THE #PINKMANFAMILY
INSTRUCTORS
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Lessons at Pinkman Academy are classified into “Pinkman” and “Academy” categories based on the needs of the student and the experience and education of the instructor. Read more about the differences in our Instruction section.
Except where noted (generally for pitching), all instructors work with both baseball and softball athletes.
PINKMAN INSTRUCTORS
Jeff Pinkman
Specialties: Hitting, Baseball Pitching
- Founding instructor of Pinkman Academy
- Former Division I pitcher
- Degree in Exercise & Sports Science, Minor in Coaching, Area of Concentration: Physical Education
- Alma Mater: University of Delaware
Jordan Foster, NASM-CPT & CNC
Specialties: Hitting, Softball Pitching
- Joined Pinkman Academy in 2017
- OnBaseU pitching and hitting certified, NFCA-endorsed softball pitching coach
- NASM-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach
- Former assistant coach at Marymount University, former head Varsity softball coach at Herndon High School, former commissioner of Herndon Reston Youth Softball
- Alma Mater: George Mason University
ACADEMY INSTRUCTORS
Brian Balagurchik
Specialty: Hitting, Catcher Position, Baseball Pitching
- Joined Pinkman Academy in 2020
- OnBaseU pitching and hitting certified
- Former Pinkman student!
- Conducts Academy lessons
- Alma Mater: Penn State Greater Allegheny
Jonathan O'Connor
Specialties: Hitting, Baseball Pitching
- Joined Pinkman Academy in 2017
- Former Academy student!
- Conducts Academy lessons
- Alma Mater: James Madison University
Jose Salazar
Specialties: Hitting, Baseball Pitching
- Veteran youth sports coach
- Certified Life Mastery Coach
- Owner, High Performance Coaching & Consulting
Paige Sandidge
Specialties: Hitting, Catcher Position, Softball Pitching
- Joined Pinkman Academy in 2024
- Alma Mater: Lafayette College, Division I (C, OF, UTL) & Dominion High School
Jared Smith
Specialty: Hitting, Baseball Pitching
- Joined Pinkman Academy in 2024
- Alma Mater: James Madison University (Club Baseball, P) & Riverside High School
Get In Touch
703-661-8586
Location
45687 Elmwood Ct
Sterling, VA 20166
info@pinkman.us
Hours By Appointment
Mon: 4pm-9pm
Tue: 4pm-9pm
Wed: 4pm-9pm
Thur: 4pm-9pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 10am-5pm

