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.
