Q: How long have you played sports?
A: I played football and ran track in middle school. A little basketball as well, but baseball has always been my sport, I started when I was three. It was kind of always the one I was best at and I think that made me like baseball the best and continue with it.
Q: How long have you been coaching?
A: I’ve been coaching since I graduated in 2015 from college, from UT Permian Basin.
Q: Where did you play baseball in high school or college?
A: I went to Rowlett High School, and I played there. Then I played at Cedar Valley. I played at UT Permian Basin and then I played four seasons of independent baseball, it’s a professional baseball. It’s pretty much like minor leagues, but the only difference is those teams are not attached to a major league club.
Q: What position did you play?
A: I was outfield and pitcher in high school and in my freshman year in college. For my sophomore year on, I was a pitcher.
Q: Who was your biggest supporter in your sport domain?
A: Oh, definitely my family. They have definitely always been there supporting me since I was three until now.
They are still supporting me through my baseball journey. So definitely my mom and dad. They’re awesome.
Q: How about your favorite sports stars?
A: I’m a Texas Rangers fan, but one player that really stands out to me is probably Mike Trout from the Angels. He’s just got a good character and does things right. He’s not a flashy guy or anything like that. He just does what you’re supposed to do, and high character and plays the game.
Q: Who is your favorite baseball team and player?
A: I’m a Texas Rangers fan, but one player that really stands out to me is Mike Trout from the LA Angels. He has a good character and does things right. He’s not a flashy guy or anything like that. He does what you’re supposed to do and plays the game right. He’s respectful outside of the community and all those good things.
Q: What’s your favorite part about coaching?
A: Obviously, winning games and building relationships with the players is awesome. But my favorite part is when that kid gets a scholarship, or he signs to a school that he really likes and he’s excited to go. I think that’s my favorite part by far, helping them get there.
Q: What inspired you to begin coaching?
A: Probably my freshman year or so in college, I knew I wanted to coach because baseball is my passion. If I didn’t play baseball, I don’t know how far I would of pursued my academics. I see what playing baseball at this level can provide for you.
I went to Cedar Valley, I was able to play, I was close to home, and (baseball) really kept me in school, kept me inspired.
I kept going (to school) just because I had opportunities to keep playing baseball. I know it does the same for every player that comes through a program. That’s what inspired me, helping those guys continue school, hopefully be part of a good winning team, have fun, and get a degree and be set up for life.
