Jake Skala

Advanced Pitching & Fundamentals

Hailing from Kearney, NE, Coach Jake Skala's baseball journey began early, with a memorable experience in the Little League World Series. He was a standout starting pitcher in high school, contributing to Kearney's success. His college career at Barton Community College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln enriched his knowledge of the game. Coach Skala's coaching journey began in 2015, and he's excited to share his skills and expand players' understanding of the game.

Emma Soukup

Softball Hitting & Fundamentals

Coach Soukup is from the Des Moines, Iowa area where she played high school and club softball. As a pitcher and a corner infielder, she was a 3-year varsity letter winner for softball in high school.

Coach Emma is currently a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she plays on the university’s club softball team. With experience in helping coach youth softball camps, she hopes to help other players achieve their goals in a fun and positive environment while fostering their love for the game.

Coach Emma always begins working with a new player with a sit-down assessment of their goals, strengths, and areas for improvement. She then tailors her coaching program such that the player makes measurable progress towards their goals.

Nathan Richardson

Hitting & Fundamentals

Coach Nathan has been around baseball his whole life. He has a passion for helping players reach their fullest potential and achieve their goals and dreams. While at Lincoln High School, he led his team in batting average, doubles, and slugging percentage during his senior year in 2021. He has played all over the infield, and outfield, and pitched in his high school career. He played at the collegiate level at Southwestern Community College for 2 years. He has coached at the middle school level and is currently the Head Freshman Baseball Coach at Lincoln High School. He's a big believer in using Rapsodo to break down the player's swing or throwing motion and helping them understand how their body moves as well as using technology to track progress and see the improvements from their hard work. He puts a developmental plan in place for each new athlete to help them track their progress over time and develop into the best version of themselves on and off the baseball field. 

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• 2023-Current: Head Coach for 13u AA Lincoln Expos
  
• 2023-Current: Volunteer baseball coach at Standing Bear High School
  
• 2020-2023: Head Varsity Baseball Coach at LHS
  
• 2018-2021: Head Reserve Softball Coach at LHS
  
• 2017-2022: Head Coach for Sampson Construction (LHS) Senior Legion
  
• 2016-2019: Head JV Coach at Lincoln High School
  
• 2016-2017: Head Coach for Surface Sealers Junior Legion
  
• 2015: Head Reserve Coach for Remax (State Champions). Named Head Reserve Coach at LSW.
  
• 2012-2014: Assistant Reserves Coach for Remax (LSW) during summer
  
• 2012-2015: Head Freshmen Coach at LSW
  
• 2007: Head Coach for Jr Legion Columbus Blues (State Qualifier)
  
• 2005-2006: Head Coach for Reserves Columbus Reds

Isaac O' Gara
Catching, Hitting & Fundamentals

Coach Isaac is from Lincoln, NE and graduated from Pius X High School. He played for Pius, Lincoln Lutheran and Lincoln Christian Legion baseball teams over his four legion seasons before going on to play in college. Isaac went to Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA and played baseball there for four years as a corner infielder and pitcher while getting his Degrees in Kinesiology and Biology. His coaching career started in Solon, IA where he was the assistant freshman coach for two seasons. Isaac is now an assistant coach at Pius X High School here in Lincoln. In addition to being passionate about coaching baseball, Isaac is also a Doctor of Chiropractic here in Lincoln at Spine and Sports Chiropractic where he enjoys working with athletes to help them perform pain free and at their highest level. The Driven Academy and the coaches here played a big role in helping Coach Isaac play at the college level and he is excited for the opportunity to give back to The Driven Academy and its athletes.

Born and raised in Pasadena, TX, Micah Ramage's baseball journey led him to Concordia University, Nebraska. His high school peers recognized his dedication with the "Heart Award." As the head legion baseball coach in Seward, Micah Ramage has four years of coaching experience, nurturing young talents and helping them become better ballplayers.

Aly Timmerman

Softball Pitching & Fundamentals

Coach Aly Timmerman is originally from Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. She played fastpitch for 17 years for her competitive travel team and high school team where she received various post-season honors.

Coach Timmerman also played for UNL's club team while in college. She has given pitching lessons and has helped coach multiple different club teams during her coaching career.