WELCOME TO ELITE NATIONAL BASEBALL
ABOUT ELITE NATIONAL
Elite National is the country's leading provider of college exposure and real coaching. Getting coached like a college player and being in front of college coaches is our top priority. Our staff has the ability with their established and long-term relationships with college coaches to open doors for players that are looking to play at the next level.
MEET OUR COACHES
Matt specializes in pitching instruction and coaches the Elite Baseball Showcase Teams. Matt also leads the Elite Baseball College Placement Services Program and has helped placed 315 players in college programs since 2007.
Matt Werts
Founder/Coach/College Placement Advisor
Matt was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He completed his professional career in 2006 and has been involved in developing, coaching and mentoring young ballplayers for more than a decade. Matt coaches the Elite Showcase Teams and specializes in hitting instruction.
Founder/Coach/Instructor
Matt Knox
Jonathan is one of the founders of Elite National with nearly two decades of experience as a college coach and instructor. Jonathan spent 10 years as a college coach, 7 of which were at the Division 1 level. Jonathan is the Director of the Elite National Teams and coaches and oversees all age groups.
Jonathan Grosse
Founder/Director
Rob is the head coach at Rochester Institute of Technology and head coach of the 17U Elite National Team. Rob is RIT’s all-time leader in coaching wins and 2006 RIT Athletics Hall of Fame inductee has won over 500 games. Rob has a passion for coaching and helping players get to the next level.
Rob Grow
17U Coach
Joe is the assistant coach at University of Pennsylvania and coach of the 17U Elite National Team. Joe served as Penn's first-base coach and works primarily with the hitters and outfielders. Joe has a passion for coaching and helping players improve their game.
17U Coach
Joe Brooks
Dallas is in his fifth season as a volunteer assistant coach on the Penn State staff in 2022, primarily working with the team's hitters and catchers. Dallas coaches the 14U Elite National Team. Dallas enjoys helping players of all ages improve their skills to play at the next level.
Dallas Burke
14U Coach
Ryan is the head coach at Franklin and Marshall College and the co- head coach of the 17U Elite National Team. Ryan enters his tenth year at the helm of the Franklin & Marshall baseball program in the 2023 season. Ryan, was named Centennial Conference Coach of the Year for the third straight season. Ryan has a passion for coaching and helping players get to the next level.
Ryan Horning
17U Coach
Tod was named head baseball coach at Muhlenberg College in 2012, bringing 10 years of experience as a collegiate assistant coach at the NCAA level including three years at Centennial Conference rival Franklin & Marshall. Todd coaches the 17U Elite National Team and enjoys working with players to improve their skills.
17U Coach