Lavelle Morgan - Founder / Director of Operations & Lead National Advisor
Marc McKenner - CBSR Advisor – Melbourne, Australia
Marc brings extensive experience across playing, coaching, and professional scouting at both national and international levels. His background provides athletes with valuable insight into the development standards required to progress through elite baseball & softball pathways.
As a player, Marc represented Junior State and National teams from U14 through U18, before advancing to Senior State Representative level. He was also a member of the ABL Melbourne Monarchs U23 and Senior squad, competing within Australia’s premier professional league structure. Marc further expanded his playing career internationally, competing professionally in The Netherlands, gaining exposure to global player development systems.
Marc has built an impressive coaching résumé, including serving as Junior State Coach (U18) on four occasions and Co-Coach of the Australian U12 team at the IBA World Cup. At club level, he has held Head Coaching roles with Newport Baseball Club, Malvern Baseball Club, and East Belmont Baseball Club, as well as Charter Coach for the Melbourne Twins. He has also contributed as an Assistant Coach with Sunshine Baseball Club, Malvern Baseball Club, Williamstown Baseball Club, and East Belmont Baseball Club.
Internationally, Marc served as Head Coach of the Oosterhout Twins (Netherlands), further strengthening his global perspective on athlete development pathways.
Marc has also worked as an MLB Associate Scout for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants, providing professional-level evaluation experience and a deep understanding of the tools and attributes required to reach the next level.
With experience across multiple levels of the game and international environments, Marc provides CBSR athletes with knowledgeable guidance, honest evaluation, and a clear pathway toward collegiate opportunities.
Craig Wallace - International Baseball & Softball Advisor – New Zealand
Craig Wallace serves as an International Softball Advisor for College Baseball & Softball Recruiting (CBSR), bringing more than 40 years of experience in the game as a player, coach, and mentor.
Originally from New Zealand, Craig is a former New Zealand Black Sox player and an internationally respected coach who has worked across youth, high school, and national team environments. His deep knowledge of the game and passion for athlete development make him a valuable resource for softball players and families navigating the pathway to collegiate athletics.
Craig has built an impressive coaching career, including leading the Hutt Valley Women’s Team to National Fastpitch Championship titles and various youth teams including under 15’s, 17’s & 19’s to a number of National Titles and guiding St Patrick’s College Silverstream to its first New Zealand Secondary Schools Softball Championship in 2023. His ability to develop athletes and build strong team cultures has earned him recognition across the softball community.
On the international stage, Craig served as Head Coach of the Danish Men’s National Softball Team at the 2022 WBSC Softball World Cup and was later appointed Head Coach of the New Zealand Women’s National Team (White Sox), where he works with elite athletes competing at the highest levels of the sport.
As part of the CBSR advisory team, Craig provides valuable insight into international softball development and helps support CBSR’s mission of connecting athletes from around the world with opportunities to compete at the collegiate level in the United States.
Craig is passionate about mentoring young athletes, supporting families through the recruiting process, and helping players understand the standards and preparation required to succeed at the next level.
Markus Solbach - Head Advisor - Europe Region
Born in Dormagen, Germany, and later moved to the United States at the age of four, which is where I first fell in love with baseball. After returning to Germany, I developed through the German youth baseball system before moving to Melbourne, Australia to play club baseball and continue advancing my career.
In addition to club baseball in Australia, I pitched three seasons in the Australian Baseball League, gaining valuable experience against high-level international competition.
In 2011, I signed professionally with the Minnesota Twins, beginning my professional career. After several seasons in their organization, I spent half a season in independent baseball before signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where I played a further three seasons.
I later joined the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, working my way up to the Triple-A level from 2019 through 2021. In 2022, I competed at both the Double-A and Triple-A levels within the Detroit Tigers organization.
Unfortunately, Tommy John surgery brought my playing career to an end. Since then, I have transitioned into coaching while continuing to play and contribute to the growth of baseball back in Germany, using my professional experience to help develop the next generation of athletes.