COACHES
TRENT REYNOLDS
President
Trent Reynolds is a professional baseball instructor and life coach in Central Texas whose business is devoted to developing youth, high school, and college players into upstanding young men through the game of baseball. Trent is certified in the Art and Science of Coaching from Erickson International, making him uniquely equipped to develop players from a mental perspective as well as mechanical. Players from all over central Texas have graduated from the Commit to Hit™ Process and are reaping the benefits of a professional, powerful swing. He works with some of the best hitters in the Austin area, who regularly move on to play at the D1 level and hit in the middle of their lineups. Even more importantly players carry their memories of TRPD into the next phase of their life, reaping the benefits of the lessons and habits learned.
Trent and his amazing wife Katy have four hilarious children, Max, Jacob, Evie, and Peter, and enjoy spending their free time going to movies and watching their kids in their own sports.
Direct: (512) 413-4466
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NOAH MADER
Instructor and Head Coach
Born and raised in Austin, TX and have been around the game of baseball my entire life. After graduating from Vandegrift High School, I played collegiate baseball at the University of Massachusetts Boston (D3 NCAA) where I was able to obtain a degree in Business Management with a Marketing concentration and make an appearance at the 2019 NCAA D3 College World Series where we made a semi-final appearance. It will easily go down as one the best experiences I have ever had.
Since graduating, I have been fortunate enough to join TRPD in August of 2021 and it has been an absolute blast. I’m excited for the future of TRPD and all the experiences these players are gonna have while we teach them the right way to play the game of baseball.
DYLAN KUNZ
Instructor and Head Coach
Dylan Kunz has been apart of TRPD since he was in high school, and made the transition from player to coach after graduation. He grew up in Austin, where he played baseball for Dripping Springs High School. In addition to baseball, Dylan also participated extensively in choir and theater.
He was going to take his talents to Incarnate Word, but instead decided to go to ACC to be able to save money before heading to college to graduate debt free. Although he definitely misses playing, he has enjoyed teaching players of all ages and skill levels what he learned in his playing days. Seeing players he coaches grow as athletes and players is what he loves to see, and hopes to one day see somebody he coached as a youth reach their dream of playing college baseball.
KEITH RADER
Instructor and Head Coach
Keith Rader was born and raised in Fresno, CA & attended Bullard High School. As a pitcher and first baseman he earned first team all North Yosemite League his Junior & Senior seasons and 2nd team All Northern California Team his senior year. His talents took him across the country to St. John’s University where he received a BS Degree in Psychology and was named first team All Big East his Junior & Senior seasons as a first baseman. Keith played Minor League Baseball for the Salt Lake Trappers.
Upon the completion of his baseball career, Keith returned to school and pursued a Business Management Degree with a concentration in Professional Golf Management from New Mexico State University. Keith has been in the Golf Business for 24 years and is currently the Club Manager & Head Golf Professional for Lakeway Country Club.
During his baseball career, Keith had the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and teachers of the game and has remained a student of the game. He is excited to be a part of the TRPD staff and is committed to helping players achieve their goals.
Keith and his wife Karen reside in Lakeway with their 3 boys Kyle, Karson and Kameron and 2 dogs Casey & Cooper. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, boating and watching his boys play baseball.
BRENDAN EMMERICH
Instructor and Head Coach
Brendan Emmerich was born and raised in Pflugerville, Texas and he has spent most of his life playing baseball since the age of 4. He played with TRPD through his high school years and played at Pflugerville High School, where he graduated in 2017. He went to go play college baseball at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he played catcher, first base, and DH. After 4 years of of school, Brendan graduated with a double major in sports management and marketing.
Following his graduation in 2021, Brendan moved back home and began coaching with TRPD and has become the catching instructor. Ever since joining the program, Brendan has found a new love for the game, where instead of playing, he can now pass down his knowledge of baseball, as well as life to all. “I know baseball has always been a huge part of my life and it made me who I am today, but it is so much more than just a game. It’s life lessons and values that the game teaches you really shapes you as the person you grow up to be. Not only that, is also has to do with who you surround yourself with when it comes to values and that is what we try to embody at TRPD through our kids, teammates, and coaches.”
TIM COONEN
Coach
Coach Tim has been with TRPD since 2018, and is currently serving as as assistant coach. He and his family moved to the Austin area from Wisconsin where he was born and raised. He is a huge Wisconsin sports fan, but baseball has always been his passion. Go Brewers!
Tim graduated from Kaukauna High School where he played varsity baseball as a junior and senior as well as playing American Legion baseball in the summers. After high school, he continued to play amateur baseball in the Dairyland League. When his playing days were over, Tim stayed in the game and coached local Little League teams.
Coach Tim’s favorite part of about coaching baseball are all of the life lessons the game teaches. Like how to succeed, how to fail, how to be part of a team, how to be a role model, how to have an exceptional work ethic, and how to prepare yourself for pressure situations to name a few.
Tim and his wife Rachel are active in their church and are constantly on the go with their three daughters, Amrynn, Harlow and Henley.
DR. JORDAN PELLIEN
Performance Movement and Injury Specialist
Dr. Pellien received his doctorate from Parker University in Dallas, TX and continued his postgraduate education to earn a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. In addition to his proficiency in traditional chiropractic care, Dr. Pellien has had extensive training and experience in biomechanical analysis, treatment, rehabilitation, and injury prevention for athletes. His specialties include Active Release Technique, biomechanical assessments and treatments, as well as full body rehabilitation protocols.
Dr. Pellien’s own injuries inspired his studies in conservative musculoskeletal care and the ability to heal the body without drugs or surgery. Dr. Pellien trained in Bogota, Colombia, treating Olympic athletes in their preparations for the 2012 London Olympic Games. He treated athletes from beach and indoor volleyball, soccer, track and field, gymnastics, marathon, Ironman competitions, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, speed skating, cycling, and golf.
Dr. Pellien returned stateside where he has treated athletes from the NFL, MLB, PGA, NCAA, and the Ironman circuit. Dr. Pellien works closely with orthopedists, physical therapists, and personal trainers to help develop both rehabilitation and athletic performance protocols. Since 2012, Dr. Pellien has been providing chiropractic care for the University of Texas Baseball team, focusing on spinal mechanics, injury prevention, and athletic performance.
A native Austinite, Dr. Pellien enjoys watching athletes achieve their athletic goals, and avoid injury along the way.