Northwest Nationals Staff

  • Aaron Schoolcraft

    Aaron Schoolcraft is the founder of the Northwest Summer League, Northwest Nationals, and Northwest Baseball Association.

  • Brian Pollard

    Brian Pollard serves as the Infield Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, bringing collegiate coaching experience to the development of aspiring infielders. With coaching experience at George Fox University and the University of Portland, Pollard brings a strong background in player development and defensive instruction. Brian will follow all OSAA coaching requirements, regulations, and participation guidelines applicable to high school coaches while working with Northwest Nationals student-athletes.

  • Zane Mills

    Zane Mills serves as a Pitching Coach for the Northwest Nationals, bringing Division I and professional baseball experience to the development of aspiring pitchers. A former standout at Washington State University and fourth-round MLB Draft selection, Mills has continued his career in professional baseball, gaining valuable experience competing at the highest levels of the game.

  • Jake Rodriguez

    Jake Rodriguez serves as the Catching Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, bringing high-level collegiate playing and coaching experience to the development of aspiring catchers. A former standout player and coach at Oregon State University who was also selected in the MLB Draft, Rodriguez brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program.

  • Spencer Scott

    Spencer Scott serves as a Hitting and Infield Coach for the Northwest Nationals, bringing collegiate playing and coaching experience to the development of aspiring players. A former player at the University of Portland, Scott has continued his baseball career as a coach with the University of Portland and the Corvallis Knights, gaining valuable experience working with high-level collegiate athletes.

  • Brandon Cabrera

    Brandon Cabrera serves as a Hitting and Outfield Coach for the Northwest Nationals, bringing high-level collegiate playing experience and a strong offensive background to the development of aspiring players. A former standout at Aloha High School, Cabrera continued his career at Umpqua Community College, Lewis-Clark State College, and Gonzaga University, developing into a productive hitter and dynamic outfielder.

  • Mason Guerra

    Mason Guerra serves as a Hitting Coach for the Northwest Nationals, bringing Division I and professional baseball experience to the development of aspiring hitters. A former standout at Oregon State University, Guerra is currently playing professionally in the Atlanta Braves organization.

  • Jonas Salk

    Jonas Salk serves as a Hitting and Infield Coach for the Northwest Nationals, bringing valuable Division I playing experience to the development of aspiring players. A former infielder at the University of Portland, Salk brings firsthand experience competing at the collegiate level and a strong understanding of offensive and defensive development.

  • Braden Bishop

    Braden Bishop serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Northwest Nationals, bringing Division I and Major League Baseball experience to the development of aspiring athletes. A former standout at the University of Washington and third-round MLB Draft selection by the Seattle Mariners in 2015, Bishop competed professionally and reached the Major League level, gaining firsthand experience performing under pressure at the highest levels of the game.

  • Sumeet Kumar

    Sumeet Kumar serves as the Media and Creative Partner for the Northwest Nationals, bringing professional experience in photography, videography, branding, and digital storytelling to the program. As the owner of Eliteye Media, Kumar specializes in creating high-quality visual content that showcases athletes and elevates their presence both on and off the field.

  • Chef Liam Kamp

    Chef Liam Kampserves as the Chef for the Northwest Nationals, leading the organization's athlete nutrition program by preparing fresh, balanced, and performance-focused meals. Drawing on his professional culinary experience, Liam develops nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks designed to fuel training, recovery, and overall health.

  • Tony Dabbs

    Tony Dabbs serves as the Apparel Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, overseeing program merchandise and uniforms to ensure quality, consistency, and a professional standard across the organization.

  • Mark Slater

    Mark Slater supports Facility Maintenance for the Northwest Nationals, ensuring all venues are safe, and well-maintained throughout the entire facility.

  • Jennifer Schoolcraft

    Jennifer Schoolcraft serves as the Academic Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, supporting players in balancing their athletic and academic goals. Through guidance, organization, and accountability, they help student-athletes stay on track in the classroom and prepare for success beyond the field.

