Since 2010
About Us
XLR8 Sports Training is a science based training solution that delivers real on the field results for athletes looking to improve their athleticism.
Matt Erickson – Hitting Coach
Matt Erickson is a former major league baseball infielder who played for the Milwaukee Brewers . Erickson is currently managing the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Class ‘A’ Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. A native of Appleton, Wis., Erickson graduated from Appleton West High School where he played baseball, football and basketball. After graduation, Erickson attended the University of Arkansas and became one of the top players for the Razorbacks. Erickson was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the seventh round of the MLB Draft. Erickson spent a few years with the marlins organization before signing as a free agent with the Milwaukee Brewers on December 19, 2003. Erickson was called up to the Brewers in 2004 where he played in four games, and went one-for-six with a base hit against Greg Maddux. Erickson began training with XLR8 back in 2000 as an athlete and is now one of XLR8’s Hitting Coaches. Erickson currently resides in Appleton with his wife and three children
Dave Gassner – Pitching Coach
Dave Gassner, a native of Hortonville, Wis., is a 1997 graduate of Hortonville High School. Gassner graduated Purdue University in 2002 with a degree in Education and was a pitcher for the Boilermakers from 1998-2001. Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2001 amateur entry draft, Gassner was traded to the Minnesota Twins on July 16, 2003. Gassner made his MLB debut on April 16, 2005 with the Twins.
Tim Harikkala – Pitching Coach
Tim Harikkala is a native of West Palm Beach, Fla. Harikkala was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 34th round of the 1992 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut on May 27, 1995. Harikkala made his last MLB appearance on August 12, 2007 for the Colorado Rockies
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Training sessions are by appointment only.
Typical hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 12pm