319-329-6507
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1760 Robins Rd., Suite 500 Hiawatha, IA 52233
Travis Bennett — Hitting Instructor
With more than 7,500 hours of private hitting instruction, Coach Travis brings a streamlined, effective teaching style that resonates with developing athletes. He creates a fun, competitive training environment designed to challenge hitters and help them reach their full potential in the batter’s box.
Travis offers HitTrax technology, weighted bat training, and extensive live arm batting practice in each session. His approach focuses on improving barrel control, increasing exit velocity, and building the confidence hitters need to succeed in game situations.
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Playing Background
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
• Two time First Team All State (2005, 2006)
• School single season hits record (73)
Kirkwood Community College — under John Lewis
• NJCAA First Team All American
• Former single season hits record holder (82)
University of Northern Iowa — under Rick Heller
• Hit .338
• MVC Newcomer of the Year
• Second Team All MVC
Wichita State — under Gene Stephenson
• Hit .333
• Second Team All MVC
Coaching Highlights
Lisbon High School (2016–2018)
As head coach, Travis led the 2018 team to a 37–1 record and a state runner up finish. That season the team hit a combined .408 with 416 total hits.
Cornell College (2019)
As an assistant coach, Travis helped lead the Rams to their first regional appearance in program history. The 2019 squad also set school records with 472 hits and 92 doubles.
Since entering the coaching world, Travis has remained committed to developing efficient, powerful, and consistent swings in every athlete he works with. He looks forward to continuing that mission at K3 Performance.
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Travis Bennett
319-573-6735
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To view lesson availability and book a lesson with Travis:
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Hitting Lesson Rates with Payment made directly to Travis:
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K3 Member Rate: $35 for 30-minute individual lesson
K3 Member Rate: $70 for 60-minute individual lesson
Non-Member Rate: $50 for 30-minute individual lesson
Non-Member Rate: $90 for 60-minute individual lesson
**Non‑Member Promo through March 9 - Enjoy free HitTrax with all lessons**
Starting March 10, HitTrax adds $10 for 30‑minute lessons or $20 for 60‑minute lessons.
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**Book a lesson with Travis**
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Mike Russ — Elite Pitching Development for Youth & High School Athletes
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​​​Mike Russ has spent more than 15 years focused exclusively on pitching development, making him a trusted pitching instructor for youth and high school baseball players looking to improve performance while protecting their arms.
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Mike works with pitchers at all stages of development, helping younger athletes build strong movement patterns and sound mechanics while guiding high school pitchers toward increased velocity, command, and pitch development. His training philosophy emphasizes arm health first—ensuring pitchers not only throw harder, but stay healthy and durable throughout the season and beyond.
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Every pitcher Mike works with receives individualized instruction. Training begins with video analysis and movement assessment, allowing Mike to design a development plan that fits the athlete’s body, age, workload, and goals. This customized approach helps reduce unnecessary stress on the arm while producing consistent, long-term improvement.
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A major focus of Mike’s pitching lessons is command and pitch development. Athletes learn how to repeat their delivery, locate the fastball with intent, and develop secondary pitches that complement their strengths. Training also includes understanding how to sequence pitches, compete in game situations, and build confidence on the mound—skills that translate directly to game performance.
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In addition to pitching instruction, Mike actively supports families navigating the high school-to-college baseball pathway. He helps pitchers identify realistic college opportunities, prepares them for next-level expectations, and assists with recruiting video creation and presentation. Over the years, Mike has helped hundreds of pitchers earn opportunities at the Junior College level and across NCAA Division III, Division II, and Division I programs.
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What truly sets Mike apart is his commitment to education and relationships. He teaches pitchers how to care for their arms, train with purpose, and understand why they are doing what they do. Parents and athletes value his honest communication, accountability-driven coaching style, and health-first approach that always puts the athlete first.
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Whether your athlete is just starting to pitch or preparing for high school competition, Mike provides the structure, knowledge, and individualized coaching needed to develop with confidence.
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Mike Russ — Elite Pitching Development for Youth & High School Athletes
319-538-6942
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Ready to Train with Mike Russ?
âš¾ Private Pitching Lessons
Perfect for individualized instruction, mechanical refinement, and personalized development plans.
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Rates for Individual Bullpen Session (pay Mike directly; non-members must schedule with Mike):
K3 Member Rate: $30 for 30-minute individual bullpen session
K3 Member Rate: $45 for 45-minute individual bullpen session
K3 Member Rate: $60 for 60-minute individual bullpen session
Non-Member Rate: $40 for 30-minute individual bullpen session
Non-Member Rate: $60 for 45-minute individual bullpen session
Non-Member Rate: $80 for 60-minute individual bullpen session
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âš¾ Group Pitching Training Sessions
Ideal for youth and high school pitchers looking to train in a competitive, structured group environment. Contact Mike for group session pricing.
Kaylin Kinney — Elite Softball Pitching & Hitting Instructor | Eastern Iowa
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Kaylin Kinney brings elite Division I softball experience and strong Eastern Iowa roots to youth and high school softball athletes seeking high-level instruction in pitching and hitting.
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A former Nebraska Cornhusker, Kaylin was a Big Ten standout and team captain, earning Big Ten Player of the Week honors and finishing her career as one of the most reliable pitchers in the conference. During her senior season, she led Nebraska in wins, saves, innings pitched, appearances, strikeouts, and complete games—while also contributing offensively as a hitter.
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Kaylin’s playing career included success as both a pitcher and hitter, giving her a unique ability to coach the complete softball athlete. In the circle, she thrived in pressure situations as both a starter and reliever at the Division I level. At the plate, she delivered consistent production, power, and clutch performances.
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Before college, Kaylin starred at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School, where she posted a 67–7 career pitching record, a 0.77 ERA, and 527 strikeouts, while also finishing third in Iowa state history with 55 career home runs. She was a two-time all-state selection, Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year, and helped lead Kennedy to a state championship.
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Today, Kaylin Kinney brings that elite experience into the cage and bullpen—working with youth and high school softball players on pitching mechanics, arm care, command, velocity development, hitting fundamentals, power development, and overall game confidence. Her instruction is age-appropriate, detail-driven, and focused on long-term athlete development.
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Whether your athlete is just learning proper mechanics or preparing for high school competition and beyond, Kaylin’s goal is simple: develop confident, durable, and fundamentally sound softball players.​​
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Kaylin Kinney — Elite Softball Pitching & Hitting Instructor | Eastern Iowa
319-775-2298
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​🥎 Book a Private Softball Pitching Lesson
🥎 Book a Private Softball Hitting Lesson
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Rates for Pitching, Hitting and Combo Lessons (pay Kaylin directly; non-members must schedule with Kaylin):
K3 Member Rate: $30 for 30-minute individual lesson
K3 Member Rate: $40 for 45-minute individual lesson
K3 Member Rate: $50 for 60-minute individual lesson
Non-Member Rate: $40 for 30-minute individual lesson
Non-Member Rate: $55 for 45-minute individual lesson
Non-Member Rate: $70 for 60-minute individual lesson
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🥎 Book a Group Softball Training Session
K3 Member Rate: $40 for 60-minute group lesson
Non-Member Rate: $60 for 60-minute group lesson
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