Owner

With over two decades of experience in baseball and softball at nearly every level, Denny brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to the game. A former college catcher, Denny has spent more than 15 years coaching at the collegiate level and has led several summer college baseball teams. He also has over 12 years of experience as a high school baseball coach and more than 10 years coaching both baseball and softball travel teams. In addition to coaching, Denny has worked as a professional baseball scout, bringing a sharp eye for talent and a deep understanding of player development. 

Throughout his career, many of Denny's players have gone on to play at the collegiate level, with some even being drafted into Major League Baseball (MLB), further highlighting his ability to develop and mentor top-tier talent. Since 2017, he has owned and operated The Yard, a unique training facility dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential on and off the field.

I was born in Stockton, California but raised in Elk Grove. I graduated from Elk Grove High school in 2013 as a dual sport athlete in baseball and football. I had the privledge to play six MLB players in high school. Most notably Rowdy Tellez, JD Davis, Dylan Carlson, Nick Madrigal, Derek Hill, and Dom Nunez. After High School I continued my carrer at San Jose State, San Joaquin Delta College, and Chico State. In 2019 I had Labrum surgery on my throwing shoulder, which ended my baseball career and brought me to The Yard since 2020. I have coached the Lady Sharks Fastpitch and Linden Legends. I really enjoy being able to pass on my knowledge and love for the game to the next generation of young athletes.  

Softball has been my life since I was 4 years old. I grew up in Stockton, CA and I played travel ball for the local Sorcerers organization. I currently attend San Joaquin Delta College for softball. Freshman year I received First Team All-American, and NorCal pitcher of the year for California Community Colleges. During my lessons my goal is to improve pitching skills such as, accuracy, movement, velocity, and mechanics while incorporating different pitches.  

If you are interested in baseball hitting lessons, please contact me at (209)-329-8918.