Jake Rippee is the owner and lead instructor of RIPPSTIX SPORTS, LLC. With years of coaching across select baseball and softball, Jake specializes in teaching athletes the fundamentals that build long-term confidence, consistency, and performance.

Jake, a proud product of Kerrville, TX, has sports in his blood. Raised under the mentorship of his father, Steve Rippee, a legendary Texas High School baseball coach with an impressive 40+ year career, Jake’s athletic journey began early. His father’s collegiate baseball days at Lubbock Christian University and his sister Lindsey’s standout performance as a softball player at Texas A&M set a high bar for Jake. As a high school standout, Jake earned first-team all-state honors and showcased his skills at the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game, held at Dell Diamond. His talent and drive carried him to Baylor University, where from 2003 to 2006, he played a crucial role in the baseball program. Jake was a member of the 2005 College World Series team.

Jake’s competitive spirit continues to shine through his family life. He and his wife Shannon, a former UT Tyler softball player, are dedicated parents to their children, Kade and Kallie. Both Jake and Shannon also serve the community through their work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and Shannon a local realtor with Caldwell Banker, Apex. Jake’s legacy of athletic excellence and commitment to family and community continues to inspire and energize those around him.

Coach Jake currently coaches a Waco Storm 10U high-level AAA/Majors team with a foundation built on elite development, strong fundamentals, and love for the game. He’s not just about today’s wins—he’s about developing young athletes the right way for lasting success.