Coaches
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- Drafted in the 3rd round to Florida Marlins in 1997.
- MLB for 4 years; played professionally for 16 years.
- Played in Japan, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic.
- Won AA Batting title; tied National HR record in high school.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins.
- Fukuoka Hawks (Japan), Fortitudo Bologna (Italy), Gigantes (Dominican Republic).
- Cerveza Panama (Panama), Mexicali Aguila’s (Mexico), Team Philippines (WBC).
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Focuses on positivity and using adversity as a teaching tool.
- Motivates by encouraging players that anything is possible through hard work.
- Serves as a role model on and off the field.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Emphasizes being a great teammate, competing with passion, and dominating fundamentals.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Enjoys spending time with family, traveling, working out, and playing golf.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Work hard, surround yourself with better people, find good coaching, believe in yourself, and maintain humility and faith.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- High school standout at Damonte Ranch High School.
- Played Division 1 baseball at Saint Mary’s College; drafted by the Chicago White Sox.
- Played six years professionally, including three years in AAA.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Damonte Ranch High School, Saint Mary’s College, Chicago White Sox Organization.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Believes in building players’ self-confidence and encouraging them to embrace challenges.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Focuses on teaching life lessons and values that translate beyond the field.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Enjoys outdoor activities like golfing and hiking, reading, and spending time with family.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Focus on self-development and strive to be the best player, teammate, and person possible.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- High school standout, played at Sierra College and Shawnee State.
- Utility player with experience at multiple positions.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Galena High School, Sierra College, Shawnee State, Northern Nevada Baseball Club.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Focuses on building connections and fostering a strong team environment.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Aims to help players become independent and accountable individuals.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Enjoys golfing, basketball, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Embrace your unique techniques, work hard, and don’t measure your success against others.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- Played football and baseball in high school, college football at Yuba College.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- High school football and baseball coach for over 20 years in Nevada.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Detail-oriented approach emphasizing the importance of small efforts leading to big achievements.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Instills the value of hard work in all life aspects for success.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- High school football coach, enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, and lake visits.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Work obsessively on your passions and strive to be the hardest working individual in any room.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- High school All-State honors; continued success through junior college and university.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Played at Spanish Springs High School, Folsom Lake College, Lassen Community College, and William Jessup University.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Keeps players confident, focusing on fundamentals and accountability.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Aims to teach respect, responsibility, and a love for the game.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Enjoys spending time with close friends.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Trust the process, be coachable, and consistently grow your baseball IQ.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- 16-year professional playing career, 10 seasons in MLB, 2020 World Series Champion with LA Dodgers coaching staff.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Played for Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, and Chicago Cubs. Coached for the LA Dodgers.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Focuses on creating a positive and encouraging environment with individual relationships.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Strives to mold great players and responsible, contributing members of society.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Hunting, fishing, golfing, spending time with family, and fantasy football.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Embrace failure, be a student of the game, and push beyond your comfort zone.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- Grew up playing in NNBC, continued through high school until injuries ended his playing career.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Coached at Wooster High School and Northern Nevada Baseball Club.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Prefers personal conversations to guide players, ensuring they understand their development areas.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Aims to help players appreciate the game and give back to the community.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Enjoys watching sports, spending time with family and friends.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Persevere through challenges, learn from losses, and work hard towards your goals.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
- Played travel ball from age 7 through high school at Castro Valley.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
- Coached at Northern Nevada Baseball Club for 4 years.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
- Teaches the importance of hard work and discipline for success in baseball and beyond.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
- Encourages good morals and integrity in all aspects of life.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
- Enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
- Outwork everyone else and maintain an h3 work ethic.
Playing Career & Accomplishments:
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I started playing baseball at 5 years old and played all the way through college. In high school I was named Northern Nevada Defensive player of year and 1st team all region. My sophomore year of college I was named to the OEC all conference team.
Teams/Organizations Coached or Played For:
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I attended McQueen High School. In college, I played at Golden West College, Washington State University, and San Jose State University. I currently coach at Reno High School.
Motivation & Development Philosophy:
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I like to emphasize the importance of consistency and focus. Whether it is working on your swing or learning something outside of baseball, being consistent and present is essential to improving. To be successful, you have to focus on getting a little bit better every single day.
Beyond Baseball Skills:
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My goal is to teach my players how to maintain a consistent and high level work ethic. I believe confidence comes from your preparation. If my players feel prepared for baseball and for life, they will have the confidence they need to be successful at whatever they pursue.
Interests Outside of Coaching:
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Outside of baseball, I like to golf, play basketball, and spend time at the lake.
Advice for Aspiring Players:
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I would tell young players to try to get better every single day and have fun. Baseball is a game and it is meant to be fun. Enjoy every minute of it.
