INSTRUCTORS

  • Matt Gonzalez

    Catching, Hitting & Fielding Instructor

    Matt is originally from Manhattan, New York. He attended Grand Street Campus High School before transferring to one of the nation’s top baseball academies, P27 Academy in Lexington, South Carolina, to finish his high school career. During that time, Matt was ranked the No. 2 catcher and the No. 23 overall player in the state of New York by Perfect Game.

    Following his success at P27, Matt continued his baseball career at the Division I level with Florida International University, where he was ranked the No. 30 top incoming freshman in Conference USA. In his sophomore year, he played for Northwest Florida State College, one of the top junior college baseball programs in the country. There, he helped lead the team to a regular season conference championship and a Panhandle Conference Tournament championship appearance.

    Matt went on to play his junior year at Ball State University, where he helped lead the Cardinals to a Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship and earned All-MAC Tournament Team honors.

    For his senior season, Matt joined the University of New Orleans, where he made an immediate impact as the team’s leadoff hitter. He posted an impressive .336 batting average and helped lead the Privateers to the Southland Conference Championship Series. Matt earned multiple conference and national honors, including Southland Conference Hitter of the Week (after going 10-for-16 with three home runs and two grand slams), Southland Conference All-Tournament Team, NCAA Lineup of the Week (Week 5) as catcher, and Southland Conference Second Team All-Academic.

    As a player, Matt took pride in developing quality at-bats and being a tough out. Over his collegiate career, he posted a .307 batting average and maintained an exceptional 11% strikeout rate—demonstrating his consistent, disciplined approach at the plate and ability to compete every pitch.

    Off the field, Matt also excelled as a student-athlete. He was named Third Team All-NJCAA All-Academic at Northwest Florida State College and earned Dean’s List honors at both Ball State University and the University of New Orleans. Matt graduated with honors from the University of New Orleans, earning his Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. His consistent academic success reflects his strong work ethic, discipline, and dedication both in the classroom and on the field.

  • JUSTIN MORTENSEN

    Pitching & Throwing Instructor

    Bio coming soon!

  • Michael Seegers

    Hitting & Fielding Instructor

    Michael graduated from the University of Iowa in 2024 with a degree in Sport and Recreational Management. In his four years at Iowa he played in 198 games and started every game in his last three seasons at shortstop. In his Junior and Senior year he was named captain of the Hawkeyes. Michael holds several records at the University of Iowa. He is 12th in hits, 6th in runs scored, and 8th in games played. Michael was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team as Shortstop in 2023 and 2024. In the summer of 2024 Michael began his professional baseball career playing for the Windy City Thunderbolts in the Frontier League.

    Michael is looking forward to the opportunity of being able to share his knowledge of the game with the next generation of baseball players!

  • Bill Kuhtz

    Pitching, Hitting, Fielding & Catching Instructor

    Bill is a retired educator with over 30 years of coaching experience in youth baseball, basketball, and football. He played these sports throughout high school and college and was inducted into the Land 'O Lakes Baseball Hall of Fame at age 40. In his younger years, Bill attended tryout camps for the Dodgers, Pirates, Reds, and Brewers as a pitcher.

    Bill is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge of baseball with individuals who are eager to improve and reach their full potential. He enjoys offering feedback—both positive and constructive—to help others build confidence and achieve success.

Please contact lessons@ethicindoor.com to schedule lesson dates!