Coaching Staff
Chet Greeson
Jennifer Banas
Jennifer Banas
Baseball & Softball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2004
(Full bio coming soon)
Jennifer Banas
Jennifer Banas
Jennifer Banas
Softball Pitching Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2008
(Full bio coming soon)
Caleb Stecher
Jennifer Banas
Caleb Stecher
Baseball & Softball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2015
Coach Caleb has experience working with players of all ages and skill levels from T- Ball, to Travel Ball, to High School Players, and beyond. Coach Caleb grew up playing locally in Charlotte, NC as a travel ball player and played at Ardrey Kell High School. During his 10+ years as an HQ4 Coach he has trained multiple athletes that went on to play at the college level. Coach Caleb takes pride in the relationships he builds with each athlete and looks forward to coaching for years to come.
Molly Malone
Max Greenfield
Caleb Stecher
Softball Pitching Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2018
Coach Molly was a highly decorated pitcher in both her high school and college careers, helping guide her high school team to the New York State Championship and leading St Bonaventure University to their first appearance in the A-10 Championship.
After graduating, Coach Molly was the pitching coach at St Bonaventure University for three years. During this time, she instructed two starting pitchers who went on to be inducted into the H.O.F.
With over 20 years of experience as a pitching instructor, Coach Molly is dedicated to helping pitchers find success on the field.
Max Greenfield
Max Greenfield
Max Greenfield
Baseball Pitching Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2024
Max Greenfield, born in Sacramento, California, comes to HQ4 after spending the previous year as a pitching coach at Ardrey Kell. Coach Greenfield has previously worked as a pitching coach at Santa Barbara City College and HyperThrive Athletics. He still serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for Santa Barbara City College Baseball.
Coach Greenfield has a diverse background working with youth, high-school, college and even professional athletes. Primarily working with pitchers and catchers, he has been involved in the development of close to 15 division 1 pitchers and over 20 division 1 players in the past 3 years. Focused on development, he has earned certifications from Rapsodo and Driveline.
Sam Van Dorn
Max Greenfield
Max Greenfield
Softball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2024
Coach Sam has over 8 years of experience as a private softball instructor working with ages 6-18. She was the Head Softball Coach at SUNY Plattsburgh for four years before relocating to Charlotte in the Fall of 2024 and joining the HQ4 team.
As a college varsity athlete she was the 2019 SUNYAC Pitcher of the Year as well as the 2017 SUNYAC Tournament MVP.
Coach Sam brings a level of expertise and enthusiasm that motivates players of all ages and skill levels.
John Daly
Larry Salyards
John Daly
Baseball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2025
John Daly is a former Outfielder with three years of professional baseball experience at the independent baseball level. Prior, John played Division 1 baseball at the University at Albany. With his years of experience he's focused on player development. He is committed to creating a positive and fun learning environment that helps athletes improve and sharpen their skills. John's approach emphasizes growth, teamwork, and building confidence in every player he works with.
Deja Bush
Larry Salyards
John Daly
Softball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2024
Deja Bush is a former college athlete who played softball at Florida State University (FSU) from 2015-2019 and ran track at FSU from 2019-2020. She specializes in outfield play, slapping, and fundamental skills in hitting and fielding. Additionally, Coach Deja has extensive knowledge in speed and agility training.
Larry Salyards
Larry Salyards
Larry Salyards
Baseball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2024
Coach Larry has years of experience coaching both travel ball and middle school athletes.
Makayla Bowman
Elizabeth Dahlgren Conner
Larry Salyards
Softball Instructor
HQ4 Coach since 2024
Coach Makayla has over 8 years of experience as a private softball instructor in addition to one year as a 14U Travel Ball Head Coach and two years as a High School Coach. She is currently an Assistant Coach at Wingate University.
Makayla was a captain on the 2022 NCAA National Championship team with athletic scholar recognition and multiple NCAA and All-Conference honors.
Al Dahlgren
Elizabeth Dahlgren Conner
Elizabeth Dahlgren Conner
Owner/Director of HQ4. Coach Al played ball into college one year and always held on to his love of the game. He coached at Rec and Travel Ball levels, and was the Baseball Commissioner at a large association. Al opened HQ4 in 2004 with the goal of helping as many young athletes as possible. He takes great pride in the quality of training that we offer, and in providing a place where players of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Elizabeth Dahlgren Conner
Elizabeth Dahlgren Conner
Elizabeth Dahlgren Conner
Co-Director of HQ4. Elizabeth has been a dance teacher for 18 years, working with children of all ages. She is passionate about working with kids and helping them succeed in their sport. She is dedicated to providing the best training possible in an environment that promotes self-confidence and core values. Elizabeth and her father (Coach Al) look forward to making an impact on the lives of every baseball and softball player that trains at HQ4!