Baseball and Softball Coaches Clinics

Nate Trosky has scouted professionally for over 20 years. He serves and has served as a baseball clinician at various colleges & universities including Stanford, Santa Clara, Cal Poly, Westmont, San Diego State, Cal State Northridge, USC, Oregon State, Arizona State, University of San Francisco, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount University, Cal State Monterey Bay, and University of California Santa Barbara. He coaches with Area Code Baseball and has served as the New Balance Area Code Camp Director and with USA Baseball Breakthrough Series Player Development. He’s the founder and CEO of Trosky Baseball, one of the top Travel Baseball and College Showcase organizations in the country. Coach Trosky has contributed to over 10,000 players playing college baseball and over 500 in professional baseball, 40+ first round MLB selections, including some of the game’s best players (e.g. Bobby Witt Jr, Alec Bohm, CJ Abrams , Nico Horner, Nolan Arenado, Hunter Green, Royce Lewis, along with many others).

Ty McDevitt was named head baseball coach at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in May, 2024, becoming the program's 16th head coach and only the fourth since 1948. In his first season, he led the Gophers to a 24–28 record and a Big Ten opening win over Houston. A former Gopher pitcher (2012–16), McDevitt has been part of the Minnesota coaching staff for eight seasons, including six as pitching coach. Under his guidance, the Gophers have produced a Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, two All-Americans, and 11 MLB Draft picks—including 2020 No. 3 overall pick Max Meyer. Known for his player development, analytical approach, and success in building elite pitching staffs, McDevitt helped lead Minnesota to Big Ten titles and a Super Regional in 2018. His pitchers have consistently ranked among conference leaders in ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP. A native of Apple Valley, Minn., McDevitt holds degrees in Sociology and Sport & Exercise Science. He and his wife Claire have two children, Mila and Max.

Matt McDonald is in his 31st season as head baseball coach at St. Olaf, having taken over in 1995 from Hall of Famer Jim Dimick. With a career record of 678–452 (.600), McDonald became the winningest coach in program history in 2021 and earned his 600th win in 2022. He has led the Oles to five NCAA Tournament appearances, three MIAC Playoff titles, and 22 seasons of 20+ wins. A four-time MIAC Coach of the Year, McDonald was named 2024 Region 9 Coach of the Year after guiding St. Olaf to its first regular-season title since 2007. His 2000 team set a program record with 36 wins and reached the NCAA regional final. Over his tenure, he has coached seven All-Americans, six MIAC Players of the Year, and four MIAC Pitchers of the Year. McDonald is a St. Olaf alum and former All-MIAC second baseman who also played quarterback for the Oles. A longtime leader in athletics, he previously served as the school’s athletic director and chaired the NCAA Division III selection committee. He lives in Northfield with his wife Barb and their two children, Katie and Tommy.

Paul Weidner is the Executive Director at Great Lakes Baseball Academy and a seasoned coach with experience across collegiate and summer leagues. A native of Randolph, Minn., and former three-sport athlete, Weidner played college baseball at Bethel University, where he began his coaching career immediately after graduating in 2015. He also served as Director of Baseball Operations at Great Lakes before landing a coaching role in the Cape Cod League in 2018. Later that year, Weidner joined Creighton University as an assistant coach, helping lead the Blue Jays to Big East regular-season and tournament titles in 2019, a deep NCAA regional run, and Big East Coaching Staff of the Year honors. He coached several future MLB players during his time at Creighton and returned to summer ball as head coach of the Rochester Honkers in 2021 before stepping into his current role at Great Lakes. Weidner lives in New Brighton, Minn., with his wife Olivia and their two children, Brooks and Palmer.

Tony Market has been the head varsity baseball coach at Lakeville North High School since 2005, following a decade as an assistant coach, including on the 2005 state championship team. Under his leadership, the Panthers have compiled a 242–108 record, made six state tournament appearances, and won seven conference titles. A two-time Minnesota Class AAAA Coach of the Year (2016, 2020), Market was also named the 2017 NHSBCA Region 5 Coach of the Year. A former college player at Indian Hills CC and Mankato State, he has coached at various youth levels and also serves as a football coach and PE teacher at Lakeville North. Market is a member of the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association and the LNHS Legacy Builders Chapter. He lives in Lakeville with his wife, Stephanie, and daughters, Madeline and Julia, and enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and training the family dog, Hank.

Smith began his career as a teacher and coach at Totino-Grace High School in 1995. 31 years later, he wears multiple hats at Totino-Grace including Activities Director, Transportation Director, and Head Baseball Coach. He has been very fortunate to have gotten to play for and learn from two Hall of Fame coaches in Ned Thompson (Totino-Grace) and Dean Bowyer (Minnesota State - Mankato). Beginning his 19th year as the head coach for the Eagles, Smith has accumulated 5 conference championships, 3 section championships and 1 state championship (2024) and an overall record of 238-157. The relationships with his past and present players along with the opportunity to learn from so many other great coaches is what fuels him. Smith currently resides in Brooklyn Park with his wife Michelle and two children: Brynn and Tanner.

