About Us

About REPA Academy

Welcome to REPA Academy, where passion meets performance. Our academy is dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering a love for the game in every student. Whether you’re looking to improve your skills, train with the best, or simply enjoy the sport, REPA Academy is your home. Join us and be a part of a community that celebrates excellence and teamwork.

Meet The Coaches

Rafael Emilio Pinela

Rafael Pineda is a former professional baseball player with 10 years of experience. His baseball journey started at Crowley High School where he was a 4-year letterman. During his post graduate summer, Rafael helped the Dallas Tigers reach the Connie Mack World Series where he tossed 6 innings of shut out baseball against the Four Corners Thunder at the tournament. During his post graduate summer in 2009, Rafael accepted a scholarship offer to pitch at Texas A&M University. During his freshman fall semester, Rafael injured his throwing shoulder leading to rotator cuff and labrum surgery which caused him to miss his sophomore season as well.

Justin Cooper

Born & raised in Fort Worth, a 4 year letterman out of North Crowley high school. Junior year of high school, he committed to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (sunbelt conference) where he redshirted his freshman year then got a little playing time his 2nd year before transferring. Transferring to Ranger Junior College, where he spent 1 year as the full time shortstop, hitting above .300 in the best juco college conference in Texas. After one season, he was able to commit again to another division 1 program in Houston, Texas named Texas Southern University.

Our Mission

At REPA Academy, our mission is to nurture and develop athletes by providing top-tier, personalized baseball training that enhances their skills, supports their mental and physical well-being and prepares them for success both on and off the field.

Developing Talent: We strive to identify and cultivate the unique talents of each athlete through personalized training programs designed to push their limits and expand their capabilities.

Promoting Sportsmanship: We teach our athletes the importance of fair play, respect for others, and the value of teamwork. Our goal is to instill a lifelong appreciation for the positive impact of good sportsmanship.

Encouraging Academic Excellence: Understanding that success on the field is complemented by achievement in academics, we encourage our students to excel in their studies and provide support where necessary.

Building Community: We aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment where athletes from diverse backgrounds can come together to learn, grow, and succeed. We believe in the power of community to inspire and uplift.

Fostering Resilience: In sports and life, challenges are inevitable. At REPA Academy, we prepare our athletes to face these challenges with confidence and resilience, teaching them to persevere and learn from every experience.