MEET THE COACHES
SHANE FULLERTON
Camp Director
Shane “Coach Full” Fullerton is the longtime former Head Baseball Coach and current Athletic Director at Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas. During his 14 seasons leading the Wildcats, his teams compiled a remarkable 367–94 record, winning at an 80% clip while capturing 6 State Championships, 8 Region Championships, 10 District Championships, and 12 Conference Championships. More than 80% of Harding Academy's losses during that span came against larger schools competing in higher classifications.
Coach Fullerton has accumulated more than 600 career victories, including his years as Head Coach at Harding University and one year at the helm of the Blytheville, Arkansas American Legion Dud Casons. While leading the Bisons, he guided the program through its transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II and took Harding to its first NCAA national rankings in 2002 and 2003. His accomplishments have earned him Conference Coach of the Year honors 10 times, Arkansas Baseball Coach of the Year recognition from ScorebookLive.com in 2022 and Arkansas Preps in 2025, and selection as a two-time Arkansas All-Star Coach. In 2025, he was chosen to serve as Head Coach of the Arkansas East All-Star Team. He was also selected to coach in the 2026 Arkansas Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Games. His 2018 Harding Academy squad earned a national ranking by USA Today.
In addition to his coaching success, Coach Fullerton has served as Athletic Director at Harding Academy since the spring of 2021. Under his leadership, Harding Academy athletic teams have won 16 state championships. He is also the founder and director of Baseball Crosstraining, a faith-based baseball development organization he established in 2012 to impact young athletes through baseball, character development, and Christian leadership.
Fullerton also served for 9 years as the Vice President of the Arkansas High School Baseball Coaches Association.
A former All-Conference catcher at Harding University, Coach Fullerton met his wife, Jama, while they were both students at Harding. Jama was a member of the Lady Bison basketball program, and the two have been joyfully married since 1993.
Shane and Jama have been married for 33 years and have four children and one granddaughter (James Kate). Their oldest sons, J. Paul and Pate, both played baseball for their father at Harding Academy before continuing their careers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where they were teammates. J. Paul went on to play three seasons of professional baseball. Their daughter, Kloey, is a member of the women's soccer program at Harding University. Their youngest son, Broc, is an aspiring student-athlete who enjoys baseball, football and basketball, and Coach Full looks forward to the opportunity to coach him at Harding Academy in the years ahead.
Beyond athletics, Coach Fullerton is a church leader, Bible teacher, mentor, and speaker. Throughout his career, he has emphasized that while championships and trophies matter, the ultimate goal is what he calls "The Bigger Win"—helping young people honor God, serve others, and develop the character necessary to become successful Christian adults. His influence has extended far beyond the scoreboard, impacting generations of athletes, families, coaches, and students throughout Arkansas and beyond.
J. R. MILLER
Camp Co-Director
J.R. "Coach Mill" Miller is entering his fourth year at Harding Academy and his first as Head Baseball Coach. During his first three seasons on staff, Coach Miller helped lead the Wildcats to two Conference Championships, one Region Championship, one State Championship, and three State Tournament appearances.
According to Coach Mill, Harding Academy Baseball will continue to build an ultra-competitive program centered on Honoring God, player development, character building, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. According to Coach Fullerton, “Under Coach Miller’s leadership, the program will flourish, fostering a culture of hard work, accountability, unity, and faith.”
Before joining Harding Academy, Miller served as the Head Baseball Coach at Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas, where he gained valuable experience leading a collegiate program and mentoring student-athletes. He also brings a distinguished playing career to his coaching role.
As a standout high school pitcher for Harding Academy, Miller earned All-State honors and was named Most Valuable Player of the 2013 State Championship, finishing the season with an impressive 15-0 record on the mound. He continued his baseball career at Northwest Mississippi Community College and Union University, where he enjoyed a highly successful collegiate career.
Beyond using baseball to impact the lives of student-athletes both on the field and far beyond the game, Coach Miller values his most important roles as a husband and father. He is married to his wife, Morgan, and together they have two children, Olivia and Theo.
EDDIE STEPHENSON
Coach Eddie Stephenson has dedicated 27 years of his professional life to coaching high school baseball in Arkansas. His coaching career includes 20 years at Baptist Preparatory School, 2 years at Little Rock Central High School, and the last 5 years at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock.
