Core Sports Academy 

Hi ya’ll my name is Alexus Martinez, aka Coach Tex. I was proudly born and raised in Austin, TX! I played collegiate softball at Stanislaus State from 2015-2019, where I was the starting short stop and lead off hitter. At Stanislaus State I am the record holder for most hits in a single season (76) and in a career (254). I rank top three in the record book for a single season batting average (.390), career batting average (.348), and runs scored (129)! Upon graduation I continued my playing career overseas in Sweden! After a full season, I returned to Stanisalus State and served as the Assistant Coach from 2019-2021. Since then I moved back home, obtained my Master’s degree in Sports Administration, and have continued my coaching career as a travel coach and private hitting/fielding instructor in Austin, Tx. I am available to teach hitting, defense, throwing, speed and agility. Throughout my playing and coaching career I have found true fulfillment in helping the younger generation of athletes find joy in playing this game. My passion for softball is shown and given every day to the athletes I work with. I’m truly excited to join the team here at Core Sports Academy and continue guiding younger athletes to compete at their highest potential.

Ryan is the co-founder of Core Sports Academy with is wife Jean. His love for baseball and teaching have collided and created an amazing result. Ryan has years of experience teaching every aspect of baseball/softball. Hitting, pitching, catching etc are all are skills Ryan teaches/coaches. Mindset, mentality, and approach are also specialties of Ryan's.

Jessica Ventoza is a hitting, fielding, catching, speed & agility, and strength training instructor at Core Sports Academy. She has been coaching for the past 14 years. Primarily in the college scene. Jessica played for the University of Washington and helped her team win a national championship in 2009. Her goal is to inspire, educate, and encourage her players to be the best on and off the field.

Jelly is joining Core Sports Academy with a very decorated resume; she was a three time All American at UCLA where she played from 2005-2009, played professionally in Italy and most recently was on the coaching staff for the Cal Bears. Jelly has been doing lessons in the Roseville area for a year and prior to that was doing them in the Bay Area. She comes with a plethora of knowledge as well as assisting clients in the mental aspect of the game.