Our Team
Kiambu Fentress, Director of Development
Kiambu Fentress is one of the most well known and respected coaches in the Nashville area. Kiambu graduated from Ensworth High School and continued his career at Vanderbilt University, contributing to the 2019 SEC Tournament Championship and eventual NCAA National Championship.
In 2021 Kiambu transitioned from player to coach and joined the Philadelphia Phillies as an infield coach in the minor league ranks.
Kiambu is involved in the Make A Play Foundation, and is a founder of digital content series The Two Percent.
Ryan Caldwell, Development Instructor
Ryan Caldwell is a native of Nashville, TN, graduating from Ezell Harding Christian school before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015.
With a deep passion for developing young baseball players, Ryan has established himself as one of the most sought after baseball instructors in the area. Specializing in hitting and defense, Ryan will help sharpen your player’s skills and build confidence.
Collin Bosley Smith- Pitcher Development
Originally from Washington D.C., Collin began his college baseball career at Duke University. After three years with the Blue Devils, Collin transferred to Lipscomb University.
Collin received his undergraduate degree in biology at Duke University, and his Master’s Degree in exercise and human performance at Lipscomb.
Collin’s pitching program will include proper arm care routines, sequencing, pitch development, and command.
Dr. Tyler Ward, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Tyler is a native of southern Indiana, where he spent four years as a pitcher at Indiana State University. Tyler is in the top 10 all time of innings pitched for the Sycamores, earning Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American accolades, and helping his team to multiple seasons ranked in the top 25.
After his playing career, Tyler entered the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program while serving as a graduate assistant coach at Indiana State. After completing the doctoral program, Tyler entered his residency in Sports Physical Therapy at Houston Methodist.
In 2024 Tyler served as a Minor League Physical Therapist with the New York Mets organization. Tyler recently relocated to Nashville full time and opened his business, The Shop Physical Therapy.
Tyler is now available to provide arm care programs, injury rehabilitation and prevention, and pitching lessons. Additionally, Tyler offers advanced physical therapy services that include cupping, dry needling, BFR, and many others.
Madyson Clark, Softball Instructor
Madyson Clark grew up in Claremont, CA and continued her softball career at Oregon State University and The University of Kentucky.
As a freshman in 2023, Madyson made 44 starts for the Beavers. Eventually joining The Wildcats as a junior, Madyson made 85 starts in two seasons, starting 55 games her senior season. As a utility player, Madyson contributed as a versatile infielder and designated hitter.
Madyson is now available for group and private softball lessons while pursuing a graduate degree at Vanderbilt University
Chris Botsoe, Development Coordinator
Chris is a native of Chicago, with a college career that included stops at Louisville, Iowa Western Community College, and Eastern Kentucky University.
Chris began coaching immediately after his playing days, with time as a Graduate Assistant at Eastern Kentucky, and as an assistant at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
For the past three years, Chris has served as an area scout with the Oakland A’s, covering Tennessee, Alabama, and the Florida Pan Handle.
Chris has seen the best players in the region, and is at Hit City to help you be one of those players.
Jeremy Brown, Hitting/1st Base Instructor
Jeremy Brown is a native of St. Paul, MN, where he played JUCO baseball at Anoka Ramsey Community College. In his Freshman season Jeremy batted .402 with a .637 slugging percentage, earning all conference and all region honors.
After JUCO Jeremy continued his career at Columbus St in Georgia, followed by USC Beaufort. During his final season in 2025 Jeremy led the Sand Sharks in home runs and RBIs.
Will Weber- Catching Instructor
From Fairview, TN, William Weber is one of the top rated catching prospects in the 2027 class. William has committed to the University of Virginia to continue his education and baseball career.
William is available this winter for private catching instruction. If you have a young catcher looking to build proper fundamentals, you will find great value in working with William. If you have a teenager that needs a catching mentor, William is your guy.