Throughout his career, Coach Stephenson's teams have enjoyed success on the field, capturing 12 conference championships and winning the State Championship in 1999. His commitment to player development has extended far beyond wins and losses, as 35 of his former players have gone on to earn opportunities to play college baseball.
In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Coach Stephenson has been a leader within the Arkansas baseball community. He served as President of the Arkansas Baseball Coaches Association for 11 years, helping promote and strengthen high school baseball across the state while supporting coaches and student-athletes alike.
A former collegiate player himself, Coach Stephenson played baseball at Williams Baptist University, where he developed the passion for the game that continues to influence his coaching philosophy today.
Coach Stephenson believes that athletics provide a unique platform to teach life lessons such as selflessness, perseverance, accountability, leadership, and character. He strives to build programs that not only compete at a high level but also prepare young men for success beyond the baseball field as they look to Christ to guide their lives.
Away from baseball, Eddie has been married to his wife, Amy, for 25 years. Together they have two daughters, Madie and Savvy. The Stephenson family attends Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, where faith and family remain central to their lives.
AL STEVENS
Coach Al Stevens has been helping lead Baseball Crosstraining since it began in 2012. He coached high school baseball for 27 years, spending 3 years as the Head Coach at Memphis Bishop Byrne High School the at Memphis Harding Academy for 22 Years (4 as an assistant and 18 as Head Coach). Coach Sevens also spent 1 year as an assistant at Arlington High School in Arlington, TN and 1 year as an assistant at Fayette Academy in Somerville, TN where he currently serves as the Athletic Director at Fayette Academy.
Coach Stevens has a career record of 361-321-1 (tel:361-321-1) with an impressive 321-279-1 (tel:321-279-1) record at Memphis Harding Academy. During his tenure a Memphis Harding Academy, his teams won 5 District Championships, 3 Region Championships, 2 Region Runner-Ups, 2 State Quarterfinals, 1 State Semi-Finals, 3 State Runner-Ups and 1 State Championship.
Coach Stevens was named Memphis Harding Academy Coach of the Year in 2009 and 2013 and Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Division 2A West Tennessee Coach of the Year in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 along with State Coach of the Year honors in 2008. He also was selected to coach in the AutoZone Shelby County All Star Game in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
Coach Stevens played college baseball at Northeast Mississippi Community College winning a Gold Glove Award at 1B in 1990 and serving as team captain in 1991. Coach Steven’s brother Gharrr is also a well-known fixture in the Baseball Crosstraining culture.
He and his wife Kim are faithful Christians and have 3 kids: Morgan, Nolan, and Connor along with 3 grandsons: Waylon, Colt, and Banks and 1 granddaughter Sylvie.
BRAD WALLACE
Coach Brad Wallace is a head baseball coach and educator who has over two decades of dedicated service in athletic leadership and academic instruction. Coach Wallace has built a career centered on player development, program integrity, and fostering a unified team culture.
Coach Wallace currently serves as the Head Baseball Coach at Vilonia High School, a position he has held since 2008. Under his guidance, the program has experienced monumental growth, culminating in several major accolades including: Arkansas 5A State Champions (2017) and
Repeat 5A West Conference Champions. Coach Wallace has been named 5A West Coach of the Year and a State All-Star Head Coach. He also has served as the Conference Chair for 5A West Baseball.
Coach Wallace is a proven pipeline builder, successfully transitioning 27 players into college baseball over an eight-year stretch and his coaching expertise extends beyond the regular season. He has spent 11 years coaching at the Baseball Crosstraining Camp, contributed to the Ole Miss Summer Baseball Camps (2023, 2024), and regularly conducts clinics with Vilonia Parks and Recreation. He is also a multi-year featured speaker at the AAA State Baseball Clinic.
Prior to his long tenure at Vilonia, Brad served as the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Football Coach at Joe T. Robinson High School (Pulaski County Special School District) from 2006 to 2008 , and began his head coaching journey at Fordyce High School from 2005 to 2006.
Residing in Vilonia, Arkansas, Brad balances his passion for shaping the next generation of student-athletes with a deeply rooted family life. He has been happily married to his wife, Jessica Wallace, for almost 20 years. Together, they have three children: Tatum (18), who will be attending Louisiana Tech University in the fall; Gramm (15); and Daks Henry (1).
