Lucas May – Owner/Instructor

Lucas May was drafted out of high school in 2003 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He began his professional career as a shortstop, spending his first three years in the infield before a brief move to the outfield. In 2006, recognizing a need for catching depth in the Dodgers’ system, he made the transition behind the plate—a move that ultimately defined his career. Just three years later, he made his Major League debut with the Kansas City Royals.

Over 12 seasons of professional baseball, Lucas hit more than 120 home runs, caught five Cy Young Award winners, and earned a gold medal while representing Team USA. His journey through the game gave him the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds in baseball.

Baseball has always been Lucas’s lifelong passion. Today, his mission is to pass on that knowledge and experience to the next generation, teaching young players what it takes to compete at the next level.

AMATEUR CAREER

  • 2003 graduate of Parkway West High School – Ballwin, MO.
  • 2003 Suburban West player of the year.
  • 2003 1st team All-State – Shortstop.
  • Signed letter of intent to attend University of Missouri.
  • 2013 – 1st retired baseball jersey in Parkway West history.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

  • 2003 Top 10 round draft pick – Los Angeles Dodgers – shortstop.
  • 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers player of the month – April/May.
  • 2007 California League All-Star.
  • 2008 Southern League All-Star.
  • 2009 Southern League All-Star.
  • 2009 World Cup Gold medalist – Starting catcher.
  • 2009 Arizona Fall League – Rising Stars selection.
  • 2010 Pacific Coast League All-Star.
  • 2010 MLB debut – Kansas City Royals.
  • 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Leadership Award.
  • 12 professional seasons – 6 clubs: Dodgers, Royals, Diamondbacks, Mets, Pirates, Brewers

Steve Scheelk – Instructor

Steve Scheelk grew up playing elite-level baseball in the Kansas City area, graduating from North Kansas City High School in 2007 after leading his team to a 5th-place finish at state. He continued his baseball career at Maple Woods Community College on an academic scholarship, where he played NJCAA Division I baseball and helped secure the Region XVI Championship in 2009.

Steve then advanced to Union College (KY) on an athletic scholarship, earning AAC Academic All-Conference honors in both 2010 and 2011. During his time there, Union College claimed back-to-back AAC Regular Season Championships and made opening round appearances in the NAIA National Championship. He graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and later earned his Master’s in Healthcare from the University of Saint Mary in 2017.

Beyond academics and playing experience, Steve became a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (NESTA) in 2011, bringing a well-rounded understanding of athletic development and conditioning to his coaching.

Since 2012, Steve has been providing personalized baseball and softball instruction for athletes across the Kansas City area. He has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, including athletes who have gone on to earn college scholarships. His approach combines technical skill development, mental preparation, and physical conditioning, all fueled by a love for the game, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to helping young athletes reach their full potential – on and off the field.

Jeff Cain – Instructor

Jeff Cain is a lifelong Kansas City native and proud 1978 graduate of Winnetonka High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete, competing in baseball, football, and basketball for the Griffins. In 2025, Jeff was inducted into the Winnetonka High School Hall of Fame!

He continued his athletic career at William Jewell College, playing both baseball and football for the Cardinals. Jeff’s accomplishments on the field earned him induction into the William jewell Hall of Fame as part of the 1980 William Jewell football team.

With over 45 years of coaching experience, Jeff has coached multiple sports at the recreational, tournament, high school, and collegiate levels. For more than 30 years, he has specialized as a softball pitching instructor developing pitchers who have gnomon to earn All-Conference, All-District, All-State, honors and compete at the Division I level.

Jeff’s high school coaching career includes serving as the pitching coach at Smithville High School (2004-2014) – where he had the unique privilege of coaching his youngest daughter while his oldest daughter joined him on the coaching staff – and later as Varsity Pitching Coach at Staley High School (2016-2022) including a stint as Head Softball Coach (2018-2019). In 2020, Jeff also brought his expertise to the Park University pitching staff.

With decades of experience, a passion for player development, and a proven track record of success, Jeff is dedicated to helping athletes refine their skills and achieve their goals.