Meet The Team
Jerry Mills
Jerry Mills, Owner/Operator of Clutch. Coach Jerry has 22 years of faithful Marine Corps service. He has been coaching baseball for 15 years. His passion and expertise for baseball are what make his coaching abilities unmatched. Book a lesson with Coach Jerry and learn the fundamentals that build great baseball players.
Madison Cruz
Ambush Softball welcomes Madison Cruz, alumni of Emmanuel College Softball. Coach Madison started all 4 years of her college career and helped lead her team to the victory of the Regional Championship in 2016. Coach Cruz has been coaching at the high school level for the past 5 years. Coaching at Jefferson High School and currently Varsity Assistant Coach at Commerce High School. Coach Madison Cruz will be joining our coaching staff as the 10U softball assistant coach! Welcome to the family Coach Madision!
Emily Perrin
Softball Pitching Fundamentals Coach
Playing Accomplishments:
FSW: NJCAA D1 National Champions- 2021
South Atlantic B-District Champions- 2021
FCSAA Runner-up- 2021
JHS: Varsity: sophomore-senior
3A region champions- 2016, 2017,2018
Pitcher of the Year Region 3AAA
1st Team All Region 3AAA
All state AAA pitcher of the year
First team All State
Jackson Herald Pitcher of the Year
Main Street newspaper All Area Pitcher of the year
Georgia Dugout Club pitcher of the year
State runner- up 2018
Georgia Coaches Association Pitcher of the Year 3AAA
Athens Herald All Area Team
US Marine Corps Distinguished Female Athlete Award
Blitz Hall of Fame 2019
Taylor Whitenton
Meet Taylor Whitenton. Taylor is a Professional Baseball Instructor who has competed with and against the world's best in baseball. Some of the names include Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Christian Yelich, Manny Machado, Jacob deGrom, Nolan Arenado, and many others.
He played high school baseball at Heritage High (Conyers, Ga) and, in 2007, competed in the AAAA GA State Championship. After graduating from high school, Taylor was drafted as a SS by the Atlanta Braves in the 2007 MLB Draft. He decided not to sign with the Braves and instead attend college at Albany State. Taylor was the starting SS and Friday night starting pitcher for Albany State. In 2009, Taylor was drafted and signed by the New York Mets as a RHP and began his professional career.
Taylor enjoyed success in professional baseball, earning multiple All-Star game appearances, league awards, and many top prospect titles. Unfortunately, Taylor experienced a shoulder injury that took him away from the game. But, his injury has not taken away his passion for the game. It has been redirected towards helping the community youth achieve their dreams.
Taylor’s goal is to be an educator, mentor, and friend to his students. He places a large amount of effort into creating strong Student-Instructor relationships. Helping students set goals, work towards their goals, and achieve their goals is what motivates Taylor.
As a Professional Baseball Instructor, Taylor offers unmatched knowledge and experience gained in his career/ six years of instructing to turn any athlete of any skill level into an elite, winning baseball or softball player.
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Playing Achievements
AAAA Georgia High School State Championship
2x Rawlings All-American
Perfect Game Ranking 2007: RHP #1 in GA, #34 in US
Atlanta Braves SS 2007 Draft
New York Mets RHP 2009 Draft
MILB League All-Star Game Starting Pitcher
MLB Arizona Fall League Participant
MLB Arizona Fall League Rising Stars All-Stars Game
MILB Lowest ERA Award
Pitcher of the Month Award
MILB Player of the Week Award
MLB New York Mets Top 50 Prospect 2011, 2012, & 2013
Private Instruction & Coaching
6 Yrs of Experience as Professional Baseball and Softball Instructor
GGC Summer League Pitching Coach
Testimonials:
“Very good technique with my son not only focusing on the mechanics but also the mental approach to the game. We saw improvement immediately in both his performance and confidence. I would recommend Taylor as on instructor to anyone at all skill levels.” Heath Fleming
“Taylor helped my son through the winter months to increase his skill level in batting and agility. My son looked forward to each session he had with Coach Taylor. He has an incredible knack working with kids. He is positive, upbeat, supportive, provides constructive feedback and provides individual attention to each student. Taylor relates to his students and makes training a fun productive environment. We will be requesting no one else other than Taylor to provide our son additional training.” Pam Sardo
“Taylor did an excellent job connecting with my son on more than just a baseball level. He taught him about life outside of the game of baseball and my son loved it. Taylor is a very dedicated instructor that relates well to kids and he takes a wholistic approach to teaching the game. My son improved on so many levels with pitching and hitting and it paid off big time. My son thoughly enjoyed the teaching sessions. Thank you Taylor!”
Mike Fulton
“Taylor is a wonderful baseball instructor! He has worked with my 7 year old for almost a year now. He is very positive and focused on the best interest of the kids. He has assisted my son by increasing his hitting skills, focus and passion for the game. Brevin looks forward to every session and truly respects Coach Taylor. I would highly recommend Taylor to everyone!!” Blake Harrison
Brycen Jewell
Brycen Jewell is a skilled and accomplished baseball player known for his strong pitching abilities and a decorated career spanning from high school to the professional level.
High School Career:
Brycen’s baseball journey began at Jefferson High School, where he made a significant impact on the field. During his time at Jefferson (2017-2020), Brycen led the team to victory as a key player in their 2018 4A State Championship win. His exceptional pitching earned him the honor of being named Region 8 Pitcher of the Year in 2019.
College Career:
After high school, Brycen continued to refine his skills at Lee University, where he played from 2020 to 2023. During his time at Lee, he was instrumental in leading the team to success, helping them secure the Gulf South Conference (GSC) Regular Season Championship in 2020 and the GSC Tournament Championship in 2021.
In 2022, he was a key contributor to the Full Count Rhythm’s Ohio Valley League Championship win. His commitment and hard work culminated in 2024 when he helped the Wilmington Sharks win the prestigious Coastal Plains League Championship.
"I trained at Tread Athletics, which is widely regarded as the Mecca of pitching development in Charlotte, NC. There, I had the opportunity to work alongside numerous professional players and immerse myself in cutting-edge pitching technology and analytics. This experience has given me an in-depth understanding of the data-driven approach to pitching, which has been invaluable in refining my skills and knowledge of the game." -Brycen Jewell
Accomplishments:
2018 4A State Champion (Jefferson High School)
2019 Region 8 Pitcher of the Year (Jefferson High School)
2020 GSC Regular Season Champion (Lee University)
2021 GSC Tournament Champion (Lee University)
2022 Ohio Valley League Champion (Full Count Rhythm)
2024 Coastal Plains League Champion (Wilmington Sharks)
Brycen Jewell’s career showcases his talent, leadership, and dedication to the game of baseball. From high school championships to collegiate success, he has consistently proven to be a top-tier player capable of delivering under pressure.
