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 )
Jim Wendt, Coach
Chad Matthus, Coach
Chad Matthus, Coach
Jim brings over 20 years of coaching experience to Velocity, including hitting, his specialization for the past 15 years, as well as throwing and fielding mechanics. He accepts both softball and baseball students ages 8-16. Currently, Jim is accepting new students on Saturday or Sunday mornings.
Coaching Experience:
- Current - Assistant Coac
Jim brings over 20 years of coaching experience to Velocity, including hitting, his specialization for the past 15 years, as well as throwing and fielding mechanics. He accepts both softball and baseball students ages 8-16. Currently, Jim is accepting new students on Saturday or Sunday mornings.
Coaching Experience:
- Current - Assistant Coach, Ohio Outlaws Softball
- Current - Head Coach Cannon Mac Middle School Softball
- Previous - North Allegheny High School Baseball
Maria Clark, Coach
Aubry Krivak, Coach
Aubry Krivak, Coach
Maria Clark is a senior at Wheeling University, where she plays third base, first base, and pitches for the softball team. A proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School, Maria has been giving private softball lessons for over two and a half years, sharing her experience and love for the game with younger athletes.
With a deep passion for
Maria Clark is a senior at Wheeling University, where she plays third base, first base, and pitches for the softball team. A proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School, Maria has been giving private softball lessons for over two and a half years, sharing her experience and love for the game with younger athletes.
With a deep passion for softball and a commitment to teaching, she plans to graduate with the goal of becoming a gym or classroom teacher and a softball coach. Maria is dedicated to giving back to the sport that has shaped her life, inspiring the next generation of players, and continuing to grow the game she loves.
Maria is currently at school and will be returning in the summer. For inquiries, please contact us at veloacademyteam@gmail.com
Aubry Krivak, Coach
Aubry Krivak, Coach
Aubry Krivak, Coach
Aubry is a senior at the University of Tulsa, where she played softball for 2 1/2 years and is majoring in mechanical engineering.
Aubry was a four-year letter winner and starter at Burgettstown High School … played shortstop, first base, third base, outfield and pitched … was a three-year team captain … had a .529 batting average and t
Aubry is a senior at the University of Tulsa, where she played softball for 2 1/2 years and is majoring in mechanical engineering.
Aubry was a four-year letter winner and starter at Burgettstown High School … played shortstop, first base, third base, outfield and pitched … was a three-year team captain … had a .529 batting average and two home runs as a senior … earned all-section honors as an infielder both her junior and senior seasons.
Maria is currently at school and will be returning in the summer. For inquiries, please contact us at veloacademyteam@gmail.com