PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU SURPASS YOUR TRAINING GOALS, IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS AND GAIN CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF.
Our passionate experts and sports educators will provide a safe and fun environment where everyone can get active, learn and achieve their potential and simply be better than they were the day before.
Coach Kalon Smith | Baseball
Coach Kalon has been playing baseball for most of his life, following in his father's footsteps. After playing three years at Sequoyah High School, Kalon was blessed to have the opportunity to play college baseball at Covenant College in the North Georgia Mountains. Coach Kalon takes a unique approach to coaching, working to meet each of his clients right where they are. He works hard to figure out what makes them tick and quickly builds a trusting relationship with them. He make sure players work hard but also always remember that the game is a game and loving the game is key. He loves the opportunity to work on batting fundamentals, and really enjoys teaching strong defense skills.
Coach Todd Kirby | Baseball
Coach Todd Kirby has been a baseball instructor since 2012. He has coached travel baseball and youth football for many years. Coach Todd teaches baseball hitting, and specializes in pitching for athletes in middle school through college ages. He has two talented sons that play baseball and football at Etowah High School. Coach Todd's baseball career:
2013 inducted into KSU Hall of Fame
2009 inducted into Effingham County High School Hall of Fame (3 year letterman and MVP all three years)
1995-1997 Played professional baseball with the Spartanburg Alley Cats (Independent League)
1993-1995 Kennesaw State University NAIA World Series Championship; College World Series MVP
1991-1993 Middle Georgia College JUCO World Series runner up
Coach Bradley West | Baseball
Coach Brad grew up in Athens, GA playing for Clarke Central. Bradley was a 4 year varsity starter. He was a two time all region 1st team as a pitcher and hitter, preseason All-State selection his senior year and currently still owns the second highest single season batting average in school history (.507). He received a scholarship to play for GCSU in Milledgeville, then transferred to GGC in Lawrenceville for two years where he played during their inaugural season in 2013. His junior season was cut short after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He finished with a 3-0 record and a .92 ERA in 4 starts. Bradley transferred back to GCSU his senior year and received a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing. Bradley has previous experience giving hitting and pitching lessons outside of Athens after college. He currently resides in Woodstock after spending the previous 7 years in Atlanta. Pitching is his favorite but he can work with hitters as well. He would love to help your player improve skills.
Coach Jarrod Brown | Baseball/Softball
Jarrod was born and raised in Acworth. He started playing baseball at age 3. He continued to play high school baseball at North Cobb, where he received the USMC Distinguished Athlete Award for performance on and off the field. He went on to be part of the Southern Polytechnic 2004 Conference Champions.
After his playing days were done he continued in baseball through coaching and private instruction. Jarrod held various head and assistant coaching roles with North Cobb, The Walker School, Nelson Baseball School, and various youth baseball organizations. He was also an instructor at multiple college summer camps including some SEC schools and local junior colleges. His private instruction includes 10+ years of lessons in all aspects of baseball and softball. He has worked
with athletes from 5 years old through professional baseball.
Jarrod is a student of the game and loves learning the how’s and why’s. He had the opportunity to work with multiple MLB coaches and players who taught him skills that can be successful at all levels of baseball. Jarrod gets true joy out of helping his students realize their goals.
Jarrod met his wife while playing softball with her and they got married in 2010, and they currently reside in Woodstock. They are huge Braves fans and attend as many games as their schedules allow.
They have a daughter, Maddux, and a son, Myles, and an awesome dog, Bella. In his free time Jarrod enjoys playing golf, gardening, and cooking for his family.
Coach Dulvis "Ricky" Borjas | Baseball
Dulvis R. Borjas is a former high-level baseball pitcher with a career that spans national and international competition.
Dulvis, Originally from Venezuela, he earned a spot on the Venezuelan National Team two years in a row, competing as both a catcher and a pitcher at the highest amateur level in his country. He then moved to the U.S. to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball. He trained under a top baseball agency, eventually earning full-ride scholarships to competitive programs like Bucky Dent Baseball Academy (now Elev8) and Eastern Florida State College, where he quickly rose from a freshman starter to the #1 pitcher in the rotation. He was named Most Valuable Pitcher two seasons in a row and earned All-Conference First Team honors in one of Florida’s toughest collegiate leagues.
