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I have been playing baseball since I was 4 years old! I played my college ball at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland where I went on to set a couple records and ranked in the top 10 in other statistics. I played Shortstop, Third Base and Pitcher in college. I was selected to 2nd team all conference (MEAC) in 2004. I was selected to the Black College Baseball Elite Team in 2004. I was #245 on the top 250 Division 1 college hitters list. I finished ranked 3rd in career slugging percentage in the conference (MEAC). I rank #1 in single season Home runs at Coppin State University. I also rank #1 in single season doubles at Coppin State. I rank in the top 10 in 11 total categories at Coppin State. I played High School ball at Springbrook High School in Maryland where I played Shortstop, Center Field and Pitcher. I was selected to the 2nd team All- Metropolitan ( MD, VA and DC) in the year 2000. In 2001, I was selected to the Honorable Mention All- Metropolitan (MD, VA, and DC) team. In 2000, I was named to the Honorable Mention All County Team. In 2001 and 2002 I was named to the All County 1st Team. In 2002, I was selected to the Pre-Season All State (MD) Team. I was also selected to the All County All Star Team at shortstop as a senior.

I can help someone improve their game by focusing on fundamental drills for hitting, fielding and pitching based on their position. I will provide consistent practice with proper technique, incorporate drills that address specific weaknesses also while working on strengths to keep them sharp. I will encourage regular strength training to build power, speed, agility and awareness on the field.

A typical training session with me would begin with some warm ups. Arm stretches, jumping jacks, high knees, butt kicks etc... I will play catch to warm up their arms and to practice accuracy and mechanics while playing catch. Then I would move into defensive drills based on what needs to be worked on. Working on ground balls, pop ups, throwing to different bases from your position. Teaching proper technique for different fielding positions and and throwing mechanics. After fielding we would go to hitting drills. I t would be soft toss, tee work and/or pitching from me. Working on eye contact, plate discipline, and situational hitting. The session would end with some conditioning. Running bases, poles, or sprints.

The best coach I ever had was my little league coach Tom Egan. He allowed me to play above my age level growing up. He believed in me and and he pushed me to be great at an early age. He saw how much I loved the game at such an early age. He knew I wanted to be the best I could be so he was really hard on me because of the fire he saw inside me. He stayed late after practices to help me with hitting, situational hitting and fielding, taking extra ground balls and he was putting in just as much effort coaching me as I was playing. He saw something in me and wanted me to make the best of my chances. So the player I became has a whole lot to do with him and I appreciate him for building me into the person and player I am today.

You should know that my life evolves around children. I am an elementary school teacher, so teaching is my life. I care about the youth succeeding at anything they choose to do. I will show up and work hard to teach your child the right way to play the game of baseball and to have fun doing it, like I did growing up. It is important for me to make sure the kids enjoy what they do while learning how to do it. The will advance their skills with me!