Fuel Factory Coaches
Jonathan Huizinga
Jonathan Huizinga
Jonathan Huizinga
Pitching Coach
Jon (aka "Zinger") is originally from Moline, Michigan where he played with the Grand Rapids A's travel team during high school, a team that made it to the Connie Mack World Series in 1998. He played at the collegiate D1 level for the Michigan State Spartans from 1999 to 2002. After school, Jon was undrafted, but continued
Pitching Coach
Jon (aka "Zinger") is originally from Moline, Michigan where he played with the Grand Rapids A's travel team during high school, a team that made it to the Connie Mack World Series in 1998. He played at the collegiate D1 level for the Michigan State Spartans from 1999 to 2002. After school, Jon was undrafted, but continued to play professionally for 12 years and 14 seasons including Winterball. Jon began coaching part time in 2002 and has since coached at the professional, college and high school levels. He started the Backyard Baseball Lab in 2011 which has become the Fuel Factory. Jon and his wife Brittany share a mutual passion for all things baseball! You can often find them at a game supporting their athletes with their two kids. Jon is available for private pitching lessons, team practices, and groups.
Mark Krueger
Jonathan Huizinga
Jonathan Huizinga
Hitting Coach
Mark Krueger is a Utah native who attended Utah Valley University. There, he was a four year starter in the outfield. His senior year they won the WAC Conference Tournament and went to the Regional at LSU. He continued on his baseball career by playing two years of Independent Baseball in the American Association and United
Hitting Coach
Mark Krueger is a Utah native who attended Utah Valley University. There, he was a four year starter in the outfield. His senior year they won the WAC Conference Tournament and went to the Regional at LSU. He continued on his baseball career by playing two years of Independent Baseball in the American Association and United Shores League. After, he took his talents to Paradise Valley High School where he was the head coach of the JV and Freshman team. Mark is available for private hitting lessons, group training, and recruiting videos.
Terry Pollreisz
Jonathan Huizinga
Terry Pollreisz
Hitting Coach
Terry, aka Pollz, played both college baseball and basketball at the University of Portland. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1968 and the Baltimore Orioles in 1969. From 1972 to 1983 Terry coached baseball, basketball and football at Westlinn High School in Oregon where he won two State Championships. He went on
Hitting Coach
Terry, aka Pollz, played both college baseball and basketball at the University of Portland. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1968 and the Baltimore Orioles in 1969. From 1972 to 1983 Terry coached baseball, basketball and football at Westlinn High School in Oregon where he won two State Championships. He went on to coach college baseball at the University of Portland from 1984 to 1997. In 1998 Terry took a position as hitting and defensive coach for the Seattle Mariners where he became a minor league manager for four seasons until 2011. Pollz is available for private hitting and defense lessons.
Luis Aviles, Jr.
Luis Aviles, Jr.
Luis Aviles, Jr.
Luis Aviles jr. is originally from Havana Cuba, where his baseball journey began. He came to the USA when he was 12 years old. He attended Southwest Miami high school in Florida where he was later drafted in 2013 by the Milwaukee Brewers as a shortstop! He spent his first six years of professional baseball in the Brewers organization and
Luis Aviles jr. is originally from Havana Cuba, where his baseball journey began. He came to the USA when he was 12 years old. He attended Southwest Miami high school in Florida where he was later drafted in 2013 by the Milwaukee Brewers as a shortstop! He spent his first six years of professional baseball in the Brewers organization and is currently with the Los Angeles Angels. He has high level minor league experience and big league spring training camp experience with Los Angeles. He’s excited to be spending his off season working with a great group of guys at FuelFactory. He is available for private hitting, fielding, team, and group lessons.
Andrew Walter
Luis Aviles, Jr.
Luis Aviles, Jr.
Pitching Coach
Andrew grew up in nearby Peoria, AZ and attended Cactus High School. He was drafted out of high school in 2009 by the Detroit Tigers but chose to attend college. After playing college ball at the University of San Diego and Yavapai College he was signed by the Houston Astros in 2011. Andrew spent seven seasons with the Astro
Pitching Coach
Andrew grew up in nearby Peoria, AZ and attended Cactus High School. He was drafted out of high school in 2009 by the Detroit Tigers but chose to attend college. After playing college ball at the University of San Diego and Yavapai College he was signed by the Houston Astros in 2011. Andrew spent seven seasons with the Astros organization where he was a member of three minor league championship teams and finished his playing career in 2017 with the AA Corpus Christi Hooks. Andrew is available for pitching instruction and team practices.
Patrick Curtis
Luis Aviles, Jr.
Patrick Curtis
Patrick Curtis, Has practiced the ancient Shaolin and Tibetan arts since the age of 12 years of age. He has since practiced and taught healing and meditation through movement for more than 30 years. His style and system of the White Crane is rooted from Omei Mountain of China. The art is a series of movements that are derived from the tra
Patrick Curtis, Has practiced the ancient Shaolin and Tibetan arts since the age of 12 years of age. He has since practiced and taught healing and meditation through movement for more than 30 years. His style and system of the White Crane is rooted from Omei Mountain of China. The art is a series of movements that are derived from the traditional five animals of shaolin and movements from the Five Elements. Connecting Breathe to movement this style opens the body both physically and mentally. Bring self-awareness to the body, soul, and spirit helping one to return to their genesis. In essence, to Change the very air you breathe