Holden Capps
1905 NW Dearborn. Lawton,OK
Summary
Dedicated Baseball Coach passionate about the game and successfully leading high-quality programs. Effective at collaborating with players, coaches and community, helping to create challenging and well-supported competitions. Outstanding scout and recruiter. Very analytically knowledgeable, which has reshaped the game over recent years.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Baseball Player
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City, MO
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Interacted professionally with press, fans, players, and individuals from other teams.
- Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
- Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time, leading to sharp time management skills.
Professional Baseball Player
Mayaguez Indios (LBPRC - MLB Winter League)
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Learned how to navigate in a foreign area, as well as gained knowledge and a understanding of a different way of life.
- Developed and maintained key relationships with fellow athletes, coaching staff and managers.
Baseball Coach
SW Oklahoma Shockers
Lawton, OK
05.2016 - Current
- Coached players on specific position requirements, including but not limited to, pitching, fielding, and catching.
- Developed plans for travel to play opposing teams.
- Exercised effective communication with members of the community and team, acting as a liaison and public face for the organization.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Supervised and coordinated staff, assessing program details and experts in each role.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
Baseball Instructor
D-Bat Lawton
Lawton, OK
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Coordinated special events such as training camps and position specific programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
08.2013 - 05.2015
No Degree - Kinesiology & Sociology
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Pursuing my bachelors degree in Kinesiology, with roughly 35 hours remaining.
No Degree - Communication Studies
Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
Skills
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Reading Comprehension
- Nutritional Advising
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Personal Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Practice Planning and Management
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Analytical Skills and Knowledge (Rapsodo & Trackman)
- Leadership Qualities
Accomplishments
- 11th in the country in strikeouts per game at Redlands Community College. (2015)
- C-USA Pitcher of the Week. (April 2016)
- MIAA All Conference & MIAA Scholar Athlete. (2017)
- Drafted by Kansas City Royals in the 8th round. (2017)
- 4 MiLB League Championships
- 2017 Pioneer League All Star
- 2019 Led High A in HLD's (10) - had five more in AA that year. Finished top 3 in all minor leagues. (2019)
- 3.90 ERA in 98 games during professional career, all with the Kansas City Royals organization, over a six year span. (2017-2022)
Timeline
Professional Baseball Player - Mayaguez Indios (LBPRC - MLB Winter League)
10.2019 - 02.2021
Baseball Instructor - D-Bat Lawton
08.2018 - 03.2021
Professional Baseball Player - Kansas City Royals
06.2017 - 07.2022
Baseball Coach - SW Oklahoma Shockers
05.2016 - Current
Redlands Community College - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts And General Studies
08.2013 - 05.2015
University of Central Oklahoma - No Degree, Kinesiology & Sociology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte - No Degree, Communication Studies
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