Private Instructors & Specialties
- Brandon Rousseve - Tampa Rays. Hitting, Pitching, Infield Defense. Brandon is a magician and great with any age, any position, and any personality. He has a big book of business, but always accommodates people. Brandon is also a Director at NOCA Baseball and Manages the 13U Division this year.
- Joey Cabeceiras - Biomechanical Director, NOCA Director. Pitching, Hitting, Catching, Infield Defense. Specializes in Motor Movements and Scouting Metrics. Over 30 years of Instruction with over a decade in Biomechanics. The only Pitching Coach within 500 miles that receives Orthopedic Referrals to rebuild throwers.
- Kaleb Roper - Chicago White Sox 2019 - Present, Tulane University 2017-2019, University of Arizona 2014-2016, Rummel High School 2010-2014. Covering all aspects of the game! Stretching, fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, etc.
- Jonathon Artigues - is from the Bay Saint Louis, MS. A member of the Division 1 Tulane Baseball team from 2015-2020. Over 150 games played in Tulane career with 139 starts. Most starts were at second base, with additional starts at first base and catcher. Career batting average of .303 with over 150 career hits and 32 career doubles. Named to 2018 All-LSWA team and 2020 Preseason All-American Conference team.
- Corey Merrill from Lutcher, Louisiana! He played high school baseball at Lutcher High School and was on the 2013 state championship team! He went on to Tulane University where he pitched 4 years there (2014-2017) and graduated in Health and Wellness. He was drafted in the 37th round to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. He then spent 2 years rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and in 2019 I made my professional debut in the Pioneer league where I was selected on the 2019 pioneer league all star team!
- Drew Martinez:⁃ Current coach for the Detroit Tigers.
- Grew up in Memphis, TN, went to Christian Brother High School where he played baseball and football. Son of former Big Leaguer, Chito Martinez, Brother Martin High School,
- - Played at University of Memphis (2009-2011).
- - Drafted 2010 New York Mets 23rd round and 2011 Los Angeles Angels 10th round.
- ⁃Played College summer baseball in Valley League (2009) and Cape Cod (2010)
⁃Played 6 years professionally
⁃High School, JUCO, and Division 1 Hitting Coach: Southwest TN CC and University of Memphis
⁃Professional Hitting Coach of Florence Freedom of the Frontier League (Independent Baseball) 2018 to present - Sal Gozzo:Grew up in Memphis, TN and moved to CT when he was 11. Son of former big leaguer Mauro "Goose" Gozzo.
- -Currently in the Philadelphia Phillies Organization
-Former Shortstop at Tulane University (2016-2019)
Lesson Rates
Member $65 1 hour
Non Member $75 1 hour
Team Group Rates are available (pricing determins amount of kids and lesson)
**All Lessons are to be paid at the front desk before start of lesson.**
Member $65 1 hour
Non Member $75 1 hour
Team Group Rates are available (pricing determins amount of kids and lesson)
**All Lessons are to be paid at the front desk before start of lesson.**
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Brandon Rousseve is Big Easy Sportsplex Baseball Head of Instruction, and Director of Baseball/Summer Camps. Before heading up all baseball instruction, Brandon has been a coach at Big Easy Sportsplex and Personal Trainer for Wellness Center of East Jefferson General Hospital. Growing up in New Orleans, Brandon excelled at both Baseball and Football at Holy Cross High School before attending Meridian Community College where his play on the field warranted the Tampa Bay Rays to draft Brandon in the 2003 Amateur Baseball Draft.
Joey Cabeceiras is a partner of Big Easy Sportsplex and intellectual owner of DECEL Baseball. From Metairie, Louisiana, Joey enjoyed a successful baseball career at baseball at Jesuit High School and University of New Orleans. Joey holds several records at both institutions and used his success as a ball player to prompt his coaching career beginning with Newman and then De La Salle High School before pioneering Personal Instruction and Travel Ball Coaching.
- Kaleb Roper - Chicago White Sox 2019 - Present, Tulane University 2017-2019, University of Arizona 2014-2016, Rummel High School 2010-2014. Covering all aspects of the game! Stretching, fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, etc.
Jonathon Artigues - is from the Bay Saint Louis, MS. A member of the Division 1 Tulane Baseball team from 2015-2020. Over 150 games played in Tulane career with 139 starts. Most starts were at second base, with additional starts at first base and catcher. Career batting average of .303 with over 150 career hits and 32 career doubles. Named to 2018 All-LSWA team and 2020 Preseason All-American Conference team.
Corey Merrill from Lutcher, Louisiana! He played high school baseball at Lutcher High School and was on the 2013 state championship team! He went on to Tulane University where he pitched 4 years there (2014-2017) and graduated in Health and Wellness. He was drafted in the 37th round to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. He then spent 2 years rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and in 2019 I made my professional debut in the Pioneer league where I was selected on the 2019 pioneer league all star team!
Drew Martinez:⁃Grew up in Memphis, TN, went to Christian Brother High School where he played baseball and football. Son of former Big Leaguer, Chito Martinez, Brother Martin High School
⁃Played at University of Memphis (2009-2011).
- Drafted 2010 New York Mets 23rd round and 2011 Los Angeles Angels 10th round.
⁃Played College summer baseball in Valley League (2009) and Cape Cod (2010)
⁃Played 6 years professionally
⁃High School, JUCO, and Division 1 Hitting Coach: Southwest TN CC and University of Memphis
⁃Professional Hitting Coach of Florence Freedom of the Frontier League (Independent Baseball) 2018 to present
⁃Played at University of Memphis (2009-2011).
- Drafted 2010 New York Mets 23rd round and 2011 Los Angeles Angels 10th round.
⁃Played College summer baseball in Valley League (2009) and Cape Cod (2010)
⁃Played 6 years professionally
⁃High School, JUCO, and Division 1 Hitting Coach: Southwest TN CC and University of Memphis
⁃Professional Hitting Coach of Florence Freedom of the Frontier League (Independent Baseball) 2018 to present
Sal Gozzo:Grew up in Memphis, TN and moved to CT when he was 11.
Son of former big leaguer Mauro "Goose" Gozzo.
-Currently in the Philadelphia Phillies Organization
-Former Shortstop at Tulane University (2016-2019)
Son of former big leaguer Mauro "Goose" Gozzo.
-Currently in the Philadelphia Phillies Organization
-Former Shortstop at Tulane University (2016-2019)
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Baseball Lessons at Big Easy Sportsplex
Big Easy baseball instructors work on baseball skills such as hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, catching, baserunning, sliding, and/or any other requests based on the needs of each player. Instructors increase confidence and understanding of the game of baseball.
Open to players of any age or ability.
The price of each lesson is based on the Instructor, the length of the lesson, and Big Easy membership.*
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*A Big Easy membership provides access to the bullpens, indoor and outdoor fields, cages when open and available. Big Easy membership prices are dependent on the length of the contract. Month-to-month membership is $75 per month for a single membership and $100 per month for a family membership (up to five people). Please visit the Big Easy website for more pricing information: bigeasysportsplex.com.
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