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MEET THE ELITE TEAM
THIS IS US.
Lydia Goble
Director of Softball / Director of Retail / Pro Trainer
Lydia played Softball at GVSU for 5 years, while also working at Elite during her time in the Grand Rapids area. As our
Director of Softball, Lydia brings a selfless spirit and warm heart to leading Elite Softball. Her passion for the sport and helping others shines through in her skilled guidance of players. Her exceptional skills, athleticism, and competitive drive have allowed her to dominate both the playing and business sides of this sport. Her compassion while playing and now while teaching ensures no player ever feels left behind. Win or lose, she truly wants the girls to enjoy playing the game they love.
MIKO RODRIGUEZ
General Manager / Director of S&C / Director of Baseball / Pro Trainer
Miko has a passion for developing pro, college, high school, and youth athletes has shone through. His commitment to excellence inspires confidence in our young athletes while also welcoming them into the world of hard work and determination. He has dedicated himself to continuous learning so he can nurture their skills, health and wellbeing. He never shies away when faced with adversity and his leadership and selfless spirit help to guide this company in the right direction.
JUSTINE JAGER
Office Manager
Justine has been with Elite for 5 years now and is in the role of Office Manager. She is the first face you will see when you walk into our facility. Her determination and commitment to this organization are evident in her quality of work and the positive impact she has on our team. She has a daily goal of making each person that comes through our doors feel better than when they arrived and her dedication to that goal shines in every interaction she has! We are blessed to have someone so genuine caring about us each day.
JARED SCHWARTZ
Director of Pitching Development
Professional Trainer
Coach Jared, a former standout at Muskegon Community College and Davenport University, leads Elite’s pitching program with experience and purpose. Known for his attention to detail and competitive mindset, he focuses on developing complete pitchers - blending mechanics, strategy, and mental toughness. Jared’s ability to connect with athletes and push them to higher standards makes him a key leader in their growth on and off the mound.
DAVE JOPPIE
SENIOR BASEBALL ADVISOR/ PROFESSIONAL HITTING INSTRUCTOR
Dave has been with Elite since 1999 and has become one of our most popular hitting instructors. Dave spent 25 years in professional baseball working in the Oakland A’s (1995-2005), Boston Red Sox (2006-2015) and Milwaukee Brewers (2017-2020) as a Manager and Hitting Instructor rising as high as the “AAA” level. He is our senior baseball advisor and has shown how deeply dedicated to the game he is. Dave has devoted many years to mastering his craft and the firm, yet intentional approach brings out the best in our Elite athletes.