His performance on the field attracted interest from multiple professional teams, but just as the scouts came calling, a shoulder injury ultimately shifted his path. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dulvis now brings the same passion, work ethic, and team spirit that defined his baseball career into everything he does. He has a fantastic personality and players of all ages instantly feel comfortable with his easy going ways. He is excited to give back and share what he has learned with the youth players, the future of the game. Coach Ricky does both hitting and pitching instruction, he loves to help players improve their natural mechanics.
Coach Alaina Smith | Softball
We are so very thrilled to add Alaina to our already outstanding group of instructors! Alaina is a former collegiate softball player who made her mark both on and off the field. A proud alumna of Etowah High School, she developed her skills early and quickly became a standout athlete. Her dedication and performance earned her a spot at NC State, where she played all four years at the Division I level.
During her time at NC State, Alaina consistently demonstrated leadership, resilience, and a strong work ethic, contributing to her team’s success. Her passion for the game, combined with her commitment to excellence, has shaped her into a well-rounded competitor and teammate and ready to teach others.
Now a graduate, Alaina brings the same drive and determination to her pursuits beyond the field, continuing to inspire those around her with the lessons she learned through sports. She is excited to teach and help kids of all ages.
Coach Myles Shoda | Baseball
We could not be more excited to welcome Coach Myles Shoda to our Relentless family. Coach Myles comes to us with a lifetime and wealth of baseball knowledge and experience from literally every aspect. He begins each lesson with an intentional firm handshake and reminder to the players on the importance of it.
Originally from Cleveland, OH, Coach Myles played college baseball at Cuyahoga Community College then at the D1 level at Bowling Green State University. Later on, he had the privilege of becoming the head baseball coach at Cuyahoga Community College.
He stayed in the baseball world, as a scout for the Yankees and worked with their AAA Columbus Clippers franchise.
Coach Myles earned a Masters in Sports Administration
from Kent State University, going on to a successful career as certified MLBPA player agent in 1986 thru present day. He currently represents one HOF and several ML All Stars.
In 1995 he relocated to Atlanta to merge his athlete representation business with a sports marketing firm.
Coach Myles is married to Bobbi, they have two adult children in the metro Atlanta area. He is blessed to have four granddaughters that call him Papa.
From ages 5-18, your player will absolutely benefit, receiving instruction and mentorship from Coach Myles.
Coach Jayson Foster | Speed/Agility | Football
Coach Jayson Foster is something of a celebrity here in Cherokee County, but you would never know if from his humble demeanor. Coach Foster was a standout football player for Cherokee County High School earning numerous awards and accolades including being named All County Defensive Player of the Year multiple years. Coach Foster then went on to play Football at Georgia Southern University, where he broke records left and right, earning more awards and accolades for his skills in multiple positions across the field. At GSU, he was named Freshman of the Year by the Southern conference coaches, then as a Sophomore went on the set conference rushing records, scoring touchdowns in all 12 of the season games. He finished his years as an Eagle setting school records for 3047 yards of offense and earning the Walter Payton Award. In 2018 Coach Foster was inducted into the Georgia Southern Sports Hall of Fame, then in 2019, Coach Foster was inducted into the Cherokee High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Foster is fantastic working with athletes of all ages and skill levels. He works with young football players learning the game as well as those who have all the advanced skills that simply need fine tuning. He also runs speed and agility classes in addition to working one on one with clients for individualized skill improvement. He has a unique ability to encourage his clients and help them build a confidence to go with the skills they are learning. He for sure teaches all the clients he works with, the true value of our favorite phrase- "put in the work" ! We are so blessed to have him as part of our team at Relentless.
Coach Maddie Reid | Softball
Coach Maddie is a valuable asset to our Relentless Team. She has grown up as a Georgia girl, attending Woodstock High School from 2013-2017. She played softball at Woodstock and was honorable mention for All Region for 2015 and 2016. She excelled as a travel ball as part of the Georgia Academy Power program as well. Maddie played at the collegiate level at West Georgia Tech for two years, but was eventually sidelined by a shoulder injury. She has over 15 years of softball experience and is excited to help young players develop and improve their softball skills. Coach Maddie works with players at all levels from the beginner rec ball player to the more advanced travel ball athlete. She relates well to the girls and helps them work to find thier best potential.
Coach Cassidy Wolfe | Softball
We are so excited to add Coach Cassidy to our fantastic squad of softball instructors. She is a homegrown Georgia girl, playing five years at Woodstock High School, starting on the JV team as an 8th grader. She was a part of the East Cobb Edge and Cartersville Blaze travel programs as well. While at WHS, she was named defensive player of the year as a pitcher at the JV and Varsity level, earning a scholarship to play softball at Marion Military Academy.
