BASEBALL instructors
ERIC BAPPE
RYAN MOORMAN
RYAN MOORMAN
Coach Bappe, former Ames High Varsity Baseball Coach for 18 years. He coached Multiple All-Conference and All-State players. He has 25 years experience in Baseball and Football coaching. He has been giving private baseball lessons and multi player clinic's for the last 14 years. Coach Bappe has also participated in practices with the Bas
Coach Bappe, former Ames High Varsity Baseball Coach for 18 years. He coached Multiple All-Conference and All-State players. He has 25 years experience in Baseball and Football coaching. He has been giving private baseball lessons and multi player clinic's for the last 14 years. Coach Bappe has also participated in practices with the Baseball Coaching Staff at Creighton University and the University of Arizona.
RYAN MOORMAN
RYAN MOORMAN
RYAN MOORMAN
Was a 3 year varsity baseball letter winner at Boone High School. 2-Time Litle Hawkeye All-Conference Selection and 2002 IHSBCA All-Star Participant. Ryan was a 4 year starting pitcher at Wartburg College. He was a 4-Time IIAC All Coference Selection, 2-Time All-Region Selection and 4-Time IIAC Conference Champion. He appeared in 2 N
Was a 3 year varsity baseball letter winner at Boone High School. 2-Time Litle Hawkeye All-Conference Selection and 2002 IHSBCA All-Star Participant. Ryan was a 4 year starting pitcher at Wartburg College. He was a 4-Time IIAC All Coference Selection, 2-Time All-Region Selection and 4-Time IIAC Conference Champion. He appeared in 2 NCAA Regional Tournaments and was part of the 2005 DIII College World Series team.
TORAN SHAHIDI
ALEX MUHLENBURG
ALEX MUHLENBURG
Toran currently serves as the Director of High School Select Teams for 3T's and as a instructor who specializes in Hitting & Catching.
In August of 2019 , Shahidi was hired by D1 North Dakota State University of the Summit league as the Catching Coach. Shahidi served as an Assistant Coach during the 2019-2020 season for the Bison. Shahi
Toran currently serves as the Director of High School Select Teams for 3T's and as a instructor who specializes in Hitting & Catching.
In August of 2019 , Shahidi was hired by D1 North Dakota State University of the Summit league as the Catching Coach. Shahidi served as an Assistant Coach during the 2019-2020 season for the Bison. Shahidi did not return due to Covid 19 and took his teaching skills to 3T's.
Toran spent his Senior college season at St Cloud State University. He finished his season as a 2nd Team All-Conference selection at Catcher, batting .327 with 7 Home Runs and 48 RBI's (both tied for 2nd on the team). While at St Cloud State, Shahidi served as the team's catching coach in a Player/Coach role. Toran received his degree in Elective Studies in the Summer of 2019 from St. Cloud State.
In 2017 Toran accepted a scholarship offer to D1 University of South Carolina Upstate, Shahidi started 41 of 51 games while batting .280 and leading the team in doubles with 11.
Toran attend Kirkwood CC after High School. While starting at Catcher for the Eagles, he batted .342 as a freshman in 2015. In 2016 he redshirted due to a shoulder injury. He returned in 2017 and started behind the plate for the Eagles.
Toran attended Ames High School from the fall of 2010 - 2014. He was a 4 year starter for the Little Cyclones, a 4 time all conference selection, and named team captain and pride award winner.
