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Building elite athletes for success—on the field and in life. 

WE BELIEVE

Champions Aren’t Born. They’re Built

Welcome to Virginia Beach Academy. We believe that greatness is cultivated through dedication, discipline, and expert coaching. Our mission is to prepare athletes for success at the high school, college and professional levels, while building strong character and leadership that will prepare them to succeed in life. With Division-1 and Professional-level experience, our coaching staff brings in-demand strategy and insight to every aspect of training, helping young athletes reach their full potential—on the field and in life.

ABOUT

Our Coaching Staff

Meet the team that sets our athletes apart. Our coaches bring Division-1 and Professional level-experience and a commitment to excellence, developing each player toward their highest potential with tailored training and mentorship.

Brandon Shank

CEO

Brandon Shank grew up in Northern Virginia, where he was a standout high school athlete in both football and baseball. As a center fielder, he led his team with an impressive .584 batting average in his senior year (2004), playing a key role in helping the team to compete in district championships for two consecutive years. Although recruited to play baseball in college, Brandon chose to pursue football instead. ...
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Kyle Butler

Executive Director and Hitting Performance Coach

Kyle, born in Chesapeake, Virginia, had an accomplished athletic career. He attended Western Branch High School (2010-2014), where he helped lead the team to a State Championship in his senior year. He then played at Radford University (2015-2019), where he contributed to two Big South Championships and played in NCAA Regionals at Vanderbilt and Louisville. ...
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Corey Inman

Director of Operations and Pitching/Hitting Performance Coach

Born and raised in Chesapeake, VA, Corey has always had a passion for baseball. A standout athlete in high school, he was named 1st Team All-Southeastern District Pitcher in 2009 and a 3 Year Varsity Letter in Baseball and 4 year Varsity Letter in Swimming at Hickory High School.
After high school, Corey continued his baseball journey as a two-way player, excelling as both a pitcher and outfielder at Ferrum College from 2009 to 2011. ...
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Conner Butler

Data and Analytics Analyst and Hitting Performance Coach

Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, Conner Butler has a strong foundation in baseball, both as a player and coach. His athletic journey began at Western Branch High School (2014-2018), where he was a standout on the field and lead his team to win the VHSL 6A State Championship (2017). As a senior, he boasted a remarkable .432 batting average, 12 doubles, 3 home runs, and a 1.196 OPS. ...
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Jordan Sergent

Pitching and Hitting Performance Coach

Born and raised in Chesapeake, VA and attended Atlantic Shores Christian School winning State Championship in 2013 as the VISSA State Player of the Year. Went on to West Virginia University as LHP then to Louisburg College for 1 year as a two-way and finally to High Point University as a two-way player from 2013-2018. ...
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Tommy Green

Pitching Performance Coach

Born and raised in Virginia Beach and a graduate of First Colonial High School, Tommy Green went on to play four seasons of Division I baseball, racking up over 100 appearances and 200 strikeouts. He started his collegiate career at Mercer University, competing in the Southern Conference, where he completed his undergraduate degree. ...
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Jeff Butler

Hitting Performance Coach

Born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, Jeff attended Western Branch High (2011-2015) where he helped the Bruins to a 2014 6A Regional and State Championship, and a 2015 6A Regional Championship. He was also named All-Tidewater in 2015.
Jeff pursued his athletic career at Randolph-Macon College ...
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Trent Lee

Hitting and Pitching Performance Coach

Coach Trenton Lee brings a wealth of experience and passion to the Bayside baseball program. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA, he was a standout five-sport athlete at Bayside High School, competing in football, baseball, volleyball, golf, and indoor track.

He continued his baseball career at ...
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Ryan Cason

Pitching Performance Coach

Born & raised in Virginia Beach, graduated from Kellam High School in 2022 to attend Bryant & Stratton for 2 years ¤ntly playing at Virginia Wesleyan University. 1 year currently coaching varsity & JV at Kellam High School. Ryan is going into his 3rd season as head coach of one of the most competitive showcase teams in the ...
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Gavin Whitehurst

Hitting Performance Coach

Born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, Whitehurst began his journey in baseball at Greenbrier Christian Academy, where he was a key contributor to the team’s 2021 VISSA State Championship victory. During his high school career, he earned First Team All-State honors twice, establishing himself as a standout on the field. ...
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Justin Reynolds

Pitching Performance Coach

Justin Reynolds combines a strong competitive background with a passion for player development in his role as a pitching coach. A standout pitcher at Atlantic Shore High School, Justin graduated in 2021 and went on to play collegiate baseball at Hampden-Sydney College from 2022 to 2025. ...
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Brandon Dahlman

Pitching Performance Coach

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in a military family Dahlman moved many times including to Florida and Virginia. Dahlman graduated from Greenbrier Christian Academy earning 1st team VISAA All State honors. Dahlman started his college baseball career at Queens University of Charlotte where he logged 22 appearances and ...
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