Jimi Keating & Hunter Wood

Jimi:

I am a NCCA Accredited Certified Personal Trainer and passionate about helping ball players develop. I figured out a lot of things in my own game a little late in my career. I was a skinny kid who loved the weight room and saw my game grow as I did.

I played at Spalding University in Louisville which is a NCAA D3 school. I am a 2x D3 All-American, 2010s D3 All-Decade Team, hold wins and strikeouts records at Spalding, and currently sit 17th in D3 history in strikeouts. I chased the same dream you are and heard no. I feel 100% confident in telling you if I had this type of training and insight earlier on, I would have heard my name called.

For a few years, I resented this game as it was always my intention to get comfortable in an MLB clubhouse despite my uncommon path through DIII. I understand now that God built a journey through my career to better equip me to give effective guidance to the up and comers in the next generation.

The health, development, and success of my players not just as athletes - but as men - is an obsession of mine. I’d be humbled by the opportunity to work with you.

Hunter:

I’m a Christian, husband, father, pastor, teacher, and baseball instructor with a passion for helping young men and women grow—both in life and in the game.

I was blessed to grow up in a loving family that supported me and gave me every opportunity to succeed. Like many, I chased the dream of playing baseball at the highest level. I was fortunate to travel across the country and compete at various levels, but eventually, I had to face the same truth most athletes do: I wasn’t going to make it to the big leagues.

When the dust settled, I realized that baseball had given me more than just memories. It taught me discipline, work ethic, consistency, and how to handle the highs and lows of life. Most importantly, it helped me understand that my identity could no longer be tied to a sport—but was firmly rooted in Christ.

Now, I’m committed to using the gifts God has given me to invest in others. My mission is to glorify God by developing athletes who are not only skilled in their craft but also equipped to face the challenges of life with character, confidence, and purpose.