Tommy Bell, MSEd, CSCS

Assistant GM & Director of Strength & Conditioning at D-BAT Waco
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
ODU Baseball Alum

[Riley Myer - 2027 @rileymyer23]

So proud of my team at the @FirecrackerSB tournament this weekend! We went 6-1 and ended the weekend by finishing in 1st! I batted .438 and had 9 RBIs. So excited for this weekend!🌀 @DoublePlay03 @Rozee03 @RWUSOFTBALL @CoachHough413 @WNESoftball @Coach_NovakSB @EasternEaglesSB

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

It’s 2026

What does that mean?

Even QBs can do 315lbs for 8 on a front squat

Get in the weight room if you want even a chance at being successful!

[✭Five Tool Texas✭ @FiveToolTexas]

.@BarrelFactory 16U's Sean Howard (@SeanHoward2028) barrels this one over the left fielder for a double.

Connally (TX) 2028 #uncommitted

Profile: https://t.co/jWKpYJtT9V

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

NOT TRAINING IN-SEASON IS DESTROYING YOUR PROGRESS!

Here’s why…

I have been training athletes for a decade & I STILL see this critical mistake made. You work hard for a couple months in your “off-season,” & then completely STOP TRAINING 🤦‍♂️

I’ve heard all the excuses. You don’t have time, you have too many practices. You play on 4 teams (middle school parents actually think this is a good idea). You worry it’ll make you sore or get you hurt (the opposite actually happens).

Frankly, it often still comes down to a misunderstanding of what strength and conditioning is, what it means, why it can’t just be a one off (few weeks per year) thing and how it ties into your long term development, reduction of injuries and more

1. You don’t understand how your body works: gains aren’t something you keep in perpetuity once you achieve them. Speed diminishes FAST (even after a week). Strength after a few weeks. Those vertical jump or sprint PRs you hit before tryouts? Gone pretty instantly if you don’t keep working

2. You think you need to go all out to make gains: you avoid lifting or training because you think you’ll have to train until your eye balls bleed to get better. Wrong. You can pick & choose when to go hard based on your schedule and still get a lot better by doing some sub maximal work

3. You think not lifting will make you do less & keep you fresh: counterproductive thinking. It’s actually what you need to keep general patterns and strength working to combat and armor yourself against overuse injuries in sport. They’re not bulletproof, but they’ll make a lot of overuse bullets bounce off your bulletproof vest (training)

4. You don’t realize this is tanking your next off season: your training is circular. Get a little better, stop, get worse, spend the 2-3 true off season months you have working back to what you lost, barely leaving time to improve further. It’s making your off season training almost irrelevant!

[Joe Aratari @JoeAratari]

These 5 girls had a game last night.

These 5 girls hit a lift today.

Lifting all off-season to not do anything in season is the typical trend most high school kids do.

Don’t be like most HS kids.

Why train to get better only to lose your gains ,speed and power once your sports starts.

1-2 sessions a wk is appropriate for in season development!

Don’t get worse just because you’re in season!

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

Hey athletes

2026 starts in 2.5 weeks

Do these things & you’ll be a different person by June:

1. Sprint 3-4x per-wk
2. Lift heavy 3-4x per-wk
3. Max jumps 3-4x per wk
4. Also do all 3 on one leg/in different planes of motion
5. 5-10 g of creatine daily
6. Daily protein intake of 1g per lb of BW

[Isabella Mazzarese 2026 @bella_mazz31]

I am honored to announce my verbal commitment to Simmons University, GO SHARKS!!🦈💛💙 @DoublePlay03 @Rozee03 @CoachDocHop @3for3TB @SimmonsSoftball

[D-BAT Waco @DBat_Waco]

Big things are coming to D-BAT Waco. 🔥
Welcome Tommy Bell (MSEd, CSCS) — our new AGM, Instructor, and Director of Strength & Conditioning. 💪
He’s leading The Program, bringing elite speed, strength, and skill training to Waco athletes. 👀
https://t.co/oyV22Vta4G @3for3TB

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

So proud of how my team played in the East Coast Fall Showcase and to be included in the @AGLSoftball All-Tourament team @McDaniel_SB @3for3TB @Rozee03 @DoublePlay03

[Whit Chaiyabhat @DoublePlay03]

I’ve witnessed some long distance 💣 🥎 in my time watching this game and this one from @bella_mazz31 is up there on the list.

