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Coaching Staff

Meet the Coaches

Every Rattlers coach is certified, SafeSport trained and background checked. Here's who will be working with your player.

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Head Coach

Tom Brennan

14 years coaching youth baseball · Played college baseball (D-II, catcher)

Coach Brennan founded the Rattlers in 2018 with a group of 8U players who are now this 12U team. He focuses on fundamentals, game IQ and building confident, coachable players. Tom lives in Ridgeview with his wife and two kids.

  • USA Baseball Coach Certified
  • SafeSport Trained
  • Background Checked
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MH

Assistant Coach

Marcus Hale

6 years coaching travel baseball · High school varsity shortstop

Coach Hale runs our infield defense and base running. He's known for high-energy practices and for making sure every player knows exactly what to work on next.

  • USA Baseball Coach Certified
  • CDC Heads Up Concussion
  • Background Checked
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RO

Pitching Coach

Ryan Okafor

8 years as a pitching instructor · Former college pitcher

Coach Okafor builds pitchers the long-term way: mechanics, command and arm care before velocity. At 12U he introduces pickoff moves and pitching from the stretch, and tracks every pitch count and rest day.

  • Pitch Smart Certified
  • SafeSport Trained
  • Background Checked
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JC

Team Manager

Jen Castillo

Rattlers team manager since 2021

Jen keeps the Rattlers running: tournament registrations, hotel blocks, the Cooperstown trip, sponsor relationships and family communication. If you have a logistics question, she has the answer.

  • SafeSport Trained
  • Background Checked
Contact Coach Castillo
Coaches | Rattlers 12U