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OA Mission


we want to create a fun, athlete centered environment that will help us pass along our love for BaseBall to the next generation of athletes. Our goal is to provide young players a process Based development plan that promotes a versatile approach to the physical, mental and social sides of BaseBall
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We empower our athletes ​By delivering resources and Best practices that we have learned throughout our careers and continue to gather through furthering education. By promoting physical literacy, athletic movement and BaseBall skill development; we truly feel that we can help players reach new levels of performance, and enhance their game enjoyment.
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Being athletes ourselves; we understand that everyone is unique and will achieve their Biggest gains in a structured environment where they can express their individual athleticism. Our sincere hope is that we can initiate a long-term process of personal development.

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Looking back on my playing career I learned countless lessons, priceless knowledge, and was put in many situations that ultimately shaped me into who I am today. Being raised through the game of baseball is something I cherish and am extremely proud of. Now, I couldn’t be more excited to pass that along to the next generation of athletes. Even the most gifted ball players will spend majority of their life OFF of the baseball field. The core values and work ethic it takes to be successful in sports will last throughout a lifetime off the field. I can say this WITH confidence knowing that the most successful athletes share THESE common traits; During or after their life in the game of baseball. I now want to help young athletes optimize their potential in life by developing those traits necessary, through the amazing game of baseball.

Ryan mattheus 

  • 2000-2002 The Galt High School
  • 1st Team All League 2001-2002
  • Galt High School Sport Hall of Fame
  • 2002 34th Round 19th round 2003 (Rockies D&F)
  • Sac City 2003-2004
  • 2004-2016 Professional Career
  • 2007 & 2008 Texas League (AA) All Star
  • 2008 Futures Game
  • 2011 MLB Debut (Washington Nationals)
  • Part of 2011-2015 in MLB Nationals, Angels, Reds
  • Member of 2012 Postseason Roster  (Nationals)​​​
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Steven Talbert

My name is Steven Talbert and I am a native to Sacramento, CA. My passion lies in providing athletes with the best possible approach to further excel in their pitching careers. I aspire to help our clients both on and off the field with the lessons I have taken from my playing career. My understanding and approach to development stems from the time I spent training with Driveline Baseball in Kent, WA. From being a low velocity thrower to seeing overall velocity, strength, and arm health improvements, I hope to instill the same results in our athletes. 


I understand that training and excelling at this game does not really have a single approach and there  are many factors which dictate ones success. However, I hope to help our athletes develop a consistent plan of action that can give them intrinsic motivation and success on the field.


I attended William Jessup university under Jake Mckinley after a 2 year Junior College stint at both Sacramento City College and Cosumnes River College. Looking forward to seeing you in the gym!
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Lucas still

  • 2010-2014 Christian Brothers hs
  • 2014 all-metro first team (utility)
  • 2014-2016 willamette university 
  • 2015 2.42 era over 26 innings as a freshman
  • 2016 summer trained at driveline 
  • 2016-2017 Cosumnes river college 
  • 2017 summer trained at driveline 
  • 2017-2019 westmont college
  • 2019 two-wayed senior year, hitting .278 with a .435 oBP and 1 hr over 14 games and 4 starts 
 i was not a high velocity guy in high school. through my freshman year of college, my top velocity was 84. My lack of natural aBility to throw hard was a Blessing in disguise. it forced me to find alternative ways to throw harder. After two trips to driveline, doing the driveline program at home for two years, countless hours lifting, and watching every video availaBle online, i touched 91 on the mound. The knowledge I acquired in my pursuit of throwing harder is invaluaBle. I have Been ABle to use my experience and knowledge to help trainees Break through apparent velocity Barriers and reach new levels. During my last year of school, i also discovered my passion for video. I am fortunate enough to comBine my love for BaseBall and my love for video By acting as a trainer and director of media & marketing for OA. When it comes to Rapsodo, hittrax, Blastmotion, and more, it can Be very helpful to not only show the player their data, But also show them video of what that data actually looks like, played out during a pitch or swing. In my short time at oa, i have Been aBle to use video in conjunction with these tools to help develop middle school, high school, college, and pro trainees. if you are interested in progressing your game, come in and let's get to work!
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Isaiah Nunez

I was a 4 year college starter beginning at Sacramento City College where I had a 2 year career posting a 2.33 ERA to go along with a 15-3 record with 121 strikeouts and 17 walks over 154.1 innings ... Registered an 8-1 record with a 2.52 ERA as a freshman... Posted a 7-2 mark with a 2.17 ERA and 71 strikeouts in my sophomore season. After 2 years, i earned a scholarship with the CSUN Matadors. i had numerous roles with the Matadors starting the season as a lefty specialist... later earning the start the first game of Big West League play. I started in 24 games over 2 years posting a 3.32 ERA in 160 innings with 112 strikeouts and 24 walks.
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Craig Meredith 

  • Jesuit High School (2005-2009)
  • 08 & 09 section champs
  • American River (2010-2011)
  • 2 time all-Big 8
  • University of Oregon (2012-2014)
  • 138-55 record
  • 1 super regional appearance. 2 regional appearances
  • In 2017 Co-Founded Level, A player-centric video database designed to simplify the recruiting process


Brock Stassi
  • Yuba City High School 03-07
       All Metro 07
  • University of Nevada 07-11
      WAC pitcher of the year 2010
  • 2010 draft 44th round Cleveland Indians
  • 2011 draft 33rd round Philadelphia Phillies
  • 2015 Eastern League MVP
  • Major League debut 2017 (outfielder)
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