MEET Our INSTRUCTORS
Chad Matthus, Coach
Chad Matthus, Coach
Chad Matthus, Coach
Chad joins the Velocity team as a hitting and infielding instructor. He brings a strong passion for the game and enjoys helping players have find while improving their skills.
Chad began his baseball career playing for nationally ranked Massilon Jackson high school in Canton, OH, where he graduated in 2016. Chad played ball at West Liberty
Chad joins the Velocity team as a hitting and infielding instructor. He brings a strong passion for the game and enjoys helping players have find while improving their skills.
Chad began his baseball career playing for nationally ranked Massilon Jackson high school in Canton, OH, where he graduated in 2016. Chad played ball at West Liberty University (2016-2021) and has served as assistant coach for West Liberty University (2022).
Coaching Experience:
- 2022 - Assistant Coach, West Liberty University
- 2020-2023 - Travel baseball for Mashfactory Baseball, Canton, OH (ages 12-17 )
Jeff Baire, Coach
Chad Matthus, Coach
Chad Matthus, Coach
With over 24 years of coaching at both the high school and collegiate level, Jeff brings a wealth of baseball and softball expertise to the academy.
Jeff's baseball career began at Martins Ferry (OH) High School, later moving to Hebron Lakewood (OH) High School where he played for OSHAA Hall of Fame Coach Don Thorp making Ohio DII State
With over 24 years of coaching at both the high school and collegiate level, Jeff brings a wealth of baseball and softball expertise to the academy.
Jeff's baseball career began at Martins Ferry (OH) High School, later moving to Hebron Lakewood (OH) High School where he played for OSHAA Hall of Fame Coach Don Thorp making Ohio DII State Final 4 Appearances in both 1988 and 1989, going 57-7 in those two years as well as All-Conference Selection both years. From 1995-1996 Jeff played at Bethany College achieving All Conference & All Mid East Region Selection in 1995 and NCAA Player To Watch (All-American), All Conference & All Mid East Region in 1996.
Coaching Experience:
- 1990 - Mingo (OH) High School
- 1992-1994 - Martins Ferry (OH) High School
- 2001-2003 - Weirton (WV) Madonna High School
- 2004 - Buckeye Local (OH) High School
- 2005-2007 - Wheeling Jesuit University - NCAA DII
- 2008-2012 - Weirton (WV) Madonna High School
- 2014 - Edison (OH) High School
- 2015 - Martins Ferry (OH) High School
- 2020-2023 – Weirton (WV) Madonna High School
- 2024-Present - Bethany College
Coaching Achievements:
- 11 Years as High School Head Coach
- 165-139 Record as Head Coach
- 3 State Finals Appearances
- 2010 & 2012 WV State Champions
- Regional Appearances: 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2022
- OVAC Playoffs: 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2021, 2022
- Conference Champions: 2009, 2010, 2022
- 32 Players moved on to play college baseball