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After being drafted by the Detroit Tigers as an outfielder out of Divine Child High School, Alan chose to attend the University of Michigan on a baseball scholarship. He was a four-year starter on the Michigan baseball team as an outfielder and pitcher from 2007–2010.

Following his senior season, Alan was drafted in the 8th round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft by the Miami Marlins and went on to play professionally for seven seasons, including time with the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres minor league affiliates. He has trained youth baseball players in Ann Arbor for 10+ years, including the last four seasons as a coach in the United Shore Professional Baseball League, two of which he was pitching coordinator for the entire league.

Brad is a wanna-be professional baseball player who lived with baseball players in college, still buys baseball cards he says are for his son Nick, and counts Game 7 of the 2016 World Series — when Rajai Davis hit a home run in the 8th inning — as one of the most emotional moments in his life. His only athletic talent is running fast, which got him into and through college at the University of Michigan.

Brad resides in Ann Arbor with his wife Jenny and their children Gabrielle, Nick (9U team), and Ali. He helps lead Root Inc., a boutique consulting organization focused on strategy execution, and is excited to help grow the A's organization so that more kids in Ann Arbor get the opportunity to develop their love for the game of baseball.

George has been in federal law enforcement since 1987 and is a Senior Special Agent recognized as an expert in the field of explosives, firearms, and K9 operations. He holds a BA in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and played high school, travel, and Little League baseball in Ypsilanti, MI.

George has previously coached his boys in baseball with Ann Arbor Rec/Ed, Ann Arbor Area Baseball Association, and Washtenaw Area Baseball Association, as well as basketball and track and field. When not coaching, he can be found on his farm in Dexter spending time with his granddaughter, niece, and nephew.

Jim has been coaching with the A's since 2017 and currently has sons playing at 14U and 9U. He played travel and high school baseball in Jackson, MI (1996–2000) and was a player–coach for the University of Dayton's club baseball team (2001–2004).

Jim and his wife Sara reside in Ann Arbor and have seven kids to keep them running around and having fun throughout the community. When not on the baseball field, you'll often find Jim with his family at St. Francis, at the dance studios, at a Legatus event, or helping out with Ele's Place.

Coach Kurtis Myers has coached this group since they were 8U, watching them grow from young players learning the fundamentals into competitive athletes competing at a high level and earning recognition as a top 10 ranked team in TBR. As a former college athlete, Myers understands the commitment, discipline, competitiveness, and work ethic required to perform at a high level. His goal is not only to develop baseball players who understand how to play the game the right way, but to develop athletes first—teaching them how to compete, prepare, work as a team, overcome adversity, and hold themselves accountable. Most importantly, Myers believes in developing good people and using baseball to teach character, leadership, responsibility, and respect. As the players transition toward high school and beyond, his focus is preparing them both physically and mentally for the next level while helping each player reach his full potential on the field and in life.

Nicole is an A’s parent who is passionate about building a strong, supportive baseball community for players and their families. She helps lead the organization’s fundraising and sponsorship efforts, developing programs that connect local businesses and community members with opportunities to support A’s teams, players, and financial aid initiatives.

Professionally, Nicole works in account management for a local cybersecurity company. Her expertise in relationship building, process improvement, and customer success translates directly to her role supporting the A’s organization.

Paul has diverse experience as an entrepreneur and venture capital investor. He is a managing director of eLab Ventures, an early-stage venture fund located in Michigan and California. Paul began his career practicing law as a clerk in Federal District Court and then in the Manhattan office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He is a member of the University of Michigan Board of Regents and sits on the board of many for-profit and not-for-profit companies.

Paul lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and two kids; his son plays for the 10U Gold Ann Arbor A's. Paul has a BA in History and an MBA from the University of Michigan and received his law degree from Wayne State University.

Coach Steve enters his second year as head coach and his third year with the A’s organization. His mission is to foster a positive, supportive environment where players can learn, grow, and develop a lasting passion for the game of baseball. He emphasizes strong fundamentals as the cornerstone of continuous improvement, while prioritizing attitude and effort to build resilience and mental toughness as competition levels increase.

Entering his 10th season with the Ann Arbor A's, Coach TJ VanDoren is passionate about developing athletes who are prepared for success at the high school level. Outside of baseball, he is a dad, early childhood educator, high school and community education level football coach, and military veteran. These experiences have shaped his leadership style and commitment to discipline, accountability, and teamwork. Coach TJ has led one A's team to a Top 10 ranking in Michigan and believes success comes from playing the game the right way. By emphasizing proper mechanics, disciplined habits, and a strong work ethic, he strives to develop confident athletes and outstanding teammates.