Ben Orr • Director
Professional: Chicago Cubs
Coaching: Pitching Coach, Whittier Christian H.S.
College: Biola University
High School: La Mirada H.S.
Profile: Ben was C.I.F. Player of the Year in 1996 at La Mirada H.S. where he helped his team win the Division 3 Championship. He went on to play at Biola University where he was a two time Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Year and NAIA All-American. Ben was ace of the 2001 pitching staff that led Biola to is first NAIA World Series birth in school history. He signed a professional contract with the Chicago Cubs in 2001. Ben has directed baseball camps since 2000.
Brent Lavoie • Assistant Director
Coaching: Head Coach, Whittier Christian H.S.
Head Coach, East LA Dodgers (Summer Collegiate League)
College: Biola University
High School: Glendale H.S. MO.
Profile: Brent was selected to the All-Southwest Missouri Team at Glendale H.S. in Springfield MO. He played collegiately at Biola University where he starred at second base for the Eagles who participated in the NAIA World Series. After college Brent lead Valley Christian H.S. to a league title and C.I.F. appearance in his first year as head coach. After two successful seasons as head coach at Whittier H.S. Brent currently took over as Junior Varsity Head Coach at La Mirada H.S.
Kyle Muhlsteff • Lead Instructor, Hitting and Infield
Professional: Independent North American League
Coaching: Whittier Christian H.S. Varsity Asst. (2011)
College: Valparaiso University
High School: Esperanza H.S.
Profile: Kyle was a 2nd team All-Sunset League selection and was named 2005 MVP of the National Classic Tournament at Esperanza High School his senior year. He played at Cypress College from 2005-2007 and played at Orange Coast College in 2008. Kyle received a scholarship to play at Valparaiso University from 2008-2010. In 2010 he hit .339 with 83 hits and 6 home runs and set the Valparaiso school record for doubles in a season with 23 in 2010. Kyle played pro ball for Maui Na Koa Ikaika (Strong Warriors of Hawaii) in the North American League. He is the first base coach and infield/hitting coach at Whittier Christian H.S.
Jonathon Rouwenhorst • Lead Instructor, Pitching
Professional: Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves
College: Biola University
High School: Brethren Christian H.S.
Profile: Jon was drafted in the 34th round by the Cleveland Indians out of Brethren Christian H.S. He attended Biola University where he had an outstanding career earning 1st Team All-American Honors. Jon signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2001 where he spent 7 seasons taking part in two Big League Camps and pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Freeway League Series. Jon signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2008 where he spent the year in AAA. Jon will be playing for the OC Flyers in the Professional Golden Baseball League.
David Munoz • Lead Instructor, Hitting and Infield
Professional: Independent Frontier League
Coaching: Biola University Asst.
College: Cal State Fullerton, Biola University
High School: Esperanza H.S.
Profile: David Munoz was a standout shortstop at Division 1 Esperanza High School where he was was named MVP of the Orange County All-Star game in 1998. After high school David signed to play at Biola University where he was an all conference shortstop. In 2002 David transferred his senior year to play at Division 1 powerhouse Cal State Fullerton. After college David played 3 years of professional baseball in the Independent Frontier League. David or "Coach Moony" is one of the all time favorite Called Up Coaches.
Nick Covyeau • Lead Instructor, Hitting and Outfield
College: Biola University/Arizona Christian University
High School: Capistrano Vally H.S.
Profile: Nick is a power hitting outfielder who prepped at Capistrano Valley H.S. in Mission Viejo. After Capo Valley Nick attended San Diego City College where he was offered a scholarship to play for Arizona Christian University. In the summer of 2011 Nick transferred to Biola University where he will compete in his senior year. Nick has been with FCA/Called Up Camps since the Winter of 2009. Nick is best known as "Coach Coovy" at camp.
Jeff Cullen • Lead Instructor, Hitting and Outfield
College: Evangel University
High School: Valley View H.S.
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Kevin Marchael • Lead Instructor, Pitching and Catching
Coaching: Millikan H.S. Asst.
College: Cal State LA
High School: LB Wilson H.S.
Profile: Kevin grew up in Long Beach, Ca. in a baseball family. Kevin played High School baseball at Division 1 Long Beach Wilson High School and went on to pitch at Cal State Los Angeles. Kevin is currently the varsity pitching coach at Long Beach Millikan High School. FCA Called Up Camps is excited to have Kevin on board as a lead coach.
Trevor Bloom • Lead Instructor, Hitting and Outfield
Professional: Independent American Association
Coaching: Palmdale H.S. Asst.
College: San Diego Christian U.
High School: Palmdale H.S.
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Gary Patchett • Lead Instructor, Hitting and Infield
Professional: LA Angels, Cincinnati Reds
College: San Jose State U.
High School: Carson H.S.
Profile: Gary played high school baseball at Carson High School. After attending Harbor Community College Gary earned a scholarship to play at San Jose State University where he was the starting shortstop on the 2000 College World Series team. At San Jose State Gary earned the Defensive Player of the Year Award. In the Summer of 2000 Gary signed a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds. After 6 years in the Reds Organization Gary signed to play with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He recently attended scouting school and is coaching travel baseball.