Staff

Staff

Danny Kirkman

Danny Kirkman

Owner and CEO Flying Pigs Sports
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With extensive experience coaching travel and community youth baseball, Danny has dedicated his career to working with young athletes, helping them develop their skills and passion for the game. His leadership has guided countless players through the ranks, fostering both athletic and personal growth. Danny's commitment to the sport and to youth development has made him a respected figure in the baseball community.

Jason Beck

Jason Beck

Head Coach
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A true Lexington native, Beck brings an impressive two-decade-long coaching career within North Carolina's premier travel baseball organizations to the Flying Pigs, including eight years at the helm of elite showcase teams. 

A true Lexington native, Beck brings an impressive two-decade-long coaching career within North Carolina's premier travel baseball organizations to the Flying Pigs, including eight years at the helm of elite showcase teams. 

Beck, who also serves as a seasoned official for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association in both baseball and basketball, now enters his 17th year in this capacity. His contributions have been pivotal, including officiating at state championships in 2020 and 2021.

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Nick Musgrave

Nick Musgrave

Assistant Coach

Musgrave has served 8 seasons as a High School coach just finishing his first season as the head coach at Central Davidson, after assisting in his first 2 years back home at Central.

Musgrave has served 8 seasons as a High School coach just finishing his first season as the head coach at Central Davidson, after assisting in his first 2 years back home at Central.

As a Player: Played for nearby Central Davidson HS and Post 8 Legion. Spent time on the mound and at Middle Infield for the first 3 years in college before finally settling into a Pitcher Only role the final 2. Spent a year each at NC A&T and Guilford Tech before eventually landing at Virginia Intermont (V.I.). Owns 7 program pitching records at V.I., including career wins, saves, and ERA. Also played for Asheboro Copperheads (now Zookeepers) of the Coastal Plains League.

Personal: Lives in Lexington, NC with his 16 year old son, Connor; 2 year old daughter, Ellarie; and his wife, Brooke.


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Brian Gusa

Assistant Coach

Brian Gusa has been coaching High School and Showcase Baseball for over 20 years. He has been a coach of 12 High School conference Championship teams and 5 conference tournament Championship teams.

Brian Gusa has been coaching High School and Showcase Baseball for over 20 years. He has been a coach of 12 High School conference Championship teams and 5 conference tournament Championship teams.

Gusa coached and won some of the biggest National Showcase tournaments in the country, winning the WWBA National Championship twice and the Perfect Game World Series. He has also won the USSSA Summer World Series and USSSA Winter World Series.

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Badin Gusa

Assistant Coach

Badin Gusa played many years of Showcase baseball and played for the Post legion program. He played at East Davidson High School were he was an All Conference player and Pitcher of the year. He played 4 years at Pfeiffer University.

Badin Gusa played many years of Showcase baseball and played for the Post legion program. He played at East Davidson High School were he was an All Conference player and Pitcher of the year. He played 4 years at Pfeiffer University.

Badin has coached at the local and National levels of Showcase baseball.

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Jordan Chapman

Jordan Chapman

General Manager
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Chapman brings extensive experience and community spirit, having previously hosted players and volunteering her time to support the players on and off the field. Outside of baseball, she is deeply involved in her community as an EC Teacher's Assistant, Booster Club president, and youth sports coach in Davidson County.

Chris Elliott

Chris Elliott

Team Chaplain

As a trusted voice in the community, Chris brings with him years of experience in ministry and a deep passion for mentoring young people. His role will go beyond the baseball diamond—providing a safe space for players to discuss life, purpose, and faith, while also offering moments of reflection and unity through team prayer and study.