“BUILDING LEGACIES ONE PLAYER AT A TIME.”5 TOOLS OF THE PLAYER
1. RUNNING SPEED. Speed is the most "innate" (genetically predisposed) of the 5 Tools. It is possible to enhance a ballplayer's speed, but substantial gains are dependent upon the athlete himself. Players with speed are counted on to make things happen and are catalysts both offensively and defensively in the game of baseball. Scouts look at speed, and know that if a player has it he is well on the way to becoming a 5 Tool player. LSA instructors work to improve running speed by improving form, efficiency of movement and first-step quickness.
2. ARM STRENGTH. Arm strength is often rated as the "least important" of the 5 Tools, but arm strength can be a lethal weapon in any defensive position. Along with arm strength, muscle endurance is an often overlooked area for baseball players. Pitchers realize the importance of muscle endurance - being able to throw hundreds of pitches weekly - but what about the shortstop who needs to make plays day in and day out, or the outfielder looking to gun down a base runner at the plate? Arm strength AND endurance are two critical areas emphasized by LSA instructors.
3. HITTING FOR AVERAGE. Lets face it, to score runs you need base runners. Good hitters hit for average first and power second. Hitting for average requires the ability to hit to all fields and assess defensive situations - knowing when to hit to the right side, when to bunt, or being able to make contact when the hit and run is on. Hitting for average requires good decision-making ability and good pitch selection at the plate, foundational skills that are highly emphasized by LSA instructors.
 High Fives with Jason Botts, 2006 OKC Red Hawks . Being a Bat Boy was so cool. Thanks Legacy - Brett 405-752-A-HIT for all your baseball & softball needs. |
Meet the Instructors of Legacy Sports |
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Jeff Bronkey - Pitching Instructor
Jeff Bronkey was born on Saturday, September 18, 1965, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Bronkey was 27 years old when he broke into the big leagues on May 2, 1993, with the Texas Rangers. He also pitched for the Brewers in '94 & '95. Jeff was also inducted into the Oklahoma State University Hall of Fame. He has been teaching the art of pitching for the last 11 years. Jeff was the very first Instructor to do Lessons at Legacy Sports Academy. That in itself makes Jeff a Legacy. He loves the Dirt Pitching Mounds and you will to if you get lessons from Jeff Bronkey. Jeff is a dedicated Christian, married to Kathy with 2 daughters who are both standout softball players. | |
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Pat Berglund - A Grown Up Batboy
Owner and hitting / fielding instructor. Pat opened Legacy February 11th 2006 with the help of some very special men. Bill Bean and Kenny Barton. Pat has been instructing players in the art of hitting since 1999. He started as a volunteer coach but this soon grew into a full time career as more and more students showed up to hit. "I teach a very simple, short, compact, rotational swing. With a small amount of linear movement. The goal being to get the most power out of the student possible. From the students I have taught the consensus is; Baseball is alot more fun if you can hit. "
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Matt Houston |
 Matt was a standout player at Putnam City North. He then attended Oklahoma City University and then went on to play for the Baltimore Orioles organization. Matt joined us shortly after Legacy opened, he teaches Hitting and Catching. He also works in our camps and clinics.
Matt is presently not giving lessons at time.
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Bobbi Towers - Softball Instructor |
 Bobbi Towers is in her 6th season as assistant softball coach at Oklahoma City University. In her four years coaching at OCU, the Stars have averaged 51 wins per year and have advanced to the NAIA Championships each year. She helped OCU win four consecutive NAIA national titles. She was selected as a first-team NAIA all-American catcher in 1997 and 1998. Towers holds NAIA Championships records with two home runs in a game and eight total bases in a game. Towers is engaged to Prince Bridges.
Bobbi joined Legacy Sports as a private instructor shortly after Legacy opened in 2006. She is awesome with kids of all ages. |
Brandon Fairbanks - Pitching - Hitting |
Brandon comes to us by way of Vetta Sports in St. Louis. Brandon will be giving pitching and hitting lessons and coaching on our Academy Teams. While playing college ball at Principia he led his team with a .421 batting ave. He is currently playing mens league baseball in OKC and St. Louis. |
Dustin Dailey "DD" |
 DD is our new Baseball and softball director on the boomtown ballyards side. He also gives hitting lessons and outfielding lessons. Former player at UCO and All Star in the NABA mens league. |
Chad Lee - Pitching |
 Chad works out at Legacy in the off season and does pitching lessons.
Chad will be returning for another year of Professional. Good Luck Chad.
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Kennard Bibbs - Hitting - Fielding |
 Bibbs is coaching our HS Fall baseball teams with coach Fairbanks and Berglund. He is rehabbing a knee preparing for 2008. We look to see Bibbs back in a Professional line up in the near future. He and his wife are expecting their first child in December.
Brewers' 14th round selection in June 2002 free agent draft
In 2004, finished 3rd in California League in stolen bases with 38 … In 2003, led the Midwest League in runs scored (87) and finished 2nd in stolen bases (55) ... In 2002, recorded the second-most steals in the Pioneer League (22).
2005 SEASON
Spent the entire season with the Huntsville Stars (AA-Brewers) Logged time at every outfield position Batted .279 (100-for-359) on the season with 18 doubles, six triples, and one home run Set a career high for doubles in a single season with 18 Stole 23 bases while only being caught stealing nine times | |
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Ryan Phillips - Pitching |
 Drafted - Selected by Boston Red Sox in 11th Round (335th overall) of 2004 amateur entry draft (June-Reg) Jun 16,2004 - signed Ryan Joins us in 2008 as a Pitching Instructor. He also helps out a local middle school team in Edmond. Central Middle School. Come by and meet Ryan. |
Carson Long - Catching |
 College ExperienceCentral Baptist College, Conway, Arkansas, 2004-2005 Started 23games and played in 31 games as a freshman University of Central Oklahoma, 2006-Present-Red Shirt 2007 Season
All –Conference, All-District Tournament Team and All Region MVP, 2004 |
Mark Framel - Hitting |
Mark is a former high school and college player from New Mexico and Oklahoma. I have coached high school baseball in both states for the past 12 years. I also had the opportunity to work with the Texas Rangers AAA affiliate team, the Oklahoma City Redhawks, in the summer of 2002. I am currently working with 25-30 high school and collegiate athletes. I stress fundamental mechanics, mental aspects, a lot of drill work, but most important, CONSISTENCY at the plate. I scout most of my athletes on a monthly basis and also take my athletes through video analysis sessions | |
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4. HITTING FOR POWER. The most obvious benefit of this Tool is that extra base hits increase a team's chances of scoring. Power hitters also add an intimidation factor. Barry Bonds drew a record 198 walks in 2002, taking his on-base percentage to over 500. Power hitters have recently emerged because athletes recognize the importance of strength and conditioning programs, and the fact that power hitters generally demand the best contracts. Home runs and doubles off the wall are a fan, and scout, favorite. LSA instructors work to refine the athlete's swing and maximize his physical abilities to hit the long ball.
5. FIELDING. Scouts will often say a player has "good hands." In reality, good hands or good fielding position - is the result of a number of factors working together that make difficult plays look simple. Middle infielders, catchers, and outfielders must have the defensive skills required to take away base hits, know how to "read" a hitter, and know how to react and position themselves for the best chance for success. LSA fielding instructors start with the basics and work to develop a functional approach to fielding fundamentals at all positions.
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