TEAM
Meet Founder, of former Playball Prospects currently Gashouse nation
Coach Sean
Experience:
A former All-State catcher and New Mexico All-Star Game starter, Coach Sean played Division I baseball at New Mexico State (1989–1992). He’s coached since 1996 and founded Playball Prospects in 2010 and the Gashouse Gang in 2011. Currently Sean is shifting all into gashouse nation 2025.
Highlights:
3× Southern Cascade League Coach of the Year
Oregon Baseball Coach of the Year (2017)
Led St. Mary’s to a State Championship (106–37 record)
Golden State Collegiate Coach of the Year (2019)
Expertise:
Hitting & Pitching Mechanics, Catching, Infield
Philosophy:
Coach Sean focuses on skill development and confidence building—believing that when players grow, winning follows.
Co-Owner, former Playball Prospects currently Gashouse nation
Coach Jen
Experience:
A lifelong pitcher, Coach Mendenhall was a four-time All-Conference and State MVP in high school. She earned a full scholarship to the University of New Mexico, where she was the starting pitcher her freshman year and played for Team USA Nationals. A career-ending injury shifted her focus to coaching.
She has 15+ years of private coaching experience, served as a head varsity high school coach, and was first base coach for the Medford Rogues in 2019. Her academic background is in Kinesiology and Physics.
Expertise:
Pitching mechanics, body awareness, and performance science
Coaching Philosophy:
Coach Mendenhall empowers athletes through body mechanics education and mental conditioning. She focuses on building self-reliant players who can diagnose and adjust during games.
Coach Tre’Von
Experience:
Coach Dorsey is a former collegiate and travel ball player with a strong foundation in the game. A four-year varsity letterman, he developed his skills and leadership early on. His playing career helped shape his understanding of the game from both a performance and team culture perspective. Now, he brings that experience to the next generation of players through his work with the former Playball Prospects and the Gashouse nation.
Expertise:
Outfield, Hitting, and Athlete Mentorship. Coach Dorsey specializes in building both the physical and mental sides of the game, helping players improve their technique while also growing in confidence and presence on the field.
Coaching Philosophy:
Coach Dorsey believes that swag and confidence are essential tools in an athlete’s development. He focuses on teaching players to trust themselves, overcome the fear of failure, and embrace the process of improvement. His coaching style emphasizes positivity, resilience, and culture—ensuring that every player not only grows their skill set but also leaves the program understanding the Gashouse mindset and carrying a sense of pride, fun, and self-belief.