SHAWN HEARN
Intern Program Co-Director
Coach Shawn Hearn has more than two decades of coaching experience and has established himself as a respected leader and educator. He has served as a Head Baseball Coach for 25 years at Piggott, Blytheville and currently at Osceola Arkansas. Hearn has also excelled as a Football Coach for 26 years, at the same locations.
In addition to his coaching career, Shawn has served as a Youth Leader for 15 years, helping guide young people in their spiritual growth and personal development. He has also worked with Bigger Faster Stronger for 17 years, helping athletes develop strength, confidence, leadership skills, and a strong work ethic.
Throughout his coaching career, Shawn has built a tradition of success on the field. His teams have earned 2 Class 3A Regional Tournament Championships, 7 Conference Championships in Baseball, and 2 Conference Championships in Football. He was named 2010 Class 3A Baseball Coach of the Year and received Best Under the Sun Coach of the Year honors in both 2010 and 2011.
Shawn's impact reaches far deeper than the scoreboard. His passion for mentoring young people has always centered on helping them become better individuals, leaders, and followers of Christ. He has been actively involved with Baseball Crosstraining for every year since 2013. The camp ministry has played a significant role in both his coaching philosophy and personal faith journey. He is a devoted husband, proud father, grandfather, coach, mentor, and man of faith who has dedicated his life to serving others through athletics, leadership, and ministry. Coach Hearn has led numerous players over the years to Christ and has personally baptized 17 of them.
Shawn and his wife Crystal are the proud parents of Pearson Hearn and Easton Hearn, and the grandparents of three grandchildren. Through Baseball Cross Training, both of his sons, Pearson and Easton, were baptized.
KEENAN JUMPER
Coach Keenan Jumper is a respected high school coach in Arkansas and a former standout athlete. Coach Jumper played baseball at Arkansas Tech University, where he was an All-Conference catcher and a member of a Great American Conference Championship team. His experience as a collegiate athlete continues to influence his coaching philosophy and commitment to excellence.
“Coach Jump” is entering his third year as the Head Softball Coach at West Memphis High School. Prior to becoming head coach, he served as the Assistant Softball Coach at West Memphis for two years, helping develop student-athletes both on and off the field.
Before leading at West Memphis, Coach Jumper spent seven years coaching at Wynne High School, including three years as an Assistant Softball Coach and four years as an Assistant Baseball Coach. Throughout his coaching career, he has built a reputation for player development, leadership, and creating a positive culture focused on hard work and accountability.
In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Jumper owns and operates an indoor training facility, where he serves as the lead instructor for catching and hitting lessons. He has dedicated years to helping young athletes develop their skills and reach their full potential.
Away from the field, Coach Jumper enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Allyson, have been married for five years and are proud parents to their two-year-old son. They are also excitedly awaiting the arrival of their daughter in December.
MATT SNYDER
Coach Matt Snyder has served as the Pitching Coach at Valley View High School for the past 10 years, helping build one of Arkansas’s premier baseball programs. During his tenure, the Blazers have won eight consecutive conference championships, two regional championships, advanced to six straight state championship games, and captured state titles in 2021, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Prior to joining Valley View, Coach Snyder was the Head Baseball Coach at Pocahontas High School, where he led the Redskins to a conference championship and was named the Jonesboro Sun “Best Under the Sun” Coach of the Year in 2015.
Since beginning his coaching career in 2008, Coach Snyder has been a part of 11 conference championships, two regional championships, 13 state tournament appearances, nine state semifinal teams, two state runner-up finishes, and four state championship teams. His passion extends beyond developing baseball players to mentoring young men of character, emphasizing leadership, discipline, humility, and faith both on and off the field.
Matt and his wife, Meghan, are faithful Christians and are blessed with two children, Blair (10) and Luke (7). They are grateful for every opportunity to use baseball as a platform to invest in others and to glorify God.
CHANCE CLEVELAND
Coach Chance Cleveland enters his first season as Head Baseball Coach at Sheridan High School, bringing more than a decade of coaching experience and a proven track record of building successful programs both on and off the field. Prior to Sheridan, Coach Cleveland served as an assistant baseball coach at Malvern High School from 2015–2019 before becoming Head Baseball Coach at Beebe High School, where he led the program from 2019–2026.