ALEX MUHLENBURG
ALEX MUHLENBURG
ALEX MUHLENBURG
Alex graduated in 2015 from Roland-Story High School. He was a 5-year starter for the Roland-Story Norsemen beginning his 8th-grade year, under Coach Chris Hill. Alex was 5x All-Conference, 4x All-District, 3x All-State, 2x Perfect Game All-American. He was also All-ICCAC pre-season catcher (hitting .400 and leading the team in doubles d
Alex graduated in 2015 from Roland-Story High School. He was a 5-year starter for the Roland-Story Norsemen beginning his 8th-grade year, under Coach Chris Hill. Alex was 5x All-Conference, 4x All-District, 3x All-State, 2x Perfect Game All-American. He was also All-ICCAC pre-season catcher (hitting .400 and leading the team in doubles during the fall season) and first-team All-Conference academic athlete with Ellsworth Community College. Following an inury in college, Alex retired from playing baseball and began to focus on other aspects of the game. He has helped with off-season workouts and coaching with Roland-Story High School in 2020-2021. Alex began coaching with 3T's High School select teams in the fall of 2021 by assisting with infielders, hitters, and pitchers. He currently helps several former teammates who are in several different levels of the minor leagues by catching their bullpens, helping with off-season workouts, etc. Alex is very excited to begin giving lessons with 3T's to help players of all ages gain confidence on the field and grow their of love of the game.
SOFTBALL INSTRUCTORS
VIC HILL
RILEY HOLMGREN
KATE CROW
Vic Hill is a new addition to the 3T's program. He has been part of fast pitch softball since 2009. Vic has also been an assistant with the Iowa Blitz club teams. His daughter Karlie Hill set the Ames High School single season home run record and led the team in hits as well as batting average. Coach Vic has had the opportunity to tra
Vic Hill is a new addition to the 3T's program. He has been part of fast pitch softball since 2009. Vic has also been an assistant with the Iowa Blitz club teams. His daughter Karlie Hill set the Ames High School single season home run record and led the team in hits as well as batting average. Coach Vic has had the opportunity to travel the country and experience the highest level of competition. He brings a great deal of knowledge to our program.
KATE CROW
RILEY HOLMGREN
KATE CROW
Kate grew up in Ames, IA with her parents and younger brother. She played softball at Ames High School where she was a five year varsity starter. Kate was a 5-time All CIML player as well as a 5-time All-State player, receiving 1st Team All-State honors her last three
years.
Kate continued her softball career at Grand View University.
Kate grew up in Ames, IA with her parents and younger brother. She played softball at Ames High School where she was a five year varsity starter. Kate was a 5-time All CIML player as well as a 5-time All-State player, receiving 1st Team All-State honors her last three
years.
Kate continued her softball career at Grand View University. She graduated in 2018 with a degree in Spanish and Political Science. While at Grand View, she had the privilege of playing with incredible
teammates and under terrific coaches. During her time there, the team qualified for the national tournament every year, and in her senior year, made program history by being the first GV team to play in the Opening Round championship game. While at Grand View, Kate was named First Team All-Conference in the Heart of America Conference and was also named NFCA First Team All Region. She was named an Academic All-American every year.
RILEY HOLMGREN
RILEY HOLMGREN
RILEY HOLMGREN
Initially in high school, Riley elected to forgo high school softball, playing travel ball around the country with Iowa Premier. After pursuing a college scholarship for softball, and signing to play at DePaul, she returned to Roland Story HS, where she pitched, leading the team to the state tournament for the second time in school his
Initially in high school, Riley elected to forgo high school softball, playing travel ball around the country with Iowa Premier. After pursuing a college scholarship for softball, and signing to play at DePaul, she returned to Roland Story HS, where she pitched, leading the team to the state tournament for the second time in school history and the first time in more than 20 years. Beyond that, she led them to the Championship game where they eventually took 2nd place. After an injury unexpectedly shortened her collegiate career, Riley is now enrolled at the Iowa Culinary Institute. She spends her free time baking, owning her own business, Riley's Sweets and Treats. She also likes to spend time at the field sharing her knowledge with the young girls or at home with her cat, Cupcake.
Lesson rates
MEMBER RATES
1 - 30 Minute Member Lesson = $55 + tax
4 - 30 Minute Member Lessons = $200 + tax
8 - 30 Minute Member Lesson = $360 + tax
NON-MEMBER RATES
1 - 30 Minute Non-Member Lesson = $60 + tax
4 - 30 Minute Non-Member Lesson = $220 + tax
8 - 30 Minute Non-Member Lesson = $400 + tax