About JK Select Baseball
Our philosophy
At JK Select, we believe developing championship-level athletes requires more than drills and strategy. It requires coaches who understand the power of emotional intelligence. This approach helps us meet players where they are, build genuine trust, and develop the mental and emotional tools athletes need to perform under pressure.
By integrating this framework and Jason Kidd's philosophy into every practice, game, and coaching conversation, we're teaching baseball while developing young leaders who understand themselves, communicate effectively, and bring out the best in their teammates.
Jason Kidd
An NBA Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and NBA champion across 19 seasons, Jason Kidd built his career on a lesson from his own playing days: no matter how talented you are, you can't do it alone. He founded JK Select to teach young athletes the same principles that drive elite performance in the pros — the skills to play the game, and the mindset to compete, grow, and lead well beyond the field.
Tate Caraway
Tate Caraway brings nearly a decade of national travel-baseball leadership to JK Select. He previously served as National Program Director for the Garciaparra Baseball Group and co-owns Alpha Prime Baseball Club and Dude Day Baseball Camps, a premier West Coast showcase. Known for pairing elite development with an athlete-first approach, he has helped hundreds of players earn collegiate opportunities.
Brandon Chancellor
Brandon Chancellor brings more than two decades in amateur and travel baseball to JK Select. He played collegiately at Navarro College — under current Oklahoma head coach Skip Johnson — and Texas State, and has coached travel ball since 2004, guiding hundreds of players to the college and professional ranks. His command of the recruiting landscape adds real depth to the staff.
Mike Phelps
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round of the 2005 MLB Draft out of Central Missouri State, Mike Phelps played six professional seasons before moving into player development. Now in his 11th year coaching travel baseball, he has helped hundreds of athletes reach the collegiate and professional levels while emphasizing discipline, preparation, and character.
KJ Alexander
KJ Alexander played four seasons at Dallas Baptist University before signing with the New York Yankees and reaching Double-A. Since moving into youth baseball in 2016, he has guided players through development and recruiting while helping lead JK Select's program operations, franchise support, and national expansion.
Peak Performance Through Emotional Intelligence
JK Select has partnered with Iron Advocate Mindset to bring a proven approach to developing championship-level athletes—one that goes beyond physical skill to build the mental and emotional foundation required for sustained excellence. Jason Kidd's legendary career exemplifies this philosophy. From orchestrating plays on the floor to leading the Dallas Mavericks to an NBA championship as head coach, his success has always been rooted in emotional intelligence: the ability to read the game, connect with teammates, make decisions under pressure, and elevate those around him. These aren't just athletic skills—they're life skills.
Through IAM's evidence-based programs grounded in the principles of Finding Polaris, JK Select athletes learn to harness emotional intelligence for peak performance. Players develop self-awareness, build resilience, communicate effectively under pressure, and cultivate the mental clarity that separates good athletes from great ones. By teaching young players to understand and manage their emotions—both on and off the field—we're not just building better competitors. We're building better leaders, teammates, and people.