The people behindyour progress.

Joe Linton has been a trainer and coach since 2008, working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. His experience includes clients returning to training after surgery, women during pre- and post-pregnancy, youth athletes building their athletic foundation, and elite competitors performing at the highest levels of their sports.

He has coached athletes in baseball, softball, wrestling, basketball, Olympic weightlifting, track and field, CrossFit, obstacle course racing, and many other sports. His experience includes training CrossFit Games athletes and Spartan Race World Champions.

Athletics have always been a major part of Joe’s life. Growing up, he competed in baseball, soccer, and wrestling—experiences that helped shape his approach to coaching and athletic development.

Joe’s passion is helping people become stronger, faster, more powerful, and more capable athletes. He believes understanding the purpose behind training is just as important as the workout itself. By teaching proper technique, movement, and training principles, he helps clients develop the skills to train safely, effectively, and confidently on their own.

Joe grew up in the Valley Center School District and spent part of his childhood living on the La Jolla Indian Reservation. He is a proud member of the La Jolla Band of Mission Indians. His local roots and lifelong connection to athletics shape his vision for Mission Athletics Club: a place where athletes of all ages can learn, improve, and reach their potential.

Baylee Pitt played NCAA Division I softball as a catcher at the University of North Dakota and Utah Tech University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sport Management from Utah Tech, combining her passion for athletics with a foundation in sports development.

Drawing on her collegiate playing experience, Baylee is dedicated to helping young athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. As she begins her coaching career, she is excited to give back to the next generation and help athletes reach their potential both on and off the field.

Having enjoyed playing baseball and softball for more than 30 years, Coach Jay now shares his passion through coaching. He has spent over two decades coaching boys and girls in baseball and softball, working with athletes from ages 6 to 22.

Coach Jay has participated in international exchange baseball programs and attended college-level coaching seminars. In his free time, he enjoys golfing.

“The goal is to have every athlete enjoy the game and have fun while learning fundamentals to propel them to the next level.”

Kysen Nesler has competed at multiple levels of baseball, including junior college in Illinois, NAIA in Kansas, NCAA Division II in California, and professionally. He is currently continuing his professional baseball career internationally.

Alongside his playing career, Kysen has coached athletes ranging from young beginners to college-level players. He takes pride in helping athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and reach their potential both on and off the field.

His goal is to share his knowledge, experience, and love for baseball with the next generation while helping players build a strong foundation for success.