Jeff Tabaka
Baseball Instruction
Jeff was a 1986 NCAA All-American at Kent St. where he led the MAC in hitting with a .397 average. Jeff was drafted in the 2nd round by the Montreal Expos, spent 16 years in professional baseball and 7 years in the Majors pitching for the Astros, Padres, Reds, Pirates and Cardinals. Since his playing days ended, Jeff has taught and coached the game extensively. He is motivated by his deep love of the game and his desire to pass on the detailed knowledge of the game that only former MLB players possess. Jeff does private instruction full time at Diamond Dreams and also runs his annual Pro Baseball School in the wintertime.
Tim Benner
Baseball Instruction
Tim was a four-year letterman at Walsh Jesuit High School, earning all-state honors as a senior. Tim then pitched at Tiffin University for two years (2015-16). He started his coaching career with Ohio Elite and then became the associate head coach/pitching coach at Akron Springfield High School in 2022. He is currently in his second season as the pitching coach at GlenOak High School after helping the Golden Eagles capture a share of the Federal League championship in 2023. Tim does private instruction at Diamond Dreams and also runs numerous camps for the facility.
Beau Bleakley
Catching Instruction
Beau Bleakley fell in love with the game of baseball - and especially catching - many years ago. He attributes his success at playing the position to the lessons and camps he attended as a youth and high school player. He now gives back to the game by coaching youth teams and teaching the art and skills of catching. Beau attended Northwest High School, caught for a number of travel teams and now catches in the Canton Class A League. He gives lessons to baseball and softball players at Diamond Dreams.