Instructor Staff 

Baseball

 

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Lincoln Martin

  • Diamond Starz Lead Instructor
  • Current Astros Scout
  • Played as a middle infielder in the Baltimore Oriles Organization
  • 10+ Years of instruction experience
 
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Tim Burgess

  • Drafted by Boston red Sox in 2004
  • Hold single season batting average record at Georgia State University of .413
  • Played in NY Penn, Carolina and South Atlantic Leagues
  • Asst Coach at Young Harris College
  • Coached in Premier Cape Cod League Summer 2009
 
  starz David White
  • Pitching and Hitting Instructor
  • Drafted by Florida Marlins in High School
  • University of Georgia
  • Head Baseball Coach at Heirway Christian School


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  • Signed By Boston Red Sox Organization - 2000
  • Jersey retired by the Richmond Roosters - 2004
  • Named to Northern League Mid-Season All-Star Team
  • Shortstop - Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League
 

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  • Professional Pitcher  Pirates, Reds, Mets and Nationals
  • Delaware Community College
  • 17th Round draft pick






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Jeremy Watkins
  • 2007 defensive player of the year Hiram HS
  • 2008 ranked in top 150 in Georgia by Perfect Game
  • played middle infield for JUCO powerhouse Middle Georgia College
  • Coached and played for the Indiana Yankees
  • Coached for Hiram High School baseball summer program

   
 Fast Pitch Softball





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Tim Smith
  • Coached nationally competitive teams in Arizona to several tournament titles
  • Received national recognition for coaching abilities
  • Several students have went on to play succesfully at collegiate level
  • Understudy of University of Arizona coach Mike Candrea

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Facility Manager

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Owner/President

 

Rich Newport

Diamond Starz Academy, 8950 Hwy 5, Suite B,  Douglasville Georgia 30134
Phone: 678-715-1472
Located 1 mile north of Interstate 20