Cherokee Athletic

Doug Bochtler, Pitching

One of the original founders of the Cherokee Facility,    Coach Doug’s vision for the Cherokee Facility continues to grow.  His 16 years experience pitching in the Major Leagues provides young athletes, college and professional baseball playerstraining with his signature change up, as well as the mental confidence skills specific to each young player.   Coach Doug brings unique training techniques, philosophy, atmosphere and relationship specific to each athlete during their training session.                                   

Ed Bloom, Hitting 

Former Baseball College All-American,  Coach ED taught and coached in Florida High Schools in the West Palm Beach area.  In 2004 he left coaching and teaching to organize and manage the HammerTime Performance Facility in Wellington, Florida.  Throughout his coaching and training career Coach Ed  trains numerous baseball players who have been drafted by the MLB Amateur League as well as placing 95% of his High School players at the College Level.   Coach Ed’s, experience brings many years of dedication and experience to the Cherokee  training facility.  He dedicates his training techniques in assisting his students reach their optimal potential.

Sarah Fekete Bailey, Instructor

All-State at Maryville High School leading to her 4 year career at the University of Tennessee.  During her career with the University of Tennessee, Coach Sarah received SEC and First Team All American honors with her NCAA all time hitting in 2006 with .500 hitting average.  Coach Sara is the All time career leader at UT in batting average, on-base percentage, and stolen bases.  After college she played with the Philadelphia Force professional team and won a Gold Medal with the USA World Universe team in Taiwan.  She was recently named the Athlete of the Decade and General Manager of the Tennessee Diamonds National Professional Fast pitch Team based in Maryville Tennessee. Coach Sarah, brings her skills and love for the game in each of her students training sessions.  She is dedicated to each of her athletes desire for success through discipline,  training and their own love for the game.