After 3 years at HCC and 9 total years working in college baseball, it's time for me to step away.
As the responsibilities of adulthood have grown, It eventually reached a point to where I simply couldn't make coaching college baseball work anymore.
I'm incredibly grateful for the memories this game has given me since my playing career ended. From being a student assistant and earning a ring with the University of Tampa's 2019 National Championship team, to landing my first coaching job at Monroe College and helping turn that program from 7 wins to 31 wins in two seasons, to spending the last three years at HCC helping build it back up into a competitive program.
We had our first winning season at HCC in a long time and were building something special with local players at the forefront. It hurts to leave knowing the foundation has been laid and the program is on the cusp of taking another big step forward.
Building relationships with coaches and players, and watching individuals and teams grow and accomplish things together, never got old.
I also wouldn't be where I am without the head coaches who gave me opportunities, invested in me, and were willing to put their names on mine.
The lessons they taught and the values they preached: work ethic, consistency, toughness, humility, and selflessness, really do carry over into every part of life. It isn’t just coach- speak. Those lessons make you a better man, and I can personally attest to that.
I'll still stay involved in the game on a smaller scale for now and will occasionally share content to give players and families a little more transparency on how to get their foot in the door and stay in college baseball. A lot of the best information comes directly from college coaches, but it's often hard to access, isn't always marketable, and sometimes isn't what people want to hear. That leaves room for others to step in and sell hardworking families on a dream instead of giving them an honest picture of what it actually takes. Hopefully I can help make the process a little more transparent.
I've also been working on a project that's already helping a handful of Florida families save a lot of money on college tuition. I'm excited to finally share it with the rest of the state soon.
At the end of the day, the goal has never really changed. It's always been about helping people grow, reach their potential, and get where they want to go. That mission will just be taking place in different environments for the time being.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey. ⚾️✌️
As the responsibilities of adulthood have grown, It eventually reached a point to where I simply couldn't make coaching college baseball work anymore.
I'm incredibly grateful for the memories this game has given me since my playing career ended. From being a student assistant and earning a ring with the University of Tampa's 2019 National Championship team, to landing my first coaching job at Monroe College and helping turn that program from 7 wins to 31 wins in two seasons, to spending the last three years at HCC helping build it back up into a competitive program.
We had our first winning season at HCC in a long time and were building something special with local players at the forefront. It hurts to leave knowing the foundation has been laid and the program is on the cusp of taking another big step forward.
Building relationships with coaches and players, and watching individuals and teams grow and accomplish things together, never got old.
I also wouldn't be where I am without the head coaches who gave me opportunities, invested in me, and were willing to put their names on mine.
The lessons they taught and the values they preached: work ethic, consistency, toughness, humility, and selflessness, really do carry over into every part of life. It isn’t just coach- speak. Those lessons make you a better man, and I can personally attest to that.
I'll still stay involved in the game on a smaller scale for now and will occasionally share content to give players and families a little more transparency on how to get their foot in the door and stay in college baseball. A lot of the best information comes directly from college coaches, but it's often hard to access, isn't always marketable, and sometimes isn't what people want to hear. That leaves room for others to step in and sell hardworking families on a dream instead of giving them an honest picture of what it actually takes. Hopefully I can help make the process a little more transparent.
I've also been working on a project that's already helping a handful of Florida families save a lot of money on college tuition. I'm excited to finally share it with the rest of the state soon.
At the end of the day, the goal has never really changed. It's always been about helping people grow, reach their potential, and get where they want to go. That mission will just be taking place in different environments for the time being.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey. ⚾️✌️
