Co-Founder / Coach

Matt Hill spent nine years coaching at Dixie State/Utah Tech where he was part of a staff that made 5 consecutive regional appearances. During his time there he had primarily worked with the catchers and hitters.  He also spent some time in the Northwoods League with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and was part of a coaching staff that set the all-time Northwoods League win record in 2017 with 52. During his nine years of coaching, Matt has coached 24 players that have moved on to play professionally including Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott and New York Mets catcher Logan Porter. During the offseason, he has also worked with multiple college and professional players in St George before they have gone off to spring training. After the 2023 season, he stepped away from college baseball to focus on the development of youth and high school baseball players, with hopes to grow the baseball community in St George.

Matt has coached a CBA Summit High School summer team out of St George for the last 5 years where he has helped find a home for every player in the area who has wanted to play college baseball. He is also the current Southern Utah Rep for College Athlete Advantage, who helps evaluate, promote and place high school baseball players with a college.

Co-Founder / Coach

Michael Gargano served as head baseball coach at Pine View High School in Washington, UT

(2012-15) and led the Panthers to the 2015 Utah 3A state championship, the program's first state title since 2003.

He also has been on coaching staff with Crimson Cliffs High School (2019-present) and has helped lead the Mustangs to both the 2022 and 2023 Utah 3A state championships, the program's first two titles.

 In the interim, Michael was the Pitching coach for Dixie State University (2016-2017) and led the staff to two of its lowest ERAs in Division Il and in his first year as the Trailblazer pitching coach, DSU finished the season ranked 12th-nationally in fewest walks allowed (2.70/9IP), 19th in ERA

(3.53) and 20th in the country in HiP. (1.29).

 From 2013-2018 he was co-owner and director of Southwest Baseball Academy and guided over 30 plus players towards scholarships and opportunities to move onward with their career in the collegiate field.

 Along with his continuation of his coaching career, Michael provides the youth with one on one instruction in the field of pitching, hitting and mental mindset. He also runs and offers specialized weight and flexibility training to the community.

 As a player, Gargano played at Dixie Junior College from 1997-98, under Coach Mike Littlewood. He was nominated to the first team all-region for pitching and second team all-region for designated hitting. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 17th-round in the 1998 Major League Baseball draft and would play 3 years minor league baseball under them.

Co-Founder / Coach

Cody Hansen, the “Southpaw,” graduated in 2003 from Hunter High School in, SLC and was recruited to play baseball at SLCC from 2004 – 2006. To finish up his college baseball career 2007 – 2008, he was recruited by Dixie State University, now known as Utah Tech University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in communications in 2009. Coach Hansen attended Spring training with the St. George Road Runners in 2009 and 2010.

 He started coaching as an assistant coach in 2010-2011 at Desert Hills High. Then in 2012-2013 at Pine View High as an assistant JV/Varsity pitching coach. And from 2019 to present, at Crimson Cliffs with helping run the Frosh team as well as being the assistant pitching coach and outfield coach. He found is passion in coaching baseball and loves giving back to the community and those that have a dream to play baseball at any level. In his years of coaching, he has had the privilege of helping develop pitching mechanics, arm care and the recovery process.

 Coach Hansen resides in St. George, UT and is a part of “The Facility” where he helps train baseball athletes. Him and his wife have 2 children, and love living in St George. He coaches travel ball as well and loves to share his passion and knowledge with others, and wanted a place where all are welcome to grow and develop their skills.

Coach

Patrick started working in the St George baseball community when he moved here in 2015 working as the recruiting coordinator for Utah Tech University.  During his three seasons at the college coaching the offensive, over 15 team/individual records were set in part from his mentoring.  The university also produced three MLB draft picks in that time one of which, Logan Porter (KC), went on to make his major league debut in 2023.  Originally from Colorado, Patrick was a 7th round draft pick in the 2004 draft and caught six seasons of minor league baseball before turning his efforts into coaching. 

Coach

Strength & Conditioning

Tyler joins The Facility team as a strength and conditioning coach. Originally from Boise, Idaho, he is currently a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and works within the player development department.

Prior to joining the Dodgers, Tyler attended Utah Tech University. Tyler was a member of the Utah Tech baseball team from 2018-2022 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in the spring of 2022. Tyler spent the 2022-2023 season serving as an assistant baseball coach at Iowa Western Community College. He was responsible for working with the infielders, hitters, and programmed/instructed both the hitters and pitchers in strength and conditioning

Coach

Coach

JP graduated from Snow Canyon High School where he was part of a team that won a State Championship in 2024. He played summer ball for CBA Summit. His primary positions are catcher and first base. Growing up in Southern Utah, he has had a lot of opportunity to play baseball and loves to give back to the community. He currently coaches an 11U travel ball team in St George called HYPE.

Softball Strength and Conditioning

Softball Catching/Slap Hitting Instructor

Brooklyn is a certified strength and conditioning coach with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science and 4 years of professional experience working with athletes across various sports. As a lifelong learner with a passion for athletic development, she specializes in designing programs that build resilient, robust players who can excel physically in their positions. Brooklyn constantly seeks innovative ways to grow as a practitioner and takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships with the athletes she works with.  

Her journey started as a collegiate softball player at McCook Community College, where she set NJCAA Region 9 Division I records for stolen bases and throw-outs at second base. After her sophomore year, she transferred to Oklahoma State, but her playing career was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While this unexpected turn ended Brooklyn’s time as an athlete, it also led her to discover her passion for coaching.  

Since then, Brooklyn has had the privilege of coaching athletes across a wide range of sports. While she truly enjoys working with baseball and softball players, she’s also worked with teams and athletes from Weber State’s softball, football, golf, tennis, and cross-country programs. Her experience also includes coaching Utah lacrosse, the Utah Wild ultimate frisbee team, an Olympian bobsledder, and Olympus High School’s water polo team.  

Brooklyn is fortunate to have been mentored by Pat Robles, the Phillies’ MLB baseball Pitching coach, and Dale Lloyd, former strength and conditioning coach for the Jaguars NFL team. Their guidance has inspired her to continually push the limits of her knowledge and expertise, all while fostering a love for sport in the athletes she trains.

SOFTBALL HITTING COACH

Sheila played her high school softball at Dixie High before moving on to Dixie State University where she was part of a team that won multiple conference, regional and super regional titles while having the opportunity to play in the College World Series.

She grew up pitching and playing infield but stuck to the corners while in college earning All-Conference and All-Region honors.

Sheila served as a coach at Pine View High School for 6 years, 2 of which she was the head coach. Over the last 3 years she has coached travel softball ranging from 10U-16U.

Hitting Coach

Donald joins The Facility family as a hitting coach coming from Las Vegas, Nevada.

 He attended Legacy High school and continued his baseball career at Western Nevada and Dixie State, where he played outfield. While at Western Nevada he was on a team that won the Scenic West Athletic Conference made it to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, CO. At Dixie State he earned All-PacWest and All-West Region while being part of a team that made it to the NCAA Regionals.

Following his college career, Glover played professional baseball for 2 years for the Traverse City Beach Bums and the High Desert Yardbirds where he hit .359.

He started coaching softball for the SBA Rebels and Coach Mike Gargano in 2018 while working with hitters and outfielders.

Donald is currently in his 5th year serving as the Head Softball Coach at Pine View HS.

Co-Founder / Coach