I'm David Ellingson. As a three-year varsity letterman at The Woodlands College Park High School in Texas, I was recognized as an All-District 1st baseman and RHP. After high school I was awarded a scholarship to play at the University of Georgetown. During the season I earned 2nd team Big East Honors after posting a .75 ERA in 24 innings. At Georgetown I hold both records for single season and career ERA. By junior year I was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 34th round. I played 7 years in the Mariners organization across many levels; finishing my career in Double A. I now am with RoughRiders Baseball as the Director of Recruitment and Training. I am excited to pass on all the knowledge I have gained throughout my years of experience.

My name is Cody Byrnes. I played 4 years of college baseball at Colorado State University. I was an all-conference player in high school and currently play amateur baseball within the RoughRiders organization. My specialties for lessons are hitting, infield, as well as outfield lessons. I believe our athletes like working with me because of the mechanical adjustments and technical/mental part of the game that I provide for them. In terms of defensive work, I was personally always regarded as a plus defender in college and I am able to share and critique our athletes to push them to be better quick twitch athletes.

My name is Scott Laur. During my time spent playing baseball for NCAA DII Hawaii Pacific University and studying Psychology, I embody the spirit of leadership and mentorship. Since switching to coaching, I have guided my first team to a championship victory in the 2023 Baseball New Zealand Championship. My experience coupled with enthusiasm for nurturing young talent and fostering a winning mentality will make a lesson with me a treasured addition to a player's development. I prioritize working as a catching, hitting, and outfield coach as well as teaching an in depth perspective to the mental game and the success built off the field. As your training coach, I will bring a wealth of experience, passion, and success to each of you who sign up for my lessons.

I currently play club baseball at CU Boulder. I was a two-time All-State selection in high school, where I also found success across other sports. I’ve been part of the RoughRiders family since the start of this year, though my family’s connection to the program goes back several years.

My specialty is pitching, and I also offer hitting and first base lessons. My coaching philosophy centers on the idea that being the best athlete you can be goes beyond mechanics: sleep, nutrition, lifting, and every other piece of the puzzle is another tool in the toolbox. I bring that whole-athlete mindset to every lesson, helping players build habits on and off the field that translate into real growth.