Meet The ea Staff
Learn more about dedicated individuals who make Engaged Athletics a thriving baseball community. Each member plays a vital role.
Matt Duncan
Director of Engaged Athletics
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Matt Duncan enters his second year of Director of EA. Matt Duncan attended and pitched at Kansas University and continued on the staff as a Graduate Assistant. He then became Director of Baseball Operations with the KC Sluggers baseball organization, alongside Hall of Fame coach, Dave Bingham. Matt also spent time as an assistant Coach at South Dakota State, overseeing infielders and practice planning. For 17 years, Matt owned and operated Next Level Baseball out of the Topeka/Lawrence market. He has also has been on staff for New Balance Baseball as the National Pitching Coach and for USA Baseball. Over the years Duncan and staff have developed over 300 college commits, 20 MLB players, 15 college coaches His wife Kim and two kids currently reside in Lawrence, KS.
Alex Cox
Director of Riverside Facility
Instructor: Pitching Coordinator
Alex enters his 3rd season with EA. Alex is the Director of Riverside facility, Recruiting Coordinator and Pitching Coordinator. Alex Cox has served on a variety of coaching staffs at multiple levels. His previous stops included Next Level Baseball (Summers of 2014, 2015) Highland Community College (2016-2020), Hutchinson Community College (Fall 2022), and the University of Central Missouri (2020-2022, 2023). Cox joined Engaged Athletics in 2024. During his tenure at Highland Community College, Cox was the head pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. In his short stint at Hutchinson Community College, Cox had a similar list of responsibilities. His main focuses were the pitching staff, program strength and conditioning, and recruiting future athletes for the program. Cox had two separate stints at Central Missouri. Cox’s first stint, as a graduate assistant, was as an assistant pitching coach and director of operations for the Mules. He assisted the head pitching coach in the day to day responsibilities for the pitchers. His main responsibility as the director of operations was geared towards travel plans for the program (meals, bus travel, etc.). Cox then returned to Central Missouri in the Spring of 2023 as the head pitching coach for the Mules. His main responsibilities for the Mules in his second appearance was day to day pitching staff operations, throwing and bullpen schedules, strength and conditioning, and the main point of contact for the pitchers. Before coaching, Cox played at Pratt Community College in Jayhawk Conference from 2010-2013. After his junior college career, he attended Fort Hays State University and played for the Tigers from 2013-2015. Cox was born and raised in Prairie Village, KS and was a graduate of Shawnee Mission East in 2010. He currently resides in Prairie Village, KS.
Tanner Kilmer
Director of Lawrence/Topeka (Big Springs)Facility
Instructor: Pitching, Hitting, Defense, Catching
Tanner enters his 2nd season with EA. He is the Director of Big Springs facility, Hitting Coordinator, Mental Strength Training and on-field development director. Tanner Kilmer attended Lawrence High (2009 State Champion),he then played at Pratt Community College, Emporia State and Washburn University (All-MIAA Closer) Tanner has coaches at the collegiate level for ten years at Baker University. He held several positions during the decade he was there. Infield Coach, Associate Head Coach, pitching coach, head JV Coach Kilmer was also the Coach of the Year in 2023 while coaching the Baldwin City Blues. He has also spent summers in the at the high school levbel as well with the Lawrence Cactus and most recently Engaged Athletics Tanner and his wife reside in Lawrence, KS with their 4 kids, Tanner has hosted many Easter Sunday lunches for Baker University players. Enjoys working with players and helping them reach their full potential
Jeremiah Caesar
Director of Social Media
Instructor: Hitting/Pitching
Jeremiah enters his 3rd season with EA. Jeremiah is the Director of Social Media & High School Recruiting Coordinator. Lake Charles, LA | Head Coach – EA Black 2028 | Former Collegiate INF/OF/P | 2× All-State | UCM Alum Jeremiah Ceasar is a former collegiate standout and rising coach known for his versatility, speed, and leadership. A 2018 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he was a 2× All-State selection at 3B/UTL and posted a .403 career batting average. Ceasar took his talents to Hutchinson Community College, where he became one of the fastest players in the program, running a 6.47 60-yard dash and locking down center field as an elite defender. Over two seasons, he hit .299, with 38 hits, 17 RBIs, 32 runs scored, and contributed in all phases of the game. He finished his college career at the University of Central Missouri, helping lead the Mules to a 43–14 record in 2023. That season, he also pitched in 16 games, going 2–0 with a 4.97 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and a 1.55 WHIP across 12.2 innings—proving his value as a true utility asset and competitor at the highest level of DII baseball. In 2024, Ceasar served as head coach of EA Black 2028, leading the squad to a 23–9 record. As a young coach who connects effortlessly with his players, he brings high-level playing experience, modern baseball knowledge, and a mentor’s mindset to every practice and game. His focus is on player development, energy, and helping athletes prepare for whatever level comes next.
Jared Parenti
Instructor: Pitching/Hitting
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Jared enters his 4th season with EA. Jared was 5 year starter at Baker University (2019-2023). He was a Heart of America tournament champion (2019). Parenti was an honorable mention Outfielder in 2021 along with 1st team All Tournament (2023) Summer collegiate league honors included All-Star starting pitcher, and and a no hitter while playing for Ft Collins Foxes Coaching Experience: Two years as an assistant with Baker University (Outfield coach)
OJ Mendez
Instructor: Pitching
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OJ enters his 3rd season with EA. OJ played at Wabash Valley College in 2017, then transferred to KCKCC playing 2 years. During that time, OJ won a Region VI Gold Glove Award and All-KJCCC Second Team Award. After KCKCC, he transferred to Alabama State University to play Division 1 baseball and in 2022 helped win the SWAC Championship. OJ has coached high school level and collegiate level for the last 3 years
Allante Hall
Instructor: Hitting/Catching
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Allante enters his 2nd season with EA. Allante is the catching coordinator.
Jared Lupo
Instructor: Hitting/Infield​
Jared enters his 2nd season with EA. Jared is a dedicated baseball coach and educator with over a decade of experience in player development and instruction. A former collegiate athlete, Jared translates his on-field success as an All-Region infielder into a deep understanding of the game and a passion for helping young players reach their full potential. Lupo attended Pratt Community College, where he played under Coach Ryan Schmidt. The 2012 Beavers had the most successful season in school history, finishing with 33 wins and advancing to a Super Regional. As a freshman, Lupo was the starting shortstop and batted leadoff with a .380 AVG. After a successful playing career at Pratt Community College and Missouri Southern, Jared began his coaching journey. He served as an assistant coach at both the high school and collegiate levels at Miami High School (OK), La Grande High School (OR), and Eastern Oregon University. For the past four years, he has been an assistant coach at Liberty High School. In addition to his coaching role, Jared teaches at South Valley Middle School, bringing a comprehensive approach to mentorship both on and off the field. Jared enjoys spending time with his wife, Michaela, and is a proud father to his two children, Sonny and Sammie.
Brennan Johnson
Instructor: Hitting/Pitching
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Brennan enters his 2nd season with EA