Meet the 2025 Mercer Island Select Coaches!

“My favorite part of coaching youth baseball is witnessing the joy and growth in young players as they build comradery and develop their skills.”

“I love being able to bring the Mercer Island community together through coaching. It's not just the players and coaches who are on the team, but the Moms, Dads, siblings, Grandparents and entire friends and community that are on this team with us. Mercer Island is a special community to coach in and I'm grateful to play a part in it.”

“Kids + team sports = awesome and coaching gives me the best seat in the house.”

“I have always loved playing sports and when I was done playing, I always loved teaching sports. I coached Mercer Island HS for 12 years and after having kids I now coach Mercer Island Select Baseball.”

“My favorite thing about coaching is helping kids develop and being part of their journey.”

“My favorite part about coaching is to see how much progress they make. It's a privilege to be a part of their growth and development, both on and off the field.”

“I love baseball because it teaches me and my players valuable life lessons - how to handle adversity, learn from mistakes, and keep pushing forward no matter the challenge. The game isn’t about perfection; it’s about growth, resilience, and giving your best effort one pitch at a time. Whether you win or lose, baseball teaches you to stay focused, stay humble, and always be ready for the next opportunity.”

“One of the greatest rewards of coaching is helping each player develop into the best version of themselves and then bringing that together to help the team collectively achieve something they didn't think was possible.”

“My youth was consumed by team sports. Coaches taught me the importance of Teamwork, Attitude, and Discipline. Coaching is my path to give back to a community that always provided for me. Teaching our boys how to play as a TEAM provides experience they will always value.”