  • Customer Support Representative

    TBD serves as a Customer Support Representative, managing the front desk and assisting customers with questions and issues. Through clear communication and a customer-first approach, they greet visitors, handle inquiries, and provide effective solutions. They help create a welcoming environment while building trust and positive customer experiences. They also ensure smooth daily front desk operations and organization.

  • Facility Operations

    TBD leads Facility Operations for the Northwest Nationals, overseeing all aspects of venue preparation, maintenance, scheduling, and on-site logistics. With a hands-on leadership style and a strong attention to detail, he ensures facilities are safe, organized, and fully prepared for training sessions, games, and events. Brian’s reliability, organization, and operational oversight play a key role in delivering a first-class experience for players, teams, coaches, and visiting programs while ensuring every event runs smoothly from start to finish.

  • Pitching Coordinator

    TBD serves as the Pitching Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, overseeing the development of pitchers across the organization with a focus on efficient mechanics, arm care, and performance on the mound. Through detailed instruction, individualized development plans, and ongoing evaluation, they emphasize strong fundamentals, pitch design, and in-game execution. With a commitment to building confidence and durability, they help pitchers improve consistency and overall game awareness while preparing to compete at the next level.

  • Hitting Coordinator

    TBD serves as the Hitting Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, leading the development of hitters across the organization with an emphasis on efficient swing mechanics, plate approach, and offensive confidence. Through detailed, individualized instruction, video and performance analysis, and a commitment to long-term player growth, they help hitters improve consistency, generate power, and translate training into game-ready offensive performance.

  • Fielding Coordinator

    TBD serves as the Fielding Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, overseeing the development of defensive fundamentals across all positions. With a strong emphasis on footwork, agility, positioning, and situational awareness, they provide detailed, position-specific instruction and structured training environments. Through consistent feedback and a commitment to long-term player development, they help athletes sharpen their fielding technique, improve defensive decision-making, and build confidence as reliable defenders at the next level.

  • Recruiting Coordinator

    TBD serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, guiding players and families through every stage of the college recruiting process. With a comprehensive approach that includes recruiting education, strategic planning, ongoing communication with college programs, and exposure opportunities, they help athletes understand their options, market themselves effectively, and connect with programs that align with both their academic and athletic goals.

  • Player Development Coordinator

    TBD serves as a Player Development Coordinator for the Northwest Nationals, guiding the overall growth and progression of athletes both on and off the field. Through individualized development plans, position-specific training, performance and video analysis, mentorship, and comprehensive showcase support, they help players maximize exposure, address areas for improvement, and build the skills and confidence needed to compete at the next level.

  • Pitching Coach

    TBD serves as a Pitching Coach for the Northwest Nationals, working closely with athletes to develop efficient mechanics, arm strength, and confidence on the mound. Through focused, detail-oriented instruction, individualized feedback, and a strong emphasis on fundamentals, arm care, and preparation, they help pitchers improve consistency, command, and overall game awareness. Their approach is designed to translate training into reliable, game-ready performance at the next level.

  • Fielding Coach

    TBD serves as a Fielding Coach for the Northwest Nationals, playing an integral role in developing defensive excellence across the program. With an emphasis on footwork, positioning, glove work, and situational awareness, they provide detailed, position-specific instruction designed to translate to game speed. Through consistent feedback, structured training, and a commitment to player development, they help athletes improve defensive consistency, confidence, and reliability in high-level competition.

  • Catching Coach

    TBD serves as a Catching Coach for the Northwest Nationals, working closely with catchers to develop defensive fundamentals, receiving, blocking, throwing, and leadership behind the plate. Through detailed instruction, individualized feedback, and an emphasis on game management and communication, they help catchers build confidence, consistency, and reliability in game situations.

  • Catching Coach

    TBD serves as a Catching Coach for the Northwest Nationals, working closely with catchers to develop defensive fundamentals, receiving, blocking, throwing, and leadership behind the plate. Through detailed instruction, individualized feedback, and an emphasis on game management and communication, they help catchers build confidence, consistency, and reliability in game situations.