Performance Coaches
Private Performance Training is held on campus after-school, before school, and on the weekends for students of all ages. This can be 1on1 training, small groups or large groups. If you're interested in private performance training, reach out to:
Penelope Fleckman - pfleckman@portergaud.edu
Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs
Check out all of our Performance Coaches below!
| Coach Zac Parker: Baseball |
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Coach Zac played 3 years on the Varsity baseball team at West-Oak High School in upstate South Carolina as well as 3 years on the Walhalla Post 124 Legion baseball team as a Left-Handed Pitcher/Outfielder/1st baseman. He is now a Coach of the JV baseball team here at Porter-Gaud.
His goals for training are to provide specific workouts and routines on and off the field for each athlete’s specific needs which will develop habits to stay healthy and strong while taking their game to the next level.
His training aims to improve skill level, stamina, game IQ through drills and workouts while also creating positive mindsets with mental training to help you reach your greatest potential.
Areas of expertise:
- Pitching (proper throwing mechanics)
- Fielding (foot work/hand eye coordination)
- Hitting (proper swing plane/pitch recognition)
Pricing:
1 student 1 hour - $60
2-4 students 1 hour - $50/student
5+ students 1 hour - $40/student
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| Coach Cameron Brown: Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Sailing |
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Lower School PE Teacher - Boys and girls of all ages and levels welcome!
Coach Cameron Brown is a man of all trades. Whether it's Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country or Sailing, Coach Brown is the right choice to improve your skills. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn something new, or an advanced player player looking to make the Varsity team, Coach Brown is the perfect fit.
In addition to being the Lower School PE Teacher, Coach Brown has coached many Porter-Gaud teams and ran multiple camps and programs. He has been an Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach, JV Girls Soccer Coach, and a Sailing Coach here at Porter-Gaud for years now. He is the founder of the Middle School Running Club, giving Middle School students the tools to get to the next level once they reach Varsity Cross Country.
He is also the founder of Tennis 101 and Tennis Anyone, programs in the Lower School geared toward beginner and advanced players. He has a knowledge of volleyball and can help with the fundamentals and technique of bumps, sets, spikes and more.
Don't miss out on being trained but such a well-versed coach!
Pricing:
1 student 1 hour - $65
2-4 students 1 hour - $45/student
5+ students 1 hour - $35/student
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| Coach John Austen: Boys Lacrosse |
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Pricing:
1 student 1 hour - $60
2-4 students 1 hour - $50/student
5+ students 1 hour - $45/student
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| Coach Nathan Seawood: Track + Field; Hurdles and Strength + Conditioning |
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Meet Nathan Seawood, our newest Performance Trainer. Coach Seawood specializes in hurdle and sprint events as well as strength and conditioning. Nathan helped coach PG's Track and Field team this past Spring, and is now bringing his expertise to the Auxiliary Department.
Coach Seawood was a 4 year varsity hurdler back home in Michigan for the 110m and the 300m hurdles. He also has 1 year of college hurdling under his belt, participating in the indoor 60m hurdles and the outdoor 400m hurdles.
Coach Seawood has been coaching hurdles/sprints for Track and Field for 4 years now, most recently with PG this past Spring. Nathan is currently a personal trainer and strength coach at O2 Fitness and is now available for our sutdents for private performance training!
Pricing:
1 student 1 hour - $70
2-4 students 1 hour - $55/student
5+ students 1 hour - $45/student

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