COACHING STAFF

HEAD COACH

MATT ‘MMFA’ ATKINSON

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BIO ABOUT MATT…

ASSISTANT COACHES

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Head Coach Isaac Norton leads Murray Baseball with a player-centered approach that emphasizes growth, confidence, and a genuine love for the game. A Murray alumnus and former Spartan player, Coach Norton joined the coaching staff in 2022 before being named Head Coach in 2026.

Coach Norton is known for creating an atmosphere where players are encouraged to be themselves, support one another, and compete without fear of failure. He believes some of the best lessons in baseball come through adversity and works to help athletes build resilience, leadership skills, and self-confidence both on and off the field.

With a strong commitment to player development and team culture, Coach Norton takes pride in helping athletes become better competitors, better teammates, and better people. His goal is to build a program where players enjoy coming to the field every day, compete for championships, and create memories that last a lifetime

ISAAC NORTON

Third Year Coaching Balla$

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Colton Easton is a former collegiate baseball player whose career was built on hard work, competitiveness, and a commitment to excellence. A standout athlete at Lone Peak High School, Colton earned First Team All-State honors as a senior and Second Team All-State recognition as a junior, establishing himself as one of the top players in the state. Following his high school success, he continued his baseball career at Brigham Young University, Salt Lake Community College, and College of Southern Idaho, competing at a high level while further developing his skills and understanding of the game. Through years of competition, Colton cultivated leadership, discipline, resilience, and a team-first mindset—qualities that continue to guide his professional and personal endeavors today.


COLTON EASTON

Third Year Coaching Balla$

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Jacob Reece is a current catcher at Columbia Basin College and a former Region Champion at Murray High School in Utah. A four-year varsity player, he earned recognition from Murray Head Coach Marce Wilson as "one of the best catchers in all of Utah" because of his leadership, toughness, and commitment to the game. At Columbia Basin, Jacob continued to excel, posting a .346 batting average, .433 on-base percentage, and .853 OPS as a freshman. Alongside his baseball career, he is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and preparing for the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam. Jacob is passionate about developing athletes who compete with grit, embrace hard work, and contribute to a positive team culture built on trust and accountability.

JACOB REECE

Third Year Coaching Balla$

Coach Riley Ashton brings a passion for player development and years of competitive experience for the Balla$ organization. A former collegiate pitcher with four years of college baseball experience, Riley competed at Southwester Oregon Community College, Utah State Eastern, and Southern University A&M (NCAA Division I). His journey through multiple levels of collegiate baseball has given him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to compete, grow, and succeed on and off the field.

Following his collegiate playing career, Riley earned his Associates degree from Utah State Eastern before completing his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Utah the following year. He is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Sports Management at Grand canyon University, continuing his commitment to growth as both a coach and sports professional.

Riley specializes in pitching development, defensive fundamentals, and building competitive confidence. His coaching philosophy centers on helping athletes develop sound mechanics, sharpen their IQ, and play the game with confidence and purpose. He believes that when players trust their preparation, they perform at their best.

In addition to coaching with the Balla$, Riley currently serves as a high school baseball coach and works as a private pitching and defensive instructor, helping players of all ages elevate their skills and reach the next level. His goal is to create an environment where athletes feel challenged, supported, and motivated to improve every day.

Riley is incredibly excited to join the Balla$ family and looks forward to building relationships with players and their families while helping develop confident, disciplined, and fundamentally sound baseball players. He is committed to making a positive impact on every athlete who steps onto the field and is eager to help the Balla$ compete, grow, and achieve success together

RILEY ASHTON

First Year Coaching Balla$