AARON VORACHEK
Davie,FL
Summary
With 27 years of experience in scouting and coaching baseball, my goal is to leverage my expertise to contribute to the growth and success of your organization. Passionate about helping players reach their full potential and thrive on the field, I aim to enhance individual athletes' performance and contribute to the team's overall success. With a proven track record in developing talent and fostering a positive team culture, I am confident in my ability to make a significant impact within your organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD BASEBALL COACH/Teacher
Archbishop McCarthy High School
2018.01 - Current
- Hired to take over National Powerhouse Program that won 7 State Championships and 2 National Championships since 2010
- In 2021, guided the team to a 5A State Runner-Up, ranked Nationally as high as #5 in 2023 and #20 in 2024.
Director/Coach
East Coast Sox
2022.08 - Current
- Director of the South Florida division of the East Coast Sox
- Coach of the South Florida division and the 18u scout team in the fall at the WWBA in Jupiter, FL.
HEAD BASEBALL COACH/INSTRUCTOR
Bossier Parish Community College
2005.08 - 2016.05
- Fulfilled all responsibilities of Head Baseball Coach: won 272 games in 11 seasons, ranked as high as #11 in the National Junior College Athletic Association, had 52 players selected as All-Conference, 8 players selected to All-Region, and 2 named All-American
- In 2013, had a Freshman of the Year; in 2011, a Rawlings Gold Glove award winner; and in 2010, a Rawlings Big Stick Award winner
- Additionally, 21 of my players and NLI commitments have gone in the MLB amateur draft; 82 of my players moved on to NCAA D1 schools; and 46 of my players moved on to NAIA and NCAA D2 and D3 member schools
- All of these accomplishments, under my direction, while competing in the Texas East Athletic Conference in Region 14.
MLB SCOUT
Miami Marlins/Montreal Expos
2001.01 - 2004.08
- Scouted the States of Louisiana, Northeast Texas, and Southern Arkansas, established contact with coaches and possible prospects, developed a database of coaches and future prospects, as well as organized and performed workouts for area prospects.
HEAD BASEBALL COACH
Northwest Collegiate Baseball League
1998.06 - 1999.08
- Led the Portland Bucks to the Championship Series in 1998 and 1999
- Responsibilities included all facets of coaching, including coaching third base, implementing offensive and defensive plays, calling offensive and defensive plays, making pitching changes, and providing instruction for all positions and hitters.
INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Bossier Parish Community College
2004.08 - 2005.07
- Served as Hitting and Catching Coach and fulfilled duties as primary recruiter
- Taught first aid, and assisted with fundraising, administrative requirements, and defensive positioning.
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Centenary College
2002.06 - 2003.07
- Served as Hitting and Infield Coach
- Also responsible for coaching third base, coordinating the offense and defense, practice planning, recruiting, assisting with field maintenance, and assisting with fundraising.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR
Skip Bertman's Grand Slam
2001.03 - 2002.06
- Responsibilities included private hitting, pitching, and fielding instruction
- Also responsible for running clinics at the facility.
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Glendale Community College
1999.08 - 2000.12
- Instructed catchers and hitters
- Responsibilities also included recruiting, charting opposing hitters and aligning the outfield accordingly, and assistance with field maintenance.
CAMP SITE LEADER
Arizona Diamondbacks Training Centers
2000.05 - 2000.11
- Provided camp site management at various sites throughout the state of Arizona
- Responsibilities included planning daily camp activities, coordinating other coaches' daily responsibilities, instruction in all facets of the game, and leading mass instruction talks on hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing, and baserunning.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
University of Portland
1998.06 - 1999.08
- Responsibilities included instructing catchers and assisting with hitters, coaching first base, and assisting with field maintenance and equipment repair.
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Portland State University
1997.08 - 1998.06
- Helped plan, organize, and instruct baseball practice
- Specific duties included planning daily practice, instructing catchers, assisting with hitters, infielders, and outfielders, aligning defense, coaching first base, recruiting players, and organizing with coaches for campus visits, and implementing a recruiting database with weekly updates.
Education
Master of Science - Post Secondary Education Administration
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.1996
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05.1994
Skills
Outstanding in game management
Ability to coach all positions
Great organizational skills
Ability to hit fungo and throw BP
Rapsodo Certified
Trackman Knowledge
Accomplishments
- MASTER OF SCIENCE, Education, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Portland, OR, 1999, 3.77 overall
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Physical Education, UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA, Pensacola, FL, 1996, 3.49 overall
Playingexperience
- Catcher at Yavapai College during the 1993 NJCAA National Champions year, and 1994 season
- Catcher at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1995
- Catcher and pitcher at the University of West Florida in 1996
References
- DAVE DANGLER, Current Northwest area scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, former Asst. Coach at University of Notre Dame and University of Washington, my Head Coach at Yavapai College, and boss at Portland State University (competed in the Pac 10), 360-609-1768
- DAVE CROWSON, Current Philadelphia Phillies National Cross Checker, 979-676-0658
- JOE JORDAN, Former Baltimore Orioles Scouting Director, former Philadelphia Phillies Farm Director, current Pro Scout with the Texas Rangers, 405-203-1468
- MARK WILLOUGHBY, Former Area Scout with the Florida Marlins, current director/coach East Coast Sox, 985-320-5362
- STAN MEEK, Former Scouting Director with the Florida Marlins, 405-329-2226
- DAREK BRAUNECKER, Current MLPBA with Frontline, 501-350-5482
- CLIFF TERRACUSO, International Scout for the San Diego Padres, 561-350-1453
- ALEX SLATTERY, Current MLBPA and former Area Scout for the Chicago White Sox, 678-428-2181
- RALPH REYES, Current Chicago Cubs Area Scout, 305-525-4105
- NICK AVILA, Current Detroit Tigers Area Scout, 954-325-4724
- GREG BROWN, Minor League Hitting Coordinator, Chicago Cubs, former Head Baseball Coach NSU, 954-882-9167
- PEPE ORTEGA, Former Area Scout with the Chicago White Sox, 954-551-3038
Certification
Rhapsodo Certified
Timeline
Director/Coach
East Coast Sox
2022.08 - Current
HEAD BASEBALL COACH/Teacher
Archbishop McCarthy High School
2018.01 - Current
HEAD BASEBALL COACH/INSTRUCTOR
Bossier Parish Community College
2005.08 - 2016.05
INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Bossier Parish Community College
2004.08 - 2005.07
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Centenary College
2002.06 - 2003.07
PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR
Skip Bertman's Grand Slam
2001.03 - 2002.06
MLB SCOUT
Miami Marlins/Montreal Expos
2001.01 - 2004.08
CAMP SITE LEADER
Arizona Diamondbacks Training Centers
2000.05 - 2000.11
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Glendale Community College
1999.08 - 2000.12
HEAD BASEBALL COACH
Northwest Collegiate Baseball League
1998.06 - 1999.08
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
University of Portland
1998.06 - 1999.08
ASSISTANT BASEBALL COACH
Portland State University
1997.08 - 1998.06
Master of Science - Post Secondary Education Administration
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Yavapai College