Before joining Sports U, she was a stay-at-home mom and military wife, as her husband served 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard before retiring in Louisiana. Both of her daughters played travel and high school ball, with one continuing to play NAIA college softball, earning All-Conference, Scholar Athlete, and Gold Glove honors. They both trained with Chad Fortenberry, who did a great job coaching them.

2009 graduate and state champion at Northshore High School 5A state MVP. Drafted in the 43rd round by the Dodgers. Played at Southeastern, Delgado and graduated with a physical education degree from Delta State. Specializes in hitting and catching.

Played at Marion Abramson High School from 1966-1970 and received a baseball scholarship from Whitworth College where he played from 1970-1971. Coached and mentored by one of the greats in the New Orleans Recreation Department, Coach Charlie Hickman.

Graduated from Pearl River in 1993, earning 1st Team All-District, All-Metro, and All-State Honorable Mention honors. Played at Gulf Coast Community College for two years. As a father of seven, he's been coaching baseball and softball for 15 years. Most of his children have trained with the amazing Sports U coaching staff!

Was 1st team All-State in 2003 at Patterson High School. Drafted by the Pirates in the 39th round. Pitched for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Auburn, and Western Kentucky. Pitched for the Bad Homburg Hornets in Germany.  Pitching coach for Pascagoula High School, Morgan City High School and Northshore Prospects.

Over 35 years experience developing baseball and softball players. Started coaching at age 11 with his father. Graduated Redeemer High School in 1988 and attended Delgado from 1989-1990 before signing with the Cleveland Indians where he played for 3 years. He specializes in catching and hitting for both boys and girls.

Started coaching baseball in 1968 at age 15 in the NORD program. Since moving to Slidell in 1983, he coached youth baseball at SBBA, winning numerous championships. From 1995-1999 he coached AAU baseball winning 5 straight State Championships and 1 National Championship. Currently the assistant coach for the NHS Metro Team.

Originally from Slidell, he played baseball at Northshore High School from 2016 to 2019. His passion for the game took him to Southeastern Louisiana University, where he played for five years. During his time with the Lions, he contributed to a conference championship and set the record for the most outfield assists. He is now excited to share his love for baseball and help others develop their skills and appreciation for the sport.

Played at Salmen High for coach Bill Morris from 1991-1995 and was selected All-District, All-Parish and All-State. Played at Delgado Community College from 1995-1997 under Coach Joe Scheurman. Played at Nicholls State for Coach Jim Pizzalato from 1997-1999. Member of the 1990's Southland Conference All-Decade Team.

A graduate of Loyola University, where he also started as a pitcher for four years. Played for the Pope John Paul II Baseball team where he was All-Parish, District MVP and All-State honorable mention in 1991. Currently teaches Physical Education and serves as the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach at Clearwood, Jr. High.

Graduated from Salmen High School in 2019 and played at Lyon College. After an injury, returned home and began coaching at Salmen as an assistant for two years, followed by a year as an assistant at Pope John Paul. Now serves as the head coach at Salmen High School.

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