Eduardo Acosta-Gonzalez
Coach (847)387-2928
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Skilled Baseball Coach with advanced training in physical education and fitness. Enjoys inspiring others to commit to achieving long-term goals. Well versed in all facets of competitive baseball programs including organization, direction, and administration. Hands-on leader with diversified talents in coaching, managing, staffing, and recruiting quality student-athletes. Professional Infielder and Hitting Instructor with over 30 years of baseball experience as a player and coach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Baseball Coach
Judson University
Elgin, IL
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted coaches in developing practice plans and strategies for upcoming games.
- Created scouting reports on opponents before each game.
- Monitored student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA / NAIA rules and regulations.
- Organized team travel arrangements and accommodations.
- Supervised team practices, warm-ups, drills, scrimmages, and other activities.
- Conducted individual meetings with players to discuss their performance and progress.
- Helped develop player skills through instruction and guidance during practices and games.
- Attended coaches' meetings to review game strategy and plan future athletic events.
- Recruited prospective student athletes by attending high school baseball games, tournaments, showcases.
- Maintained accurate records of team statistics such as batting averages and earned run averages.
- Oversaw the development of strength training programs for players to improve athleticism.
- Coordinated team fundraising efforts for new equipment or travel expenses.
- Managed budgeting for the program's needs such as uniforms, supplies.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events such as clinics or camps for local youth teams.
- Analyzed video footage of past performances to identify areas for improvement both individually and collectively.
- Collaborated with medical staff in addressing any injuries suffered by players during practices or games.
- Adhered to university policies related to safety protocols while traveling away from campus.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization.
- Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
Assistant Coach, Infield Outfield & Hitting
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Oversee daily Infield, Outfield, and hitting routines, development programs, game day management, and scouting reports
- Independent judgment and ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, and flexible.
- Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing sensitive information.
- High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Head Coach
29ers Baseball, Midwest Reds, Baseball Factory, D1 Prime Fastpitch
Lisle, IL
07.2016 - 01.2022
- Scouted and coached 75 players in the last two years who received D1 Baseball Scholarships to major power conferences (Big Ten, SEC, Missouri Valley, Big 12, Pac-12, Big East) and Mid Major Universities
Tournament President & Head Coach
Top Tier Baseball LLC / Windy City Baseball
La Grange, IL
05.2010 - 01.2022
- Organized a mix of local and regional clubs to showcase top tier athletes in a central location convenient for college recruiters and professional scouts in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas and the Midwest
Area Scout
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee, WI
09.1998 - 10.2000
- Focused on sourcing baseball players displaying strong work ethic, respect for the game and loyalty to Milwaukee fans
Professional Baseball Player
Milwaukee Brewers & Montreal Expos
Chandler, AZ & Palm Beach, FL
05.1993 - 09.1998
- Enhanced time management skills and work ethic to become a disciplined athlete focused on winning games while handling the extreme pressure of professional sports
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
South University-online
Savannah, GA12-2026
Associate of Arts - Business Marketing
Muscatine Community College
Muscadine, AL05-1993
Skills
- Synergy Sports world-class cloud-based video and analytics system to baseball efficient
- Trackman / Yakkertech analytics efficient
- Rapsodo baseball technology efficient
- Data Analyst(R,SQL,Excel,R-Studio) Strategic Problem Solver
- Baseball Operations Associate
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach
Judson University
08.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Coach, Infield Outfield & Hitting
Northern Illinois University
01.2022 - 07.2022
Head Coach
29ers Baseball, Midwest Reds, Baseball Factory, D1 Prime Fastpitch
07.2016 - 01.2022
Tournament President & Head Coach
Top Tier Baseball LLC / Windy City Baseball
05.2010 - 01.2022
Area Scout
Milwaukee Brewers
09.1998 - 10.2000
Professional Baseball Player
Milwaukee Brewers & Montreal Expos
05.1993 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
South University-online
Associate of Arts - Business Marketing
Muscatine Community College