The ball landed a couple steps behind the C…on THE OTHER FIELD!!!

The kid has serious natural power and works hard in the gym to continue to get stronger. Looking forward to her having a monster Senior year for high school ball 💪🏼

[Tommy Bell, MSEd, CSCS @3for3TB]

Alrighty then 😤

[PG Showcases @PGShowcases]

Harley Matela (28, VA) rockets this 2K pitch over the left field fence for a solo HR. Loose set-up w/ a compact path to the ball; easy strength generated upon impact.

#HSAS @PG_VirginiaWV

[PG Showcases @PGShowcases]

Harley Matela (28, VA) rockets this 2K pitch over the left field fence for a solo HR. Loose set-up w/ a compact path to the ball; easy strength generated upon impact.

#HSAS @PG_VirginiaWV

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my education and softball career at McDaniel College. Thank you so much to my parents who have made countless sacrifices to make sure my dream came true and for always being my biggest cheerleaders no matter what! I also want to thank Coach Whit and Mandi for being the most amazing coaches and inspiring me to continue my softball career, I wouldn't be the player or person I am today without you guys! Thank you Tommy Bell for your support and belief in me! And thank you Coach Jess, Coach Bella and Coach Casey for giving me the opportunity to chase my dreams! @3for3TB @McDaniel_SB @Rozee03 @DoublePlay03

[Tommy Bell, MSEd, CSCS @3for3TB]

Let’s gooooooo Anna T!!!👏🏻😤

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my education and softball career at McDaniel College. Thank you so much to my parents who have made countless sacrifices to make sure my dream came true and for always being my biggest cheerleaders no matter what! I also want to thank Coach Whit and Mandi for being the most amazing coaches and inspiring me to continue my softball career, I wouldn't be the player or person I am today without you guys! Thank you Tommy Bell for your support and belief in me! And thank you Coach Jess, Coach Bella and Coach Casey for giving me the opportunity to chase my dreams! @3for3TB @McDaniel_SB @Rozee03 @DoublePlay03

[Tommy Bell, MSEd, CSCS @3for3TB]

🏃‍♀️💨💪🏽

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

I'm proud of my contribution at the plate, seeing the ball well with hard drives up the middle, finished this tournament with a .544 & .388 on the season and leading my team with 11 SB. Ready to work hard on a mini off season to get ready for fall travel.
@McDaniel_SB @3for3TB

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

I'm proud of my contribution at the plate, seeing the ball well with hard drives up the middle, finished this tournament with a .544 & .388 on the season and leading my team with 11 SB. Ready to work hard on a mini off season to get ready for fall travel.
@McDaniel_SB @3for3TB

[Perfect Game Scout @PG_Scouting]

Harley Matela (‘28 VA) hammers this one out to left for a homer. Does a good job getting by b the hands going early; explodes on this one. #WWBA @PG_VirginiaWV

[Tommy Bell, MSEd, CSCS @3for3TB]

@PG_Scouting @HarleyMatela @PG_VirginiaWV Okay then, Harley James. #RakingSoda

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

Canes had an amazing come from behind W today in the USA Nationals in VA . I had a solid day at the plate today going 5/6 with 4 RBIs and a .813 BA & .533 for the tournament. Let's make it a day tomorrow, Go Canes! @Rozee03 @RoanokeSoftball @McDaniel_SB @RMC_Softball

[Anna Tretton 2026 @AnnaTretton]

What a season for my Chariho Charger team! #2 in the state!! On to Tennessee! Scenic City All Star games and Summer Showcase with my Hurricane team!! @SalisburySB @McDaniel_SB @GoBUHuskies @FrostburgSB @DoublePlay03 @Rozee03 @3for3TB