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Softball Instruction

We strive to make every experience at Turnin2 a positive experience.  

If you are looking to book a lesson with Coach Long or Coach Pezzoni please email them direct.   For all other instructors you can view instructors availability by clicking on the Book on EzFacility link under the instructor.   

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Director of Player Development/State Champs Analysist

Specializing in; Right and Left handed Hitting and Slapping 

Limited Availability in the summer due to travel schedule as a National Coach

Developed Players committed to multiple Power 5 D1-NAIA programs including : Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Maryland and many more 

McKenzie Long is a former Michigan State softball player who started over 200 career games. She spent majority of her playing career at shortstop and batting second in the lineup. She had a career batting average of .314 and scored 118 career runs (sixth all-time at MSU). She also ranks sixth in the MSU annuals with 78 career walks and ranks twelfth in all-time hits with 187. Throughout her career, McKenzie was a 2-time member of the team’s leadership council and was also a representative of softball on the Michigan State College Advisory Board. She graduated with high honors with a bachelors of arts in both Criminal Justice and Psychology and was an NFCA scholar athlete and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2016 while making the academic all Big Ten Team in 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2017 she was the Big Ten sportsmanship award winner. She was also an active member in Athletes in Action where she was part of the leadership team.

My goal as instructor is to help my players work through the hard, so they are the most confident hitters when getting into the box. We can not play a game of failure and not expect to fail in practice. Let's work through the failure, take ahold of our mental game and prepare our swing to hit any pitch thrown at us. Consistency is key and my expectations is consistency in working hard.

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McKenzie Long

Director of Training / Instructor


Specializes in: Hitting, Fielding and Baserunning Instruction

Huge emphasis on the fundamentals and the mental game.   "DOMINATE THE ROUTINE" 

  • Founder and Co Owner of Turnin2
  • National level travel coach for the last 10 years helping almost 80 players move on to college ball.  Close to 50 at the Division 1 level.   Multiple State of Michigan USA Championships, USA Softball JO Cup 16u Champions and Alliance Tier 2 semis 2022, Alliance Fastpitch Open National Champions 18u 2023
  • Madonna University Head Coach 2022-present  WHAC Champions 2022, WHAC Tournament Champions 2023, Coached Multiple All Conference players and All Americans
  • Howell HS Head Coach 2015-2021  District Champions (2015-2019), Final four 2018-2019, State Finals 2019, Coached Multiple All State Players and All Americans
  • First Team All-State Baseball player for Rochester High School and current record holder for batting average .526 
  • All South Region player at Eastern Kentucky University. National Ranked for Div. 1 Baseball with a batting average at .420, as well as stolen bases with 45 (1988, 1989)
  • Named to the Eastern Kentucky University ALL CENTURY Baseball Team
  • Played for Seattle Mariners (1990-1992) and San Francisco Giants (1993-1995)
  • Carolina League All-Star (1991)

Contact Directly for Availability

Ron Pezzoni

Founder of Turnin2 / Instructor

Phone: 810-333-2814


Director of Softball / Co-Owner of Turnin2 

Specializing in; Hitting, Infield and Outfield

CALL OR EMAIL OR GO ONLINE FOR MORE DETAILS AND AVAILABILITY.   

Hello, I'm Rodney Robeson, and I'm passionate about fostering a mindset of confidence and competence in athletes. My training philosophy revolves around instilling a deep understanding of fundamental skills and encouraging the right movement patterns to pave the way for consistent success.

At the core of my coaching approach is the belief that athletes must master the basics to achieve enduring success. Overlooking these fundamentals, both physically and mentally, can pose challenges in the long run. I work to ensure that athletes not only grasp but excel in these foundational skills.

While refining mechanical aspects is essential, my coaching goes beyond to focus on the key difference between average and elite athletes. It's the ability to comprehend game situations, adopt a disciplined approach each pitch, and ultimately outcompete opponents. Developing a strong mental capacity for the game is crucial.

In my sessions, athletes learn to recover swiftly from setbacks, concentrating on winning the next pitch. Choosing to compete with confidence is a conscious decision, and I am dedicated to guiding athletes in making that choice consistently. Let's embark on this journey together!  

For more information or to inquire about training, please email me.   

INSTRUCTION - HITTING, INFIELD, OUTFIELD & BASERUNNING

  • Over 12 years experience coaching , developing  & teaching athletes at all levels. 
  • Successful track record of placing athletes at all collegiate levels.  Power 5 D1 thru NAIA
  • Two time All - State Baseball player at Chelsea High School. 1982 Second Team  & 1983  First Team. 
  • 4 year Varsity starter 
  • Co-Owner of Turnin2 Training Center
  • Current Director of Softball since 2013

Rodney Robeson

Director of Softball / Instructor

Once you have purchased a lesson using the EzFacility link you will need to then review the calendar and choose a time to schedule the lesson. 


