Meet The IBA Coaches
At IBA, players train under experienced coaches with backgrounds in professional baseball, collegiate athletics, championship-level development, and sports performance psychology. Our coaches focus on fundamentals, game awareness, discipline, confidence, and preparing athletes for the next level.
Coach David McDaniel
Veteran baseball coach with more than two decades of experience. Former catcher with the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers. Also coached at the MiLB level with the Sugar Land Skeeters and won state championships at the high school level.
Focus Areas
Fundamentals, game awareness, player development, and helping athletes progress toward college baseball and beyond
Coach Fernando Rodriguez
Former professional pitcher with nearly two decades of elite pitching experience. Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2003 and went on to play professionally for 17 years, including time with the Houston Astros and Oakland A's.
Focus Areas
Pitching development, professional-level discipline, mechanics, mindset, and mentorship
Coach Andres Carrillo
Former collegiate athlete with experience at Galveston College, Clarendon College, Texas College, junior college, NAIA, and NCAA Division III levels. Experienced in coaching youth, high school, and collegiate athletes. Recently earned a Master's degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of St. Thomas.
Focus Areas
Hitting, fielding, catching, outfield development, confidence, focus, emotional control, and performing under pressure