high school career, Solomon went on to catch at Paris Junior College for 2 years while earning his associate degree in Kinesiology. Following Paris, Solomon continued his catching career at Houston Baptist University.
He played at HBU for three years while graduating in 2020 with his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and again in 2021 with a master’s degree in Kinesiology. Along with the degrees mentioned, Matt is also a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the NSCA as well as a certified Sports Nutritionist and is Rapsodo Certified in hitting.
Matt is versatile in baseball but puts most of his focus into hitting. By using several teaching techniques, his focus is developing all players into a better form of themselves. Matt considers himself a progressive hitting coach with the use of technologies such as Rapsodo’s and K-vest’s in his hitting sessions and is always looking for better methods, technology and tools to aid hitters in their success on and off the field. According to Matt, “My focus is not only a hitter’s swing, but the mental approach to the game of baseball as well.
Matt tries to prepare the hitters for what they are going to see and experience when they are in the batters’ box, so they have the knowledge and experience to handle each situation they face with confidence.” Finally, Matt believes in a competitive atmosphere during his hitting sessions whether it be with the athlete's self or others in the hitting group, in doing so he is always attacking the mentality and approaches of his hitters to constantly develop them.
Head Coach / Instructor
Matt Solomon is a native to the Katy Area having gone to Katy High School and graduating in the class of 2016. After his high school career, Solomon went on to catch at Paris Junior College for 2 years while earning his associate degree in Kinesiology. Following Paris, Solomon continued his catching career at Houston Baptist University.
He played at HBU for three years while graduating in 2020 with his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and again in 2021 with a master’s degree in Kinesiology. Along with the degrees mentioned, Matt is also a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the NSCA as well as a certified Sports Nutritionist and is Rapsodo Certified in hitting.
Matt is versatile in baseball but puts most of his focus into hitting. By using several teaching techniques, his focus is developing all players into a better form of themselves. Matt considers himself a progressive hitting coach with the use of technologies such as Rapsodo’s and K-vest’s in his hitting sessions and is always looking for better methods, technology and tools to aid hitters in their success on and off the field. According to Matt, “My focus is not only a hitter’s swing, but the mental approach to the game of baseball as well.
Matt tries to prepare the hitters for what they are going to see and experience when they are in the batters’ box, so they have the knowledge and experience to handle each situation they face with confidence.” Finally, Matt believes in a competitive atmosphere during his hitting sessions whether it be with the athlete's self or others in the hitting group, in doing so he is always attacking the mentality and approaches of his hitters to constantly develop them.
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