Associate Director of Training

Specializing in: Hitting, Slapping and Fielding 

My name is Madison Campbell, and I am entering my senior year at Cleary University where I contribute to my team’s roster as a lefty first baseman/outfielder. I have been playing softball since I was 9 years old and I am entering my 4th season as a head coach and my 2nd year at Turnin2. I graduated from Huron High School in New Boston, MI where I was a four year varsity letterman. I have a background in coaching 8u-10u and giving hitting, slapping, and fielding lessons. I run our Rising Star program at T2, as well as our 10 and under training sessions held throughout the year. I have a pure passion for the game of softball and coaching is where my heart is. Being a young, non-parent coach who is still playing and learning from a great college program, I bring a new perspective and modern approach to teaching young girls to love the game the way I do. Although I hold my young athletes to a high standard, I create an environment where there is no fear of failure on or off the field. I build confidence in my players by showing them I believe in them and to trust the process. I teach my athletes to respect themselves, each other, coaches, and officials. The energy I bring when coaching and instructing is always upbeat, and I understand that my job is to teach the love of the game and how fun it should be! Success is built off of optimism and positivity, and I take great pride in my players and students. I am so incredibly proud to represent Turnin2 and all that we stand for, and giving back to the game is something I plan on doing for a long time. This sport has given me so much to be grateful for and I am blessed to have the opportunity to share the love with young athletes who can appreciate softball the way I do!

Madison Campbell

Head Coach

Once you have purchased a lesson using the EzFacility link you will need to then review the calendar and choose a time to schedule the lesson. 


Specializes in; Hitting, Catching, Fielding and Mental Empowerment

My cornerstone has always been this..."Head, heart, body". It all starts with a plan in your HEAD, whether it's for hitting, slapping, bunting, fielding, or what have you. Then, it must transfer to your HEART, in that you must believe in the plan, your coaches and their teachings and guidance, and most importantly and undoubtedly, believe in yourself, with all your heart! Finally, it all filters down to your BODY. The muscle memory, the hours of individual lessons on pitching, hitting, fielding, the oh-so perfect form...it all won't matter if the head or the heart pieces are missing or are at less than 100%.  This is my centerpiece of teaching!

 The goal of these lessons is to provide proper mechanics, that fit the players body type and kinetic allowances, for: fielding, hitting mechanics, slapping techniques, catcher specific training, pitcher conditioning and catcher-pitcher empowerment lessons,  mental conditioning and leadership skill building all within the lesson settings to improve their softball IQ, durability, and effectiveness in all areas of the game.

Tony Smigiel

Instructor

Phone: 586-933-7706

Once you have purchased a lesson using the EzFacility link you will need to then review the calendar and choose a time to schedule the lesson. 


Director of Turnin2 Pitching Academy
 
Specializing in Pitching

Molly is excited to help her students learn the core pitching fundamentals that are essential to developing spin, command and speed. Molly will also share her knowledge on what it takes to be successful in the circle, the role that pitchers have for their team and what being an Elite level pitcher requires.  

Molly was a 4 year starter at Howell High School and helped lead her team to a runner up finish in the 2019 D1 State Championship finals.  In 2020 she was named Michigan’s Miss Softball as a pitcher.
Upon graduating from Howell High School, Molly was recruited to pitch for the University of Notre Dame. Unfortunately, in 2021 her softball career at Notre Dame was cut short due to injury.  

Molly Carney

Instructor

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Specializing in Hitting and Fielding Instruction

Anissa is a former collegiate softball player at the University of Utah, Tokyo 2020 Olympian with Team Mexico and is currently in her 7th year playing professionally, and in her 4th year with Athletes Unlimited.

 

Once you have purchased a lesson using the EzFacility link you will need to then review the calendar and choose a time to schedule the lesson. 

Anissa Urtez

Instructor


Specializes in Pitching
 
More about Sarah
• 4 year pitcher for the University of Michigan
• 3x regular season Big Ten Champion
• 2x Academic All-Big Ten
• 4x All-State Pitcher
• Iowa High School State Champion
• 2x High School State All-Tournament Team member 

Sarah Schaefer

Instructor

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Turnin2 Director of Catching
 

OPEN TO BASEBALL PLAYERS AS WELL

My name is Sean Bennett, and I am a lifetime student of the game of baseball and softball. I have been very fortunate enough to play under excellent coaches.  I graduated from Hartland High School in 2011, where I was 3-year varsity letterman and the starting catcher for the 2011 team, which at the time, set the school record for most wins in a single season. I was fortunate enough to earn a scholarship from Hillsdale College where I served as the team’s primary catcher from 2011 – 2015.  In addition, to my collegiate experience I have also played professionally with the Weimar Hormigas of the Pecos League.

For the past three years, I have served as a catching and hitting instructor for athletes ages 6 – 18 at the D-BAT Mid-Michigan location.  I am passionate about helping athletes maximize their potential physically, but most importantly I believe in making the game fun. I believe in creating a fun and competitive environment in which failure is not only common but expected. We can’t expect to get better if we don’t challenge ourselves.  One of my college coaches epitomized this thought process with the acronym CANI; constant and never-ending improvement.

With my background as a data analyst, I focus on trying to quantify and track the progress of my clients through various metrics available to us.  I believe tracking quantifiable progress is key to producing on-field results. Through the utilization of Blast Swing Analyzer, HitTrax, radar guns, and other training technology I seek to track and maximize the development of every athlete.

Sean Bennett

Instructor

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Specializing in Pitching Instruction

  • 3-year pitcher for the University of Detroit Mercy
  • Horizen League Conference Champion
  • 4-year varsity Pitcher for South Lyon High School 
  • Current Hartland High School Assistant/Pitching Coach
  • Former Finesse coach and player
  • 6 years of experience as an instructor

 

Lindsay Brandon

Instructor

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Specializing in; Slapping and Hitting Instruction

Natalie is a first team all-state player that specializes in hitting and slapping. She is detail oriented that will set a foundation for growth in both the swing and slapping. The future SEC player is a true triple threat and will help your player understand the tools it takes to be successful in the box.

 

Natalie Donaldson

Instructor

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