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I will provide a breakdown of your mechanics to assist you in improving in game performance.
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I will first breakdown your mechanics and then build up your confidence and skills.
Coaching Philosophy
The Game of Baseball: Just about every athlete that plays a sport has played the game of baseball at one point in their life. The first sport that we all love to play is baseball. Baseball is the ultimate team sport that allows for one to stand out as an individual. Baseball is a game, but it teaches us life lessons. It provides many athletes an outlet to have a better life and to accomplish their dreams. Coaching: What is the coaches’ job? The coach has many responsibilities. The biggest responsibility/job of a coach is to provide leadership and direction for the players, other coaches, and his program as a whole. I believe that as a coach, another responsibility is to get the most out of my players on and off the field. By this I mean that a coach should put in the time and effort to maximize all the potential talent that the player has as a little league, high school, college, or major league baseball player. I did not get into coaching to live through my players. I became a coach so that I can teach the game of baseball so to help provide educational and professional opportunities for student athletes just as someone did for me. As previously mention, baseball teaches us life lessons. Through my coaching, I try to get players to be tough competitors to compete on a daily basis. I want them to know that in life and baseball, nothing will be given to them. Also, I teach that hard work pays off and whatever you put into it is what you get out of it. Personally, I know that when the game is taught the right way, players will demonstrate good sportsmanship and class. When players are taught how to show good sportsmanship and class then they will understand how to handle winning and losing. The Student-Athlete: It is an honor to have the title of student-athlete. Everyone cannot be a student-athlete. I believe that all student-athletes should be schooled on the meaning of the title. All players regardless of the sport they play needs to understand that they are students first and an athlete second. If they cannot take care of their responsibilities in the classroom then they will not have the privilege to be on the field. Once again, what you put into it is what you get out of it (a life lesson used in the classroom as well as baseball). If a player cannot put forth the same effort in the classroom as they do on the field then they do not need to play, regardless of how good of an athlete they are. Student-athletes need to know that sports can be taken away, but an education and what they learn will stay with them. In closing, I would like to reiterate that baseball is a game loved by millions. With that said, it is not life or death. For the two to two and a half hours spent practicing and playing games, baseball is the most important thing at that time. Once that time span is over, it is over and you have to move on win or lose. It is important for the student-athlete to feel excited after a win and disappointment after a loss. However, it is equally important to understand that tomorrow is a new day and they have to move on win or lose.
Experience
Cincinnati Reds - Associate Scout
Associate Scout
Jan 2020- Identify potential future professional baseball players - Evaluate prospects utilizing the five tool scale - Compose and submit evaluations on potential prospects to the area supervisor for the MLB draft
TEC Baseball Academy at Georgetown University - Professional Baseball Coordinator
Professional Baseball Coordinator
Aug 2015- Assists in the fine tuning and development of baseball skills in the areas of: hitting, pitching, defensive skills, base running, and the mental aspect of the game at camps
Atlanta Braves Nike RBI - Coach
Coach/Instructor
Aug 2023- RBI Fall Development program - 44 Classic - RBI Summer League Assists in the fine tuning and development of baseball skills in the areas of: hitting, pitching, defensive skills, base running, and the mental aspect of the game.
Maquis Grissom Baseball Association - Pitching Coach
Pitching Coach
Jun 2023Assisted in the fine tuning and development of pitchers with a focus on conditioning the arm through long tossing, pitching mechanics, arm care, and the mental aspect for select tournaments.
Outlaws Travel Baseball - Coach/Pitching Coordinator
Coach/Pitching Coordinator
Aug 2020 - Dec 2022- Organized weekly practice plans for team - Worked with young players to help them achieve a better knowledge of the game of baseball - Worked with players in one on one setting outside of practice to improve their skills - Interacted with players' parents in order to ensure satisfaction with the services that Outlaws Baseball provided.
Ninth Inning Baseball - Coach
Coach
Aug 2016 - Jul 2020- Organized weekly practice plans for team - Worked with young players to help them achieve a better knowledge of the game of baseball - Worked with players in one on one setting outside of practice to improve their skills - Interacted with players' parents in order to ensure satisfaction with the services that Outlaws Baseball provided.
Baltimore Orioles - Associated Scout
Associate Scour
Jun 2012 - Dec 2019- Located potential professional baseball players - Evaluated prospects based on the five tool scale - Wrote and submitted reports based on evaluation to area supervisor for the MLB draft
America’s Baseball Camps - Coordinator/Instructor
Coordinator/Instructor
Jul 2006 - Dec 2015- Designed daily camp schedule - Instructed ages 6 -18 on the fundamentals of the game of baseball. - Assisted in the fine tuning and development of new baseball skills in the areas of: hitting, pitching, defensive skills, base running, and the mental aspect.
Langston Hughes High School - Heas Baseball Coach
Head Baseball Coach
Aug 2010 - May 2012● Oversaw the varsity team and coordinate the junior varsity program with the school, athletes, parents, and community. ● Responsible for checking equipment in and out, keeping a correct inventory, cleaning, and storing of equipment. ● Responsible for local and state reports to include: a. Eligibility reports b. Transportation requests c. Official reports and financial reports d. Weekly, Semester and end-of-year student academic reports e. Complete requisitions for supplies and services. ● Implemented a year round program that focus
Westlake High School - Head Baseball Coach
Head Baseball. Oach
Aug 2007 - May 2009● Oversaw the varsity team and coordinate the junior varsity program with the school, athletes, parents, and community. ● Responsible for checking equipment in and out, keeping a correct inventory, cleaning, and storing of equipment. ● Responsible for local and state reports to include: a. Eligibility reports b. Transportation requests c. Official reports and financial reports d. Weekly, Semester and end-of-year student academic reports e. Complete requisitions for supplies and services. ● Implemented a year round program that focus
Georgia State University - D1 Player
D1 Player
Jan 2001 - May 2003Division 1 Baseball Player (pitcher)
Howard University - D1 Baseball Player
D1 Baseball Player
Aug 1998 - May 2000D1 Two - Way Player (outfielder, pitcher)
Education
Sports Management Worldwide
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020Certificate in Baseball General Manager and Scouting
Walden University
Jun 2007 - Dec 2009Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership
Georgia State University
Jan 2001 - May 2004Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education State of Georgia Professional Educator Certificate
Driveline Baseball
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022Driveline certification in Youth Baseball Development