Throughout his coaching career, Coach Cleveland has guided teams to multiple state tournament appearances and semifinal finishes while earning more than 100 career victories as a head coach. His leadership and commitment to excellence have been recognized with numerous honors, including being named the 5A Central Conference Coach of the Year in 2024 and the South Central Arkansas FCA Leader of the Year in 2018.
Beyond the high school level, Coach Cleveland has made a lasting impact on youth baseball. During his tenure at Beebe, he developed and implemented a comprehensive youth baseball program that transformed the community’s baseball culture. Under his leadership, Beebe youth teams recorded 91 top-three finishes, 16 tournament championships, and two state championships, creating a strong foundation for the future of the program.
As a player, Coach Cleveland enjoyed an outstanding collegiate career. He began at Crowder College, where he pitched and played shortstop. He led the nation in saves while setting the school record as a closer. He then continued his career at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, serving as the Trojans’ Friday night starter. During his time at UALR, he earned two All-Sun Belt Conference selections and was named an ABCA All-Region selection twice.
Coach Cleveland and his wife, Alex, have been married for 13 years and are the proud parents of three children: Cannon, Cruze, and Charlee Rose. Their family is grounded in faith and committed to living a Christ-centered life.
JOSH ALLISON
A graduate of Nettleton High School, Allison played baseball from 1998-2001 before continuing his collegiate career at Arkansas State University from 2001-2006. Following his playing career, he began coaching as the Head Baseball Coach at Stuttgart High School (2006-2011) before joining Valley View High School as an assistant coach in 2012. He was named head coach in 2013.
Since taking over the Blazers program, Allison has built a championship culture centered on player development, accountability, and excellence both on and off the field. Under his leadership, Valley View has captured four Arkansas State Championships (2021, 2024, 2025, and 2026), reached six consecutive state championship games, and established itself as one of the nation's elite high school baseball programs. His 2026 team finished 30-2, won the 5A State Championship, and completed an undefeated run through conference play.
Coach Allison's success has earned him some of the highest honors in the profession. In 2026, he was named the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA/ATEC) National Coach of the Year (High School Division III), was selected to the MaxPreps High School Coaching 100, and previously earned Arkansas High School Coaches Association Baseball Coach of the Year honors.
Coach Allison and his wife, Madison, are the proud parents of Rory, Ellis, and Summit. He is widely respected for his commitment to developing young men of character while preparing players to compete successfully at the collegiate level and beyond.
JASON MINER
Coach Jason Miner is an experienced baseball and softball coach with a career spanning collegiate, high school and youth athletics. A former baseball player at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, he began his coaching career in the college ranks, serving on the softball coaching staffs at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Piedmont College (Georgia), Lyon College, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
At Oklahoma Panhandle State, he later became Head Baseball Coach, where he successfully built the program into a competitive NCAA Division II contender. His leadership and commitment to player development helped establish a culture of competitiveness and growth within the program.
Following his collegiate coaching career, he spent two seasons at Guymon High School in Oklahoma, where he guided his team to the first Regional Championship game appearance in school history, marking a significant milestone for the program.
For the past seven years, he has served as the head baseball coach at Riverview High School. Under his leadership, the program has shown consistent improvement each season and has developed into a competitive force in Class 3A baseball. Known for his dedication to developing student-athletes both on and off the field, he continues to build a culture of hard work, accountability, and excellence.
TYLER PARKER
Tyler Parker brings a lifelong passion for baseball and years of playing and coaching experience to every athlete he works with. A two-year varsity letterman at Searcy High School, Tyler continued his baseball career at North Arkansas College, where he posted a batting average just under .350 and led his team with an on-base percentage of nearly .480.
Tyler began his coaching career in 2016 with American Legion Baseball, leading Post 91 Beebe to a District Final and an appearance in the AA State Finals. From 2021 to 2022, he served as an assistant coach at Harding Academy, helping guide the Wildcats to two district championships, two regional championships, and two Class 3A state championships.
Today, Tyler serves as a hitting and pitching instructor at The Yard, where he works with players of all ages and skill levels. His mission is to help athletes develop sound fundamentals, build confidence, and reach their full potential both on and off the field.