JK Whited Catching Instructor

JK Whited is the newest member of the GBC Staff.  JK will he our catching instructor and will also help with hitting lessons.  JK was a standout player at Ragsdale High School and was a 4 year player for UNC Asheville.  Here is a list of his accomplishments:

Coaching Experience                   Baseball Highlights

Spring 2009 – Grimsley High School Assistant Varsity ·         Head Coach – Jason Simmons – Former Elon University player and coach Summer 2008- Elon University Day Camp and Select Camp ·         Day Camp instruction for varying age groups on all areas of the game ·         Select Camp- worked with the top prospects in N.C. ·         Primary focus in Catching and Hitting Spring 2008- Undergraduate Assistant – UNC Asheville ·         Primary focus on Catching ·         Assisted with Hitting and Pitching ·         Field maintenance and daily operations 2005-2008 – UNC Asheville Select Camp ·         Instructed in all areas ·                   Junior and Senior instruction   2004-2008 UNCA Bulldogs ·                   2006 Johnny Bench Award Candidate ·                   2006 Big South Conference Champions – Clemson Regional(first in school history) ·                   Team Captain 2006 & 2007 ·                   4 year starter ·                   2005 under Pete Jenkins – Assistant Coach Florida State and Ohio State Summer 2007 – Southern Ohio Copper heads ·                   Great Lakes League Summer 2004 – Thomasville Hi-Toms ·                   Coastal Plains League ·                   Head Coach - Rob Huffstetler– Elon University Summer 2003 ·                   N.C. East vs. West All Star Game