Coach Cassidy comes from a family of athletes and knows what it takes to excel and succeed. She has been giving private lessons for a few years around Cherokee county. She believes that the knowledge and the will to compete are so very valuable to athletes. Her hope is to inspire and empower young people to get the best from themselves, and realize that hard work gets them where they want to go.
Her motto is Desire, Inspire and catch fire! While Coach Cassidy's speciality is softball pitching she also loves to help younger hitters improve mechanics and swing and can work to build defensive skills as well.
Coach Lee Hyde | Baseball
We are so very blessed to have added Lee Hyde to our team. Lee is married to his wife of 12 years, Susanne and he has two awesome kiddos, Charlotte and Noah. He coaches both Charlotte (softball) and Noah (baseball) at South Cherokee, so you may have seen him around the community. Coach Hyde is a humble guy, you may never know he played pro ball and has some much amazing baseball knowledge, but what you will see right away, is his unique ability to connect to a player and help him do better.Coach Hyde played three years at Georgia Tech where he primarily pitched, but also played outfield. He was on the 2006 College World Series team at GT and got to start the first game of the tournament against Clemson. He was then drafted after his Junior year at GT, by the Atlanta Braves in the 4th round. During his first full season he was held up by Tommy John surgery.
After rehabbing, Lee was invited to the Arizona Fall League in 2009. It took no time at all for him to be added to the Braves 40 man roster and invited to Major League Camp. The highlight of his career was getting to share a clubhouse and dugout with Bobby Cox in his last season as the Braves manager that Spring.
In 2011, after being released from the Braves, the Nationals claimed him on their 40 man roster where he spent a year in AAA, next moving on to sign a free agent contract with the Yankees, playing between the AA and AAA clubs.
He was a free agent again after that season and signed a contract with the Reds in 2013, which would be the best year of his career. At one point, he went 39 innings over 39 consecutive appearances out of the bullpen without giving up a run. He finished the season with a 1.98 ERA. After such a season, he earned himself a Major League ST invite from the Reds for the following season.
Later in 2014, he was released by the Reds. He played a short stint of Independent ball in Somerset before going back to to finish his degree at GT, the place where it all started.
Now he finds his love for the game in coaching his own kids and is excited to share that love with others with local rec players and the players at Relentless. He believes that the game must be fun in order for players to do the very best, especially at the younger ages.
Coach Hannah Jenkins | Softball
When you meet Coach Hannah Jenkins, her magnetic personality is the first thing you will notice. Girls are immediately comfortable working with her and are comfortable stepping out of their own comfort zone to improve as a player. As a softball instructor, she is a valuable member of the Relentless team. Hannah is a student of the game for sure. She has played softball for 12+ years, including 10 years of travel ball and playing on the Varsity team out of Lyndon Academy in Woodstock. Hannah was blessed to play at Georgia Highland College while furthering her education. She still umpires softball games locally and has coached teams for the last couple seasons. She puts her heart into helping experienced pitchers up their skillset and raise their game. She also is fantastic working with brand new softball pitchers and hitters, as she has the patience and understanding from her own playing experience, to help girls navigate the mechanical and mental sides of the game. We can’t wait to get your player set up with Hannah.
Coach Chris Sears | Baseball
Coach Chris is an asset to the Relentless crew and a master at helping hitters improve their skills. He has a clear love for the game and extensive coaching experience. Chris played high school baseball in Cobb County, playing for both North Cobb and Kennesaw Mountain. Chris was a multiple sport letterman and team captain, playing baseball, football, and wrestling. Chris’s offensive production kept him ranked among county leaders in most offensive categories, earning all county accolades his last year. He played collegiately at Oglethorpe University, transferring into KSU where he graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education.
Chris’s coaching and individual instruction experiences include time with STaFF Athletics (17U showcase team, placing 5th BEST World Series), Braski Sports, Cobb Sports Baseball, and GA Academy. Chris works as a physical education teacher here in Cherokee County, where he spent 2 years coaching baseball at Sequoyah High School, and 4 years at Etowah as a varsity fastpitch coach- with multiple appearances in the state tournament. Additionally, Chris is a multi-certified personal trainer (ISSA, IFTA) and is passionate about keeping kids active and healthy. He lives in Canton with his wife, Stacy, and his two children, Cole (14) and Ansley (11). Coach Chris can't wait to help your player be the best version of themselves.
Coach Matt Cervone | Baseball
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