KNIGHTS COACING STAFF
KNIGHTS COACING STAFF
Mike Gordon
Michael Gordon was born in Quincy, Florida. He grew up in a small community called Dog Town. He was drafted as a pitcher in 1992 to play professional baseball with the New York Yankees. He has played alongside some of the greatest baseball players of all time. This inspired him to be become a baseball coach at both Holy Comforter Episcopal School and for the Knights.
Mike has created a mentorship program called "Stand For Something Fall For Nothing." The goal of this program is to help young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals through guidance, education, and networking. It is designed to help his mentees feel recognized, build community, and improve their social and economic outcomes
Pitching Coach
Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson enters his 8th year of coaching and his third season with the Tallahassee Knights, bringing energy, knowledge, and a player-first mindset to the field. He played high school baseball at North Florida Christian before becoming a college athlete at Florida State University, where he developed a strong foundation in the game.
Coaching 10U, 12U, and 14U teams, Coach Jackson specializes in infield development and fundamentals, focusing on building strong defensive skills, baseball IQ, and confidence in young athletes. He is committed to helping Tallahassee Knights players grow not only as baseball players, but as disciplined teammates and competitors.
Infield Coach