Matt is a highly technical catching instructor with high energy and positive attitude. He easily builds rapport with players of all ages helping them step out of their shell and become the player they want to be. Matt had a standout collegiate career as a four-year starting catcher and captain at Penn State University Fayette, earning First Team All Conference Catcher. After graduation, he returned to his alma mater to coach Ringgold High School, before moving on to coach the Pittsburgh Outlaws 18U travel team. Matt’s training focuses on developing natural athleticism and creating personalized, high-energy workouts that help players of all ages rapidly improve while enjoying the process.

Brian graduated from Canon McMillan in 2007. He led the Big Macs to their first playoff win in 21 years during the 2007 campaign. Brian earned numerous awards while at Canon Mac including Rookie of the Year, Diamond Dozen 2x, All WPIAL team 2x and PUMA pre-season All-American. He also started the 2007 WPIAL All-Star game for the AAAA team. Brian continued his career at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH and was a key member for the Musketeers team that made the first NCAA Tournament in school history at the Houston Regional at Rice University. He has competed against numerous,
current and former MLB players. Brian has since coached different teams in the area from high school to travel teams. Brian has done private personal lessons for the last 2 years and is ready to take it to the next level joining C-Side. You can expect high energy and personal sessions with Brian that will help take his clients to where they want to go.

​Chad graduated from nationally ranked Massillon Jackson High School in 2016. He played at West Liberty University from 2017–2021, where he was a three-year starter, appearing in 163 career games and totaled 142 hits. He also served as a graduate assistant coach for the Hilltoppers in 2022 while earning his master’s degree. Chad coached for the Mashfactory Baseball travel organization in Ohio from 2019–2024 and is currently an assistant coach for the Fort Cherry Rangers. He has four years of baseball lesson experience, specializing in hitting and fielding for players of all ages.

Anthony Brocato is a professional baseball outfielder and performance coach with a background in Division I and independent professional baseball. Since beginning his professional career in 2019, Brocato has established himself as one of the premier power hitters in the Frontier League, known for his power, work ethic, and consistent run production.

Brocato was named a Frontier League All-Star in 2022 with the Florence Y’alls and in 2023 with the Washington Wild Things, and currently ranks Top 3 all-time in Frontier League career home runs. Entering his sixth professional season, he holds a .271 career batting average with 118 home runs, 361 RBIs, and a .548 slugging percentage, making him one of the most consistent middle-of-the-order power hitters in the league during his career. Through his playing experience, Brocato has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to perform at a high level, make adjustments over a long season, and compete under pressure. In addition to his playing career, Brocato works as a performance and hitting coach, training youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. He specializes in hitting development, strength and conditioning, and mental performance, with a coaching philosophy centered around accountability, clear communication, and long-term athlete development. His goal is to help athletes not only improve their skills, but develop into complete players who can perform consistently in games.