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About Us

Play at the Cage utilizes the latest in training technology. Including Trackman, Hit Trax, ProBatter, Pitch Logic, and more.

Tech provides objective feedback and helps coaches communicate with athletes. Your metrics will help define your strengths and weaknesses. Tracking metrics over time, allows you to measure your progress and adjust your development plan as you develop.

Coaches

TOM DISHMAN

Director of Baseball, Owner, 35+ years of elite coaching experience

TOM DISHMAN

Director of Baseball, Owner, 35+ years of elite coaching experience

EXPERIENCE

Coach Dishman has 36 years experience coaching elite travel team over 22 years four world championship teams. Coached five young men who have been drafted by Major League Baseball. Help placed many players to college opportunities in baseball. Coached High School baseball for 8 years.

SPECIALIZES IN:

Baseball Individual/Team Lessons
Hitting
Fielding
Catching
Pitching

RYAN DISHMAN

Assistant Director for Training - Defensive Specialist & Offensive Trainer - Former Collegiate Player

RYAN DISHMAN

Assistant Director for Training - Defensive Specialist & Offensive Trainer - Former Collegiate Player

EXPERIENCE

Coach Ryan Dishman played baseball at Adrian College on Scholorship. He has held Coaching positions at Father Gabriel Richard High School and The Michigan Blue Jays at Various Ages for 10+ years. Over his 10 years of experience he coached over two dozen players that reached the collegiate level. Coaching and winning top three in many World Series tournaments, his greatest accomplishment was the Sportsmanship Award and 3rd place in the AABC World Series in Puerto Rico. Respected as a Players Coach, focusing on a players strengths while developing on aspects of the game that need improvement and utilizing each player to build confidence and success as a team is Coach Ryan's Focus. He sets high expectations for his athletes on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

Coach Ryan continues to share his knowledge of baseball by doing private lessons and coaching.

"When you start the game, they don’t say “Work ball!” They say, “Play ball!" - Willie Stargell.

Defensive specialist training coach for baseball & softball

Assistant Director for Training - Midwest Gators (2025-current)

SPECIALIZES IN:

- Baseball Individual/Team Lessons
- Hitting
- Fielding

HAILEY CAVANAGH

Director of Softball - 2x National Coach of the Year & NCCAA National Champs - 15 Years Collegiate softball coach

HAILEY CAVANAGH

Director of Softball - 2x National Coach of the Year & NCCAA National Champs - 15 Years Collegiate softball coach

EXPERIENCE

15 Years in Collegiate Softball (13 as a Head Coach)
3x NCCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year (2021, 2023, 2024)
2024 & 2023 NCCAA National Coach of the Year
2x WHAC Champion of Character Coach (2021 and 2023)
2024 & 2023 NCCAA National Champions (Concordia Ann Arbor)
2021 NCCAA World Series RunnersUp
2019 NCCAA World Series - 4th Place
2023 Best Record in Program History (44 Wins)
2024 2nd Best Record in program History (42 Wins)br> 2024 NAIA Nationally Ranked - #24 - First time in 20+ seasons
26 WHAC All Conference Players
14 NACC All Conference Players
10 WHAC All Defensive Team
2 WHAC Newcomers of the Year
2 WHAC Players of the Year
5 NAIA/NFCA All Americans
4 NFCA All-Region Players
22 NCCAA All Region Players
32 NCCAA Academic Awards
8 NCCAA All Americans 2 NCCAA Midwest Region Players of the Year
1 NCCAA National pitcher of the year
9 NCCAA World Series All-Tourney Team
2 NCCAA World Series MVP
NCCAA National Softball Chair (2022-2024)
NCCAA Assistant Softball Chair (2020-2022)
WHAC Softball Chair (2022-2024)

During Concordia Tenure:

- 275+ Academic Awards (WHAC, NCCAA, Daktronics, NFCA, CSC)

SPECIALIZES IN:

Individual or Team Lessons
Pitching
Hitting
Defensive

Email:Coachcavlessons@gmail.com

VICTOR ROACHE

Collegiate hitting coach, Former HS Coach & Baseball Hitting Mechanic Specialist

VICTOR ROACHE

Collegiate hitting coach, Former HS Coach & Baseball Hitting Mechanic Specialist

EXPERIENCE

Coach Roache has a B.A. in Economics from UCLA. He has been coaching various aspects of baseball for over fifteen years. He coached at Lincoln High School at the Varsity level for six years from 2005-2011. For most of the teams he's been involved with over the years, he was the team's primary hitting coach. He has a passion for the baseball swing, an eye for seeing the mechanics, and an easily discernible way of relating the information to his students. He is a visual coach that uses a lot of video, mirrors and training aids in his instruction.

