KYLE BRENNAN
I'm here as a resource to you all in your development as players.
5-Year Division-I Catcher at the University at Buffalo.
I earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science.
I have spent over 1700 total hours learning and training with the sports performance staff
500 of those hours in an internship setting.
I am a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS).
I am a certified FRC mobility specialist (FRCms)
2017 Johnny Bench watchlist member
I've played baseball since I was four years old and have considered myself a catcher since age nine. I graduated from Ward Melville High School in 2012. I went on to catch five years for the Division-1 University at Buffalo, starting the last 3.5 seasons. In 2017 I was named to the Johnny Bench Award Watchlist, a list comprised of the top defensive catchers in the nation. I was well-rounded defensively and received ample pro interest later in my career.
During my time there, I spent over 1750 hours of training and learning from the sports performance staff, 500 of which were in an internship setting. During this internship, I gained experience working with a wide range of collegiate athletes (Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Track+Field, Rowing, Volleyball, Wrestling). I've written countless programs for our team at Buffalo. I graduated in 2017 with a B.S. in Exercise Science.
Since graduating, I've worked and volunteered as an EMT, amassing over 2500 hours of patient care experience. In August of 2018, I launched @catchingmachine_performance on Instagram as a means to give back to the community that raised me. I also passed the CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) Certification as well as the CatcherMTRX Certification. I went on to coach two seasons with CatcherMTRX, the Long Island Titans and Ward Melville High School. I now am a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms). I train players privatleyivately and in small groups, run a catcher mobility class as well as train players online, host a podcast, youtube channel an d run a scussful instagram account!
Today, I run Machine Performance, a Baseball/Softball strength and conditioning program out of Revolution Athletics in East Setauket. I also work privately with players in catching, hitting, pitching, and fielding lessons, located in Setauket and Farmingdale. I work with athletes ranging from elementary school-age through professional players.
You can find me on social media @catchingmachine_performance or email me at kyle@catchingmachine.com.
I look forward to working with you!
MY COACHING EXPERIENCE
November 2019
MID-WEEK MOBILITY
Catcher-Specific Mobility Course designed to supplement CatcherMTRX training and off-season lifting. FRCms inspired
October 2018
PRIVATE COACH AND TRAINER
Working with players from elementary school beginners to collegiate studs to help them perform better.
Fall 2019
MACHINE PERFORMANCE
Baseball/Softball personalized training program.
Since 2017 (As a player since 2010)
CATCHERMTRX
Most professional catching development camp in the Mid-Atlantic region. Over 50 players per off-season.
Since Spring 2019
WARD MELVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Suffolk County Finalists. Revolutionized hitting program, team defense, as well as pioneered in-season lifting program.
Since Fall 2017
LONG ISLAND TITANS
Primier travel organization of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Intern Spring 2017
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SPORTS PERFORMANCE
500+ hours of learning and coaching various division 1 athletes. Covered Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Rowing, Track/Field and Cross Country.
Since 2017
PRIVATE LESSONS, PERSONAL TRAINING AND ONLINE PROGRAMMING.
1 on 1 and group training.
MY PLAYING EXPERIENCE
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2012-2017
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
NCAA Division 1. Competed in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Summer 2016, Massachusetts.
NORTH ADAMS STEEPLE CATS
Member of the NECBL (New England Collegiate Baseball League). The NECBL is a perennial top 3 collegiate summer baseball league.
Summer 2014, Oneonta, NY
ONEONTA OUTLAWS
Member of the NYCBL (New York Collegiate Baseball League)
Summer 2013, Easton, PA.
LEHIGH VALLEY CATZ
Former member of the ACBL (Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League)
2010-2012
LONG ISLAND TITANS
Premier travel organization of the Mid-Atlantic region.
2010-2012
WARD MELVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Home to current Mets pitcher Steven Matz and Blue Jays top prospect Anthony Kay.