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Five Star West
Five Star West
Five Star West is our proud partner for our high school program. As an affiliate of 5 STAR National, they have access to select bids to event like USA West Coast Nationals, AZ Fall Classic, CCYB, Perfect Game and on D1 Team Camps.
And are leaders with college commits in San Diego.
High School Program
High School Program
As a initial partnership between two of the largest organizations in San Diego, we are introducing the San Diego Alliance high school program. This program will have some of the best teams in all of San Diego enabling those top players the opportunities to showcase their skills in hopes of playing in college, or beyond. We will also provide player development opportunities for all players looking to improve during the Summer and Fall in preparation for high school baseball.
Founding Members of our High School Program
San Diego Hawks
San Diego Crush
Schedule
Schedule
Summer Schedule (June and July)
The training schedule for our baseball development program will be released in mid-Spring. This will include scrimmages, field practices, and training at a facility --- among other opportunities.
Some of the best baseball is played during the Summer after high school baseball wraps up. Players will have opportunities to earn playing time in weekend tournaments and games.
Fall Schedule (August, September, October)
As we enter August, and before school starts back up, we expect to have a similar schedule as our Summer Schedule.
After school starts, we will move to a more traditional travel ball schedule with one field practice and one practice at a facility.
Many of our players are gifted athletes that choose to play another high school sport in the Fall season, so we want to provide flexibility for these players.
On the flip side, the AZ Fall Classic each October is one of the biggest events of the season.
Tournaments
Tournaments
We are finalizing our tournament schedule which will be released by the middle of March. But some of the events / organizers we are currently targeting are:
AZ Fall Classic
USA Baseball National Team Championships
Easton Fall Classic (Underclass)
Phil Singer
Firecracker
PG Events
USABF (local)
Tournament Costs are additional, and are divided among the players participating. There can be adjustments for players that do not fully participate either because of availability or due to a reduced role (i.e. pitcher only).
Teams / Players
Teams / Players
2030 (Incoming Freshman) : 50+ players, with over 100 players in our 5 Star West family of teams.
2029 (Incoming Sophomores) : 50+ players, with over 100 players in our 5 Star West family of teams.
2028/27 (Incoming Juniors / Seniors) : 30+ players, with over 100 players in our 5 Star West family of teams.
Teams / Players
Teams / Players
Registration Fee : $150
Uniform Package : COMING SOON
Summer Season (June, July) : $550
Fall Season (August - October) : $750
Next Steps
Next Steps
If your player has been developed by the San Diego Hawks program, and you have questions, please reach out to Mark Strauch (mark@holisticbaseball.com.
If your player has been developed by the San Diego Crush program, and you have questions, please reach out to Brady Ware (bwarebaseball@gmail.com).
If your player has been a part of another organization and you are looking for a next level high school program --- you are in the right place. You can reach out to either Brady or Mark.
Coaches
Coaches
We are excited about the coaches that will be involved this Summer and Fall seasons. We are in the process of adding additional coaches to our staff.
Brady Ware, Coach, Director
Brady Ware, Coach, Director
Brady played for three years at NAIA St. Katherine. In 2020, he hit .456 in 18 games and in 2021 he hit .406 with 12 home runs and 12 doubles, while also recording a 3-2 record pitching. As a senior, he transferred to the University of Indianapolis, where he started 42 games as a hitting and batted .286. He also made 17 pitching appearances that year with a 5-3 record. While at U-Indy, he made history and became the only player EVER to hit for the cycle and throw a no-hitter in the same game. Brady's jersey was retired in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY in 2023.
Ohtani, Ruth, Brady Ware: UIndy player hits for cycle and throws no-hitter in same game
Tommy Simis, Coach
Tommy Simis, Coach
Tommy Simis was born and raised in San Diego. Attended Poway High School where he was a 3-year Varsity Baseball player and was a part of the 2006 and 2008 Div 1 CIF Championship teams. After graduating in 2008, he earned a scholarship to Cal State University Northridge (and played with Brett Balkan) to continue his career in baseball. As a Freshman, Tommy started 25 games as an infielder before suffering a devastating back injury. After missing his entire Sophomore season recovering from 2 spinal fractures, he started his following 3 seasons as a Captain of the team. After deciding to hang up his cleats due to nagging back problems, he finalized his college career with a Bachelor Degree in Urban Development with a Minor in Communications.
After recovering from a spinal fusion in 2014, Tommy immediately began his coaching career with various travel baseball teams in San Diego before landing a High School Varsity position as the infield coach for Poway High School from 2017-2019. Tommy then went on to become the Head Coach at Torrey Pines High School from 2020-2023 and is starting a new chapter in the Fall of 2023 as a varsity hitting coach at San Marcos High School, opening up more time for him to invest in his passion for developing players as they prepare for high school baseball. Tommy currently works for PBS Construction, flipping and renovating apartments, condos and homes. He enjoys playing golf and basketball in his free time as well as watching sports. He currently lives in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
In the Spring of 2024, Tommy had a hand in not just one, but two, CIF championships in San Diego. As the hitting coach at San Marcos High School, they won the D1 championship of the CIF San Diego Baseball Playoffs! And the team he led / managed the previous 3 years, and a roster / team he helped build, Torrey Pines, won the OPEN championship!!!
Brett Balkan, Coach
Brett Balkan, Coach
Rawlings Gold Glove award winner for best defensive shortstop in the entire Western Region (CA, OR, WA)
Earned 1st Team All-American honors, won a conference batting title, and consistently hit .300+ in multiple professional leagues.
Served as a hitting, infield, and mental strength coach at the pro level; eight years teaching hitting and infield development.
Caleb Guy, Coach
Caleb Guy, Coach
Coach Caleb Guy graduated from Christian Life Academy in 2013, where he lettered in baseball, basketball, and volleyball.
With over a decade of experience as both a player and coach, Caleb brings a steady presence and genuine love for the game to every team he works with.
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