Jeff Carter
Hitting & Infield Coach
Jeff Carter is a baseball professional with 26 years of experience as both a player and coach. He played four years at the University of Nebraska and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1985. Over his career, he spent 12 years in the minor leagues, including 7 years in AAA, and played for teams like the Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Florida Marlins, and Colorado Rockies. Jeff earned two All-Star Game selections and was known for his leadership and consistent bat.
After transitioning to coaching, Jeff managed and served as a hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, and Los Angeles Dodgers, leading his teams to three championships. In 2022, he managed the Appalachian League, further solidifying his legacy as a mentor to future stars.
In addition to his professional career, Jeff has been deeply involved in youth baseball, running the All 9 Baseball club team, which has developed many successful players and has been an integral element in helping the Corona del Sol Baseball Team build solid teams over the years.
Toby Wright
Athletic Trainer
Toby Wright is a former American football safety who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and the Washington Redskins. He attended Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona, and later played college football at the University of Nebraska. Wright was selected by the Rams in the second round (49th overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft.
Throughout his NFL career, Wright appeared in 59 games, recording 224 solo tackles, four forced fumbles, seven interceptions, and 23 passes defensed. He also scored three defensive touchdowns. After retiring from the NFL, Wright briefly played for the San Francisco Demons in the XFL during the 2001 season.
Following his football career, Toby now runs an athletic training facility where he helps young athletes in all sports. He enjoys mentoring and serving as a physical coach, guiding the next generation of athletes to reach their potential both on and off the field.
Arthur Louis Frazier
Base Running Coach
Arthur Louis Frazier is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for five seasons between 1993 and 1998. He played for the Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox, primarily as a left fielder.
After his playing career, Frazier transitioned into coaching. From 2007 to 2008, he served as the first base coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where his responsibilities included working with the team’s outfielders and teaching base-running skills.
Currently, Frazier runs the Lou Frazier Hitting Facility where he helps players of all ages improve their baseball skills. Through personalized coaching, he focuses on developing players’ hitting techniques and overall baseball performance.
Gabe “Gato” Ortiz
Catching Coach
Gabe “Gato” Ortiz is a distinguished baseball coach currently serving as the minor league catching coordinator for the Oakland Athletics organization. In this role, he oversees the development of catching prospects within the A’s minor league system, focusing on enhancing their defensive skills and overall game understanding.
In June 2024, Ortiz achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first coach from Yuma to secure a full-time position with a Major League Baseball organization. He joined the Miami Marlins as a minor league defensive coach in the Dominican Republic, working with young talents in the Dominican Summer League. This role allowed him to mentor emerging players and contribute to their progression within the Marlins’ system.
Ortiz’s coaching philosophy emphasizes mentorship, skill development, and a deep understanding of the game. His journey from local coaching roles to positions within MLB organizations highlights his dedication to fostering talent and his passion for the sport.
Alison Arnold, PhD
Mental Preparedness Coach
“Doc Ali” pioneered mental training in the sport of gymnastics and has worked with virtually every level athlete in most sports.
For the past 28 years, Doc Ali has guided Olympic medalists, NCAA champions, and thousands of athletes chasing their dream. She received her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology. She obtained certification in Neuroscience and Leadership from MIT. For 12 immersive weeks Doc Ali studied the mind with the masters in Nepal, spent four weeks in a Thai forest monastery, three weeks in the Amazon jungle in Peru, two weeks in silence integrating it all, and still made it back to teach it.
She has coached celebrities and corporations – the likes of American Express, Boeing, and GlaxoSmithKline. Doc Ali is relentless about helping people reach their potential and their individual and organizational peak performance.
Rodney McCray
Outfield Coach
Rodney McCray is a former professional baseball player, best known for crashing through an outfield fence while attempting a catch in 1991. He played in the majors for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets between 1990 and 1992, mostly as a pinch runner and backup outfielder. McCray had a strong minor league career, known for his speed and base-stealing ability, with a career on-base percentage of .362. His only major league hit was a game-winning single for the Mets in 1992.
After retiring from playing, he became the head coach of the New York Rise in the Association of Fastpitch Professionals (AFP).
Glenn Dishman
Pitching Coach
Glen Dishman is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers.
Dishman played at UC Berkeley and Texas Christian University. He was signed by the San Diego Padres as an undrafted free agent in 1993 and quickly made a name for himself in the minors, including throwing a no-hitter in 1993. Dishman made his MLB debut for the Padres in 1995, earning his first win shortly after. He played several years in the majors, primarily as a starter, but spent most of his career in the minors.
After being claimed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996 and playing briefly for the Detroit Tigers in 1997, Dishman’s playing career continued in independent and international leagues, including the Mexican League and Taiwan Professional Baseball League.
Following his playing career, Dishman transitioned to coaching. He started at Texas Christian University in 2003 and later worked with multiple teams in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization as a pitching coach. His coaching career spanned several minor league teams, and he was named the Pacific Coast League’s pitching coach for the 2014 All-Star Game. Dishman remained with the Dodgers organization until his release in 2015.