The Bennett School school
Houston, Texas
Elite Baseball Academy with Academic Excellence
Why Choose Us
Accelerated 2-hour learning program allows maximum time for baseball development while maintaining academic rigor.
Professional-level instruction focusing on skill development, game strategy, and college recruitment preparation.
Direct pathways to college baseball programs through showcases, video analysis, and recruitment connections.
The Program
Professional-level baseball training paired with accelerated academics, combining modern analytics with traditional fundamentals to develop complete student-athletes ready for the next level.
Professional Baseball Training Complex
Grades 7-8
Comprehensive baseball training combining fundamental skills, advanced techniques, mental game development, and physical conditioning in a professional academy environment.
Grades 9-12
Specialized high school program focused on college recruitment, showcase events, advanced analytics, and direct connections with college baseball programs nationwide.
Academics
We use the same academic software as Alpha School — students complete core subjects in just two hours daily through personalized, mastery-based learning, freeing up the rest of the day for athletic development.
Personalized Learning: 1:1 mastery-based instruction tailored to each student.
Afternoon Training: Core academics completed in 2 hours, afternoons for athletic development.
Maximized Potential: Accomplish more academically and athletically without 6-hour classroom days.
Learn More About 2 Hour Learning
Full overview on how personalized, mastery-based learning helps students accomplish more in less time.
The Staff
Our coaching team brings decades of experience coaching and playing at the highest levels of the game. We are dedicated to developing elite student-athletes both on and off the field.
School Leadership
Portrait of Brandi Dowell
Co-Founder & Head of School
Brandi Dowell is the Co-Founder and Head of School of The Bennett School. With more than 25 years of experience trading commodities and equity futures, she brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach to education.
School office: +1 (713) 806-5604
Player Development/Academic Guide
rreeder@thebennettschool.com
Russel Reeder brings 26 years of high school classroom teaching experience to his role as Player Development/Academic Guide. A 1991 graduate of Angleton High School, Russel's baseball journey began at Alvin Community College and continued at McNeese State University. He went on to play five years of independent professional baseball, earning four All-Star selections, winning two league championships, and pitching over 600 innings. Russel's coaching career includes serving as Head Coach at Magnolia West High School and Assistant Coach at multiple high schools throughout Texas and Louisiana. He is Rapsodo certified and has been a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association for 12 years, reflecting his commitment to player development and the sport.
Portrait of Russel Reeder
Baseball Coach
smoore@thebennettschool.com
Scott Moore is a former collegiate and professional pitcher with over a decade of coaching experience. He began his college career at Wharton County Junior College, earning honors as a JUCO All-American, South Region Pitcher of the Year, and Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2004. He continued at Texas State University, where he was named First Team All-Conference in 2006. That same year, he was drafted by the Oakland A's in the 23rd round and went on to be named a Top 50 prospect and Midwest League All-Star in 2007. After finishing his pro career in 2011, Scott began his coaching career. He was previously a coach at Episcopal High School and has served as a director and coach for both the youth and high school programs at Twelve Baseball since 2019.
Portrait of Scott Moore
Campus & Facilities
The Bennett School is located in Houston, Texas, providing access to premier training facilities.
Our primary campus location serving the Greater Houston area
Elite baseball training session at Katy campus
Experience our comprehensive performance training programs in action
Events
We're planning exciting events for our Houston, Texas community. Stay tuned for announcements!
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