Bryan Hennigan – College Recruiting, Agent, Trainer
Bryan Hennigan is Brain&Barrel’s NCAA transfer portal specialist, with a proven record of helping athletes advance to higher collegiate levels. His work includes moves from Richmond to Arkansas, George Washington to Virginia Tech, and Lafayette to Wake Forest. He also coaches, manages pro players, and connects athletes to college programs nationwide.
Tyler Hill – Hitting Coordinator
Tyler Hill, the last hitter in the Royals organization to finish a season hitting over .400, oversees all development programming. A former Triple-A player with the Rockies, he has been training with Dan since 2017. Tyler customizes programs based on evaluations, tracks progress, and ensures athletes are on a clear, measurable path to success.
Nick Todero – Player Evaluation & Development Coach
Nick Todero runs the comprehensive evaluation process that sets the tone for every athlete’s development. Using Trackman and Proteus Motion technology, he identifies strengths, pinpoints growth areas, and connects athletes with the right development path, applying Brain&Barrel’s systems in a personalized way.
Sonny Ulliana – Hitting & Catching Coach / Marketing
Sonny Ulliana, a former professional player and four-year starter at the University of Rhode Island, capped his final full pro season with a .992 OPS, .333 average, and 10 HR in 204 at-bats. He combines high-level playing experience with college coaching experience and Brain&Barrel’s systems to train hitters and catchers, and leads the company’s marketing efforts to share athlete success stories.
Matt Alvarez – Pitching Coach
Matt Alvarez, a Boston College graduate and former professional pitcher, applies a movement-first approach to pitching development. He uses data and biomechanics to improve velocity, pitch shapes, command, and health through efficient, repeatable mechanics.
Kyle Beach – Research & Development Specialist
Kyle Beach, a Johns Hopkins graduate student in data science, bridges the gap between analytics and on-field application. He works with Trackman and Proteus Motion to help athletes understand movement patterns and develops software tools that enhance training and evaluation. Kyle has made Dan’s analytical concepts come to life through software development and data projects that have helped athletes conceptualize their swing decisions in professional games.
Luighsighe Hennigan – Director of Operations
Luighsighe Hennigan is the first point of contact for most athletes entering Brain&Barrel. Drawing from her leadership background in New York City’s restaurant industry, she ensures a smooth onboarding process, clear communication, and a welcoming atmosphere for athletes and families.