Danny Tunnell
Kingsport
Summary
Pitching consultant and former Head Coach at Seminole Storm Baseball and Empire Baseball, specializing in game strategy and mental conditioning. Demonstrated success in improving player performance through customized strength training and clear communication. Expertise in relationship building and resilience development, resulting in notable enhancements in competitive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pitching Consultant / Coach
Various College Players
Kingsport
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with my pitchers across all NCAA and NAIA levels to enhance game performance and college life management.
- Developed tailored off-season and in-season strength, conditioning, and throwing programs.
- Guided pitchers in comprehensive game planning, focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Analyzed pitch sequencing and hitter setup strategies for improved game execution.
- Emphasized mental preparation techniques to mitigate pressure during competition.
- Addressed psychological aspects of pitching, including coping with success and failure.
- Implemented strategies to foster a consistent mindset and approach among pitchers.
Head Baseball Coach (College Summer)
Empire Baseball
Clearwater
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed all operations for collegiate summer team, including scheduling games and practices.
Coordinated weight training sessions to enhance player performance.
Handled game lineups and pitching assignments to optimize team strategy.
Served as third base coach during games to provide real-time guidance.
Pitching Coach
St. Petersburg Catholic HS
St. Petersburg
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw all aspects of pitching staff, ensuring optimal performance in competitive settings.
- Directed pitch calling during games to maximize strategic advantages.
- Collaborated with pitchers individually and as a group to develop identity and enhance skills.
- Provided tools and guidance to build confidence and resilience in challenging situations.
Head Coach (Travel Ball 18U)
Empire Baseball
Clearwater
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed all aspects of games and practices to enhance team performance.
- Served as Third Base Coach, instructing players in strategic decision-making during games.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with pitchers to improve skills and techniques.
- Collaborated with college coaches to promote players for collegiate playing opportunities.
Pitching Coach / Associate Head Coach
Lakewood High School
St. Petersburg
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Developed in-season and off-season strength, conditioning, and throwing programs for pitchers.
- Assisted with lineups and managed pitching decisions for starters and bullpen usage.
- Executed game planning and pitch calling to enhance pitcher performance.
- Served as first base coach, providing guidance during critical moments of play.
- Engaged with college coaches and pro scouts to promote player talents and opportunities.
Owner / Head Coach
Seminole Storm Baseball
Seminole
09.2009 - 12.2019
- Coordinated scheduling for games and practices across multiple travel ball teams.
- Managed fundraising initiatives, including collection and accounting of funds.
- Conducted player tryouts for successful integration into the organization.
- Designed and ordered uniforms annually to reinforce team identity.
- Served as head coach for boys' teams, ages 10U to 18U.
- Led charity and community involvement initiatives to enhance organizational presence.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Olympic College
Bremerton, WASome College (No Degree) - Communications / Psychology
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, IDSome College (No Degree) - Communications / Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Game strategy and preparation
- Mental conditioning
- Strength training and player development
- Pitching analysis
- Leadership and communication skills
- Conflict resolution and critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Performance assessment and decision making
Custom
- Pitcher / Infielder at Olympic College (08/1988 - 06/1990). Two time All NWAAC pitcher (1989, 1990), All NWAAC DH (1990).
- Pitcher at Lewis-Clark State College (08/1990 - 06/1992). Pitched for the 1991 and 1992 NAIA National Champions!
- Pitcher at East Carolina University (08/1992 - 06/1993). Member of the ECU pithing staff that ranked #5 Nationally with a 2.99 team ERA. We were the 1993 Colonial Athletic Association Champions and advanced to the Regional at Georgia Tech, where we went 2-2.
- Pitched for the St. Petersburg Hurricanes (Amateur) Baseball Club (1993 -2010). Pitched for 7 Amateur World Series Champions, as well as numerous other titles around the country.
- Went into full time coaching in 2009 and have had the honor of coaching teams that have won 2 State Championships (Florida Dizzy Dean 2014 and 2015), the 2014 team finished 3rd in the Dizzy Dean World Series, the 2015 team went back and won the Dizzy Dean World Series Title.
- At Lakewood High School, we won 3 District Title (may have won 4, but Covid cut the 2020 season short) and finished as Regional Runner Up in 2019.
- I have had the priviledge of coaching and mentoring over 30 players (including my son, who finishes his college career this month) who have gone on to play college baseball and 2 that have been drafted.
- Outside of my wife and 2 sons, my true passion is baseball and helping young men reach their full potential, both on and off the field.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach (College Summer)
Empire Baseball
05.2023 - 07.2023
Pitching Coach
St. Petersburg Catholic HS
11.2022 - 05.2023
Pitching Consultant / Coach
Various College Players
08.2019 - Current
Head Coach (Travel Ball 18U)
Empire Baseball
05.2019 - 08.2022
Pitching Coach / Associate Head Coach
Lakewood High School
04.2017 - 01.2021
Owner / Head Coach
Seminole Storm Baseball
09.2009 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Olympic College
Some College (No Degree) - Communications / Psychology
Lewis-Clark State College
Some College (No Degree) - Communications / Psychology
East Carolina University
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