- 4th Season as Head Coach of Wilson College
Started the program and went 21-13 in the inaugural season- Led the conference in pitching and defense
Made the conference playoffsDuring his time at St. Mary’s Catholic High School he was 123-28 and sent 22 players to play in collegeAssistant coach at his alma mater, Dematha HS where they won 2 private school state championships during his tenurePlayed at UMBC and Winthrop University before playing some independent ball in the Frontier and Atlantic leagueIn 2000 he also had some time in the Baltimore Orioles organization- Make sure kids go to a good fit. (no D1 or bust)
You have to adapt as a coach and get better. - Never get rid of some of my old schools ways but will adapt with new tendencies
Thank each school for their recruitment no matter if you have no intention of going thereBe available for all my players!Once the kids know they sincerely care for them they will want to play for you!There are certain things you do every time you step on the ballfield. Respect the gamePost pre and post practice jobsPhoenix challenge - end of fall challenge with teamsNo cookie cutters. Let players play to their strengths within the programYou can’t get up and down for games you have to stay a little bit above the normHave the kids buy into your and your goals. Buy into you firstThe best team police themselves. If the coach has to police them it will be a long yearApp “headspace” - meditation app to help shut the brain down- First part of practice to help breathing and get yourself in control and slow things down
Never say no to a coach right away. You never know what will happen. After the academic/financial package you will get around at least 40% if you do well academically.Wilson athletic website (cell phone or office number)
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