Butch Chaffin has been deeply rooted in USA Baseball for nearly two decades. After serving on three national team staffs and numerous Task Force and development program staffs, Chaffin will serve as an assistant coach and pitching coach for the 2025 Collegiate National Team Prospects squad and the Stripes Team during the Collegiate National Team Training Camp’s Stars vs. Stripes series. Chaffin was an assistant coach with the 18U National Team in 2010 and 2023, and with the 12U National Team that won a gold medal at the IV World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Baseball World Cup in 2017. Chaffin was the longtime head coach at Cookeville High School (Cookeville, Tenn.) where he was named District 7-AAA Coach of the Year five times and the Region Coach of the Year three times. Thanks to his successes on the diamond, he was inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January of 2024. Prior to coaching at Cookeville High School, Chaffin was an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech for four years and a professional scout for the Kansas City Royals.

Alex Oglesby is a four-time USA Baseball Women’s National Team assistant coach, National Team Development Program coach, and former National Team player and Gold Medal winner. A standout player on the inaugural 2004 Women’s National Team, Oglesby helped win gold at the IBAF World Cup and earned All-Tournament honors after batting .364. At 17, she was the youngest player in the Ladies Professional Baseball League and led the San Jose Spitfires to a championship, earning Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year. She also co-founded the California Women’s Baseball League, where she was a two-time MVP. Since 2019, Oglesby has helped lead Team USA to multiple international medals, including gold at the 2019 WBSC Americas Qualifier and silver at the 2024 World Cup Finals. A fixture at USA Baseball and Major League Baseball events, she has coached at countless events including but not limited to MLB GRIT, Trailblazer Series, Breakthrough Series, and the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic.

Matt Magers is one of the winningest active coaches in NCAA Division II baseball, now in his 18th season as head coach at Minnesota State. He owns a career record of 675–216, a remarkable .757 winning percentage that ranks among the nation’s best. Under his leadership, the Mavericks have captured seven NSIC regular-season championships, eight conference tournament titles, and made 15 NCAA tournament appearances—including four trips to the NCAA Division II College World Series and a national runner-up finish in 2013. Magers has earned multiple Coach of the Year honors, highlighted by being named the NCBWA National Coach of the Year in both 2013 and 2025. A former Minnesota State pitching coach, he developed 10 pitchers who went on to professional baseball while leading national rankings in ERA and strikeouts per nine innings. Before entering the coaching ranks, Magers was a standout left-handed pitcher at South Dakota State and was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 16th round of the 1997 MLB Draft, spending two-plus seasons in their organization.

A native of Gaylord, Minnesota, Magers has built a program nationally recognized for its competitive consistency, player development, and culture of excellence. He is the father of two college baseball student-athletes—Louis, a senior at Minnesota State, and Wilson, a sophomore at Creighton.

After multiple years coaching collegiately at Viterbo University and the University of Illinois at Chicago; in the 2003-04 school year McDermott landed a Social Studies/Physical Education teaching job at Woodbury High School and began as an assistant coach for the Royals baseball program, helping lead the team to its first ever MSHSL State Tournament that year and advancing to the state finals before finishing runner up. In the 2008 season, he became Co-Head Coach of the Royals, and from 2009 to the present, has been the Head Coach of the Royals Baseball program. In 2016, the Royals reached their second-ever state tournament and finished 3rd, and in 2017, they reached their 3rd state tournament and finished 4th place. As head coach McDermott has seen 3 former Royals play for MLB organizations. The Royals have put together 13 straight winning seasons under Coach McDermott, and in 2025, he surpassed 250 wins. McDermott currently resides in Rosemount with his wife, Kelly, and four children, Ireland, Keagan, Kinley, and Kallen.

Mike Parker is a dedicated educator and baseball coach with over 25 years of experience. He played college baseball at the University of St. Thomas. Since 1999, he has been a Mathematics Teacher and baseball coach at Stillwater Area High School, mentoring students both inside and outside the classroom. Throughout his time at Stillwater, his teams have amassed a record of 301 wins and 114 losses, the highest winning percentage among active large school coaches in Minnesota. He has led teams to nine conference championships, seven state tournament appearances, and two State Championships. He has been recognized as an All-Star coach three times and was named State Coach of the Year in 2022. Mike has created a culture of excellence rooted in a team-first mentality. He believes success is not solely measured by wins but by building character, leadership, and resilience in his athletes. Mike and his wife, Darcey, are proud parents of five children.

Mike Kvasnicka is the Owner and CEO of Northstar Baseball Club, which he co-founded in 2016. A former standout at Lakeville North and the University of Minnesota, Kvasnicka was a two-time MLB Draft pick and spent six seasons in the Astros and Twins organizations, playing catcher, outfield, and third base. Drawing from his pro experience, “Kvas” has developed Northstar into a leader in player development. He also leads Northstar’s Complete Pitchers Program. Outside of Northstar, Kvas has coached at the University of Minnesota and served as head coach at Cretin-Derham Hall. He holds a B.A. in Youth Studies from the U of M and is passionate about teaching the game while helping players grow on and off the field. He lives in Minnesota with his wife Kimberly and their children, Mac and Morgan.

Nick Winecke has served as head baseball coach at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota since 2008 , and also holds roles as associate athletic director and admission liaison. Under his leadership, the Cardinals have become a consistent contender in the MIAC, earning eight conference tournament appearances and capturing the program’s first-ever MIAC Playoff title in 2021 — a season that also set a single-season record with 30 wins and included the team’s first NCAA Regional appearance since 1993. Winecke, who recorded his 200th collegiate win in 2020, was named MIAC Coach of the Year in 2014. His teams have posted multiple 20-win seasons, marking one of the most successful eras in program history. A Saint Mary’s alumnus, Winecke was a four-year letterwinner and All-MIAC First Team selection as a player in 2007. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Social Science and Secondary Education, and a master’s degree in Human Development.