Meet Our Instructors
Tyler orr
Vice President / General Manager of BC Athletics
Tyler played High School baseball for Neshaminy High School located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and graduated in 2009. Tyler originally went to Lock Haven University, but had Tommy John Surgery and ended up transferring to Eastern University where he spent his last three years playing. While at Eastern, Tyler Played outfield and earned All-Conference honors and was nominated for the Male Athlete of the Year award following his junior season campaign. Tyler has since Graduated with a degree in Business and has been dedicating his time towards developing, inspiring and mentoring young men through the game of baseball.
JOHN BARLOWE
BCA Post Grad Field manager and Recruiter/ Hitting instructor
John brings a wealth of knowledge and coaching experience to BCA Post Grad that we are fortunate to have. Over 20+ years of College coaching experience, 4yrs of Professional Baseball, and 3 yrs of High school baseball as well as Athletic Director. Coach Barlowe also has 10yrs of experience coaching in the Southeastern Conference at Vanderbilt University as well as Head Coach at the NAIA level. He has also manage the Yarmouth Dennis Red Sox in the Cape Cod League that is devoted to the top college players in the country. Coach Barlowe is a great teacher of the game and recruiter as well as instilling high character into his players.
David O’brien
Facility Manager/ Hitting instructor
David is a Knoxville native, playing High School baseball at Knoxville Catholic High School and graduated in 1990. He was voted Knoxville Catholic Most Outstanding Player in 1989 and 1990. David earned All-KIL in 1988, 1989, 1990.
All Region in 1989, 1990 and All State in 1989. He earned All-State Tournament in 1989. David started his coaching career in travel baseball at the Knoxville Boys Club in 1991 at age 19. He coached 10 years at the Knoxville Boys Club and 15 years in the Knoxville Thunder organization. David has been facility manager and has given personal baseball and softball instruction for over 20 years. During that time, David has had over 30 girls and boys receive scholarships to play softball and baseball at the collegiate level.
Casey Coleman
Pitching Instructor
12 years as a professional
– Parts of 4 years of MLB Service
– Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals
– 2009 MILB POY for Cubs
– Helped Represent TEAM USA in Pan AM games as well as Premier 12 Tournament in 2015
– Record holder in Mexican Winter League as a closer while playing with Tomateros De Culican
Jacob Balsley
Instructor
A Knoxville, TN native who attended Bearden High School where he was the Varsity starting shortstop for the baseball team all 4 years. He then went on to play collegiately at San Diego State University and Kennesaw State University as a middle infielder, corner infielder, and outfielder for both schools.
Unfortunately and ultimately, his career recently came to a close from battling multiple injuries, which led him to pursue a coaching career. He spent his first year coaching helping the Hardin Valley Academy baseball team.
He has seen the game from different angles and on all levels as he has spent countless hours with professional players and coaches, college players, and high school players. Taking after his father, who was the pitching coach for the San Diego Padres for 17 years, Jacob is very passionate about the game of baseball. He strives to increase the baseball IQ and performance of young athletes and aims his sights to not only develop the youth into great players, but also into great men along the way.
Blake Hubble
Player Development/Strength and Condition Coach
- Halls High School Grad
- 2019 District Co-POY
- All District Team
- Cisco College (Juco)
- 2022 6th nationally in triples
- TXNM Juco All-Star
- Wichita State Signee (D1)
- Tennessee Wesleyan University (A Top NAIA)
- 2nd Team All Conference
- AAC Conference Champions
- NAIA World Series Runner-Up
- Career .322 Average
Palmer Taylor
Instructor
Born Meadowview, Virginia.
Attended to Patrick Henry High School a graduated in 2016. After high school attended Carson-Newman University for 2 years then transferred back home to Emory & Henry College. Finished his playing care at Milligan University and received a degree in Business Administration with a focus in sports management. Palmer’s passion is to give back to the game that has blessed him with so much and to help develop the next generation of ball players and young men!
Grant Van Rossum
Instructor
Grant played high school baseball at Riverwood High School located in Atlanta, Georgia where he won the offensive player of the year award. After he graduated in 2021 he went on to play at Tusculum University where he also double majored in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Grant has since coached at BC Athletics where he has been dedicated to helping young players reach their full potential on and off the field as he also strives to be a positive influence as they grow into great young men.
Gracie Keene
Instructor
I am ecstatic to start this new chapter. I love working with kids of all ages and have a passion for helping provide input and knowledge to help young women reach their goals physically and mentally.
2019 Saugus HS Female Athlete of the Year
2019 All CIF D1, All-State 1st Team, All-Foothill League Player of the Year
C/O ’25 PGF All-American
Ranked 16th in the nation for graduating class
Committed to the University of Tennessee as a HS freshman
3 years of D1 SEC College Softball experience before medical retirement
8 years of Travel Ball experience (So Cal Choppers)
Cheyanne Marxer
Instructor
I’m so excited to start this next chapter in my softball journey and share my love for the game. I’ve worked with kids for many years, but being able to combine that passion with teaching softball is truly special. Helping young girls grow in the sport-both physically and mentally-is something I’m really looking forward to. I can’t wait to inspire them, build their confidence, and pass on the joy that softball has given me.
2019 First Team All League
2022 First Team All State
2022 Cal State Fullerton Offensive Player of the Year
8 years of travel softball (So Cal Choppers)