| Our instructors are first-class teachers of the game. Backed by years of experience as players and coaches at various levels of play, they enjoy sharing their baseball knowledge and enjoyment of the game with kids of all ages. Baseball is their passion. |
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| Bruce Johnson, Hitting and Infield (Owner/Director) | | Two-time First-Team All Northern California High School Shortstop. After high school, Bruce started four years at UC Berkeley, where he played in the College World Series (1980), earned All Pac-10 3B honors (1981) and was voted Team MVP (1982). Following his senior year, he served as Head Coach of Cal's Junior Varsity Baseball Team. Bruce went on to become an International Player / Manager in Melbourne, Australia, and earned a position on the Australian National Team at third base. Bruce has played and coached at all amateur levels and has 30 years of experience working with youth development programs. Currently, Bruce coaches at Issaquah High School and with the Bears Baseball Club.
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| Alan Patrick, Hitting and Catching (Owner/Manager) | | Three-time First Team All-Metro & 1994 All-State Catcher from Ballard HS. He earned a baseball scholarship to the University of Portland where he played catcher and outfield, leading his team in hitting his senior year. Alan was the associate head coach at Lynnwood High School from 2000-2002 and helped lead the 2000 team to its first winning season and state tournament in 9 years. Alan has been instructing at FOC for the past 10 years and is widely considered one of the top hitting and catching instructors in the area. Alan has managed/coached 14 select teams during this time, winning 3 league championships, 9 tournaments, and the majority of his players have moved onto successful high school baseball careers. Currently, Alan is the director for the Bears Baseball Club.
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| Hal DeBerry, Pitching | | Hal brings 18 years of college coaching experience at Spokane Falls and Edmonds Community Colleges, Portland State University, and Columbia Basin. Furthermore, Hal has 15 years experience as a professional scout. Recently, Hal has coached in the Cape Cod League and a member of the USA Baseball 18U Evaluation Staff. During his time as a coach, Hal has had over 30 players drafted, over 50 players move on to Division I baseball, and over 150 players move on to other levels of collegiate baseball. Hal has also been the pitching coach for 7 summer teams ranging from 15-18U and has been a pitching instructor at FOC for the past 8 years. Currently, Hal is the head coach at Newport High School. Hal's pitching program is a comprehensive approach, based on a blending of athleticism and biomechanical principles, tied together with a strong mental foundation.
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| Brad Files, Hitting | | Graduated in 1988 from Newport High School where he was a three-time letter winner as an outfielder. Spent the next two years at Mesa Community College in Arizona, and was named Team Captain of the 1990 club which won the Western Regional Title, and finished third overall at the JUCO World Series. In 1994, at age 23, he was named the Head Coach at Bothell High School, where he led the Cougars to their first State Tournament appearance since 1957. He joined the Newport coaching staff as a varsity assistant in 1997, and along with then first-year head coach Brian Fischer, helped guide the Knights to their first State Championship since 1982. Newport and Coach Files added State Championships in 2001 and 2006. Brad has coached summer ball with Lakeside Recovery Center Sr. Legion for the past 17 years. During this time, over 25 players have been drafted and over 150 have moved on to college baseball. Brad and his wife Shawna have two sons, J.T. and Erik.
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| Mark Gray, Hitting and Infield | | Mark attended Issaquah HS where he was a 3 year varsity starter and was a key member of the 2004 State Champion Team. Mark was 1st team All-Kingco and 2nd team All-State his senior year. Mark was also a 3 year varsity starter at QB for the football team. As a senior he earned 1st team All-Kingco, Kingco Player of the Year, and 1st team All-State. Mark continued to play two sports at Santa Rosa Junior College where he was a member of the 2005 NorCal State Champion Baseball Team. Mark has been on the coaching staffs for football and baseball at Issaquah High the past 3 year. Mark has also coached summer ball the past 4 seasons (last 2 with the Bears Baseball Club). He lead the 2010 and 2011 teams to the league championship.
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| Robert Johnson, Hitting and Infield | | Robert attended Issaquah HS where he lettered all 4 years and was a member of 2 state championship teams (2004 & 2007). Robert was named All-Kingco 2 times and was awarded the Team Most Inspirational three times. Robert began his coaching career with the Bears Baseball Club as a special assistant and became a team coach last year. Robert helped lead his 14U team to the Sandy Koufax state tournament.
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| Derek Decater, Hitting & Personal Training | | Derek attended Skyline HS and was a 4 year varsity starter. While at Skyline, Derek was the 2nd rated 16 year old prospect in the nation, played for the Mariners area code team, was 1st team All- Kingco 3 times, and was awarded Eastside Player of the Year twice. Derek played college ball at the University of Arizona where he was a freshman All-American, played in the College World Series, played in the Alaskan Baseball League, and graduated with a degree in Human Physiology. Derek has coached at Skyline HS and is entering his 4th year coaching summer ball (3rd with the Bears Baseball Club). Derek owns/operates Decater Sports Performance and runs all of our athletic training programs at FOC. A great addition to our staff!
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