YOUR COACHES
Meet the folks who make it all happen...
We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development ensures that we have the very best staff and at every level of operation on and off the field. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the sport.
Trained to help your athlete reach their max potential
Payton Lobdell
Paytonlobdell@gmail.com or backyardbullpens@gmail.com
- 3 Years of Professional Experience
- Career 4.61ERA in 267.1 IP
- 2018 Frontier League All-Star
- HIU Pitching Coach
- 2024 NAIA National Champion
- 12+ Years of Coaching Experience
Vince Payne
v.payne240@gmail.com
- 3 Years of Professional Experience
- Career 4.93ERa in 104IP
- Drafted 12th round of the 2010 MLB June
Amateur by the Pittsburg Pirates
- 12+ Years of Coaching Experience
- Assistant Pitching Coach at HIU
- 2024 NAIA National Champion
Jason Paul
- Rio Hondo College 09' 10'
- Avila University 11' 12'
- Heart of America Athletic Conference First Team Conference
- Avila University HOF Inductee 17'
- Avila University Pitching Coach 15'-18'
- Owner of 3Up3Down 19'-Current
Our Board
Meet the experts behind our company
Payton Lobdell
Owner and Founder of Backyard Bullpens
"After being released during the pandemic of 2020, I felt it was necessary to build something for the kids in the area to have an outlet to play baseball. It started in the backyard, but now we have moved onto bigger and better things! I hope we can continue to service and help all the kids in the area who wish to throw as hard as possible."
Vince Payne
Head of Player Development
"I felt that after I was done in the MiLB, it was in my best interest to give back to the kids in any way possible."