Dave Bartek 

Founder

Dave spent his college years playing at Capital University and Piedmont College. Shortly after graduating he began coaching at the high school and college level before going on to receive several advanced certifications in strength & conditioning through The National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Dale Bartek 

Founder

Dale brings a decade of elite-level training experience combining advanced skills in orthopedic Physical therapy and strength & conditioning.

A graduate of Piedmont College, Dale went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy now hoding affiliations with the most prestigious institutions and societies in the rehab medicine industry.

He is recognized internationally for his work with Olympic gold medalists, and professional athletes from the MLB, UFC, NFL, NBA and NHL. 

Greg Hendrix 

Director of Velocity Max

Greg brings to our team decades of knowledge and experience in pitching, training, arm care, and development. A local Atlanta area standout Greg was drafted in 2006 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Beginning his college career at Shelton State CC, he made two appearances in the Juco World Series before moving on to pitch at Southeastern Missouri and Southern Polytechnic in Marietta, GA where he pitched on another World Series level team.

In 2011, Greg started his pro career, pitching here in the US, as well as overseas in the UK, Australia, and Germany making appearances in the  World Baseball Classic for the Great Britain Team on several occasions. Greg has a 17 year-old son, Charlie, who is now pitching at Division 1 Georgetown University.

Greg's extensive studies of the mechanical throwing sequence has helped shape the Velocity Max Program and helped hundreds of ballplayers maximize their throwing and pitching potential. 

Greg possesses tons of passion for the game, and pitching itself and is a great mentor the rest of our staff and young athletes.

Shannon van Wyck

Director of Strength & Performance

Shannon was born and raised in Australia. At age 18, Shannon moved over to the United States to play college baseball at Indian Hills Community College (IA). After two years at Indian Hills, he moved on to play at Kennesaw State University and was a major contributor as one of the main left handed pitchers on the staff.

Shannon received his Bachelors of Science in Exercise-Health Science from Kennesaw State University and has since amassed 19 years of professional experience in strength and conditioning including time spent as the Atlanta Falcons Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Head Performance Coach at Velocity Sports Performance in Roswell, and Exercise Physiologist at High Intensity Training Centers in Kennesaw. He later went on to open his own facility, Complex Strength & Conditioning, in Marietta before taking a position with the Atlanta Braves as a Data Operations Specialist.

Shannon has a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification, a decade of experience coaching travel baseball, and a wealth of knowledge from some of the greatest leaders and mentors in the Strength & Conditioning space.

Dr. Corey Arnold PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

With 9 years of experience in strength and conditioning and 6 years in physical therapy, Corey Arnold is dedicated to helping athletes recover, optimize their performance, and stay injury-free at every stage of their career. Corey earned his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology (2015) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (2023) from Georgia Southern University. 

Corey has had the opportunity to work with athletes at all levels – from youth to professional – with a particular focus on golf and baseball. His unique approach blends his extensive background in strength and conditioning with his advanced knowledge of physical therapy, allowing him to offer individualized care tailored to each athlete’s specific needs and goals. 

Whether it's improving strength, mobility, or performance, Corey integrates both rehabilitation and sport-specific training to help athletes recover from injury and perform at their peak. He is passionate about providing specialized, sport-specific training and physical therapy to help athletes return to their sport stronger, healthier, and more resilient than before.

Mikee Moore

Hitting Coordinator

Mikee is another local Atlanta guy who played his HS ball at Dunwoody HS. Mikee played for a Dunwoody HS State Championship team before moving on to play college baseball at Maryville College earning a couple 1st Team All-Conference and All-Region honors. Mikee finished up his playing career at Georgia College & State University where he earned a starting role in RF immediately playing against top level Division II competition. 

After his playing career, Mikee has spent the last decade coaching, training, and developing youth baseball players through skilled hitting and OF play instruction. 

Tyler Haswell

Assistant Pitching Coordinator

Tyler grew up in the Atlanta area and attended Peachtree Ridge HS where he was rated the 26th best pitcher in the state and the Gwinnett Co Pitcher of the Year in 2013. All of that was good enough to land him in the SEC at the University of South Carolina where he spent his college playing days. During his time at South Carolina, Tyler learned from some of the best staff in the southeast and competed in one of the toughest baseball conferences in the nation.

Since his playing days, Tyler has committed to helping young pitchers maximize their potential through getting stronger, throwing the ball better, and harvesting intensity.

Osvaldo Aquino Jr.

Assistant Pitching Coordinator

Osvaldo went to High School at Eagle's Landing in McDonough, GA. He then went on to play college baseball at Benedict College as a RHP.

Since his playing career, Osvaldo has spent time int he Dominican Republic as a Player Development Coach for the Boston Red Sox.

During his time in the DR, he worked closely with coaches and players analyzing data with cutting-edge technology such as Trackman, Kinetrax, and Edgertronic Cameras to help customize and tailor skilled and performance training for pitchers.

Osvaldo is fluent in English and Spanish and has a passion for helping athletes reach their highest potential.

Chris Basilio

Assistant Hitting Coordinator & Instructor

Out of Miami, FL, Chris joins the Athletek team with a wide range of knowledge and skills to pass on to ballplayers. Primarily a pitcher coming out of High School, Chris played at Jackson State before making one of the toughest transitions in baseball. After an arm injury - he was forced to move back to becoming a hitter and position player - at the college level.

 His journey through this game and through injury has ignited his passion for helping young ballplayers achieve their goals and stay injury free. He leads various developmental programs we have to offer. 

Conner Ewing

Catching Instructor

Conner went to Oconee County High School and played his college baseball at Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina, where he was a four year starter, primarily at the Catcher position.

Conner currently trains catchers privately, coaches travel baseball, and helps his father, Mike, who runs an Atlanta-based recruiting agency for ballplayers. Conner wants to help as many young catchers as possible to maximize their skills and continue dominating one of the toughest positions on the field.

Seth Bennett

Hitting & Catching Instructor

Seth played High School baseball at Peachtree Ridge HS and graduated in 2020 before heading to Young Harris College to continue his playing career. Seth is now finishing up his degree at Kennesaw State University with aspirations of becoming a school teacher and coaching High School baseball.

Seth also coaches travel baseball for the Outlaws Travel Baseball organization in Atlanta. His passion for the game, knowledge and wisdom as a catcher, and infectiously positive attitude makes him a great mentor and teacher of the game.