ABOUT

Helping You Train Better For Over 35 Years

Next Level Athletic Training

Owner/Instructor/Coach

Robbie Rutherford

After coaching for 35 years, Robbie followed his dream of opening up a state-of-the-art hitting facility in the Tidewater area. He has coached a variety of sports, including baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball. One of his greatest desires is to get players to the next level, whatever it may be for them and to teach life lessons through the game of Baseball/Softball. Currently, Robbie is the Virginia Director for the National Organization SBA or also known as Showcase Baseball Academy based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Robbie has been happily married to his wife, Kelly, for 36 years. They have 2 grown children, Ashley, who grew up playing for the Virginia Legends, and Zach, who is a Former pro baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Robbie played an influential role as their coach. His family is his greatest treasure.

2014 Tidewater player of the Year
Western Branch High Baseball, State Champions and 2014 Virginia 6A State player of the year
Played D1 College Baseball with the Old Dominion Monarchs and was an All-American
Shortstop as a Freshman and Junior.
Finalist for Rawlings Gold Glove in the Country.
Played in the Cape Cod Sumer League where he was named MVP of the Cape Cod All Star Game and was a Cape Cod 1st team All Cape Cod Team.
Drafted in the MLB 2017 Draft in the 6th round to the Tampa Bay Rays Organization as a shortstop.
Played 2018 Full Season A ball in the Midwest League with Tampa Bay Affiliate, Bowling Green Hot Rods, where they won the championship with a Minor league most wins in the country
Represented the Tampa Bay Rays with Bowling Green Hot Rods in the Midwest All Star Game.
2019 Zach was promoted to High “A” and assigned to Port Charlotte Stonecrabs

Former Pro player with Tampa Bay Rays/Instructor

Zach Rutherford

Kelly Rutherford

Owner / Administrator

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