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Pat Leach

Pat Leach

Dallas,TX

Summary

Pat is an accomplished Christian leader in the sports industry with over 10 years executive leadership experience as Vice President of Operations and Coach Relations and over 20 years coaching at both the collegiate and high school level. Pat has excellent communication skills with players, coaches, parents and community stakeholders. He has a proven track record of setting high expectations that athletes and coaches meet and exceed. Pat has advised hundreds of student athletes (of all sports) in obtaining opportunities to play their sport(s) at the college level. He’s coached over 100 baseball players taken in the MLB draft and over 180 high school players that played college baseball. Pat has successfully managed budgets, scheduling officials, transportation, calendars, field times and general maintenance of athletic facilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Trinity Christian Academy
07.2020 - Current
  • Implemented effective strategies to improve communication between the head coach, players, and parents. Created and distributed bi-weekly Trojan Baseball Update newsletter containing practice and game schedules to parents and players. It also has “Golden Nuggets” on how to be an asset to the team. The Trojan Baseball Update increased communication and ensured that parents, players, and coaches were all hearing and seeing the same message.
  • Developed clear communication strategies for fostering understanding and compliance with the expectations of baseball etiquette and conduct across grades 1 to 12. Created the Trojan Way to play the game, which is rooted in the love of Jesus Christ.All students participating in Trojan baseball learn the Trojan Way.
  • Recognized a need for program accountability. Designed the Parent, Player Covenant to ensure clear expectations are set and followed across the baseball program.
  • Built capacity for student athletes to lead teammates in devotions and prayers. Built a weekly devotional opportunity for players to share the gospel and their experiences with their teammates.
  • Recognized opportunities to foster leadership skills and empower young athletes within the varsity team. Created a Leadership Council composed of class representatives. Athletes have an opportunity to be a leader beginning in their sophomore year. They have specified roles and responsibilities as leaders. This empowered younger players to take on leadership roles and increased accountability.
  • Ensured efficient inventory management and procurement of baseball equipment and travel essentials.
  • Created and distributed a comprehensive baseball wishlist to engage the baseball community.
  • Raised over $50,000 on North Texas Giving Day 2021, 2022 and 2023

TAPPS District 1 Regional Finalists, 2024

TAPPS Division 1 State Champions, 2023

TAPPS District 1 Coach of the Year, 2023

TAPPS District 1 Regional Finalists, 2021

Vice President/Director of Coach Operations

Playced - College Recruit Prep
Dallas, Texas
02.2013 - 07.2023
  • Recognized a void in the sports recruiting industry and built a nationally known company that has helped over 1000 athletes play their sport at the college level.
  • Developed a marketing strategy to assist high school and college coaches in utilizing the recruiting software, resulting in increased usage
  • Created a strategic team plan for targeting high school and travel coaches
  • Created comprehensive training program and attractive compensation plan for affiliates
  • Coached and mentored affiliates.
  • Led website redesign project
  • Streamlined and optimized information on the platform to improve usability
  • Increased traffic and generated more leads through the website.

Head Coach D-BAT 16 -18 year olds

D-BAT Leach
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Won the South Plains Regional Championship in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2011.
  • Arizona AABC World Series Qualifier Champions 2011, 2013, 2014
  • Connie Mack World Series appearances 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014

Leadership Assistant

D-BAT Corporate
07.2011 - 02.2013
  • Developed quality control measures for franchise facilities and pro-shop.
  • Communicated with franchise managers about necessary upgrades and updates.
  • Assisted DBAT leadership with daily operations involving franchise development, training, and growth.
  • Developed camp manuals that are used at all DBAT locations.
  • Monitored franchise subscriptions and franchise inquiries.
  • Collaborated with franchise owners to ensure adherence to the D-BAT standard in the facility and pro-shop.

College Coaching Experience

Daytona State, Paris JC, Stetson, UNM, Howard Col.
07.2000 - 06.2012
  • Coached at the collegiate level for over a decade, successfully handling diverse responsibilities including athlete recruitment, strength and conditioning programs, and fundraising. Built relationships with coaches in both college and high school settings.

General Manager and Head Coach

Daytona Beach Barracudas Summer
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Worked with a team of six to successfully manage the implementation of the 1st NCAA sanctioned collegiate summer league in Florida.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Facility Management
  • Media Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Advising student athletes in obtaining college opportunities
  • Managing budgets and scheduling
  • Fundraising
  • Organizing and managing sports leagues
  • Website redesign
  • Quality control
  • Franchise development and training
  • Camp manual development

Education

  • New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2000

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Trinity Christian Academy
07.2020 - Current

Vice President/Director of Coach Operations

Playced - College Recruit Prep
02.2013 - 07.2023

Leadership Assistant

D-BAT Corporate
07.2011 - 02.2013

Head Coach D-BAT 16 -18 year olds

D-BAT Leach
01.2006 - 01.2014

General Manager and Head Coach

Daytona Beach Barracudas Summer
01.2004 - 01.2005

College Coaching Experience

Daytona State, Paris JC, Stetson, UNM, Howard Col.
07.2000 - 06.2012
Pat Leach