SPECIALIZES IN:

Baseball Hitting Mechanics

JOEY PEJUAN

Assistant Director of Baseball, Recruiting Coordinator

JOEY PEJUAN

Assistant Director of Baseball, Recruiting Coordinator

Playing Career: Allen Park HS, School Craft College and Madonna University

Professional Playing Career: Monterey Amberjacks, Los Bravos de Cidra (AA Puerto Rico) and Weimar Hormigas

Coaching Career:
* 9+ Years as a youth travel coach
* Assistant Coach - Schoolcraft College 2022-2024
· Hitting Coach, Recruiting Coordinator, worked directly with INF/OF Development and baserunning coach
· Set school record for stolen bases in 2024, led conference
* Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach - Allen Park high School (2025-current)
· Outfield Coach
· Assistant for Hitting and Baserunning
* Private Instructor - Total Sports Wixom (2022-2024)

BRIAN BARNES

Throwing Velocity Enhancement & Hitting Coach - 25+ years of experience

BRIAN BARNES

Throwing Velocity Enhancement & Hitting Coach - 25+ years of experience

EXPERIENCE

Coach Barnes has over 25 years of coaching experience. He has coached elite travel softball and has won several high-level tournament championships. He has served as the hitting instructor for MHSAA Hall of Fame coach, Peggy Curtis. He has coached over 50 female athletes to play at the collegiate level and 8 MHSAA all-state athletes.

Coach Barnes started coaching his daughters in travel softball. Once they were moved on to college, he started coaching at The Cage in 2014. His passion is in hitting mechanics using video guidance to break down the swing and show athletes precise changes they can make in their swing as well as exit velocity and bat speed. He is also passionate in throwing velocity/mechanics using a variety of techniques including de-acceleration, proper arm slot mechanics, and strength training drills. He has many athletes who currently hold hitting records at their respective high schools. The throwing velocity program has helped over 80 female athletes reach the 60mph mark and most recently has had 4 girls reach over 70mph.

Contact information: (734) 476-5056

SPECIALIZES IN:

Hitting

Throwing Velocity Enhancement

MATTHEW CARLINGTON

Assistant for Baseball Training, Oversee 8U-11U divisions

MATTHEW CARLINGTON

Assistant for Baseball Training, Oversee 8U-11U divisions

EXPERIENCE

Former Head coach of motor city hit dogs 13U, former on both the head JV coach and hitting coach

Current 10U Hit Dogs Coach (Second year team)

Current Head Coach of Motor City Hit Dogs 13U Team

Current Head Coach of John Glenn High School JV Baseball

Current Varsity Hitting Coach at John Glenn High School

Midwest Gators Hitting Instructor and Defensive Coach for professional training (2025-current)

SPECIALIZES IN:

Hitting
Fielding

TRAVIS KRAKOWSKI

Pitching and Arm Care specialist- 16+ years of coaching Hitting, Pitching and Catching

TRAVIS KRAKOWSKI

Pitching and Arm Care specialist- 16+ years of coaching Hitting, Pitching and Catching

EXPERIENCE

Coach Travis Krakowski has 16 years of coaching, and development of baseball players from 10U to the collegiate levels.
A 3X 1st team all conference performer at Willow Run High School, shoulder injuries shortened his playing career. "Coach K" has since dedicated his coaching career to the art/ science of pitching and arm care.
"You're not always going to be at your best, but it better be the best you've got that day" - Jim Leyland
SPECIALIZES IN:

Pitching
Arm care
Velocity training
Hitting
Catching
First base

TONY BADILLO

15+ years of coaching experience in Softball & baseball - development to collegiate level

TONY BADILLO

15+ years of coaching experience in Softball & baseball - development to collegiate level

EXPERIENCE

Coach Tony brings over 15 years of invaluable coaching experience to the table. For a decade, he has successfully coached softball at the national level, leading his teams to triumph in multiple major tournaments. His tenure at Lakeview High School has allowed him to cultivate young talent and inspire future athletes.
A proud father, Coach Tony's daughter made her mark at Allen Park High, where she not only excelled but also contributed to her team's victory as part of a D1 national championship team. His legacy continues with over 13 of his players currently competing at the collegiate level, including 5 athletes who are part of D1 programs.
After guiding his daughter through her softball career, Coach Tony has shifted his focus to coaching high-level baseball, sharing his expertise and passion with his son. His lessons are more than just techniques; they are life lessons aimed at fostering growth and resilience in young athletes.