At Premier Baseball, the focus is on developing athletes. Our goal is to develop the athletes individual skills, knowledge of the game, and help them grow as a person. Premier Baseball’s instructors have playing and coaching experience at all levels and age groups. Our facility creates a personal atmosphere that allows the athletes and instructors to centralize our focus on maximizing potential.
We pride ourselves on having professional baseball and softball instructors who not only focus on developing an athlete’s skills, but also on building confidence and connection on a personal level. Our goal is to develop relationships that last, and to watch our clients grow as players and as people.
All of our instructors take part in our programs, camps, and lessons. For more information, or to schedule a lesson with any of our instructors below go to our lessons page.
Bob Zimmermann
Bob Zimmermann
Owner – Head Pitching Instructor
DeSmet HS/Missouri State/Team USA/Multiple MiLB organizations
For more information: Bob Zimmermann Baseball Instructor Page
To schedule a pitching lesson with Bob go to our: Lessons Page
Shane Davies
Shane Davies
Senior Pitching Instructor
To schedule a pitching lesson with Shane go to our: Lessons Page
Trevor Jones
Trevor Jones
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Hitting Instructor
Trevor loves to train athletes of all ages. While growing up, Trevor loved all sports but played basketball and baseball through high school. Baseball earned Trevor a scholarship to the University of Central Missouri and was a 3yr starting centerfielder for the Mules. While at UCM Trevor received awards on the field such as:
● 2014-2015 MIAA 1st Team All-Conference Outfielder.
● 2014-2015 Daktronics and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) All-Central Region 2nd Team Outfielder.
● Career .363 Batting Average at the University of Central Missouri
Trevor, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), received his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University Chicago. Trevor also received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Missouri where he was the 3yr starting centerfielder for the Mules. Additionally, he completed a strength and conditioning internship while at the University of Central Missouri.
To schedule strength and conditioning or a hitting lesson with Trevor go to our: Lessons Page
Justin Chigbogu
Justin Chigbogu
Hitting Instructor
Justin was selected by the LA Dodgers in the 4th round of the MLB draft, where he broke home-run records in the minors. Justin is an experienced first baseman who is well-known for his tremendous power at the plate.
Career Highlights:
- Drafted during his senior year of high school in 2012
- MiLB.com Organization All-Star in 2013
- MiLB Joe Bauman Home Run Rookie Award in 2014
- Played 4 years with the LA Dodgers organization
- Signed one-year contract with the Arizona Diamond Backs in 2016
To schedule a hitting lesson with Justin go to our: Lessons Page
Zach Miracle
Zach Miracle
Hitting, Fielding, Pitching Instructor
To schedule a lesson with Zach go to our: Lessons Page
Frank Duncan
Frank Duncan
Pitching Instructor
Pitching instructor Frank Duncan graduated after a successful career at the University of Kansas and was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in 2014. During his professional career, he spent time with the Pirates, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and Rockies organizations.
To schedule a lesson with Frank go to our: Lessons Page